All photos taken on Mackinac Island by Kristin Kolp The fall foliage on Mackinac Island and throughout Northern Michigan is reaching its peak. Vibrant reds, yellows, and oranges have transformed Mackinac’s already stunning landscape, into a picturesque autumn scene. While temperatures on the Island have dipped, it is the perfect time for a fall road ...
With a little from their friends in Canton, the Dexter Area Fire Department (DAFD) was able to find a fill-in fire truck while theirs were being repaired. Over the past couple of weeks, some people have probably noticed a different name on the fire truck as it made its way around the Dexter community. The ...
A community within a community sounds about right as you drive into Woodview Commons. Life looks comfortable, convenient and nice while looking down the street where the ranch homes are located in the new residential option just outside of Ann Arbor. Over the past year or so, many in the Ann Arbor, Dexter and Chelsea areas ...
There’s a new business in downtown that will focus on women’s clothing, accessories and other fun stuff. The name is up on the front window, but some work is still happening inside. The plan is to open next month before the holidays. It’s called Downtown Chic Boutique and its owner/operator is Laurie Buys of Dexter Township. Located at 8118 ...
The new Principal of the Saline Alternative High School and Liberty School brings a philosophy of collaboration and doing what’s right for the students. Dr. Amina Allen was introduced in the Oct. 11 Superintendent’s Community Message. Allen joined the Liberty School team in September, serving as the Principal of the Saline Alternative High School and ...
With fire danger high, the Michigan DNR urges caution as dry conditions persist across the state’s stunning autumn landscapes Photo: DNR’s aerial assault on the 2012 Duck Lake Fire in Luce County that burned over 21,000 acres. Courtesy of the DNR. The fall colors are exploding across the Great Lake State, and many of us ...
Updating policies is a common practice for the Chelsea School District and Board of Education. A recent policy update dealt with Animals on District Property. At the Oct. 7 meeting, the school board approved an updated policy with definitions and explanations spelled out in the language. In explaining why the policy was updated, CSD Superintendent ...
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 ...
“When marginalized histories are erased, through book-banning or other means, the outcome all too often is oppression, dehumanization, and violence against members of that group.” To help readers understand their options, The Sun Times News sent five questions to each candidate running for Chelsea School Board in the November election. Below are the responses received ...
“I want each of our graduates to be academically, socially, and emotionally prepared to follow their unique dreams.” To help readers understand their options, The Sun Times News sent five questions to each candidate running for Chelsea School Board in the November Election. Below are the answers received from Dr. Erin Hunt-Carter in response to ...
“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 ...
Seven candidates are vying for four open spots on the SAS Board of Education. To help readers understand their options, The Sun Times News sent five questions to each candidate running for SAS School Board in the November Election. Below are the candidate’s responses to the final three questions. Q: Teacher recruitment and retention is ...
Researchers find that damage to the brain’s salience network leads to mood and behavioral changes, offering new insights into Alzheimer’s progression. A recent study from the University of Michigan has shed light on how tau pathology, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease, contributes to mild behavioral impairment (MBI). This condition, characterized by mood and behavioral changes, ...
Keeping in mind the goal of health and wellness, the Chelsea School District has brought on two new staff members to help with their approach in promoting the social, emotional and mental well-being of each student. At Oct. 7 CSD Board of Education meeting, the school district introduced Ellen Hicks as the new Psychologist at ...
Saline High School varsity football players went before the board of education again to urge the school district to appeal the decision to forfeit three games of their season. At the Oct. 8 Saline Area Schools (SAS) Board of Education meeting, a handful of players attended with some of them speaking during public comment. This ...
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