May 06, 2026

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Karen Lambert

Milan Public Library seeks public input as it strives to find ways to modernize:  Funding remains a challenge for library constrained between two counties

Milan Public Library seeks public input as it strives to find ways to modernize: Funding remains a challenge for library constrained between two counties

As the Milan Public Library spends January commemorating Michigan inventions of the past—and celebrating the state’s 188th birthday—it is also relying on the community’s ingenuity to determine the best directions for the future.  The library is working with a group of University of Michigan School of Information students to obtain feedback on how the library can ...

Steven Sheldon

Packed Meeting, Pent-Up Frustration: Saline Township Residents Press Board Over Data Center

Packed Meeting, Pent-Up Frustration: Saline Township Residents Press Board Over Data Center

A standing-room-only crowd filled Saline Township Hall this week as residents delivered pointed, and at times heated, public comments centered on opposition to the proposed digital data center, voicing what many described as a lack of local control over the final outcome, despite the township board having previously voted to deny the rezoning request. Related ...

STN Staff

Edge All-Stars Shine at UDA Southern Challenge

Edge All-Stars Shine at UDA Southern Challenge

Both Edge All-Star teams from Dancer’s Edge returned to Dexter with strong results after competing at the UDA Southern Challenge in Grand Blanc, MI, continuing their momentum as the season moves toward national competition. The teams recorded multiple top finishes against high-level competition. The Senior Edge All-Star team earned first place in Senior Premier Jazz, ...

Doug Marrin

Chelsea Seniors Turn Concessions into Community Impact With “Coolers for a Cause”

Chelsea Seniors Turn Concessions into Community Impact With “Coolers for a Cause”

What started as a moment of teenage frustration has grown into a four-year lesson in entrepreneurship, generosity, and community pride. Chelsea High School seniors Bradley Dunn and Christian Gough launched Coolers for a Cause during their freshman year after noticing something simple. On Teacher Appreciation Day, teachers were treated to a food truck. Students, watching ...

Matt Rosentreter

Saline Council Approves Northview Subdivision Work

Saline Council Approves Northview Subdivision Work

Saline City Council approved a design contract for the replacement and improvement of sidewalk wheelchair ramps in the Northview Subdivision at their Jan. 12 meeting. The city has received the SEMCOG Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding for 2027 in the amount of $284,313. “The work includes the installation of ADA-compliant ramps at 22 crosswalks in ...

Lonnie Huhman

Milan Bowlers take on New Boston Huron

Milan Bowlers take on New Boston Huron

The Milan Varsity Bowlers split a pair with the boys’ team coming up a little short while the girls’ team clinched a solid win on January 12, at the Flat Rock Lanes. The Milan Big Reds Varsity Bowling team lost to New Boston Huron, 21-9 with the Milan Lady Big Reds Varsity Bowling team winning ...

Lonnie Huhman

Milan Boys Basketball Drops One to Grosse Ile

Milan Boys Basketball Drops One to Grosse Ile

In a game that saw the leading scorer injure his ankle and a sophomore make his first start on varsity, the Milan Big Reds boys basketball team lost 75-46 to Grosse Ile in an away game on January 13. The Sun Times News followed up with Milan Coach Bill Eaddy after the game. Milan was ...

Matt Rosentreter

Chelsea Passes Minor Council Rule Amendments

Chelsea Passes Minor Council Rule Amendments

Chelsea City Council passed several minor amendments to their council rules at the Jan. 12 meeting, including requiring following years’ regular council meetings to be scheduled at the last meeting of the calendar year and updates to the parameters for public hearings. “During a public hearing, members of the audience may address the Council on ...

Matt Rosentreter

City of Saline Passes Temporary Data Center Moratorium

City of Saline Passes Temporary Data Center Moratorium

Saline City Council passed a temporary moratorium on the construction of data centers within city limits at the Jan. 12 meeting. The moratorium will stand for one year from the date of its passing to allow council members and the community to consider the long-term impact data centers could have on the area. “Given what ...

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