March 26, 2026

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Historic Blizzard Buries Upper Peninsula As Milan Native Helps Lead Marquette

Historic Blizzard Buries Upper Peninsula As Milan Native Helps Lead Marquette

A powerful winter storm is burying parts of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula under feet of snow, creating dangerous travel conditions and forcing widespread closures across the region. In the city of Marquette, Milan native and City Manager Karen Kovacs said crews are working to keep essential routes open as the blizzard continues. Marquette is experiencing its ...

“Drawn from the Wood”: The Indigenous Roots of Michigan’s Maple Syrup Tradition

“Drawn from the Wood”: The Indigenous Roots of Michigan’s Maple Syrup Tradition

Before Michigan became famous for roadside sugar shacks and amber bottles lining grocery shelves, the sweetness of maple flowed through the forests as a sacred gift. Long before statehood, long before settlers arrived, native families gathered beneath towering maples at winter’s edge, reading the trees the way others read calendars. What many today see as ...

Sheldon’s 2025 Croswell Sunny Award Selections

Sheldon’s 2025 Croswell Sunny Award Selections

Croswell Opera House Marquee in Adrian. Photo by Steve Sheldon. On Wednesday, the People’s Choice spoke loud and clear, Parade was their favorite 2025 Croswell production. Thursday, it’s my turn. One thing you can say about theatre is that it’s personal. We bring our collective experiences, hopes and dreams and our heroes and villains with ...

First Annual People’s Choice Awards For 2025 Croswell Season

First Annual People’s Choice Awards For 2025 Croswell Season

In recognition of the amazing local theatrical talent within our readership area, The Sun Times News developed the “Sunny Awards”. Today, the People’s Choice Awards are announced. Tomorrow, Sun Times Reviewer Steve Sheldon’s selections will be announced. Criteria for evaluating musical productions included three questions. The votes have been cast and tabulated and the winners ...

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Eastern Michigan University hosts annual Teacher Job Fair — March 12

Eastern Michigan University hosts annual Teacher Job Fair — March 12

Who: What:  Eastern Michigan University will host its annual Teacher Job Fair When:  Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 2–6 p.m. Where:  Eastern Michigan University, Student Center Ballroom, 900 Oakwood St. in Ypsilanti. BACKGROUND: Eastern Michigan University will host its annual Teacher Job Fair from 2-6 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026. in the EMU Student ...

U-M Professor Confronts Her Family’s Slaveholding Past in “Scarlett”

U-M Professor Confronts Her Family’s Slaveholding Past in “Scarlett”

In her new book, Leslie Stainton documents kidnapping, abuse and racial violence embedded in her family’s plantation history. Editor’s Note: February is Black History Month, a time to reflect on the history of slavery, racial injustice and the ongoing struggle for equality in America. This article is part of a series exploring how national Black ...

Tracing the Underground Railroad Through Scio, Dexter, Saline

Tracing the Underground Railroad Through Scio, Dexter, Saline

Author’s Note: February is Black History Month, a time to recognize the achievements, resilience, and lasting contributions of Black Americans. This article is part of a series examining how national Black history intersected with local communities in western Washtenaw County. For generations, stories have circulated in Scio Township and Dexter about hidden rooms, nighttime riders, ...

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