Milan’s new Head Coach of the Girls Varsity Volleyball team is a well-known pick. She’s an alum who had success in Milan and brings with her a lot of important experience after serving as assistant coach of the varsity team. On July 1, the Milan High School (MHS) Athletic Department announced that heading into the ...
Milan Area Schools has announced the appointment of Micah Higa as the new Head Coach of the Varsity Girls Softball team at Milan High School. Coach Higa has served as the team’s Assistant Varsity Coach for the past three seasons under Coach Kirk Davis. “Micah has done an excellent job as an assistant,” said Davis. ...
Milan’s recently appointed library board member Kelsey Winter attended her first meeting as a board member on June 24, and approved the library budget. Winter was chosen by the library board from amongst six applicants to fill a vacancy through the end of 2025. It was the beginning of what is gearing up to be a busy season for election officials, candidates and local organizations as they prepare for the Primary Election on Aug. 5. This year voters in Milan, Dexter City, Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti Township will have a Primary, while those in Saline, Manchester and Chelsea will only vote in the final election on Nov. 4.
The Milan City Council on Tuesday June 17 approved its new fee schedule, which includes a 60-cent per unit increase for water, while sewer rates remain unchanged. Garbage rates will increase by $5.26 a month to help stabilize the city’s rubbish fund. The fund currently has only a 14.6 percent fund balance, well below the ...
Milan’s first 3rd Thursday of the summer celebrated Juneteenth, as depicted in this photo essay. The Detroit Social Club returned to play blues. Motown and Jazz. Comic book artist Kam Reynolds was back for a meet and greet at Adventure, Ink. Milan Flyers provided demonstrations at Wilson Park. The Milan Garden Club helped children start their ...
The Paddock Early Childhood Center (PECC) plays an important part in the Milan community. For many families, it’s a place that has helped begin the educational lives of their young children and has been there as a reliable resource. Serving over 170 children in the community from birth to age five, the PEEC offers infant, ...
Starting July 1, Milan Area Schools will have a new Assistant Superintendent with Jennifer Bookout hired into the position at the June 4 Board of Education meeting. With longtime superintendent Bryan Girbach retiring this month and assistant superintendent Ryan McMahon moving into that position, the school district recently went through a hiring process to find ...
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 ...
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