A Winter Weather Advisory with moderate severity has been issued for Southeast Michigan, affecting areas including Midland, Bay, and Wayne, from midnight tonight until 10 AM EST Tuesday, January 20. Expect snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, gusty winds up to 45 MPH, and dangerously low wind chills that could cause slippery roads and … Read more
Photos by Sue Kelch Perfect winter weather helped draw a large crowd to downtown Dexter on Saturday, Jan. 17, as the 2026 Ice Fest, organized by the Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce, transformed the city into a walkable outdoor gallery with more than 80 ice sculptures lining the streets. Visitors strolled Central Street to watch … Read more
The Milan Boys Swim and Dive Team traveled northwest on January 17 for the Dexter Invite and what would be a good day overall. The Dexter Invite was a unique competition where no team scores were kept and it was a chance to showcase the 9th and 10th graders as they swam in a separate division and … Read more
Second half pressure was the difference for the Milan Boys Basketball Team in an away game on January 16, as they fell to New Boston Huron 58 to 41. Milan began the game strong with Landon Talladay putting in 10 points in the first half and Ryan Hatfield hitting three-pointers from long range. Milan Coach … Read more
Chelsea resident Chris DeWitt raised concerns about the incoming housing development on Old Manchester Rd. at the Jan. 12 city council meeting. The 1155 Old Manchester property was recently purchased by Spire Development with the intention of creating affordable housing within the city. “I support having low income housing in Chelsea,” DeWitt said. “What I … Read more
Continuing to put in the hard work, the Milan Girls Basketball team lost to the Flat Rock Rams at home on January 15. The final score of 68-36 doesn’t tell the whole story for the Lady Big Reds as they continue to improve as the season goes on. The Sun Times News caught up with … Read more
The Scio Township Board has a resolution before it that states in part that township supervisor Jillian Kerry’s behavior violates a respectful, calm working environment for the staff of the Township. No action was taken at the last board meeting on January 13 when this resolution was presented, but the board might revisit the topic … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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, … Read more
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 … Read more
By Steve Gwisdalla My wife. Her favorite band growing up was Motley Crue. She went to their concerts, had all their albums, and had their posters on her wall as a teenager. I did not know her back then, but any girl who liked “The Crue” in high school was just fine by me. One … Read more
By Steve Gwisdalla My wife. Her favorite band growing up was Motley Crue. She went to their concerts, had all their albums, and had their posters on her wall as a teenager. I did not know her back then, but any girl who liked “The Crue” in high school was just fine by me. One ...
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