April 19, 2025

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Government

The Sun Times News is the hub of the most useful information in Chelsea, Dexter, Milan, and Saline.

Articles for category: Government

Saline School Board Candidates Share Their Positions

Seven candidates are running for four open spots on Saline Area School’s Board of Education. As the November election approaches, a whopping seven candidates are running to fill the four available seats on Saline’s Board of Education. To help voters understand their positions on key issues such as curriculum and budget priorities, Sun Times News ...

In Plain English: Milan Area Ballot Proposals for the November 5th General Election 

We hope this makes it easier for you to decide “Yes” or “No.” The complex legal and technical language required for ballot measures can make understanding the choices difficult.  As we did for the August primary, we aim to break down the wording of the upcoming Milan area ballot proposals for the November 5th election. ...

In Plain English: Dexter Area Ballot Proposals for the November 5th General Election

We hope this makes it easier for you to decide “Yes” or “No.” The complex legal and technical language required for ballot measures can make understanding the choices difficult.  As we did for the August primary, we aim to break down the wording of the upcoming Dexter area ballot proposals for the November 5th election. ...

In Plain English: Saline Area Ballot Proposals for the November 5th General Election 

We hope this makes it easier for you to decide “Yes” or “No.” The complex legal and technical language required for ballot measures can make understanding the choices difficult.  As we did for the August primary, we aim to break down the wording of the upcoming Saline area ballot proposals for the November 5th election. ...

In Plain English: Ballot Proposals for the November 5th General Election in Washtenaw County

We hope this makes it easier for you to decide “Yes” or “No.” The complex legal and technical language required for ballot measures can make understanding the choices difficult.  As we did for the August primary, we aim to break down the wording of the upcoming Washtenaw County ballot proposals for the November 5th election. ...

Scio Township is Hearing about Indoor Hoops, a 212 Unit Residential Development and Townhome Development

A couple of important public hearings are coming up in Scio Township dealing with possible development, residential and commercial. The first hearing is at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 23 the Scio Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Conditional Use Application submitted by MGD Holdings LLC, as Blue Zone Hoops, requesting ...

Sylvan Township Looking into the Costs of the Water Treatment Plant Break-in

Sylvan Township got another update on the July 8 incident that led to a temporary ban on drinking water last month and the arrest of a 33-year-old Belleville man. During the Aug. 13 township board meeting, Sylvan Township Supervisor Kathleen Kennedy gave her report on the incident that had a man breaking into the water ...

In Plain English: Michigan Public School Funding Explained

How schools get their money is confusing and misunderstandings often lead to unnecessary contention. Public school funding in Michigan is complex and draws from multiple sources. Reliable funding directly affects the quality of education, the availability of resources, and the equity of opportunities for all students so having a clear grasp of how it works ...

August Primary Results Are In!

See who won the Democratic nomination for County Sheriff and more Voters across Michigan turned out to cast their ballots in yesterday’s primary election. Of the 324,138 registered voters in Washtenaw County, 83,375 weighed in on regional ballot initiatives and set the stage for partisan candidates in the November general election. Washtenaw County’s 26% turnout ...