Heather Finch covers Milan schools along with general community news in Milan and Saline. Her reporting keeps readers informed about education, local events, and issues affecting families and neighborhoods across both communities.
An overflow crowd packed the Milan High School auditorium Jan. 28 as the Milan Area Schools Board of Education confronted a difficult question facing the district: how to balance competitive teacher pay with financial limits that could push the schools toward state oversight. Advocating for the “Heartbeat” of the Schools Jim Brousseau, a teacher in ...
At an age when many are eyeing retirement, Andrew Noland was just getting started. After a 27-year career with the Michigan Department of Corrections, Noland decided to pursue a childhood dream he thought he had left behind. Today, he stands as the Milan Area Fire Department’s 2025 Firefighter of the Year, recognized for his relentless ...
Winter is a season of beauty, but for our local mail and delivery carriers, it can be a significant physical challenge. A local carrier recently reached out to the Sun Times News with a simple, heartfelt plea: “Can you do me a favor? If you can ask people to please help us out and clean ...
On January 14, 2026, the Milan Area Schools Board of Education officially began a new chapter in its leadership by unanimously electing Tom Faro as Board President. Faro, who has served as a trustee since 2020, takes the helm from Andrew Cislo, who led the board for the past five years. A Strategic Leadership Transition ...
A group of elementary students is proving that you’re never too young to tackle complex engineering challenges. The Saline Heritage 4th and 5th-grade robotics teams recently delivered a powerhouse performance at the Michigan FIRST LEGO League (FLL) State Championships, showcasing a blend of technical skill and teamwork that has the entire community cheering. While many ...
The Milan community is marking a significant transition as two long-standing members of the Milan Area Fire Department (MAFD), Firefighters Shannon Jenkins and Ryan Kovacs, officially conclude their service. Together, they represent 26 years of emergency response, dedication, and community protection. Shannon Jenkins: Sixteen Years of Resilience and Inspiration For Firefighter Shannon Jenkins, her 16-year ...
Students and staff at Milan High School returned to the classroom on Wednesday, Jan. 21, expecting a normal day. Instead, they faced freezing temperatures and a “water flow incident” that eventually forced the cancellation of all afternoon and evening activities. The situation has resulted in a multi-day disruption. School is officially canceled for today, Thursday, ...
The Saline Area Schools Board of Education began 2026 with a tightly organized and unanimous slate of leadership votes on Tuesday, Jan. 13, as board members moved quickly through the annual organizational portion of the meeting. Current Board President Michael McVey opened the process by nominating Darcy Berwick to serve as temporary chairperson while officer ...
After four years on the Milan City Council, Josh Kofflin is stepping away from elected office having helped guide the city through a period of recovery, growth, and renewed civic engagement. Kofflin first ran for city council in 2021, encouraged by friends and family at a pivotal moment in his life. It was just after ...
Photo by Heather Finch This weekend, all four Saline Middle School robotics teams competed at the Michigan FIRST Tech Challenge State Championships, facing top teams from across the state and earning impressive results. Three teams competed in Muskegon at Trinity Health Arena, while one team represented Saline at a separate championship location. Teams H.I.V.E., CyBugs, ...
Photos by Heather Finch Tuesday, November 11, 2025, saw Saline’s first-ever First Technical Challenge (FTC) League Event take place in Saline High School’s new STEAM center, which opened this fall. Nine teams from the South Central Michigan League were in attendance, including all four Saline Middle School teams. The four teams representing Saline were: 10644 ...
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