May 02, 2026

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Historic Blizzard Buries Upper Peninsula As Milan Native Helps Lead Marquette

Historic Blizzard Buries Upper Peninsula As Milan Native Helps Lead Marquette

A powerful winter storm is burying parts of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula under feet of snow, creating dangerous travel conditions and forcing widespread closures across the region. In the city of Marquette, Milan native and City Manager Karen Kovacs said crews are working to keep essential routes open as the blizzard continues. Marquette is experiencing its ...

STN Staff

Chelsea City Council Passes ICE Resolution

Chelsea City Council Passes ICE Resolution

Chelsea City Council passed a resolution requiring Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) officers to make themselves clearly identifiable when engaging in legal activity in the city of Chelsea at the March 9 meeting. “I see this resolution as really about keeping our community safe and ensuring that everyone feels comfortable accessing city buildings and public ...

Weather Alerts

Special Weather Statement Issued 3:57PM for Washtenaw County

Special Weather Statement Issued 3:57PM for Washtenaw County

A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Southeast Michigan, including Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, and surrounding areas, from 3:57 PM to 6:30 PM on March 16th, warning of intermittent snow showers leading to reduced visibility and icy conditions on roads as temperatures drop into the upper 20s with gusty winds up to 40 mph. Motorists ...

Heather Finch

Milan School Board Approves Contracts, Preschool Position

Milan School Board Approves Contracts, Preschool Position

The Milan Area Schools Board of Education approved new labor agreements with two employee groups and created a new leadership role for its growing early childhood program during its March 11 meeting. Trustee Sara Meray was absent. In her absence, Trustee Cassie Prior served as acting secretary. All other board members were present. Board members ...

Gelman Plume Site in Scio Twp Receives EPA Designation

Gelman Plume Site in Scio Twp Receives EPA Designation

The Gelman Plume has finally been added to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). On March 12, the EPA announced it was adding the Gelman Sciences Inc. site to the list of the nation’s most contaminated sites. The agency issued a press release on the announcement. Designation “With this ...

Food Recalls

Urgent Recall: Hidden Drug Risks in Honey Products

Urgent Recall: Hidden Drug Risks in Honey Products

In a critical move to protect consumer health, Pure Vitamins and Natural Supplements, LLC is issuing a nationwide recall of certain honey products due to undeclared active ingredients. The recall, announced on March 14, 2026, affects Boner Bear Honey, Red Bull Extreme, and Blue Bull Extreme, which have been found to contain sildenafil and tadalafil—active ...

Lonnie Huhman

Milan Swimmers Continue the Streak at the State Meet

Milan Swimmers Continue the Streak at the State Meet

The Milan Boys Swimming and Diving Team ended their season with a trip to Holland for the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) State Finals this past weekend.  The Sun Times News connected with Coach Dan Heikka to see how it went. “We swam season best times and competed hard,” Heikka said.  Since the formation ...

Heather Finch

GMACF Announces Skilled Trades Scholarship in Milan

GMACF Announces Skilled Trades Scholarship in Milan

The Greater Milan Area Community Foundation is accepting applications for its Skilled Trades Scholarship, which supports students pursuing hands-on career training. The $1,000 scholarships are open to students of any age pursuing skilled trades and technical careers. Eligible fields include plumbing, electrical work, cosmetology, nursing and other career training programs. Dave Snyder, president of the ...

STN Staff

2026 Woman of CSB Award Recipient Announced

2026 Woman of CSB Award Recipient Announced

Marelvi van Reesema (center) accepts her Woman of CSB Award. Photo: Chelsea State Bank (CBS) Chelsea State Bank presented the fifth annual Woman of CSB Award to Marelvi van Reesema, for her longstanding commitment to childcare and preschool excellence in Chelsea, which has impacted countless families in her 30+ year career. “It is my distinct ...

Steven Sheldon

Rogers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Magic Shines At MHS

Rogers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Magic Shines At MHS

Milan High School (MHS) Productions’ spring musical was the classic Rogers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, which ran through March 14. Cinderella premiered as a feature animated film in 1957 and opened on Broadway in March 2013. Junior Violet Burdette was phenomenal in the lead role Ella. She gave a poised performance that combined a youthful innocence ...

Weather Alerts

Wind Advisory Issued Until 12AM for Washtenaw County

Wind Advisory Issued Until 12AM for Washtenaw County

A Wind Advisory with moderate severity is in effect for Southeast Michigan, including areas such as Shiawassee, Genesee, and metro Detroit, from 11 AM Sunday to midnight Sunday night, warning of south winds reaching 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 50 mph, posing risks of property damage and power outages. * WHAT…South winds ...

STN Staff

Annual BRAG Ann Arbor Home Show Has Arrived

Annual BRAG Ann Arbor Home Show Has Arrived

The upcoming BRAG Ann Arbor Home Show has something for everyone, and has expanded to over 180 exhibitors, filling seven buildings at the sprawling Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds. Vendors offer their services and products at an expo and marketplace teeming with the latest technology in building materials, design trends and more. The BRAG Ann Arbor ...

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