State Rep. Reggie Miller announced April 13 that she will not seek re-election, and a Milan City Council member has already stepped forward to run for the open seat. Milan City Council Member Shannon Dare Wayne announced April 15 that she is running for Michigan House District 31, which includes Milan and parts of Monroe … Read more
Graffiti is an ancient type of art form, essentially the “I Was Here,” first carved into stone thousands of years ago, a tradition that now appears on railcars in Saline. Railcar Graffiti as Art Don’t look now but there’s an art exhibit of sorts in Saline – and it’s on the railcars sitting on the … Read more
Washtenaw County residents are being asked to share their top conservation concerns through June 15 as part of the Washtenaw County Conservation District’s Conservation Needs Assessment, a survey that will help shape the district’s next five-year plan. According to the district, the survey helps guide how staff time, programs and millage funding are used over … Read more
Eastern Michigan University’s (EMU) graduate programs earned national recognition in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Graduate Schools rankings, with several programs making significant gains. EMU’s master of occupational therapy program climbed 12 spots to No. 41, the College of Education broke into the top 100 for the first time at No. 82—an 86‑spot leap—and speech‑language pathology ranked No. 123. U.S. News … Read more
An incident at Anchor Elementary School led firefighters to respond to the school after fire alarms were activated. The Sun Times News followed up with Dexter Area Fire Department Chief Doug Armstrong to ask about the incident at the school on April 14. Armstrong said at approximately 10:30 p.m., “the fire alarm system activated due … Read more
The third grade concert at Harvest Elementary ended with a surprise tribute for longtime music teacher Tricia Dana, who is retiring after 34 years in Saline Area Schools. After a program filled with songs, movement and laughter, students turned their attention to Dana and shared memories from her classroom. Harvest Elementary serves students from young … Read more
A group of students at Dexter High School (DHS) were recently honored in the 2026 Print Excellence Awards competition. This competition is presented by the Graphic Media Alliance (GMA) and is an annual Print Excellence Awards program honoring schools across Ohio, Michigan, and Northern Kentucky for outstanding achievement in graphic design. GMA is a leading … Read more
Spring has arrived! According to the calendar, anyway. I cannot wait to get into the garden! I’m going to plant radishes and tomatoes, and peppers, and fennel, and basil, and zucchini, and green beans, and the list goes on. I have seed catalogs piling up on my kitchen table, flaunting all the colors of the … Read more
“There is a world of possibilities with kites. It all depends on what your interests are, and what you want to do,” says kite enthusiast Sam Ritter Perhaps flying a kite is one of your favorite childhood memories. But there’s so much more to flying kites than finding an open field on a breezy day. … Read more
With spring burn season underway, prescribed burn crews are again working in the field across Washtenaw County as part of ongoing restoration work. Prescribed burns are carefully planned fires used to care for natural areas, help control invasive plants and support native plants and wildlife. While often associated with large national parks, the practice is … Read more
A Flood Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service until 2 AM on Friday, April 17, 2026. In the last 10 days, most of southeastern Michigan has seen 1.5 to 4.5 inches of rainfall, which has saturated soils before the main spring green up. Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are likely tonight and … Read more
Saline Mayor Brian Marl announced he will seek reelection in November 2026. “I am excited to share that I will be a candidate for reelection in November 2026,” said Mayor Marl. “Perhaps more than ever before, now is the time for continuity of leadership. We need a Mayor with a positive, clear, and consistent vision, … Read more
Wolves are often associated with movies, fairy tales, or far-off wilderness, places well removed from daily life in Washtenaw County. But that wasn’t always the case. Two hundred years ago, wolves were part of the landscape people settled into and factored into everyday decisions. They weren’t rare, and they weren’t distant. Wolves were here. According … Read more
Incident #: 26-1543 Location: 1100 block of S. Main Street Date: April 12, 2026 Time: 12:14 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers responded to the 1100 block of S. Main Street for the report of an assault and battery complaint. The caller reported that they had witnessed an assault between a male and female, … Read more
An Extreme Tornado Warning has been issued for Washtenaw, MI, effective immediately until 2:15 AM EDT, posing an imminent threat with radar-indicated rotation capable of producing a tornado; seek shelter now to avoid flying debris and potential destruction of mobile homes, roofs, and vehicles. TORDTX The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a * … Read more
An Extreme Tornado Warning has been issued for Washtenaw, MI, effective immediately until 2:15 AM EDT, posing an imminent threat with radar-indicated rotation capable of producing a tornado; seek shelter now to avoid flying debris and potential destruction of mobile homes, roofs, and vehicles. TORDTX The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a * ...
Submit a Veterans Day Tribute
Click Here
The Sun Times News is the hub of the most useful information in Chelsea, Dexter, Milan, and Saline.
114 North Main St Suite 10 Chelsea, MI 48118Subscribe to our free daily newsletter to stay on top of all the local news.
Copyright © 2026 The Suntimes News
Heather Finch
