April 17, 2025

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Survey: Saline Area Schools is partnering with the Washtenaw Intermediate School District

The WISD wants to know what Saline students, parents, staff members and community members think of applied and experiential learning in their schools. In his Dec. 20 Community Message,  Saline Area Schools Stephen Laatsch said “Saline Area Schools is partnering with the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) to enhance the education experiences of students through ...

Could a Public-Private Partnership Help Bring a Community Gathering Space to Saline?

The outcome of these discussions could shape the future of Saline’s downtown revitalization efforts. At its December 2nd meeting, the Saline City Council heard a presentation by Praxis Properties, owners and operators of Murphy’s Crossing in downtown Saline, regarding the possibility of a public-private partnership to create a downtown gathering space. Praxis Properties representative Tyler ...

Sylvan Township is thinking about its Water System and I-94

What’s the feasibility and cost to extend water under 1-94? This is something Sylvan Township wants to better understand, especially looking ahead to potential developments. At their December meeting, the township board had an agenda item to consider how to move forward on figuring this out. The board meeting packet explained: “Gathering data regarding the ...

York Township sets Latest Agreement with Developer for Saline Valley Farms II

An agreement for the next building phase of Saline Valley Farms went to the York Township Board before the developer can move forward with constructing more homes. At their November meeting the York Township Board of Trustees reviewed and approved a development agreement for the next phase of Saline Valley Farms II. The Sun Times ...

Dexter Principal Katie See Recognized and Honored for Outstanding Leadership

Wylie Elementary School Principal Katie See was honored for her outstanding leadership after being selected as one of the best in Michigan at what she does for Dexter Community Schools. Dexter Community Schools announced on Dec. 6, that See has been honored by the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association (MEMSPA) as the Region ...

Pittsfield Township looking at a New Residential Development

A plan for a new residential development has been introduced in Pittsfield Township. Called The Walden, the proposed development went before the township planning commission late last month. The plan has received preliminary site plan approval. To learn more the Sun Times News followed up with Haley Feeman, Municipal Services Coordinator for Pittsfield Charter Township. ...

Voters in Washtenaw County show their Support for Special Education

The votes are in and by a large number Washtenaw County voters put their support behind the Special Education Millage Renewal Proposal. By 73 percent of the vote, the proposal was approved by voters in the Nov. 5 election. The vote didn’t go unnoticed. “This millage renewal will positively impact every classroom in every school ...

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 ...

Fatal Car Crash in Webster Township

A single vehicle crash in Webster Township led to the death of a driver on October 29. The Dexter Area Fire Department responded to a fatal crash in Webster Township on N. Territorial Road a little after midnight on that Tuesday. DAFD Fire Chief Doug Armstrong said it was a single car accident with a ...