Community members waved the U.S. and Progress flags, marched through the city, and shared a meal at Chelsea’s 10th annual Pride March and Picnic on Saturday June 7 at Pierce Park. The event was one of many held during Pride Month. Organizers in Dexter, Chelsea, Milan and Saline ...
Downtown Plymouth Yo-Yo Club Founder Dennis Shatter and his business partner Audra Smith shared their expertise at the June 4 kick off to Milan In Motion. Shatter, a yo-yo player for 28 years, started when he was mentored in the art at his local toy store growing up. Wednesday he provided entertainment along with instruction–even ...
At Milan High School’s graduation on Sunday, June 1, Science teacher and keynote speaker Julie Mossburg told the class of 2025 they shared something in common. Both were closing a chapter—while students were graduating, Mossburg was retiring after 25 years as a science teacher. Two Speeches: Then Mossburg informed the graduating seniors she had prepared two ...
Update: Milan City Council approved the ordinance 6-1 on Tuesday June 3, with Councilmember Shannon Wayne voting no. No residents commented on the issue. Chief Don Tillery clarified to The Sun Times News there is no extension for a car once the city has ticketed it. He said residents have 48 hours after the city contacts ...
With millions of dollars in grant-funded work set to begin, Milan city leaders say most residents won’t feel how tight the 2025-26 budget really is. “Our biggest challenge is to maintain the services we currently have with increasing prices and decreasing revenues,” City Manager Jim Lancaster said. Lancaster said he aimed for a lean budget, ...
At a Memorial Day service and parade, the American Legion Post 268 reminded Milan residents of the ultimate price that was paid by many for their freedoms — and to whom they owed their ability to enjoy watermelon and time with loved ones Monday.
Milan Area Chamber will host a bus tour for those interested in a community trip to local venues June 14, beginning at 9am and returning at approximately 6pm. The bus tour will feature raffles and lunch (payment included in ticket price), along with stops at Riverwalk, Eastern Market and Mexican Village. Attendees must be 21+ ...
Paddock Elementary School’s new Principal brings with her a range of skills and abilities. With the coming retirement of longtime principal Sean DeSarbo, the Milan Area Schools (MAS) Board of Education, after conducting an extensive hiring process, moved forward on May 20 and hired Brandi Ignagni as the new Principal. In introducing Ignagni to the ...
Parades are no longer free in Milan City – and organizers are starting to feel the cost. As of Jan. 1, 2025, a new city policy imposes fees ranging from $0 to $800 for parade permits. The fees are part of a broader special event policy approved by the city council last year. In addition ...
Photos by Stephen Cook On May 19, 2025, the Special Olympics Michigan Washtenaw County Area 20 hosted its regional swim meet in Milan, Michigan. The event brought together athletes from across the county to compete in various swimming events, showcasing their dedication and sportsmanship. Area 20, representing Washtenaw County, is part of the Southeast Region ...
Milan City’s master plan survey is still open—but not for long. Residents have through May 31 to weigh in before results are presented to the council. After that time, City Manager Jim Lancaster said the community will have additional chances to provide input during regular public comment periods, which could lead to more pointed surveys ...
Growing up, Chelsea resident Ann Sweet spent hours in the Rice Cemetery in Milan Township with her grandmother Nellie. They visited ancestors’ graves, planted flowers, cleaned up after funerals and picked wild asparagus. From when she was six or seven her grandmother told her stories of times past. Sweet remembers those tales when she walks ...
Milan bakery named one of PETA’s top 10 “Bakeries That Take the Cake” Photo: Botanical Bakeshop cakes. Credit Lindsey Billings Botanical Bakeshop, a vegan bakery located in Milan, Michigan, has been named one of the top ten wedding cake bakeries in the country by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The recognition comes ...
A group of Milan High School Seniors got a helpful boost at the Community Foundation of Monroe County Scholarship Breakfast that will help with the next steps in their educations. Held on May 3 at Saint Therese IHM Senior Living, in a room full of families and students, this annual event was a celebration of ...
Milan Area Schools (MAS) is looking to an alumnus and former player to lead the Varsity Boys Basketball team. In filling a big role at Milan High School, Milan Athletic Director Herb Morelock announced on May 6 that “Milan Area Schools is proud to announce the return of Coach Bill Eaddy as the new Head ...
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