Mineral Discovery Near Marquette Highlights Potential for Sustainable Resource Development in Michigan Photo: Mineralized core from the first hole drilled at Boulderdash in Michigan (at 32 meters depth). Photo: Talon Metals. Talon Metals Corp. has unveiled a promising copper-nickel discovery in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a region steeped in mining history and rich in mineral resources. ...
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 ...
Saline Area Schools (SAS) are planning to make some personnel changes in regard to school safety, which includes the hiring of a Director of Safety and Security. In his Oct. 25 community message, Saline Superintendent Steve Laatsch said, “Starting December 1, Saline Area Schools is ending the contract with the Saline Police Department, and School ...
42 North Social House came through in a big way to help a local organization dedicated to advancing youth mental health and well-being through supporting evidence-informed programs and policies. On Oct. 25, 42 North ownership and representatives from the Miles Jeffrey Roberts Foundation met at the restaurant in downtown Dexter where the restaurant followed up ...
Saline Area Schools has completed their investigation into the hate speech incidents that took place in September. The school district was updated on the incidents in Saline Superintendent Stephen Laatsch’s Oct. 25 community message: “On September 14, Dr. Laatsch shared information about incidents involving hate speech at Saline High School. We have investigated the incidents, ...
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 ...
From creating ceramic tiles in the garage and selling them at the local farmers market to now having them sold in more than 300 locations in the U.S. and Canada, Motawi Tileworks is a local success story. This unique business has its headquarters right in Scio Township, where they create handcrafted tiles as art pieces ...
Established in 2001, Saline Automotive Services has been “your local neighborhood trusted auto repair shop” for over 20 years. Vehicle breakdowns and the repair process can be a stressful situation. From money to time without a vehicle, having a trusted repair shop is important. The Sun Times News connected with Saline Automotive to learn more ...
The Dexter Riverview Café has been serving the community great food in a family friendly atmosphere for 10 years. The restaurant in downtown Dexter marks this big anniversary by looking back at becoming part of the community and by thanking the reasons behind it all, their customers. It was back in 2014 that Albana and ...
Since 1876, the Ironton Ferry has been a vital part of northern Michigan’s history, offering both a practical and scenic passage across Lake Charlevoix. Photo: Ironton Ferry almost finished with another 2.5-minute voyage, a scenic shortcut between the unincorporated town of Ironton and Boyne City for cars, bicycles, and pedestrians. Photo by Doug Marrin For ...
Dexter Township is offering annual passes to Hudson Mills Metropark to be paid for by township funds. In following up what was deemed a successful initiative last year, the township board recently approved to again provide this program. The township announced another year of this program in its October “in the loop” monthly email: “Dexter Township is ...
Saline Area Schools appeal to the MHSAA asking it to overturn the forfeited games has been denied. At the direction of the Saline Board of Education, SAS Superintendent Stephen Laatsch submitted an appeal to the Michigan High School Athletic Association on Oct. 9. The Sun Times News asked the school district on Oct. 17 if there was ...
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