A Special Weather Statement with moderate severity has been issued for Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties, effective from 9:19 AM to 11:30 AM EDT on March 17, 2026. Snow showers, combined with temperatures in the teens and gusty northwest winds of 30 to 35 mph, are expected to cause quick snow accumulations …
Under Fire in the Middle East: A Dexter Native and His Family Escape from Qatar
Last fall, President Donald Trump signed an executive order pledging to protect Qatar, which hosts not only key American military bases, but also a large population of Americans working overseas. However, that agreement didn’t protect Qatar from becoming a target for Iranian missiles when the American war machine began bombing Iranian nuclear and military facilities ...
Milan Hosts “We The People” Art Exhibit
A crowd filled Ink & Dye in downtown Milan on March 14 for the opening of We the People, a resistance-themed art exhibit featuring work by local and regional artists. The exhibit will remain on display through April 11. The show includes work from 68 artists, with visitors studying paintings, mixed-media pieces and sculpture exploring ...
CPD Weekly Report, March 8-14, 2026
Incident #: 26-1000 Location: 200 block of Harrison Street Date: March 12, 2026 Time: 9:38 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer was asked to respond to the Chelsea Police Department lobby to contact a complainant who wanted to file a larceny report. The complainant went on to state that she had been allowing ...
Wind Advisory Issued Until 4AM for Washtenaw County
A Wind Advisory of moderate severity has been issued for Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties, effective now until 4 AM EDT Tuesday. Expect northwest winds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, potentially causing unsecured objects to be blown around, tree limbs ...
Special Weather Statement Issued 8:34PM for Washtenaw County
A Special Weather Statement has been issued with moderate severity for Saginaw, Shiawassee, Genesee, Livingston, Oakland, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe areas, effective immediately until 10 PM EDT, warning of brief intense snow showers that could reduce visibility to less than a mile and cause a quick dusting of snow on roadways. Drivers are advised ...
Historic Blizzard Buries Upper Peninsula As Milan Native Helps Lead Marquette
A powerful winter storm is burying parts of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula under feet of snow, creating dangerous travel conditions and forcing widespread closures across the region. In the city of Marquette, Milan native and City Manager Karen Kovacs said crews are working to keep essential routes open as the blizzard continues. Marquette is experiencing its ...
Chelsea City Council Passes ICE Resolution
Chelsea City Council passed a resolution requiring Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) officers to make themselves clearly identifiable when engaging in legal activity in the city of Chelsea at the March 9 meeting. “I see this resolution as really about keeping our community safe and ensuring that everyone feels comfortable accessing city buildings and public ...
Special Weather Statement Issued 3:57PM for Washtenaw County
A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Southeast Michigan, including Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, and surrounding areas, from 3:57 PM to 6:30 PM on March 16th, warning of intermittent snow showers leading to reduced visibility and icy conditions on roads as temperatures drop into the upper 20s with gusty winds up to 40 mph. Motorists ...
Milan School Board Approves Contracts, Preschool Position
The Milan Area Schools Board of Education approved new labor agreements with two employee groups and created a new leadership role for its growing early childhood program during its March 11 meeting. Trustee Sara Meray was absent. In her absence, Trustee Cassie Prior served as acting secretary. All other board members were present. Board members ...
Gelman Plume Site in Scio Twp Receives EPA Designation
The Gelman Plume has finally been added to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). On March 12, the EPA announced it was adding the Gelman Sciences Inc. site to the list of the nation’s most contaminated sites. The agency issued a press release on the announcement. Designation “With this ...
Milan Swimmers Continue the Streak at the State Meet
The Milan Boys Swimming and Diving Team ended their season with a trip to Holland for the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) State Finals this past weekend. The Sun Times News connected with Coach Dan Heikka to see how it went. “We swam season best times and competed hard,” Heikka said. Since the formation ...
GMACF Announces Skilled Trades Scholarship in Milan
The Greater Milan Area Community Foundation is accepting applications for its Skilled Trades Scholarship, which supports students pursuing hands-on career training. The $1,000 scholarships are open to students of any age pursuing skilled trades and technical careers. Eligible fields include plumbing, electrical work, cosmetology, nursing and other career training programs. Dave Snyder, president of the ...
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