In recognition of the amazing local theatrical talent within our readership area, The Sun Times News developed the “Sunny Awards”. Today, the People’s Choice Awards are announced. Tomorrow, Sun Times Reviewer Steve Sheldon’s selections will be announced. Criteria for evaluating musical productions included three questions. The votes have been cast and tabulated and the winners …
Eastern Michigan University hosts annual Teacher Job Fair — March 12
Who: What: Eastern Michigan University will host its annual Teacher Job Fair When: Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 2–6 p.m. Where: Eastern Michigan University, Student Center Ballroom, 900 Oakwood St. in Ypsilanti. BACKGROUND: Eastern Michigan University will host its annual Teacher Job Fair from 2-6 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026. in the EMU Student ...
New Board Member Appointed to the Dexter Community Schools Board of Education
In picking someone to fill the seat of outgoing board member Brian Arnold, the Dexter Community Schools (DCS) Board of Education found someone unique in that he is both a graduate of the school district and parent of students. DCS announced the new board member on Feb. 25, after the school board selected him at ...
Inside Chelsea Hospital’s Surgical Growth and Robotic Expansion
As surgical volumes climb and advanced technology becomes more common in the operating room, Chelsea Hospital is expanding both the scope and sophistication of care available close to home. Nabeel Obeid, M.D., is a board certified general and bariatric surgeon, and the chief of surgery at Chelsea Hospital. In this Q&A, he discusses some of ...
Chelsea Police Swear In Officer Jared Atkinson
Officer Jared Atkinson was sworn in this week at the Feb. 23 Chelsea City Council as Chelsea’s newest police officer following his graduation from the Washtenaw Community College Police Academy. Atkinson completed the academy’s 18-week training program as part of the Class of 2026. The program includes classroom instruction and practical training in areas such ...
Update on Suspected Human Skull Found at Chelsea Goodwill
Background On January 26th, the Chelsea Police Department responded to a call from the local Goodwill store about the discovery of a possible human skull within donated clothing. The skull was collected and transported to the Washtenaw County Medical Examiner’s office. After examining the skull, the Medical Examiner’s office believes that the skull is human ...
Police Investigate an Alleged Assault in Dexter
A call to a residence in Dexter has led the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office to forward a case to the prosecutor involving alleged assault and the use of a knife. The Sun Times News was alerted to a possible case involving serious circumstances through the CLEMIS system, which is a Courts and Law Enforcement Management ...
Milan Girls Basketball gets that Elusive Win
After a consecutive loss streak, the Milan Girls Varsity Basketball team earned a hard-fought win over Monroe Jefferson, giving the Lady Big Reds their first win of the season. Playing at home on Feb. 23, Milan beat Jefferson by a final score of 48 to 36. The team brought a good scoring attack to go ...
Barn Fire Extinguished in Milan Township
Fire crews responded Monday morning, Feb. 23, to a structure fire involving a large barn on Cone Road. The Milan Area Fire Department led the response. Because the rural property does not have fire hydrants, firefighters coordinated a water shuttle operation with assistance from several neighboring departments. Dispatch records and official reports show that mutual ...
Dexter Council Weighs Fire Funding, Traffic Concerns and Telecom Expansion
The Dexter City Council met Feb. 9 with one member absent and a full slate of discussions ranging from traffic congestion and fire funding to a proposed telecommunications facility expansion. Highlights are as follows: Conservation Easement City Manager Justin Breyer reported on a conservation easement request tied to the Border-to-Border Trail bridge project over Mill ...
City Staff to Host Town Hall to Discuss Saline River Dam Life Cycle Cost
City Manager Dan Swallow, City Engineer Tesha Humphriss, representatives from Spicer Engineering and Streamside Ecological will be presenting on the Saline River Dam on Monday, March 9 at 6:00 pm. The primary goal of the meeting will be to respond to requests for more information about rehabilitation versus removal. The upcoming town hall will focus ...
CPD Weekly Report, Feb. 15-21, 2026
Incident #: 26-678 Location: 900 block of N Main Street Date: February 18, 2026 Time: 11:18 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer observed a motorist driving north on N. Main Street. The officer noted that the vehicle was veering from side to side and began drifting towards a vehicle parked on the side ...
Dexter Hockey Advances to D2 Regional Final
The Dexter hockey team punched its ticket to the Division 2 Regional Final Saturday afternoon with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Grosse Pointe South in the semifinals at USA Hockey Arena. Dexter built an early cushion and held off a late push by the Blue Devils to earn the win. Jeremy Schroeder led the way ...
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