Scio Township recently approved two conditional uses that should bring some new helpful services to the community. One was for a new Cell Tower to be located off of W. Delhi Road and the other a Daycare at the 2|42 Community Church. The Sun Times News asked outgoing township supervisor Will Hathaway about these two ...
The voter-approved Fire Protection Millage in Scio Township will give the department the opportunity to improve its services, including building a second fire station. Placed on the Nov. 5 ballot, the millage proposal was put forth after a previous one was defeated in 2023. This time around voters gave it the thumbs up. The Sun ...
Dexter Township has a long-standing policy that short-term rentals are not allowed unless they are operated as a bed and breakfast. In checking with AirDNA, it’s estimated there were 20-30 short term rentals in Dexter Township in the past year. This along with some other important factors, such as quality of life and property rights, ...
Pittsfield Township is continuing to move forward on the Public Safety Facility Improvement project after approving a contract addendum with BlueScope Construction. This decision by the township board will allow for the completion of Phase 1 and continuation of construction for Phase 2A. At its Oct. 23 meeting, the township board approved authorized the supervisor ...
Scio Township is the new owner of two vacant land parcels off of Dexter-Ann Arbor Road. The township board at its Oct. 22 meeting approved the purchase of the two adjacent parcels. Township supervisor Will Hathaway told the Sun Times News the parcels constitute the southeast corner of the Dexter/Wagner intersection. The purchase price for ...
If you live in Dexter Township and hear some helicopter activity overhead it might just be the power line project taking place to upgrade some older lines. As a heads up to the community, Dexter Township sent out word as to what’s happening: “ITC Michigan plans to “reconductor” 32 miles of transmission lines in Wayne ...
Voting in the 2024 General Election has begun with early voting expected to add a new dynamic to the turnout. In an effort to get a local perspective on this important vote, the Sun Times News reached out to the Scio Township Clerk’s office and connected with Mary Gillis, the Clerk’s Assistant. Gillis said, “So ...
A group of Saline High School students worked on a project their teacher described as a great way for them to see that government and politics isn’t just something that happens “over there” for adults in Lansing or Washington, but is something that can shape their lives even as students at SHS. The project took place ...
Honoring the hard work some local schools and leaders have done to engage families and spread the word about an important program, My Future Fund announced its inaugural “Dream Big” and “Above and Beyond” awards. Locally, the award winners included Wylie Elementary (Dexter Community Schools) with the “Big Dream Award.” Other Dream Big Award nominees ...
“Let’s sit down for coffee. Let’s take a walk around town. Let’s have a conversation. Changemaking discussions between residents and their elected officials don’t always happen in council chambers when we are limited with how we can respond.” As the Dexter City Council election approaches, voters are eager for more insight into the candidates’ plans ...
“The people, the average voter is afraid of math, doesn’t understand the math or the long term cost to ownership.” As the November election draws nearer, voters are eager to learn more about the four candidates hoping to secure one of three available seats on Saline’s City Council. To provide insights into their plans for ...
“As an elected official, there is an obligation to provide a voice for and opportunities for those who do not have resources or means.” Here comes the election and voters are eager to learn more about the three candidates vying for three available seats on Dexter’s City Council. To shed light on their plans for ...
Four candidates are competing for two open spots on Milan Area School’s Board of Education. To help readers understand their options, The Sun Times News sent five questions to each candidate running for Milan School Board in the November Election. Below are the responses to the last three questions. Candidates George Elder IV and Gary ...
In working to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, Branden Broulette wants to help improve Scio’s Township Hall Park with the installation of a natural playground. Broulette, who is a junior at Skyline High School, went before the Scio Township Board on Sept. 24 to give a presentation on what he is hoping to accomplish ...
“The Mayor of Saline must represent, and be a voice for all City residents, regardless of ideology or background – full stop.” As the November election approaches, Saline voters will see a familiar face running for mayor. Brian Marl has led the city since 2012 and is seeking re-election for another mayoral term. He is ...
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