May 06, 2026

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Wind Advisory Issued Until 4PM for Washtenaw County

Wind Advisory Issued Until 4PM for Washtenaw County

A Wind Advisory is in effect for southeast Michigan, including Midland, Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties, from 4:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST on January 9, 2026, with southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 45 mph ...

Matt Rosentreter

Chelsea Council Votes in New City Manager

Chelsea Council Votes in New City Manager

After interviewing three candidates for the position, Chelsea City Council voted to offer the role of City Manager to Elle Cole. This decision follows the departure of previous city manager Marty Colburn, who was placed on “administrative leave, not expected to return” on June 24, 2025, according to a statement released by council last year. ...

Lonnie Huhman

Saline Area Schools is Seeking New Policy Services

Saline Area Schools is Seeking New Policy Services

At the school board meeting last month, the Saline Area Schools Board of Education started a new process for the district’s all-important policies. During the meeting, the board discussed the implementation of new Thrun Policies and Timeline. Policies are a big part of every school district in Michigan. Covering basically all areas in a district, ...

STN Staff

Artists Invited to Share What They Love About Dexter

Artists Invited to Share What They Love About Dexter

The City of Dexter is inviting artists of all ages to help celebrate the community through the third annual public art display called “We Love Dexter.” Entrants are encouraged to submit original creative works that reflect what they love about Dexter. Submissions may include photographs, drawings, paintings, poems, songs, short stories, or other artistic expressions ...

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Special Weather Statement Issued 4:58AM for Washtenaw County

Special Weather Statement Issued 4:58AM for Washtenaw County

A Special Weather Statement with moderate severity has been issued for Midland, Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe, effective from January 8 at 4:58 AM to 8:30 AM EST, warning of locally dense fog that will reduce visibility to around a quarter mile, ...

Lonnie Huhman

Dexter Football Coach Stepping Down after Building a Winning Legacy

Dexter Football Coach Stepping Down after Building a Winning Legacy

Leaving behind a legacy of great coaching and building a winning tradition for nearly a decade, Coach Phil Jacobs announced he’s stepping down as Headcoach of the Dexter Dreadnaughts Varsity Football Team. Jacobs announced his decision on January 7, with a message of thanks and gratitude. “After nine incredible years as the head coach at ...

Matt Rosentreter

Saline City Council Approves Body Camera Contract Continuation

Saline City Council Approves Body Camera Contract Continuation

Saline City Council approved a recommendation to extend its contract with AXON, a company that supplies body and vehicle cameras for the Saline Police Department, at its Jan. 5 meeting. Originally approved in 2022, the partnership will now extend through 2036. The contract extension will charge a total of $710,000 for equipment and maintenance, spread ...

Mike Williamson

Chelsea Hands Ann Arbor Huron First Loss

Chelsea Hands Ann Arbor Huron First Loss

Cover- STN File Photo After two straight losses, the Chelsea basketball team came up with a huge win Tuesday night, handing undefeated and D1 fourth-ranked Ann Arbor Huron its first loss of the season 64-62. The River Rats jumped out to a quick 8-0 lead, but the Bulldogs answered with a 16-2 run to take ...

Lonnie Huhman

Milan Big Reds Boys Basketball gets a Good Win

Milan Big Reds Boys Basketball gets a Good Win

The Milan Big Red Varsity Boys Basketball team defeated St. Mary Catholic Central on Tuesday, January 6, putting their overall record to 2-7. The final score was Milan 49 SMCC 44. Milan was led in scoring by Landon Talladay with 17 points and Zach Farmer at 13 points. Here are the rest of the scorers ...

Doug Marrin

Michigan Lottery Tops $1 Billion for Schools — Again

Michigan Lottery Tops $1 Billion for Schools — Again

Seventh straight year of billion-dollar support comes with a complicated history For the seventh year in a row, the Michigan Lottery has sent more than $1 billion to public schools, a milestone that would have been hard to imagine when the idea of a state lottery was first debated more than 50 years ago. On ...

Karen Lambert

Milan Forms Committee to Create Downtown Parking Plan

Milan Forms Committee to Create Downtown Parking Plan

The seven members of Milan City’s newest sub-committee will assess how to make parking in downtown Milan easier in years to come. Planning Commission Chair Jim Latham, who also owns Latham’s Downtown Hardware at 37 W. Main Street, said the commission requested the city take a closer look at the issue.  “What we want to do is ...

Doug Marrin

Saline Council Moves Forward on Roads, Trails, and Utilities

Saline Council Moves Forward on Roads, Trails, and Utilities

On a night that stretched from sewer treatment upgrades to indoor soccer drills, Saline City Council’s December 15 meeting addressed water moving underground, roads holding together, budgets balancing, and space being made for what comes next. Wastewater plant overhaul continues, with major systems coming online Engineers from Tetra Tech presented a status update on the ...

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