May 15, 2025

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The Dreadbots Make Waves at Milford

Maximus Rogers and Peter Hilliard Dexter High School’s Robotics team 3656 (The Dreadbots) claimed first place with alliance partners 67 (HOT) and team 6344 (The Jiggawatts) at the Milford Robotics Competition hosted by FIRST. The Dreadbots’ robot, (lovingly named Kuzco by the team) competed in a water-themed escapade called Reefscape. The Dreadbots’ consistent performance qualified ...

STN Staff

Chelsea Hosts Families for Friedreich’s Ataxia Foundation Fundraiser

The Families for Friedreich’s Ataxia Foundation is grateful for the incredible support from Chelsea and the surrounding communities. On March 1st, the foundation hosted its very first fundraiser at Revel Run in Chelsea, and it was an unforgettable evening! With delicious food, great music, and heartfelt generosity, the event was a huge success and made ...

STN Staff

Dexter Summer Festival T-Shirt Design Contest Opens

The Dexter Summer Festival is excited to announce its 2025 T-Shirt Design Contest, offering the community a chance to showcase their artistic talents and be part of this cherished annual event. Open to all ages, the contest invites creative minds to design the official festival t-shirt, which will be featured alongside the festival’s classic logo. ...

Sue Kelch

Saline Blooms Bright with Community Gardening Magic

Discover how Saline’s gardening groups turn soil into community spirit, cultivating joy, friendship, and plenty of fresh produce. It’s March and we are now well past the groundhog seeing his shadow.  The days are getting longer, the birds have returned, and we are dreaming of our flower and vegetable gardens. The Saline community is fortunate ...

Doug Marrin

Ruth Jennings: FIA’s 95-Year-Old Volunteer

Photo: Ruth Jennings surrounded by a few of her co-volunteers. Photo courtesy of FIA. By Doug Marrin with Lisa Carolin There is no age limit for volunteers at Faith in Action (FIA), the Chelsea-based nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger and poverty in the community by providing financial assistance and vital resources. Chelsea resident Ruth ...

Steven Sheldon

Saline Junior Theatre Celebrates 20 Years with Annie Jr

The heartwarming show runs March 14-16 Photo: L-R: Stella Geragosian as Lily, Maddy Cummins as Rooster, Noelle Harnish as Miss Hannigan singing Easy Street. Photo by Steve Sheldon Saline Junior Theatre, a program through the Saline Community Education Department, celebrates its 20th year of providing kids with an opportunity to sing and act in Broadway ...

STN Staff

EMU’s Eagle Nutrition Services Unveils Advanced DEXA Machine

Brittany Mobley Eagle Nutrition Services at Eastern Michigan University recently unveiled a state-of-the-art Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) machine to strengthen academic instruction and community wellness. This enhanced X-Ray technology aligns with the university’s commitment to integrating innovative technology into student learning and health services. “We are incredibly grateful to the Provost’s Office for their support ...

Doug Marrin

Dexter Council Discusses Sale of City-Owned Property

Will Dexter voters approve selling prime city land at Ann Arbor Street and Meadow View Drive? Council prepares for a pivotal decision Dexter City Council is moving forward with discussions on the potential sale of city-owned property at the corner of Ann Arbor Street and Meadow View Drive, commonly referred to as the MAVD property. ...

STN Staff

Chelsea’s Earth Day Celebrations

Chelsea is welcoming Earth Day, April 22nd, with three events designed to be inspiring, creative and fun. An Earth Day Contest will kick off a month of activities by asking friends and neighbors to submit their best ideas for making Chelsea a more sustainable, earth-friendly city. Launched in Mid-March, the winning entries will be announced ...

Dexter Mill Creek Middle School Bands Shine at Recent Festivals

The Mill Creek Middle School bands have been busy achieving remarkable success at recent music festivals, showcasing the talent and dedication of the students.   Citing the recent highlights, their Band Directors Andrew Damman and Rachel Wilson said: The Sun Times News (STN) connected with the Mill Creek Band Directors to learn more about this ...

STN Staff

Chelsea Ballet’s Don Quixote Performance Comes to CHS

Ballet Chelsea is excited to announce its upcoming performance of Don Quixote, hosted by Chelsea High School on April 12 and 13, 2025. This beloved ballet combines humor and romance and showcases the exquisite talents of Ballet Chelsea’s dancers. Tickets will be available on the Ballet Chelsea website, www.balletchelsea.org, starting March 10. Don Quixote is ...