December 11, 2025

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Dexter and Chelsea Grads Achieving at the Next Level

Dexter and Chelsea Grads Achieving at the Next Level

Here’s a quick look at the college achievements of some local high school graduates. Avery Goodrich of Dexter has been selected to be on the 40-member board as part of the University of Alabama (UA) Student Government Association, who recently selected its Lobby Board for the 2024-2025 academic year. The UA announcement said the “Lobby ...

Over $1 Million Invested into Local Students around Washtenaw County for their College and Career Dreams

Over $1 Million Invested into Local Students around Washtenaw County for their College and Career Dreams

More than 16,000 second through seventh grade students across Washtenaw County have unlocked over $1 million in college and career savings thanks to My Future Fund, a free program for students enrolled in participating public schools in Washtenaw County.  “We are thrilled to invest more than $1 million into students and their dreams right here ...

Dexter School Board Candidates Share Their Perspectives

Three candidates are competing for two open spots on DCS’s Board of Education. As the November election approaches, three candidates are vying for two available seats on the Dexter Community School District Board of Education. To help voters understand their positions on key issues such as curriculum and budget priorities, Sun Times News sent five ...

Chelsea School Board Candidate Shares Her Positions

Three candidates are running for three open spots on Chelsea School District’s Board of Education. As the November election approaches, three candidates are running to fill the three available seats on Chelsea’s Board of Education. To help voters understand their positions on key issues such as curriculum and budget priorities, Sun Times News sent five ...

Saline School Board Candidates Share Their Positions

Seven candidates are running for four open spots on Saline Area School’s Board of Education. As the November election approaches, a whopping seven candidates are running to fill the four available seats on Saline’s Board of Education. To help voters understand their positions on key issues such as curriculum and budget priorities, Sun Times News ...

Hate Speech Incidents Reported at Saline High School

Hate Speech Incidents Reported at Saline High School

A message from the Saline Area Schools Superintendent went out on September 14 informing school district families of hate speech that occurred at Saline High School. Superintendent Stephen Laatsch began his message sent out on that Saturday with: “I am deeply saddened and outraged at the need to send this message to you all. Racism, ...

New School Resource Officer is Welcomed in Saline Area Schools

New School Resource Officer is Welcomed in Saline Area Schools

Saline Area Schools (SAS) has a new school resource officer who says he has a vested interest in making sure the buildings are safe. SAS Superintendent Steve Laatsch introduced the new officer in his Sept. 13 Superintendent’s Community Message. “Starting with the 2024-25 school year, Officer Ben Hohman from Pittsfield Township Police Department,” Laatsch said. “Officer ...

In Plain English: Ballot Proposals for the November 5th General Election in Washtenaw County

In Plain English: Ballot Proposals for the November 5th General Election in Washtenaw County

We hope this makes it easier for you to decide “Yes” or “No.” The complex legal and technical language required for ballot measures can make understanding the choices difficult.  As we did for the August primary, we aim to break down the wording of the upcoming Washtenaw County ballot proposals for the November 5th election. ...

Saline Students Use the Bridge to Make Connections

Saline Students Use the Bridge to Make Connections

The Bridge to Civility plays an important part in Saline Area Schools. This was highlighted in a recent Superintendent’s Community Message sent out by SAS Superintendent Steve Laatsch. Each week, Laatsch along with the Jackelyn Martin, SAS Executive Director of Communications and Community Relations, visit classrooms around the district. In describing his visit to Liberty ...