Police activity in the City of Dexter declined significantly in December 2025, even as traffic crashes and certain serious incidents increased, according to the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office monthly Police Service Data Report. Deputies responded to 148 calls for service during the month, contributing to a 26.9% year-to-date decrease compared to 2024. Through December, Dexter …
Scio Township Police Activity Responded to 717 Calls in December 2025
December was a busy month for deputies assigned to Scio Township, with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office responding to 717 calls for service as the year drew to a close. While serious violent crime remained limited, the monthly report shows a familiar mix of alarms, traffic crashes, property crimes, and community assistance calls that kept ...
Webster Township Police Activity Declined in December 2025
Police activity in Webster Township declined in December 2025, continuing a year-over-year downward trend in calls for service, traffic enforcement, and several crime categories, according to the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office December Police Service Data Report Deputies responded to 86 calls for service during the month, contributing to a 14.3% year-to-date decrease compared to 2024. ...
Strong D helps Milan Boys Basketball Defeat Garden City
Taking on the Cougars from Garden City, the Milan Boys Varsity Basketball Team put in one of their best efforts of the season. Taking the win at home with a final score of 52-33, the Big Reds play on defense played a big part. Milan Coach Bill Eaddy told the Sun Times News the game ...
Milan Bowling Dominates Jefferson
The Milan Girls and Boys Varsity Bowling Teams defeated the Jefferson bowlers in a matchup on January 19, at the Monroe Sport Center. The Lady Big Reds started out strong rolling a 145 in the first Baker game then a 158 in the second to take ten points to begin their run, 10-0. Milan kept ...
Chelsea High School Earns AP Honor Roll Recognition
The College Board has named Chelsea High School (CHS) to its 2025 AP School Honor Roll list. Receiving a Silver Rating, CHS earned this recognition through hard work and dedication, Principal Amanda Clor said. “We are very proud of this achievement,” said Clor. “Our Silver recognition is a testament not only to the hard work ...
GPS Error Leads Driver onto Railroad Tracks in Downtown Chelsea
The following report was released by the Chelsea Police Department regarding a Tuesday morning incident in downtown Chelsea in which a vehicle became stuck on railroad tracks near North Main and Jackson streets. INFORMATION: On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 7:44 am, the Chelsea Police Department received reports of a vehicle that had driven onto ...
Life Back Then: Before Forensics, a Murder Shook Chelsea
By Delaney Krause In an era before forensic science, surveillance cameras, and instant communication, criminal investigations relied heavily on rumor, circumstance, and witness testimony, often with devastating consequences. When violence struck a small 19th-century village like Chelsea, authorities worked with limited tools and intense public pressure to restore order quickly. One such case, the 1863 ...
CPD Weekly Report, Jan. 11-17, 2026
Chelsea Police Department Weekly Press Summary Incident #: 26-208 Location: 1200 block of S. Main Street Date: January 17, 2026 Time: 2:10 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer was dispatched to meet with a complainant regarding a malicious destruction of property complaint. The complainant stated that over the last six months, the complainant’s ...
QuikTrip Wants to Come to Scio Township
A plan, which is still in its early stages, has been presented to Scio Township that, if ultimately approved, would bring a new location for gas and food to the northwest corner of I-94 and Baker Road. The plan’s first step, which is a rezoning request, has gone before the Scio Township Planning Commission a ...
Pioneer Theatre Guild Presents 24th Annual “Future Stars” Event
Juniors and seniors from Ann Arbor’s four area high schools – Community, Huron, Pioneer and Skyline, auditioned via video tape, for the 24th Annual Future Stars extravaganza staged at the Schreiber Auditorium at Pioneer High School on Saturday, Jan. 17th. In the performance, there was something for everyone. Twenty-five students put on a concert for ...
Works of Art Straight from Dexter Community Schools
As a great opportunity to support local students and their creative work, Dexter students will again have their artwork on display at the annual Michigan Art Education Association (MAEA) Region 3 Art Show this year, which runs from January 23 through February 27. The Sun Times News connected with Dexter High School (DHS) Art Teacher Krickett Chamberlain to ask ...
Snow Squall Warning Issued Until 12PM for Washtenaw County
A Severe Snow Squall Warning has been issued for Washtenaw and Wayne counties in Michigan, effective immediately until noon EST, presenting intense bursts of heavy snow and gusty winds over 35 mph, significantly impairing visibility and creating potentially dangerous travel conditions. The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a * Snow Squall Warning for… ...
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