April 16, 2025

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The Sun Times News is the hub of the most useful information in Chelsea, Dexter, Milan, and Saline.

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The Dexter Area Fire Department is Planning to Hire and Get a New Ambulance

The Dexter Area Fire Department (DAFD) has a budget plan for 2025 and it includes adding to the team. Serving the city of Dexter, Dexter Township and Webster Township, the DAFD is looking to hire new full-time firefighters. In the recent Dexter Township eNewsletter, “In the Loop”, an update was given on the latest with the fire ...

Saline Middle School Teacher Honored with Prestigious Award

Described as inspirational and innovative, Saline Middle School Science teacher Leigh Ann Roehm has been recognized as one of the best. Sharing the cool news, Saline Area Schools (SAS) announced on Jan. 29, that Roehm was “recently awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).” Established in 1983, Saline schools said ...

A Unified Team in Dexter Community Schools

Dexter Community Schools’ Unified Basketball Teams are playing at another level; bringing together students on the court in a unique way toward a common goal of working as a team. This is being highlighted in a huge game for them that will be taking place before a Detroit Pistons game on Jan. 31. They are playing ...

Dexter Students have their Art on Display in a big Art Show at Washtenaw Community College

Art created by students in Dexter Community Schools will again be part of the Michigan Art Education Association Region 3 Art Show. Every school in DCS, from Anchor and Beacon to Wylie, Creekside, Mill Creek and the high school, will have students participating in the show. It will be open to the public starting Saturday, ...

Last Founding Member of Washtenaw United Hockey Leads the Defending State Champs as Captain

When Sydney Clark walked into the Washtenaw United Hockey team’s lockeroom for the first time she knew the team would be unforgettable and that the bond they had would be irreplaceable. That was their inaugural season back in 2020. Now four years later, Clark is helping to lead this year’s team as a captain. The ...

Local Schools Report No Impact from Data Breach

Like Saline schools, Dexter, Chelsea and Milan also said they were not impacted by the PowerSchool data breach. The Sun Times News asked Dexter Community Schools Superintendent Chris Timmis about the breach that reportedly happened in December to PowerSchool, which is a cloud-based K-12 software provider.  It’s been reported that a compromised credential was used ...

Savor the Flavors of Ann Arbor: Restaurant Week 2025 is Here!

Ann Arbor’s Restaurant Week is a great opportunity to take a culinary adventure through the city’s renowned dining scene. With over 40 restaurants participating, they are promising food and dishes for every palate. It’s set for January 19-24. Event organizer the Main Street Area Association said the week will “showcase the vibrant and diverse dining ...

DTE Work May Impact Scenic Nature of Dexter-Chelsea Road

Proposed Utility Upgrades Could Alter Dexter-Chelsea Road’s Scenic Charm DTE Energy’s plans to update its electrical infrastructure as part of a $14 million regional improvement project have drawn attention and concern from area residents. The project, aimed at reducing outage durations and bolstering reliability, includes re-routing a 40KV transmission line along Dexter-Chelsea Road between North ...

Local Author’s New Book about Zombie Apocalypse Challenges How We See Disability

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 ...

An Outdoor Gym is coming to Pittsfield Township

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 ...

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 ...

Dos Hermanos Express: Serving Up Fresh, Authentic, Quick and Delicious Mexican Cuisine in Scio Township

Really good food from really good ingredients is a motto at Dos Hermanos Express. Specializing in Mexican food, such as Tortas, Burritos, Quesadillas, Tacos, Nachos, Loaded Fries, Taco Salad and more, Dos Hermanos is coming up on a year in business at its location off of Jackson Road. They’re looking forward to welcoming in even ...

Scio Township is looking at Capital Improvement Bonds for Fire Station Project

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 ...