Chelsea Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Gingerbread House Workshop Dec. 13 between noon and 4 p.m. at the First Congressional Church of Chelsea. Families are welcome to attend, and each group will be given one house to complete together. Three sessions are available for sign-up: 12-1 p.m., 1:30-2:30 p.m. and 3-4 p.m. The … Read more
The Dexter Community Schools (DCS) Board of Education voted to accept the updated sex education curriculum with modifications. The Dexter school board made the decision at their Nov. 10 special meeting, which included a public hearing on the Sex Education Curriculum Update. The Sun Times News followed up with school board president Elise Bruderly about … Read more
With the unveiling of its new scoreboard at Al Ritt Stadium this fall, Dexter Community Schools will continue its updates there as well as at the Twin Turf Fields at Dexter High School in an effort to improve these facilities. The DCS Board of Education approved funding for two projects that will help modernize both … Read more
The recent recall expansion by ByHeart highlights the critical importance of ensuring food safety for infants across the United States. ByHeart, a New York-based baby nutrition company, has widened its voluntary recall to include all batches of its Whole Nutrition Infant Formula cans and Anywhere Pack™. This decision follows concerns about potential contamination with Clostridium … Read more
A new bill introduced in the Michigan House would prohibit accrediting agencies from reviewing or considering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies when determining whether a college or university meets accreditation standards. House Bill 5242, titled the “Keep Accreditation About Academics Act,” was introduced on November 6, 2025, by Representatives Kelly, Bollin, Rigas, Aragona, Slagh, … Read more
Incident #: 25-4179 Location: 300 block of Jackson Street Date: November 5, 2025 Time: 11:03 am INFORMATION: While on duty, the investigator received a phone call from an interested party regarding a subject suspected of violating a court order. The officer met with the complainant at the Chelsea Police Department and gathered additional information regarding … Read more
Veterans Day honors all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, those who answered the call, wore the uniform, and returned home after their duty. It’s a day to recognize their courage, sacrifices, and the challenges many faced upon returning, sometimes with an ungrateful welcome. Meet Bill Hill, a 1968 Saline High School graduate … Read more
Photo: Taken at 10:58, 11 November 1918, just before the Armistice went into effect; men of the 353d Infantry, near the church at Stenay, Meuse in France, wait for the end of hostilities. Photo: US Army Center of Military History On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, the … Read more
EDITORS NOTE: This article is part of a series of profiles honoring veterans during November. Sitting at his kitchen table, 19 years on from when he was a U.S. Marine serving in Iraq, Tim Lang said one of the important things he takes from that time is a sense of responsibility, to those he served with … Read more
Photo by Tammi Mild The scent of cider and donuts will soon be replaced by our next seasonal olfactory delight — fresh-cut pine. Michigan ranks third in the nation in Christmas tree harvests, supplying roughly two million fresh trees to the national market each year. Only Oregon and North Carolina produce more. Michigan also grows … Read more
The main goal behind the newly introduced Dexter Area Fire Department (DAFD) program named Community Connect is to better protect residents and businesses in the communities it serves. The DAFD recently announced “the launch of Community Connect, a free, secure, and easy-to-use platform designed to help first responders better protect residents and businesses in the … Read more
Photos by Morgan Dubey and Raquel Clayton The Dexter High School Dance Team (DHSDT) had a strong start to the 2025-26 season, placing 2nd in small varsity jazz, 2nd in the game day spirit showdown, and 3rd in small varsity pom! The team graduated seven seniors last year, which positioned them for significant change this … Read more
Photo: Flight School Graduation with Kate Melcher and Her Parents. Courtesy of Kate Melcher Raised in Saline with a sense of faith and service, Kate Melcher followed that calling from Capitol Hill to the cockpit of an Apache helicopter, and back again to advocate for America’s veterans. Her story is one of duty, compassion, and … Read more
When Milan High School graduate Anthony Pegouskie isn’t working as a firefighter and paramedic for the City of Romulus, he might be riding his Harley with his wife, or shooting pool with other veterans at the Legion.
Photo: Medley Relay State Qualifying Team (L-R) Ganas, McAllister, Smaby, Murillo. Photo by Becky Murillo The Dexter Dreadnaughts capped an impressive showing at the 2025 SEC Red Championships, held November 7–8 at Pioneer High School. Competing against some of the state’s top Division 1 programs, Dexter held their own with standout swims and strong dives … Read more
Photo: Medley Relay State Qualifying Team (L-R) Ganas, McAllister, Smaby, Murillo. Photo by Becky Murillo The Dexter Dreadnaughts capped an impressive showing at the 2025 SEC Red Championships, held November 7–8 at Pioneer High School. Competing against some of the state’s top Division 1 programs, Dexter held their own with standout swims and strong dives ...
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