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?
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
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 ...
Milan Swim and Dive Win Third Straight
The Milan Swim and Dive team earned another big win on February 12 as they beat Tecumseh on Senior Night by a score of 95 to 88, in their final home dual meet of the season. This was the Big Reds third straight win. The Sun Times News caught up with Milan Coach Dan Heikka to ...
Ann Arbor Kiwanis by the Numbers: Millions Raised, Thousands Served
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
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 ...
Dexter Wrestlers Claim Third Straight D1 District Title
Dexter Wrestlers Claim Third Straight D1 Team District Title The Dexter wrestling team used a dominating performance on the Dreadnaughts way to their third straight D1 district championship in Dexter Wednesday night. The Dreads cruised past Ann Arbor Skyline 71-9 in the semifinals and got by Ann Arbor Pioneer 45-29 in the finals to claim ...
Dexter Study Finds No Ordinance Violation in Response to Noise Concerns
Concerns over noise and odors from the Dextech facility have resurfaced among residents of Preston Circle in the Dexter Crossing subdivision, prompting the City of Dexter to commission a formal noise impact assessment. In a July 31, 2025, letter to city officials, several Preston Circle homeowners expressed frustration over what they described as ongoing “noise ...
Dexter Council Advances Gazebo ADA Lift Concept for Engineering, Cost Review
The Dexter City Council has voted to move forward with further review of a proposed ADA lift concept, sending the information to OHM Advisors for engineering feasibility and cost analysis. During its Feb. 9 meeting, council members agreed to forward the concept details to the city’s engineering consultant, OHM Advisors, for a closer evaluation. The ...
Dexter to Resurface Main Street in 2026
The City of Dexter will resurface Main Street this summer as part of a coordinated construction season that also includes a separate Washtenaw County Road Commission roundabout project. Consultant Marcus McNamara of OHM Advisors outlined details during a Feb. 5 virtual public meeting. Notably, the city’s work does not include the new roundabout at Island ...
Bond Projects: Dexter High School Planned to Get Big Renovations
This year will see the first series of big projects as part of the 2025 Dexter Community Schools (DCS) Bond get underway. The DCS Board of Education got an update recently about what’s next for the bond and what the community can expect to see beginning to happen in the coming months. The Sun Times ...
Defying Gravity: A Concert Celebration of Stephen Schwartz Comes to The Encore Musical Theatre Company
Four performances only | February 19–22 The Encore Musical Theatre Company will present Defying Gravity, a concert celebrating the music of composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The program includes songs from Wicked, Pippin, Godspell, Children of Eden, and other works. The concert will be performed February 19–22 in Dexter. The production features Chelsea Packard and ...
Milan School Board Reviews District Finances at Community Forum
The Milan Area Schools Board of Education hosted a community forum focused on explaining how the district is funded and the limits placed on how those dollars can be used. The Feb. 10 “Big Red Board Chat,” held at Symons Elementary School, centered on school finance in Michigan, including revenue sources, restricted funds, and challenges ...
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