May 02, 2026

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Matt Rosentreter

Matt Rosentreter serves as Junior Editor at The Sun Times News, where she covers city government while also handling key editorial responsibilities behind the scenes. Her work includes page layout, responding to reader and community emails, managing public notices and obituaries, and reviewing articles before they go to print. Her role helps ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency across each edition.

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Matt Rosentreter

Milan Born Athlete Set to Compete in Ironman World Championships

Milan Born Athlete Set to Compete in Ironman World Championships

Matt Albin at the finish line of Ironman Maryland. Photo: FinisherPix Milan-native Matt Albin will be competing in two Ironman World Championships this upcoming fall in Europe and plans to continue training to become a triathlon coach himself when he returns. Albin was on the Milan High School swim team starting his freshman year and ...

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Saline Extends Contracts With Police Deputy and Chief

Saline Extends Contracts With Police Deputy and Chief

At Saline City Council’s July 7 meeting, the council approved to extend a three-year contract with Deputy Chief Andrew Hartwig and an additional one-year contract with Police Chief Marlene Radzik. Deputy Hartwig’s contract extends through June 30, 2028, and will be renegotiated with three months’ prior notice to the date. Chief Radzik’s will last through ...

Saline Council Recognizes Historic Softball Win

Saline Council Recognizes Historic Softball Win

Saline City Council recognized the Saline High School softball team’s first state title win with a proclamation read out to the city and team at the July 7 meeting. “The accomplishments of the athletes on this team are admired and respected by the Saline Community, and demonstrate the character that the athletes at Saline High ...

Chelsea Begins Search for New City Manager

Chelsea Begins Search for New City Manager

Chelsea City Council began discussions of hiring a new city manager and appointed Chief Kevin Kazyak in the interim at the July 1 special meeting. The meeting was called after the departure of previous city manager Marty Colburn to discuss the hiring process for a new manager. According to councilmember Beth Morris and Mayor Jane ...

Dexter Hires New City Treasurer

Dexter Hires New City Treasurer

A resolution appointing a new treasurer to take over operations after Marie Sherry retires was passed at Dexter City Council’s June 23 meeting. New treasurer Orna Angus is currently working with Sherry during the transition period and will continue the job independently starting in the upcoming month. “Orna comes to the City with over 15 ...

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Equality Chelsea Founders Reflect on Pride Month

Equality Chelsea Founders Reflect on Pride Month

Equality Chelsea, a local non-profit and social action group focused on uplifting members of the LGBTQ community, celebrated its second Pride Month this year since the group’s formation. Equality Chelsea was created in 2022 by many Chelsea area members, including Chelsea resident Mike Townley and city council member Kate Mehuron. Mehuron, who has taught at ...

Chelsea City Council Amends Parking Ordinance

Chelsea City Council Amends Parking Ordinance

At the June 23 meeting, Chelsea City Council passed an ordinance amendment requiring all future proposed building projects that include a parking lot must also include bicycle parking. This ordinance does not affect plans that have already begun or been completed. The update requires one bicycle rack for every 20 parking spots, proper lighting for ...

Saline City Council Selects New City Manager

Saline City Council Selects New City Manager

Saline City Council selected candidate Dan Swallow to fill the city manager role at their June 22 meeting. After a multi-month decision process, Swallow was selected from a pool of three finalists in a 4-3 vote. After the departure of the previous City Manager, Deputy Manager Elle Cole took on the position’s responsibilities in the ...

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Dexter Begins Looking at Accessibility Options for Monument Park

Dexter Begins Looking at Accessibility Options for Monument Park

At Dexter City Council’s June 9 meeting, the council unanimously passed a motion directing city staff to begin looking into options for designing and installing an ADA compliant ramp at Monument Park’s gazebo. While originally a discussion item, councilmember Wa-Louisa Hubbard moved to make it a consideration item. “I just think there’s no reason not ...

Community Speaks Out in Support of Elle Cole

Community Speaks Out in Support of Elle Cole

Public discussion around the City Manager position of Saline continued at the city council’s June 9 meeting, where several business owners and residents spoke in support of Acting City Manager Elle Cole. Previous City Manager Colleen O’Toole departed earlier this year, and Deputy City Manager Cole was appointed Acting City Manager until a hiring decision ...

SPD Issues Arrest Warrant for Stolen Water Meters

SPD Issues Arrest Warrant for Stolen Water Meters

A warrant for arrest was issued by the Saline Police Department (SPD) on June 3 as a result of an investigation into the city of Saline’s stolen water meters. According to the police report, the city of Saline replaced its water meters in 2022, and the replaced meters were “sold by Larry Sirls (DPW Supervisor) ...

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