March 24, 2025

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Milan Government

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Milan City’s First Cannabis Retailer Opens

Milan City’s first recreational marijuana retailer, JARS Milan Cannabis, opened Feb. 20, after a lengthy process that led to the business obtaining a city permit.  Four applicants contended for the two spots. Green Ink 420 obtained the other permit and is building by Love’s gas station, near the Plank Road Exit, possibly opening later this ...

A Perfect Score for Lyndon Township and Others

Lyndon Township and a handful of other local communities received a perfect score for some important work last year. For this, they were recognized by the Michigan Department of Treasury’s State Tax Commission. At the Lyndon Township Board meeting on Jan. 14, township officials said the township was acknowledged as a local unit who has ...

A York Township Neighborhood is looking to improve their Roads

The Timber Ridge subdivision is moving its way through the Special Assessment District process in hope of getting their roads improved. They took a big step forward at the December York Township Board meeting. The Sun Times News followed up with York Township Supervisor Chuck Tellas to ask about Timber Ridge. For SAD to happen ...

Pittsfield Township is looking ahead to Phase 2 of the Public Safety Facility Improvement project

Pittsfield Township is continuing to move forward on the Public Safety Facility Improvement project after approving a contract addendum with BlueScope Construction. This decision by the township board will allow for the completion of Phase 1 and continuation of construction for Phase 2A. At its Oct. 23 meeting, the township board approved authorized the supervisor ...

Milan School Board Candidates Share More Thoughts Before Election

Four candidates are competing for two open spots on Milan Area School’s Board of Education. To help readers understand their options, The Sun Times News sent five questions to each candidate running for Milan School Board in the November Election. Below are the responses to the last three questions. Candidates George Elder IV and Gary ...

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: 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. ...

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 ...

Milan Embarks on Multi-Million-Dollar Road Revitalization

County St. Bridge. Image: Google streetview. In a letter to residents, Milan Mayor Ed Kolar has announced a series of infrastructure projects set to commence in 2024. Three key bridges within Milan’s jurisdiction are scheduled for repairs in spring and summer. Specifically, the Carpenter Road Bridge is due for a 30-day closure for epoxy overlay ...