Karen Lambert is the primary reporter covering the City of Milan for The Sun Times News. Her work focuses on local government, community developments, and issues important to Milan residents, providing clear and accessible reporting on city matters.
When City Manager Jim Lancaster started in Milan, outsiders told him he wouldn’t stay more than two years. However, in May he completed his first three years and Monday Nov. 10 Lancaster accepted a new three year-contract with an annual salary of $135,000. “Everyone told me that this was a stepping stone community,” Lancaster told ...
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.
Milan City has begun work on a $300,000 pipe restoration project on Platt Road to prevent leaks under the Saline River and extend the life of the current water main by 50-plus years. Milan City Manager Jim Lancaster said the project consists of “installing an EGLE approved liner into the existing water main which will ...
The Greater Milan Area Community Fund is taking a $50,000 gamble on The Community House in Milan. “We hope the architects really give us good news,” said Cassie Prior, regarding the former Henry Ford property.
Election results from Washtenaw County started to come in a little before 9 p.m. Tuesday night. Some highlights included a win for...
Following a spirited public hearing, Milan City Council determined in a 6-1 vote to change elections from odd to even years. As a result, all those who win Milan’s Nov. 3 elections will get an additional year added to their terms, as will currently elected officials in the city. According to City Attorney Steve Mann ...
On the wall of the newest shop to open in downtown Milan is a piece of art that serves as a warning of danger. Owner Bill Gordon was using his 110-pound chainsaw mill to cut some cherry, but being careful since a discoloration in the wood hinted metal was inside. “[It was the] crotch of ...
Children laughed and played and pickleballs hit against the new courts, as Milan Chamber President Matt West, Mayor Ed Kolar, Council Member Shannon Dare Wayne, and Parks & Recreation Commission Chair Matt Tomecek spoke at the celebration of the completion of months of construction on Saturday at Wilson Park.
Monday morning, Saline resident Karen Mitton was driving home from setting up a winter clothing giveaway. As a volunteer with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints she coordinated the giveaway with more than 40 other nonprofits across Washtenaw County. It had been just more than a week since the Sunday Sept. 28, 2025, ...
The first-ever Philanthropy Playoffs ended Oct. 2 with cheers, laughter, and high-fives inside Pin Seekers Monroe. More than 180 community members gathered for the giving challenge hosted by the Community Foundation of Monroe County (CFMC) that brought together local nonprofits, sponsors, and fans for a night of spirited competition and collective impact. That evening, the ...
The Milan senior center is getting ready to “bury our hatchet,” said Executive Director MaryAnn Opal at the Oct. 1 townhall meeting with seniors. But, first Opal wanted a chance to share the proposed contract terms with those they will impact the most. Opal, who has spent her career working with aging populations, including as the current director of the Milan Seniors for Healthy Living and years ago as director of the center when it still operated under Milan City, said she saw four possible scenarios:
Residents will have a chance to learn more and provide feedback about a city proposal to change municipal elections from odd to even years at a public hearing Oct. 21.
Milan, Michigan, population 6,048, now has Jordanian food. True to the name, the restaurant really is owned by twins – two brothers Hashem Debian and Hisham Debian – and is managed by their longtime friend Rashed Alsmadi who grew up down the street from them in Jordan. “We bring our recipes from Jordan,” said Alsmadi.
After more than a year with an expired contract, the city council indicated that the city and the Milan Center for Healthy Living are making progress on negotiations. However, there are still many details to work out...
Milan City has five candidates for three open spots on the Milan City Council: Marie Gress, Connie Harrison, Jesse Nie, Council Member Christian Thompson, and Mayor Pro-Tem Shannon Wayne. As part of our 2025 election coverage, The Sun Times News invited all City Council candidates to respond to the same set of questions. All candidates responded except Council Member Christian ...
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