February 14, 2026

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Lyndon Township and Others are Looking at a Fertilizer Ordinance

Lonnie Huhman

The Huron River Watershed Council (HRWC) is hoping some local townships, specifically ones in the Chain of Lakes, consider putting in place an ordinance that would put some restrictions on the application of fertilizer. The Lyndon Township Board looked at such an ordinance at their Feb. 10 meeting. The Sun Times News (STN) followed up ...

Dexter Township, Fertilizer, Huron River Watershed Council, Lyndon Township, Putnam Township, Unadilla Township

Chelsea Wrestlers Win D2 District Title

Mike Williamson

Chelsea’s wrestling team punched its ticket to the regional round Thursday night, rolling to a pair of decisive wins to claim the Division 2 district championship. The Bulldogs opened the night with a dominant 81–0 shutout of Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard, then followed it up with a 51–29 victory over Ypsilanti Community to secure ...

Bulldogs, Chelsea Athletics, Chelsea Wrestling

A Legacy in Education: Dexter’s Chris Timmis is Retiring after 30 Years

Lonnie Huhman

After thirteen years in Dexter Community Schools and three decades in education, Superintendent Dr. Chris Timmis will be retiring on February 28th. During his 30-year career in education, Timmis has served multiple communities in a variety of roles: paraeducator, teacher, coach, curriculum director, high school principal and superintendent. Before coming to Dexter, he led Adrian ...

Adrian, Dexter Community Schools, Retirement, Superintendent

Teachers, Milan Schools Reach Tentative Wage Deal; Phelps Hired as Student Services Director

Heather Finch

A breakthrough in teacher negotiations led the February 11 meeting of the Milan Area Schools Board of Education, where members announced a tentative wage agreement with the Milan Education Association and approved a new Director of Student Services. The district and teachers reached a tentative agreement on wages for the 2025–26 school year following mediation ...

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Lt Foley Brings New Energy to Milan Fire

Heather Finch

For Kelley Foley, the newly promoted lieutenant with the Milan Area Fire Department, the fire service is about more than flashing lights and sirens. It is about the people behind the doors firefighters kick down and the faces behind the gear. At just 24 years old, Foley has already devoted nearly a decade to the ...

Street Talk: What is Your Favorite Olympic Sport?

Sue Kelch

Every week, we’ll take a simple question out into the community and ask it to the people we meet along the way. No scripts, no experts, just real neighbors sharing quick, honest answers about everyday life. Think of it as a snapshot of our communities, one voice at a time. This week, Sun Times News ...

ALI Michigan Announces Spring 2026 Classes

STN Staff

ALI Michigan (Adult Learners Institute of Chelsea, Michigan), an affiliate of the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation, supports life-long learning by offering online and in-person enrichment classes for adults in central southern Michigan.  Looking forward to digging out of your winter burrow? ALI Michigan is ready with an exciting array of Spring 2026 classes, which run ...

Ann Arbor Kiwanis by the Numbers: Millions Raised, Thousands Served

Cynthia Furlong Reynolds

Every Saturday morning, between 200 and 250 cars pull up to the loading dock to deliver items families no longer need. And every Friday and Saturday mornings, long lines of shoppers wait eagerly for the Kiwanis Thrift Sale doors to open, eager to find bargains. “Thrifting isn’t just for college kids of newlyweds needing to ...

NOAA’s Spring Weather Outlook for Washtenaw

Doug Marrin

By Doug Marrin A new report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says the current La Niña weather pattern is weakening and is expected to fade in the coming months. Right now, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center lists a “La Niña Advisory” as still in effect. But forecasters say there is a 60% chance ...

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