For newly elected city council members, the first 100 days can set the tone for an entire term, by listening, learning, and beginning the work voters sent them to do, often while balancing big-picture goals with the day-to-day realities of local government. In this special feature, the Sun Times News staff writers asked first-time council ...
By Sue Kelch and Matt Rosentreter In response to increased activity by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Saline High School students, along with students from several high schools across Michigan, organized a peaceful walkout on Jan. 30. “Americans everywhere are extremely upset by the unconstitutional acts of violence against innocent, American citizens,” one student said. ...
The Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipients of its 2025 Annual Community Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions to the Chelsea area. The 2025 Citizen of the Year Award was presented to Matt McKernan. The 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award honored Anne and Tim Merkel for their long-standing commitment to ...
Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will host STEAM Week, February 24-26, inviting high school and college students and community members to explore careers and educational pathways in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. The free event features interactive workshops, career presentations and scientific documentaries led by WCC faculty and industry partners, offered both in person and online. ...
Photo: Sergeant Cassar’s badge is pinned to his uniform. Credit: Chelsea Michigan Police Facebook Sergeant Connor Cassar’s promotion was celebrated with a ceremonial badge pinning at Chelsea City Council’s Jan. 26 meeting. Cassar grew up in Canton, MI and graduated from the Washtenaw Community College Police Academy in 2020. According to Chelsea Police Chief Kazyak, ...
The Saline Area Chamber of Commerce recently gathered with members, partners, and community supporters to celebrate a year of achievements, highlighted by the Chamber’s successful 2025 programming and its milestone 50th Annual Holiday Parade. The evening opened with a festive performance by the Saline Fiddlers, bringing music and community spirit to the gathering. Special recognition ...
Dexter Township is reminding residents that the deadline to sign up for curbside trash, recycling, and yard waste services through the Township’s new single hauler program with Waste Management (WM) is Jan. 31, 2026. Residents who enroll by this date will receive free delivery of waste and recycling carts. After January 31, cart delivery fees of ...
After twenty years of serving the community, The Garden Mill announces with profound sadness that it will be closing its doors permanently later this year. This decision follows much reflection, difficult conversations, and heartfelt consideration, and comes amid ongoing economic challenges that have made survival increasingly difficult for small, locally-owned retail businesses. Founded in 2005 ...
February at The Encore Musical Theatre Company is all about iconic music and unforgettable songwriting, with two tribute concerts celebrating legendary artists whose work continues to resonate across generations. Kicking off the month, A Tribute to Bob Segerruns February 5–8, honoring one of Michigan’s most beloved rock legends. Audiences can expect the raw heart and ...
SRSLY Dexter recently led Dexter High School freshmen in a lesson on toxic overachievement—a mental health topic that explores how tying self-worth to accomplishments can negatively impact well-being—as they prepared for final exams and began choosing classes for the next semester. SRSLY Dexter Director Chrissie Kremzier and Program Coordinator Ursula Anderson, along with SRSLY senior ...
Both Edge All-Star teams from Dancer’s Edge returned to Dexter with strong results after competing at the UDA Southern Challenge in Grand Blanc, MI, continuing their momentum as the season moves toward national competition. The teams recorded multiple top finishes against high-level competition. The Senior Edge All-Star team earned first place in Senior Premier Jazz, ...
Holy Faith Church invites members of the community to attend the event, which includes a lantern-lit gathering at church property along Ann Arbor-Saline Road In light of the events in Minnesota and in cities across the country, Holy Faith Church in Saline and the congregation’s “Voices for Justice” group are sponsoring a vigil on Martin ...
Serendipity Books and Chelsea’s Human Rights Commission (HRC) will host an afternoon of peaceful reflection and quiet community with a silent read event honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The silent read will take place at Serendipity Books at 119 S. Main Street Chelsea, on Monday, Jan. 19 at noon. Books on the ...
The endless needs of raising young children are rapid-fire. Just when you’ve got the hang of infant sleep schedules and tummy time, there’s buzz about preschool roundup, literacy skills, and those ever-growing tummies to fill. Chelsea District Library (CDL) is pleased to announce the launch of a new event, the Early Childhood Resource Fair, to ...
Rebekah Willett, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Amanda Levido, Southern Cross University, and Hyeon-Seon Jeong, Gyeongin National University of Education Many adults are breathing a sigh of relief as the 6-7 meme fades away as one of the biggest kid-led global fads of 2025. In case you managed to miss it, 6-7 is a slang term – ...
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