May 06, 2026

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

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

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 ...

Weather Alerts

Special Weather Statement Issued 6:18PM for Washtenaw County

Special Weather Statement Issued 6:18PM for Washtenaw County

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. ...

Lonnie Huhman

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

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

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 ...

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Special Weather Statement Issued 2:45PM for Washtenaw County

Special Weather Statement Issued 2:45PM for Washtenaw County

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. ...

Weather Alerts

Special Weather Statement Issued 9:08PM for Washtenaw County

Special Weather Statement Issued 9:08PM for Washtenaw County

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 ...

Scio Township Firefighter Continues his Education

Scio Township Firefighter Continues his Education

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 ...

A Serious Medical Emergency at Dexter Area Fire Station #2

A Serious Medical Emergency at Dexter Area Fire Station #2

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. ...

Doug Marrin

CPD Weekly Report, Dec. 21-27, 2025

CPD Weekly Report, Dec. 21-27, 2025

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, ...

STN Staff

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

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

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 ...

Lonnie Huhman

Lima Township Ordinance and Data Centers

Lima Township Ordinance and Data Centers

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 ...

House Fire Fatality in Scio Township

House Fire Fatality in Scio Township

Scio Township firefighters found a woman dead inside a residence after responding to a blaze near Wagner Road. The call for the fire came in just after 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec, 28, with a report of active flames in a two-story home. The fire led to multiple fire departments responding. The Sun Times News ...

Doug Marrin

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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