April 15, 2025

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Articles for category: Michigan

Students from Dexter and Saline high schools Honored by the Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter of the NDAR

Two local high school students have been honored as outstanding high school seniors who exemplify the qualities of good citizenship within their homes, schools and communities. In announcement on March 27, the Sarah Caswell Angell Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) in Ann Arbor, said the recipients of the 2024-2025 DAR Good ...

2025 Road Projects Planned for Dexter Township

Madden and Stinchfield Woods roads will be part of the two big projects for Dexter Township this upcoming road work season. The Dexter Township Board of Trustees has authorized the 2025 Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) Dexter Township Local Roads Agreement.  In updating the community in March “in the loop” monthly e-newsletter, Dexter Township said ...

The Milan Library seeks mascot to celebrate 90 years as ‘bedrock of civil society’

Amidst festivities to celebrate its ninetieth birthday, Milan Library has decided it needs a mascot. The call for mascot submissions went out at the library's birthday party March 15, alongside speeches from the library board president, a city council member and a speech entered into the Congressional Record. Already the library has compiled a list of more than 50 nominations ...

Doug Marrin

Cougar Cubs in Michigan Spark Hopes for a Wild Comeback

With the first confirmed cougar cubs in over a century and a past sighting in Clinton Township, could Michigan’s big cats be making a quiet resurgence? For the first time in over a century, Michigan wildlife officials have confirmed the presence of cougar cubs in the wild, marking a historic milestone in the state’s conservation ...

Steven Sheldon

Croswell Opera House Delights Kids with The Cat in the Hat

The Croswell Opera House brought laughter and excitement to young audiences with a lively performance of The Cat in the Hat, featuring energetic antics, colorful costumes, and a packed house of delighted children. Photo: (L-R):  Joan Hiatt as the Cat, Mazyn Maybee as Girl, Zaerk Devlin as Boy are pictured in recent Croswell Opera House ...

Milan Moving Ahead with Hiring Process for Paddock Elementary Principal

Milan Area Schools has set a timeline to hire the next Paddock Elementary School Principal. This comes after the recent retirement announcement of longtime principal Sean DeSarbo. During his comments at the end o the March 12 school board meeting, MAS Superintendent Bryan Girbach said the district has received some good feedback and input from ...

Dexter Mill Creek Middle School Bands Shine at Recent Festivals

The Mill Creek Middle School bands have been busy achieving remarkable success at recent music festivals, showcasing the talent and dedication of the students.   Citing the recent highlights, their Band Directors Andrew Damman and Rachel Wilson said: The Sun Times News (STN) connected with the Mill Creek Band Directors to learn more about this ...

Lyndon Township is looking at Zoning Text Amendment with Single-Family Homes

Lyndon Township has a proposed ordinance change before it pertaining to single‑family dwellings, whether constructed on a lot or a manufactured home. The change could come in not adding language, but rather by taking some words out. The zoning text amendment, if approved, would involve a section on Compatibility Determination when it comes to single-family dwellings. To learn ...