May 12, 2025

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Chelsea Gears Up for Community-Wide Garage Sale May 2-4

The 2025 Chelsea Area Community Garage Sale is just around the corner, and the official sale map is now live. From May 2 through May 4, treasure hunters can explore dozens of participating sales across the area—30 homes and counting—offering everything from vintage finds to household essentials. Shoppers are encouraged to plan their routes in ...

From Skeptic to Supporter: How One Nurse Sparked a Cannabis Healthcare Revolution

Katherine Golden founded LEAF411 to bridge the gap between patients and reliable cannabis healthcare after her personal journey transformed skepticism into advocacy. Photo: CEO and Founder Katherine Golden doing a Community Outreach Event. Photo from LEAF411’s website In 2012, Colorado and Washington became the first two states to legalize the recreational use of cannabis. In ...

Chelsea Golfers Second at Saline Invitational

The Chelsea golf team was one amazing shot from winning its third straight invitational title, but an eagle on the final hole pushed Warren DeLasalle to give the Bulldogs a second-place finish. The last hole eagle gave DeLasalle a team score of 322, to beat out the Bulldogs by one with 323. Grand Rapids Catholic ...

Mike Williamson

Dexter Lacrosse Stays Perfect in SEC White

The Dexter boys’ lacrosse team picked up two more wins this week to improve to 8-2 overall and 6-0 in the SEC White. The Dreadnaughts opened the week by rolling over Ypsilanti Lincoln 19-1 Monday night. Dawson Waddington had a huge night for the Dreads with six goals and one assist. Marty Watson and Jay ...

Mike Williamson

Saline Improves to 9-0 in SEC Red

The Saline-Dexter SEC Red softball showdown was a one-sided affair as the Hornets remained unbeaten in the conference with a doubleheader sweep of the Dreadnaughts 16-0 and 14-4 Monday. Abby Curtis and Zosia Mazur combined for a four-inning no-hitter with Curtis striking out eight in three innings and Mazur two of the three batters she ...

STN Staff

Saline Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Award Honorees

The nominees of Saline Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC)’s 2025 Circle of Excellence Award, which recognizes those who have substantial contributions from living or working in the Saline Area, have been announced. These Circle of Excellence Awards also honor businesses that have made significant contributions to the community. Event sponsors include A & H Lawn ...

Chelsea Baseball Takes Three from Jackson

The Chelsea baseball team improved to 4-2 in the SEC White after a three-game sweep of Jackson this week. The Bulldogs allowed just one run over three games and outscored the Vikings 50-1 in the sweep. Chelsea scored seven runs in the first inning of the opener and never looked back in the 16-1 win. ...

Scio Township Police Report, March 2025

In March 2025, Deputies responded to 718 calls for police service in Scio Township, down from 746 the previous year, a 4% decrease. Total calls for 2025 (Jan-Mar) are 1,892, down from 2,277 for the same period last year, a 17% decrease. Officers conducted 129 traffic stops, down from 303 last year. Forty-two citations were ...

Lodi Township Police Report, March 2025

In March 2025, Deputies responded to 162 calls for police service in Lodi Township, down from 190 the previous year, a 15% decrease. Total calls for 2025 (Jan-Mar) are 453, down from 681 for the same period last year, a 33% decrease. Officers conducted 71 traffic stops, down from 108 last year. Nine citations were ...

Sue Kelch

Saline’s Volunteer Spirit Shines in April

From student-led clubs to senior support and city initiatives, Saline celebrates the people who make a difference during National Volunteer Month. Photo: Builders Club cleaning patio courtesy of Saline Senior Center April is National Volunteer Month, and Saline has no shortage of volunteer opportunities. – let’s take a look. Saline Schools Builders Club Helps Students ...

A Hidden Gem of a Bookstore in Downtown Dexter

Walking into a bookstore can be a fun experience. Seeing the different titles, discovering something new and finding that right book to take home, having a bookstore in town really adds a great destination spot for local businesses. Chelsea has Serendipity Books, Saline has the Fine Print Bookshop and Dexter has…The Fox and the Feather. ...

Traci Husse

In Plain English: Due Process Isn’t Just for Courtrooms

“Due process isn’t about shielding wrongdoing—it’s about ensuring the government doesn’t wrongfully punish YOU without fair notice and a chance to respond.” Whether on the news, in a speech, or on a sign, you’ve probably heard the term “due process” at least once in the last several months. Many people are not entirely familiar with ...

Webster Township Police Report, March 2025

In March 2025, Deputies responded to 91 calls for police service in Webster Township, down from 101 the previous year, a 10% decrease. Total calls for 20235 (Jan-Mar) are 276, down from 342 for the same period last year, a 19% decrease. Officers conducted six traffic stops, down from 25 last year. Two citations were ...

Saline High School has a National Champion

After competing in a national competition, Semmy Badenhop, a Saline High School senior, was crowned the first-ever National Machining League Champion. Badenhop earned both the prestigious title and a $10,000 grand prize. To learn more about this great news, the Sun Times News connected with Jackelyn Martin, Saline Area Schools’ Executive Director of Communications and ...