Inspired by her own journey, Jen Stevenson brings Courageous Books to life as a welcoming hub for readers, coffee lovers, and community events in downtown Dexter. Downtown Dexter is about to gain a new chapter in its story—literally, or literaturely. A new independent bookstore called Courageous Books is set to open in the former Painted ...
Election to replace term-limited Dana Nessel set for November 2026 Photo: Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit. Source: Washtenaw.Org Eli Savit, the elected Prosecuting Attorney for Washtenaw County, has announced his candidacy for Michigan Attorney General. The Democrat made the announcement on his campaign website, launching a bid to succeed current Attorney General Dana Nessel, who ...
From training and technology to public expectations, local policing has undergone major shifts In honor of National Police Week (May 11–17), The Sun Times News is reflecting not only on the individuals who serve in uniform but also on how the work of law enforcement has changed in the past decade. While the mission of ...
Efforts to protect Michigan waters and economy gain presidential backing Photo: Asian grass carp. Photo by Wrangel In a move aimed at safeguarding the ecological and economic integrity of the Great Lakes, President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum on May 13, 2025, ordering key federal agencies to accelerate efforts to stop invasive carp from entering ...
A rookie and a veteran on the Chelsea Police force offer two generations of insight into the evolving heart of small-town policing. Photo: Chelsea Police Officers Andrew Cerveny (L) and Shane Sumner. Photo by Doug Marrin. Note: As part of our Police Week 2025 coverage, The Sun Times News is featuring profiles of local officers ...
The Saline Police Department responded to several incidents during the week of May 5 through May 11, including multiple traffic accidents, a larceny investigation, and assistance with a malfunctioning traffic light. Traffic IncidentsOfficers handled three motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) at various intersections. On May 5 at 3:31 p.m., police were called to E. Michigan Avenue ...
The Sun Times News launches a weeklong series spotlighting law enforcement in our communities This week, May 11-17, communities across the country pause to honor the men and women who serve in law enforcement. National Police Week is a time to honor and remember law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of ...
Planning for the 2025 Dexter Summer Festival is well underway, and organizers say this year’s event is shaping up to be the biggest yet. Held annually on the second weekend in August, the festival is a longtime Dexter tradition that brings thousands of visitors downtown for two days of arts, crafts, food, music, and family ...
The Saline Police Department responded to a range of incidents during the week of April 27 through May 3, 2025. Below is a summary of notable cases handled by officers: Domestic Violence – Clark StreetOn April 28 at 2:04 p.m., officers responded to a domestic violence call in the 200 block of Clark Street. Both ...
Photo: Aerial view of Dexter Community Schools. Courtesy of DCS Unofficial results from the Washtenaw and Livingston county clerks’ offices for Tuesday’s (May 6, 2025) special election show voters approving Dexter Community Schools’ $242 million bond proposal, with 3,461 voting Yes (56.35%) and 2,681 voting No (43.65%). A total of 6,183 ballots were cast out ...
Chelsea Police Department Weekly Press Summary Incident #: 25-1512 Location: 50 block of Butternut Court Date: April 30, 2025 Time: 12:18 pm INFORMATION: While at the Chelsea Police Department, the Investigator was assigned a larceny complaint over the telephone. The complainant stated that sometime between April 23rd and April 30th, an unknown suspect(s) had reportedly ...
U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell rallied a crowd in Dexter on May 3rd, calling for federal accountability and defending constitutional and social protections under threat. Hundreds gathered at Monument Park in Dexter on Saturday as part of the nationwide May Day Strong movement, joining over 1,000 coordinated protests across the U.S. calling for federal government accountability. ...
Shoe drive continues through June as First Presbyterian Church partners with Soles4Souls The First Presbyterian Church (FPC) of Saline has launched its 2025 spring shoe drive with an ambitious goal: collecting 3,850 more pairs of gently used shoes to reach a milestone of 10,000 pairs donated to Soles4Souls. The global nonprofit distributes shoes to those ...
Proposed legislation would strip protections and ban court challenges Photos courtesy of Michigan DNR Michigan’s gray wolves are back in the political spotlight. A new bill in Congress—H.R. 845, the Pet and Livestock Protection Act of 2025—would remove federal protections for gray wolves across the lower 48 states. It wouldn’t stop there: the bill also ...
University of Michigan’s RSQE releases 2025–2027 economic outlook Photo: Aerial view of downtown Ann Arbor. Source: Wirestock Washtenaw County’s economic engine is expected to downshift over the next three years, according to the April 2025 forecast by the University of Michigan’s Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics (RSQE), a modeling and forecasting unit active since 1952. ...
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