Steve Sheldon primarily covers the performing arts for The Sun Times News, with additional focus on personal profile pieces and reporting in Saline Township. His writing highlights the people, creativity, and stories behind local arts organizations and community life, bringing depth and context to cultural coverage in the region.
The Dexter Community Players will present Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice musical, July 24 – 27 at the Performing Arts Center at Dexter High School. Joseph is based on the character Joseph from the Bible’s Book of Genesis. It opened on Broadway in 1982. The play is directed by ...
Photo: (L-R) Bobby Lindsey, Talitha Thomas, Lydia Kirk, Ziyaan Nurruddin, Rachel Ogger, and Skye Rodriguez from the cast of “Bring it On.” Photo by Ashlee Sayles I must admit that I approached Croswell’s production of Bring It On with a ho-hum attitude. I thought, oh great, a musical about cheerleading. High school cheerleading at that. ...
Photo: SalineTownship.Org The Saline Township Board met on July 9 to handle routine business and hear updates on several ongoing and potential development projects. Related Digital The board held a brief discussion about a potential development project that would span both Saline & Bridgewater townships. Related Digital is a national company with offices in twenty-eight ...
Photo: (L-R) Jamie Elvey, Mark Colson, Maria Ru-djen, Meghan VanArsdalen, West. Photo by Sean Carter Photography Have you ever had a dog look at you sideways and wonder what they are thinking? You get an answer to that and more in Matt Letscher’s original script called “Bert & Trixie Visit The Vet,” directed brilliantly by ...
The Croswell Opera House staged “La Cage Aux Folles” this week, the 1983 Broadway musical with the book by Harvey Fierstein and music/lyrics by Jerry Herman. From start to finish, La Cage is delightful. At its core, La Cage is a love story. It serves as a reminder that love takes on all shapes and ...
Jayna Katz Schmid, Chelsea High Class of 2004, shares her journey from show choir to award-winning musical theatre roles, NYC arts education, and launching Ember Arts Collective in Michigan. In the continuing Sun Times News series “WHERE ARE THEY NOW,” which features graduates from area high schools, meet Jayna Katz Schmid, from the Chelsea High ...
Photo: Jets gang members. Photo by Michele Anliker The Encore Musical Theatre Company is concluding its 16th season with the iconic musical West Side Story, conceived by Jerome Robbins, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and book by Arthur Laurents. West Side Story premiered on Broadway in 1957, yet its underlying themes remain ...
The Class of 2025, the 157th graduating class from Saline High School (SHS), held its commencement exercise on Sunday, June 1, at Hornet Stadium, with 423 seniors receiving diplomas. SHS principal Theresa Stager provided some facts about the class to open the ceremony. “Saline High School was rated #1 in the State of Michigan of ...
Saline Area Schools Superintendent Stephen Laatsch is retiring after 27 years in the district. From technology teacher to superintendent, Laatsch leaves a lasting legacy. Thirty-plus years as an educator, the last twenty-seven in Saline, Superintendent Stephen Laatsch is retiring. Mr. Laatsch first interviewed for a 5th-grade teaching position at Heritage School. He was hired instead ...
From veteran advocacy to family-friendly events, local American Legion posts in Dexter, Chelsea, Saline, and Milan remain vital to community life. Photo: Milan Post 235. Source: Google Streetview In remembrance of Memorial Day, The Sun Times News presents a feature of the American Legion. American Legion posts—including those in Dexter, Chelsea, Saline, and Milan—are much ...
During National Police Week, Officer Paul Rakovitis shares the challenges and rewards of keeping his community safe. Photo: Saline Police Officer Paul Rakovitis. Photo by Steven Sheldon Note: As part of our Police Week 2025 coverage, The Sun Times News is featuring profiles of local officers to recognize their service and help readers get acquainted ...
Lavish costumes, powerful vocals, and heartfelt performances open Croswell’s 2025 Broadway season with a dazzling rendition of Anastasia. Photo: (L-R) Jeffrey King (as Vlad), Aubrie Lauren, Maxwell Lam (as Dimitry). Photo by Ashlee Sayles The Croswell Opera House, located in downtown Adrian, kicked off their 2025 Broadway season with Anastasia, the 20th Century Fox animated ...
Clerno, Dick, and Stevens bring personal style and emotional depth to Mitchell’s music Photo: (L-R) Sarah B. Stevens, Maddie Dick, Zuri Clerno (singing) & Jacob Kerzner (piano). Photo by Steven Sheldon Joni Mitchell can never be confused with The Beatles or Elton John, two earlier tribute concerts at The Encore Musical Theatre Company in 2025. ...
The Lodi Township Board of Trustees meeting lasted for almost two hours at the township hall on Pleasant Lake Road on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. It wasn’t until the discussion over the need to call a special meeting to discuss an Ethics Policy that disagreements appeared amongst the board members. Trustee Leslie Blackburn, citing board ...
Photo: (L-R) Sitting Joshua Gregory (Holmes), Standing Henry Kibler (Watson). Photo by Steve Sheldon Rivalries have been a part of our lives forever. Palmer v Nicklaus; Bird v Magic, Ali v Frazier, Army v Navy, UM v OSU, Hatfields v McCoys. But one rivalry has existed longer than them all. Professor James Moriarty v Sherlock ...
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