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Crowds enjoying food trucks at the Saline Food Truck Festival with kids playing and classic cars on display

Saline Food Truck Festival Brings Flavor, Fun, and Community June 28

From gourmet eats to classic cars and kids’ activities, this family-friendly event supports Saline Area Social Service. Mark your calendars and bring your appetite—on Saturday, June 28, 2025, the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds will transform into a vibrant hub of flavors, fun, and community spirit at the Saline Area Social Service (SASS) Food Truck Festival. ...

Fireworks to Return to Chelsea Fairgrounds

After a several year hiatus due to zoning regulation changes, the Chelsea fairgrounds’ annual fireworks display will return this year on June 28 from 3 – 11pm. The fairgrounds’ team and Chelsea Rotary Club have been working with other local firework display teams and the Chelsea Fire Department to ensure a safety plan for the ...

Gallery 100 Hosts Newest Exhibition

Gallery 100’s newest exhibition, “Whimsy & Wonder,” will be on display from May 6 to June 27 and located at Silver Maples of Chelsea. This showcase features the artistic talents of Joanne Porter and David Kaemming, demonstrating the interplay of texture and color through watercolor and mixed media. David Kaemming brings earthiness and playfulness to ...

Milan Area Fire Department Chief Retires after 40 years

Fire Chief Robert Stevens lived just down the street from the Old Milan Fire Barn growing up. He recalls his excitement every time he heard the siren go off.  That feeling never went away for Stevens—though he stepped down April 30, after working at the fire department for more than 40 years. “I knew it ...

A Bus Ticket to Ireland and a Boarding Pass to Heaven

Breeda Kelly Miller shares the tender, humorous, and heartbreaking story of caring for her mother Mary through dementia, reminding us that love endures even in goodbye. By Steven Sheldon Note: The Sun Times News presents The Long Goodbye, a series sharing the journeys of families who cared for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other forms ...

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Dexter Memorial Day Parade Grows as Community Groups Sign On

Photo by Thomas Morris The Dexter Memorial Day Parade steps off at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 26 in downtown Dexter along Main Street, and the lineup is already packed with community favorites. Organized by the Dexter Rotary, the parade will once again honor the nation’s veterans and those who gave their lives in service, ...

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Chelsea Gears Up for Community-Wide Garage Sale May 2-4

The 2025 Chelsea Area Community Garage Sale is just around the corner, and the official sale map is now live. From May 2 through May 4, treasure hunters can explore dozens of participating sales across the area—30 homes and counting—offering everything from vintage finds to household essentials. Shoppers are encouraged to plan their routes in ...

From Skeptic to Supporter: How One Nurse Sparked a Cannabis Healthcare Revolution

Katherine Golden founded LEAF411 to bridge the gap between patients and reliable cannabis healthcare after her personal journey transformed skepticism into advocacy. Photo: CEO and Founder Katherine Golden doing a Community Outreach Event. Photo from LEAF411’s website In 2012, Colorado and Washington became the first two states to legalize the recreational use of cannabis. In ...

Sue Kelch

Saline’s Volunteer Spirit Shines in April

From student-led clubs to senior support and city initiatives, Saline celebrates the people who make a difference during National Volunteer Month. Photo: Builders Club cleaning patio courtesy of Saline Senior Center April is National Volunteer Month, and Saline has no shortage of volunteer opportunities. – let’s take a look. Saline Schools Builders Club Helps Students ...