In Milan, voters will narrow down three candidates for mayor this year—Mayor Ed Kolar, Laura Russeau and Danette Talbot—at the Aug. 5 Primary Election. As part of our 2025 election coverage, The Sun Times News invited all Milan mayoral candidates to respond to the same set of questions about key issues affecting the community. In keeping ...
Milan is the only city in Washtenaw County with no public transportation – and some think it’s time for that to change. There are many reasons, Councilman David Snyder said, why people can’t drive, ranging from eye problems or a medical condition to being too young or too old. Without a way to get around, he said, it can keep people from contributing.
Milan’s recently appointed library board member Kelsey Winter attended her first meeting as a board member on June 24, and approved the library budget. Winter was chosen by the library board from amongst six applicants to fill a vacancy through the end of 2025. It was the beginning of what is gearing up to be a busy season for election officials, candidates and local organizations as they prepare for the Primary Election on Aug. 5. This year voters in Milan, Dexter City, Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti Township will have a Primary, while those in Saline, Manchester and Chelsea will only vote in the final election on Nov. 4.
The Milan City Council on Tuesday June 17 approved its new fee schedule, which includes a 60-cent per unit increase for water, while sewer rates remain unchanged. Garbage rates will increase by $5.26 a month to help stabilize the city’s rubbish fund. The fund currently has only a 14.6 percent fund balance, well below the ...
Milan’s first 3rd Thursday of the summer celebrated Juneteenth, as depicted in this photo essay. The Detroit Social Club returned to play blues. Motown and Jazz. Comic book artist Kam Reynolds was back for a meet and greet at Adventure, Ink. Milan Flyers provided demonstrations at Wilson Park. The Milan Garden Club helped children start their ...
Community members waved the U.S. and Progress flags, marched through the city, and shared a meal at Chelsea’s 10th annual Pride March and Picnic on Saturday June 7 at Pierce Park. The event was one of many held during Pride Month. Organizers in Dexter, Chelsea, Milan and Saline ...
Downtown Plymouth Yo-Yo Club Founder Dennis Shatter and his business partner Audra Smith shared their expertise at the June 4 kick off to Milan In Motion. Shatter, a yo-yo player for 28 years, started when he was mentored in the art at his local toy store growing up. Wednesday he provided entertainment along with instruction–even ...
At Milan High School’s graduation on Sunday, June 1, Science teacher and keynote speaker Julie Mossburg told the class of 2025 they shared something in common. Both were closing a chapter—while students were graduating, Mossburg was retiring after 25 years as a science teacher. Two Speeches: Then Mossburg informed the graduating seniors she had prepared two ...
Update: Milan City Council approved the ordinance 6-1 on Tuesday June 3, with Councilmember Shannon Wayne voting no. No residents commented on the issue. Chief Don Tillery clarified to The Sun Times News there is no extension for a car once the city has ticketed it. He said residents have 48 hours after the city contacts ...
With millions of dollars in grant-funded work set to begin, Milan city leaders say most residents won’t feel how tight the 2025-26 budget really is. “Our biggest challenge is to maintain the services we currently have with increasing prices and decreasing revenues,” City Manager Jim Lancaster said. Lancaster said he aimed for a lean budget, ...
At a Memorial Day service and parade, the American Legion Post 268 reminded Milan residents of the ultimate price that was paid by many for their freedoms — and to whom they owed their ability to enjoy watermelon and time with loved ones Monday.
Parades are no longer free in Milan City – and organizers are starting to feel the cost. As of Jan. 1, 2025, a new city policy imposes fees ranging from $0 to $800 for parade permits. The fees are part of a broader special event policy approved by the city council last year. In addition ...
Milan City’s master plan survey is still open—but not for long. Residents have through May 31 to weigh in before results are presented to the council. After that time, City Manager Jim Lancaster said the community will have additional chances to provide input during regular public comment periods, which could lead to more pointed surveys ...
Growing up, Chelsea resident Ann Sweet spent hours in the Rice Cemetery in Milan Township with her grandmother Nellie. They visited ancestors’ graves, planted flowers, cleaned up after funerals and picked wild asparagus. From when she was six or seven her grandmother told her stories of times past. Sweet remembers those tales when she walks ...
Travelers along Carpenter Road going south toward Ohio, will notice a red building in Milan, where passers-by can purchase fresh asparagus, cherries or corn, depending on the season. Sheats Produce Farm Store had their Grand Opening Saturday May 3 at the former Zilke Farm Stand near the interstate. The locally-famous Zilke Family, who once ran the stand, retired ...
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