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Milan Area Fire Welcomes Two New Firefighters
The Milan Area Fire Department (MAFD) has officially welcomed two new Probationary Firefighters, Tory Budd and Brandon Genaw, to their team. While both men are stepping into the same ...
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Heather Finch covers Milan schools along with general community news in Milan and Saline. Her reporting keeps readers informed about education, local events, and issues affecting families and neighborhoods across both communities.
Articles written by Heather Finch
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Washtenaw Parent Advisory Committee Seeks Representatives for Local Districts
The Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is currently seeking volunteers to fill open seats for several local school districts. Mandated by Michigan law, the PAC ...
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Man Sentenced to Probation for 2025 Saline Subway Robbery
Nearly a year after an armed robbery, the legal proceedings against the perpetrator have concluded. John Fulton, now 60, was sentenced on January 27, 2026, to time served and ...
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Milan Schools Board Faces Emotional Debate Over Teacher Pay and District Finances
An overflow crowd packed the Milan High School auditorium Jan. 28 as the Milan Area Schools Board of Education confronted a difficult question facing the district: how to balance ...
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Milan’s 2025 Firefighter of the Year: Andrew Noland’s Lifelong Dream Becomes a Local Legacy
At an age when many are eyeing retirement, Andrew Noland was just getting started. After a 27-year career with the Michigan Department of Corrections, Noland decided to pursue a ...
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A Winter Request from Your Local Carriers
Winter is a season of beauty, but for our local mail and delivery carriers, it can be a significant physical challenge. A local carrier recently reached out to the ...
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Passing the Torch: Milan School Board’s New President
On January 14, 2026, the Milan Area Schools Board of Education officially began a new chapter in its leadership by unanimously electing Tom Faro as Board President. Faro, who ...
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Saline’s Young Engineers: A Triumph of Innovation and Community
A group of elementary students is proving that you’re never too young to tackle complex engineering challenges. The Saline Heritage 4th and 5th-grade robotics teams recently delivered a powerhouse ...
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Milan Area Fire Department Honors Retiring Firefighters
The Milan community is marking a significant transition as two long-standing members of the Milan Area Fire Department (MAFD), Firefighters Shannon Jenkins and Ryan Kovacs, officially conclude their service. ...
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Milan High Closed: Pipes Burst, Temps Plummet
Students and staff at Milan High School returned to the classroom on Wednesday, Jan. 21, expecting a normal day. Instead, they faced freezing temperatures and a “water flow incident” ...
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Saline Area Schools Board Opens 2026 with Unanimous Leadership Votes
The Saline Area Schools Board of Education began 2026 with a tightly organized and unanimous slate of leadership votes on Tuesday, Jan. 13, as board members moved quickly through ...
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Showing Up for Milan: Josh Kofflin Concludes His City Council Term
After four years on the Milan City Council, Josh Kofflin is stepping away from elected office having helped guide the city through a period of recovery, growth, and renewed ...
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