May 21, 2026

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Winter Storm Warning Issued Until 10AM for Washtenaw County

Winter Storm Warning declared for Midland, Bay, Saginaw, Shiawassee, Livingston, Washtenaw, and Lenawee, with severe conditions expected until 10 AM EST this morning, bringing up to two inches of snow and wind gusts reaching 35 mph, creating hazardous travel with slippery roads. * WHAT…Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high … Read more

Recall Alert: Silvestri Sweets Holiday Barks Warning

Silvestri Sweets has issued a voluntary recall of its Choceur branded Holiday Barks due to undeclared allergens, posing a significant health risk to consumers with allergies. Specifically, the recall affects the Cookie Butter Holiday Bark, which may contain undeclared pecans, and the Pecan, Cranberry & Cinnamon Holiday Bark, which may contain undeclared wheat. Both products … Read more

For Three Years, the U.S. Had Two Thanksgivings (It Didn’t Go Well)

How President Franklin Roosevelt’s Attempt to Help Retailers Sparked National Chaos Photo: FDR carves a Thanksgiving turkey in 1935, four years before his impulsive move to change the holiday’s date. (Franklin D. Roosevelt Library via Digital Library of Georgia). In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln began the custom of proclaiming a General Day of Thanksgiving on the … Read more

Dexter City Council Approves Mill Park Playground Grant

Mill Park was approved for a $400,000 grant from the Michigan Department of National Resources (MDNR), matched with an additional $200,000 from the city’s general fund, at Dexter City Council’s Nov. 24 meeting. The grant was allocated to the city in October and will be used to update the currently existing playground. “The City of … Read more

Special Weather Statement Issued 5:27PM for Washtenaw County

A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Midland, Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties, effective from 5:27 PM to 8:30 PM EST on November 26, 2025, warning of moderate west winds gusting to 35 mph causing localized blowing snow and rapid … Read more

Attention Dexter Football Fans

From the Dexter Touchdown Club: The Dexter Touchdown Club Needs Your Help!As many of you know, our Dexter Varsity Football Team is heading to FORD FIELD on Friday, November 28th for the State Championship! Kickoff is at 7:00 PM, and we couldn’t be more proud of our players, coaches, and community.To give our boys the … Read more

Dexter Council Discusses Designating Monument Park Land

Dexter City Council discussed the possibility of making the land at Monument Park into designated park lands at the Nov. 24 meeting. According to the meeting’s packet, dedicating Monument Park has been a topic of debate for the city since 1991 and was last seriously considered in 2009, when then-Assistant Village Manager Courtney Nicholls researched … Read more

Michigan Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Track How Federal Officials Vote on Spending

A new proposal at the Michigan Capitol aims to give residents a clearer picture of how their members of Congress vote on federal spending. House Bill 5300, introduced on November 13 by Rep. Steve Carra (R-Sturgis/Three Rivers) and four others, would create a state office dedicated to monitoring federal appropriations and reporting the voting records … Read more

Chelsea’s Kaydee Absher signs with the University of Toledo

Surrounded by friends and family, Chelsea student-athlete Kaydee Absher said it was an absolute blessing to finally reach the moment of signing with the University of Toledo, where she will play on the softball team and pursue her academic studies next year. Following up the big moment for her, the Sun Times News caught up … Read more

The Detroit Lions Thanksgiving Tradition: A Legacy on the Gridiron

From 1934 to Today: How the Lions Became a Holiday Staple in American Football Image: The Detroit Lions’ 1938 Thanksgiving Day game resulted in a 14-7 victory over the Chicago Bears. Image: Battle Creek Enquirer, November 26, 1938. The Detroit Lions’ annual Thanksgiving Day game is a longstanding tradition in American football, dating back to … Read more

Croswell’s “Cinderella” Delivers A Magical Happy Ending

Croswell’s “Cinderella” Delivers A Magical Happy Ending

By Steven Sheldon & Warner Sheldon (Warner Sheldon is my 9-year old grandson who wanted to help write this review. After watching Spongebob – The Musical at AA Pioneer High School he asked, “grandpa, will you take me to more musicals with you? This is his first review. His comments are in italics.) The Croswell ...

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