Amendments to Chelsea’s Human Rights Commission’s (HRC) establishing ordinance were passed at the city council’s Nov. 3 meeting. The changes include minor adjustments to language in section 33-8 and 33-9, which describe the purpose and abilities of the HRC and were worked on in part by City Attorney Mariah Fink. “A lot of the thanks …
Milan Police Respond Quickly to Shots Fired at Mill Race Shores
STN Staff
Photo: Google Street View The Milan Police Department is investigating shots fired Wednesday afternoon, November 5, 2025, at the Mill Race Shores Mobile Home Park, located at 563 Allen Road in Milan. According to witnesses, a man identified as a Van Buren Township resident entered the community and began shooting at homes and vehicles. Milan …
Sun Times News Launches YouTube Channel with Focus on Local Video Storytelling
Doug Marrin
For a debut feature, John U. Bacon discusses his book “The Gales of November” and the Legacy of the Edmund Fitzgerald Photo: Director of Media Priscilla Creswell has a vision for local stories told though a variety of media. Photo courtesy of TRUiC The Sun Times News is expanding how it shares community stories, launching …
Milan Area Schools is making a difference at the Federal Prison
Lonnie Huhman
Milan Area Schools has the unique distinction of being the only high school in a federal prison helping inmates earn a full high school diploma. In describing the program to the Milan Area Schools (MAS) Board of Education, Carrie Mink, the school district’s program coordinator for the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Milan, noted a …
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Life Back Then: Ladders, Liquor, and the Gales of November
Doug Marrin
Quirky small-town notes from the 1890s From The Chelsea Standard, November 28, 1895 The small towns of Washtenaw County were never short on drama or humor. In one week’s paper, Milan and Maybee squared off over something as lofty as fire ladders. The Milan Leader insisted the fire chief had “full control” of them, while …
Chelsea Community Foundation Local Nonprofits Workshop
Doris Galvin
The Chelsea Community Foundation (CCF) hosted an event for local nonprofit leaders, staff, and community members at Chelsea District Library’s McKune Room. The Workshop’s purpose was to share information, answer questions, and encourage local Chelsea Nonprofits to apply for grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000. Upcoming changes to the application process for the 2026 Grant …
Chelsea Resident Raises Traffic Concerns with New Housing Development
Matt Rosentreter
Chelsea resident Linda Frank raised concerns regarding traffic at the intersection of W. Old US Highway 12, Taylor St. and Old Manchester Rd. at Chelsea’s Nov. 3 city council meeting. With a new housing development planned for Old Manchester Rd., Frank requested the placement of a flashing beacon sign at the intersection to increase safety …
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Chelsea City Council Reviews Civil Rights Amendments, Trail Easement, and Infrastructure Projects
Doug Marrin
The Chelsea City Council met on October 20, 2025, approving a series of resolutions and appointments focused on community engagement, infrastructure, and administrative updates. Family Court Awareness Month Declared Council approved a proclamation declaring November as Family Court Awareness Month following a request from Geralyn Morris of Protective Parents Michigan. The annual observance raises awareness …
Southeast Michigan Winter Outlook: Wetter and Slightly Cooler Season Ahead?
Doug Marrin
With cider season winding down, southeast Michigan now turns its attention to what kind of winter might be ahead. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released its 2025–26 Winter Outlook. It paints a mixed picture for our region, one that leans toward above-normal precipitation and slightly cooler temperatures compared to average. What the …
Chelsea Second-Graders and High Schoolers Make Art Come to Life
Lonnie Huhman
The Monster Project is a unique effort that pairs second-graders at North Creek Elementary School with Chelsea High School ceramics students in an artistic collaboration that brings student artwork to life. This project was a tradition in the past, but went away during COVID. Now it’s back. Amanda Clor, CHS Principal, updated the school board …
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Kiwanis and Dementia-Friendly Services Halloween with a Mission
Cynthia Furlong Reynolds
“Fall Frolic” the sign proclaimed, welcoming Halloween partygoers to the Kiwanis headquarters on Jackson Road one day before the official trick-or-treat night.Guests who didn’t arrive in costume were offered crazy hats or robes before the fun began for a very special gathering. Adults suffering with dementia and their caregivers were treated to noon-time fun, including …
Whitmer: Multi-billion-dollar Saline Township data center ‘largest investment in Michigan history’
STN Staff
Photo: Conceptual rendering of the data center. Credit: Related Digital By Kyle Davidson, Michigan AdvanceOctober 30, 2025 A string of announcements from DTE Energy, Open AI and Related Digital coalesced into another notice from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer late Thursday afternoon, confirming plans to move forward with development of a data center in Saline Township …
WISD Millage Passes, Many Incumbents Keep Seats in General Election
Karen Lambert
Election results from Washtenaw County started to come in a little before 9 p.m. Tuesday night. Some highlights included a win for…
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