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 … Read more
Kerrytown Concert House (KCH) and Zingerman’s Delicatessen, two Ann Arbor institutions, have announced a new collaborative series called Melodies & Morsels. This series is designed to give patrons the experience of the sounds and flavors of different regions from around the world. Each of the three concerts features musicians, a tasting box, a guided tasting … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 …
Weather conditions have caused snow melt to mix with the changing temperatures and rain, which has led to icy roads. This has also led to the Dexter Area Fire Department (DAFD) responding to some road crashes and at times needing to shut the road down for awhile. On January 6, the DAFD got a call … Read more
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 … Read more
After careful deliberation and consideration, the Chelsea School District said it has decided to opt-out of Section 31aa School Safety and Mental Health Funding. However, even with this decision, the district said this doesn’t change its commitment to safety, security, and the mental health and well-being of students and staff. This funding is part of … Read more
The Milan Big Reds Girls Varsity Basketball team dropped a tough one at home on January 5, against the Vikings of Dundee. Losing 63-40, the Big Reds worked hard throughout the game while fighting to come back. In the first half of play, the Big Reds scored 13 points to Dundee’s 31. Milan saw leadership … Read more
A Dense Fog Advisory with moderate severity has been issued for Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties in southeast Michigan, effective immediately until 9:00 PM EST tonight. Drivers should exercise caution as visibility is expected to drop to one quarter to one half mile, creating hazardous travel … Read more
A Dense Fog Advisory with moderate severity has been issued for Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties in southeast Michigan, effective immediately until 9:00 PM EST tonight. Drivers should exercise caution as visibility is expected to drop to one quarter to one half mile, creating hazardous travel ...
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