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Community Partners Launch “Thorncrest Residents Assistance Fund” to Support Residents Facing Homelessness in Saline

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Photo:  Pastor Kimberly Secrist-Ashby and Deputy City Manager Elle Cole Meet at Thorncrest Apartments. Photo by Sue Kelch The Washtenaw County Office of Community & Economic Development, the City of Saline and the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF) has announced a coordinated fundraising effort to support residents of Thorncrest Apartments in Saline who have … Read more

Special Weather Statement Issued 6:18PM for Washtenaw County

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A Moderate Special Weather Statement is in effect for Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties from 6:18 PM to 9:00 PM EST, with light to moderate snow, gusty winds, and reduced visibility creating hazardous travel conditions this evening. Motorists should exercise caution due to the risk of slippery roads and low visibility. … Read more

Washtenaw 2030 District selected to Help Organizations bring Home Federal Funding for Clean Energy Projects

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The Michigan Infrastructure Office is getting the word out on the Elective Pay Ambassador Program (EPAP). This program is here locally in the Ann Arbor area with the Washtenaw 2030 District, who is acting as the local host organization. This month it was announced, the Michigan Infrastructure Office (MIO)  Technical Assistance Center  (TAC), in partnership with the Michigan … Read more

Special Weather Statement Issued 2:45PM for Washtenaw County

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A Special Weather Statement with moderate severity has been issued for Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties, effective from 2:45 PM to 6:00 PM on December 31, 2025, warning of light snowfall leading to slippery roads and reduced visibility due to gusty winds. Motorists are advised to exercise caution and prepare for variable driving conditions. … Read more

Special Weather Statement Issued 9:08PM for Washtenaw County

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A Special Weather Statement with moderate severity has been issued for Saginaw, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties, effective from 9:08 PM EST on December 30 until midnight, warning of light snowfall leading to potentially slippery roads, especially on bridges and ramps. Motorists are advised to drive … Read more

A Traffic Light Is Coming to One of Dexter’s Busiest Intersections

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Photo: The intersection of Parker Rd at Shield Rd in Lima & Scio Townships. Photo courtesy of WCRC The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has announced an upcoming project at the intersection of Parker Road and Shield Road, located on the border of Lima and Scio Townships.  This project, scheduled for the 2026 construction season, … Read more

Scio Township Firefighter Continues his Education

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Scio Township is giving township firefighter Michael Simpson a helping hand as he looks to earn his college degree. In keeping with township policy and goals, the Scio Township Board at their last meeting in December approved providing educational assistance in the amount of $17,380 for firefighter Simpson. The $17,380 is for two years. The … Read more

A Serious Medical Emergency at Dexter Area Fire Station #2

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A medical emergency on December 29 saw Dexter Area Firefighters working to revive an individual who arrived at the fire station by vehicle that morning. After hearing varying reports about an emergency at Dexter Area Fire Department’s Station #2, the Sun Times News connected with Dexter Area Fire Chief Doug Armstrong to ask about it. … Read more

What Readers Clicked on Most in 2025 in the Sun Times News

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Photo: Scoville Point on Isle Royale. Photo by Richard Jackson From changes in state law to discoveries buried beneath the Great Lakes, Sun Times News readers showed a clear interest in 2025 for stories that informed, surprised, and connected them to the world beyond their city limits. The year’s most-read articles reflected a wide range … Read more

Life Back Then: When “Free Cures” and “Non-Explosive Lamps” Were Cutting-Edge

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Free cures. Fear-based ads. Products marketed as “safe.” If this sounds familiar, you might be surprised these ads ran in Dexter more than 150 years ago. From the Dexter Leader, December 23, 1869 If you think questionable health claims are a modern problem, take a look at a local newspaper from the 1860s. Long before … Read more

CPD Weekly Report, Dec. 21-27, 2025

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Chelsea Police Department Weekly Press Summary Incident #: 25-4916 Location: 1600 block of S. Main Street Date: December 24, 2025 Time: 11:58 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer was dispatched to the 1600 block of S. Main Street for the report of a larceny that had reportedly occurred on December 22nd. Upon arrival, … Read more

Growing Up in Chelsea Recalled Through 1950s and ’60s Memories

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The Chelsea Area Historical Society will continue its Growing Up in Chelsea series with a second program focused on local memories from the 1950s and 1960s. The program, titled Speaking of Pleasantville, will be hosted by Chelsea resident Linda Meloche. The evening will feature a conversational format with longtime residents Jan Bernath, Laurie Gravely, and … Read more

Lima Township Ordinance and Data Centers

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Lima Township has placed a moratorium on Data Centers. In an effort to get its standards and rules in order, the Lima Township Board placed a temporary moratorium on approval of data centers at its December meeting and directed the planning commission to investigate adding data centers to the Township Ordinance. Giving some reasoning and … Read more

An Inside Glimpse at a No-Win Decision for Saline Township Leaders

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Photo: Saline Township Hall is pictured at dusk, where township officials have faced months of public meetings, legal pressure, and intense scrutiny surrounding the proposed data center and the decision to approve it with conditions as part of a lawsuit settlement. Photo by Doug Marrin Editor’s note: Public opposition to the proposed data center has … Read more

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An Inside Glimpse at a No-Win Decision for Saline Township Leaders

An Inside Glimpse at a No-Win Decision for Saline Township Leaders

Photo: Saline Township Hall is pictured at dusk, where township officials have faced months of public meetings, legal pressure, and intense scrutiny surrounding the proposed data center and the decision to approve it with conditions as part of a lawsuit settlement. Photo by Doug Marrin Editor’s note: Public opposition to the proposed data center has ...

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