Wanting to write about disability in a way people wouldn’t expect, local writer Melissa McPherson has published a new book called “The Lesser Remain.” A resident of Gregory, graduate of Grass Lake High School and Grand Valley State University, McPherson told the Sun Times News she “wrote The Lesser Remains because I have Cerebral Palsy and growing ...
The doors at 5505 Arbor Chase Drive, just off of Zeeb Road, opened on January 6, giving local customers their first taste of the new Slim Chickens restaurant. What started in Fayetteville, Arkansas has made its way to Scio Township, Michigan, just down the way from Meijer. The Sun Times News (STN) paid a visit ...
Michigan’s Great Lakes: Restoring Treasures, Reviving Ecosystems, and Resisting Threats Photo: Stunning sunset with dramatic clouds over Michigan City East Pierhead Lighthouse, Washington Park Beach, Michigan City, Indiana. Credit: Focqus, LLC The “Great Lakes State” of Michigan without the Great Lakes would be, well, ` just … a state. Our inland seas headline our natural ...
Two agreements were recently reached that will help get started the Pittsfield Township Outdoor Gym Project. At its December meeting, the Pittsfield Township Board voted to authorize the Township Supervisor and Clerk to enter into an agreement with Stantec Consulting for Construction Engineering Services for the outdoor Gym Project at a cost not to exceed ...
For 30 years Paul McCann has helped lead the Dexter District Library as Director. During his time he’s seen it grow and change, but through it all he’s held onto the same beliefs that led him as a kid to seeing it as a second home, as a cornerstone in the community. Marking this important ...
The discovery revealed how ancient hunters used sophisticated techniques to pursue caribou on what was once dry land. A groundbreaking study led by the University of Michigan’s Museum of Anthropological Archaeology has unearthed a 9,000-year-old caribou hunting structure beneath Lake Huron. The 2014 findings illuminate the lives of early humans in the Great Lakes region, ...
The thrilling story of the Detroit Lions’ 1957 championship, rediscovered and reignited by their historic 2024 season. The Detroit Lions have electrified the NFL this season, achieving a 14-2 record and captivating a broad spectrum of fans, including those who previously showed little interest in professional football. Their dynamic offense has set multiple NFL records, ...
Inspired by a love for connecting with people, two locals have created a mobile beverage service that combines their love with delicious drinks. It’s called the Mobile Side Bar and it’s been sighted in places around Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake and Stockbridge. The creative minds behind this new venture are Shelley Kasper and Stephanie Dunham. ...
MDOT and MDNR Partner to Protect Motorists and Wildlife with Statewide Hotspot Analysis To improve motorist safety and protect wildlife, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has been awarded $467,376 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to analyze wildlife collision hotspots across the state. This funding, part of the USDOT’s Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program, ...
Saline’s Unified Basketball teams have an awesome opportunity coming up that the community can help support them through. In a Facebook post, Saline High School said, “The Saline Unified Sports team has been working hard to make unified sports a reality in our district. Along with games scheduled against Dexter and Milan during the season ...
In its next step to eventually see a second fire station built and have it staffed properly, the Scio Township Board recently approved a resolution to “Notice the Intent to Issue Capital Improvement Bonds.” This decision is issued with the township adopted Debt Policy in mind, which detailed, according to fire chief Andrew Houde and ...
Public pressure and grassroots efforts block a $50 million state-funded grant for a controversial Upper Peninsula copper mine Photo: Lake Superior. Credit: Michigannut A grassroots movement has successfully derailed a $50 million grant proposal for the controversial Copperwood mining project in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. A coalition of environmental groups, local residents, and concerned citizens rallied ...
The Dexter Community Schools (DCS) Board of Education approved taking the next step in potentially putting a ballot proposal before voters for the May 6, 2025 special election. The school board at its Dec. 16 meeting approved a resolution to authorize DCS Superintendent Chris Timmis to submit the Preliminary Application for a School Improvement Bond ...
This weekend at Michigan State University is an important one for Saline High School alumnus Noah Socha. He’s graduating as a Political Science Scholar and political science pre-law major, and he’s also received the honor to be the flag bearer for MSU’s College of Social Science during the graduation ceremony. Carrying the Flag It’s an ...
Inspiring great art from local sixth graders, the Dexter Lions Club recently announced the winners of this year’s Peace Poster contest. This contest is part of the Lions Clubs International Peace Poster Contest for 2024. There were 60 students who participated from the sixth grade Art Classes at Creekside School of teacher Jane Montero. The ...
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