Chelsea Police Department Weekly Press Summary Incident #: 25-4626 Location: 1200 block of S. Main Street Date: December 2, 2025 Time: 8:23 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer was dispatched to the 1200 block of S. Main Street for the report of a retail fraud that had taken place earlier in the evening. … Read more
The Dexter Area Fire Department came across a heavily damaged car after responding to a report of a vehicle crash outside of historic Gordon Hall on Monday, December 8. Dexter Area Fire Chief Doug Armstrong told the Sun Times News that the Dexter Area Fire Department (DAFD) “responded to a single-vehicle crash at the intersection … Read more
Michigan lawmakers have introduced a broad package of bills that would overhaul how drones are regulated across the state. The proposal covers public safety, privacy, government use, and cybersecurity, reflecting the growing presence of drones in everyday life. Stricter No-Fly Zones and Criminal Penalties Several bills focus on keeping drones away from critical infrastructure. Under … Read more
A Special Weather Statement with moderate severity has been issued for Midland, Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe in Southeast Michigan, effective from 7:15 AM to 10:00 AM on December 9, 2025. Expect light snowfall with rates peaking at half an inch per … Read more
The Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest is an annual tradition for students in Dexter to demonstrate their artistic talents. The Dexter Lions Club recently announced the winners from Creekside Intermediate School. First place was Emmy DiPatrizio, second place was Annabelle Tabor and third place was George Larson. For the past 12 years the Dexter … Read more
The musical Frozen, a story that began with 2013 film from Walt Disney Animation Studios (based loosely on Hans Christian Anderson’s 1844 fairy tale, The Snow Queen) and then adapted to the stage with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez and the script by Jennifer Lee, which premiered on Broadway in March … Read more
Quirky notes from August 25, 1881, when town pride and cemeteries sparked lively debate In the summer of 1881, the Saline Observer found itself locked in a playful back-and-forth with the Milan Sun over a surprisingly touchy subject: who got to call themselves a city. The Observer had casually referred to “this City,” prompting the … Read more
Cover- STN File Photo The Dexter wrestling had a strong start to its season with a seventh place finish out of 25 teams at Howell’s Herm Wilkinson Memorial Invitational Saturday. The Dreadnaughts finished with 100.5 points in the meet won by Grand Ledge with 243.5 points. Cal Schutte won the 106 pound weight class with … Read more
Photos by Stephen Cook Downtown Milan lit up for its annual holiday parade, embracing this year’s “Snow Place Like Milan” theme with glowing floats, decorated vehicles, and spirited entries from local businesses, schools, and community groups. Residents packed the streets to celebrate one of Milan’s most magical nights of the year, turning the downtown into … Read more
The Dexter community really kicked off the season on December 5th and 6th with the downtown being filled with people celebrating the holiday spirit. On the evening of Dec. 5, the Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce event “Light Up Dexter” took place with a visit from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus and the lighting of … Read more
Photos by Dawn and Dennis McCann Chelsea’s 2025 Hometown Holidays Light Parade drew a huge crowd as families lined the streets to watch Santa, the Grinch, costumed kids, and a convoy of brightly lit trucks and vehicles roll through downtown. The community, and plenty of visitors, turned out in full holiday spirit, making the annual … Read more
Photos by Sue Kelch Saline marked a milestone this year with the 50th Annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting, celebrating the theme “Saline – Home for the Holidays! A Golden Celebration of Past, Present, and Future.” The evening parade capped a full day downtown, from Saline Main Street’s Cocoa Crawl to the 5 p.m. tree … Read more
Photos by Sue Kelch Saline marked a milestone this year with the 50th Annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting, celebrating the theme “Saline – Home for the Holidays! A Golden Celebration of Past, Present, and Future.” The evening parade capped a full day downtown, from Saline Main Street’s Cocoa Crawl to the 5 p.m. tree ...
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