Milan City Clerk Lavonna Wenzel hastened into the gathering area of The Center waving two sheets in her hands Tuesday evening, just 48 minutes after the election had closed. There community members had a chance to look at the two lists of results – one for Washtenaw County and one for Monroe County – in the city straddling the border
A proposed $1 billion data center just outside of Milan City, could bring in millions in tax revenue in Washtenaw County. However, many Augusta Charter Township residents—who would have the data center in their backyards—have expressed concern it would negatively impact their rural way of life.
An effort to stay the Primary election for the Monroe County Commission District 2 seat failed in court Thursday July 31. From her courtroom in Washtenaw County, Judge Carol Kuhnze said it was in the best interest of residents of Monroe County for the Primary election Tuesday Aug. 5 to continue, even as the decision ...
With a Primary election scheduled for Aug. 5 and three candidates vying to represent County Commission District 2, a Washtenaw County judge has been assigned to determine whether the seat in Monroe County was ever open. In the meantime, Monroe County Clerk Annamarie Osment has been instructed to proceed with the election as normal. “That’s what we ...
A string of developments from Dundee to Saline may soon include three Dunkin’s — formerly Dunkin Donuts — alongside national eateries and new residential units. In Dundee, work is already underway to construct a combined Dunkin’ and Baskin Robbins, alongside a Verizon Wireless. In Milan, Dunkin’ and Jimmy Johns are slated to fill the space once occupied by JR’s Restaurant. Saline approved a new Dunkin’...
Milan Middle School’s new Principal is looking forward to his new role. With a unanimous vote of the Milan Area Schools (MAS) Board of Education, David Middlin was hired during the July 9 school board meeting to fill the vacant leadership position. His start date was effective July 10. Middlin comes on board to take ...
As Milan City Council explores what do with a pioneer building near city hall, a local foundation has offered a $50,000 grant with the hope to get the space called the Community House into use. In 1936, Henry Ford purchased the building—used by Milan pioneers in the 1800s as a flour mill—to store soybeans used to make paint for automobiles. After Ford closed the Milan soybean operation and moved its coil operation to the Ypsilanti plant, the city bought the Ford properties in 1948.
Matt Albin at the finish line of Ironman Maryland. Photo: FinisherPix Milan-native Matt Albin will be competing in two Ironman World Championships this upcoming fall in Europe and plans to continue training to become a triathlon coach himself when he returns. Albin was on the Milan High School swim team starting his freshman year and ...
After months without representation following former Monroe County Commissioner Mark Brant’s federal indictment, Monroe County Commission, District 2 has three candidates vying for the seat at the upcoming Primary. By the final election, residents of District 2—which includes the Monroe County side of Milan, the Village of Maybee, plus London, Exeter, Milan and Raisinville Townships—will have been without a commissioner to voice their concerns at meetings for more than a year.
Milan has five candidates for two open spots on the library board. Rod Hill, Peter Kentes, Cary Lieffers, Michelle K. Walters and Kelsey Winter have filed to run. As part of our 2025 election coverage, The Sun Times News invited all Library Board candidates to respond to the same set of questions. All candidates responded except ...
In Milan, voters will narrow down three candidates for mayor this year—Mayor Ed Kolar, Laura Russeau and Danette Talbot—at the Aug. 5 Primary Election. As part of our 2025 election coverage, The Sun Times News invited all Milan mayoral candidates to respond to the same set of questions about key issues affecting the community. In keeping ...
Milan is the only city in Washtenaw County with no public transportation – and some think it’s time for that to change. There are many reasons, Councilman David Snyder said, why people can’t drive, ranging from eye problems or a medical condition to being too young or too old. Without a way to get around, he said, it can keep people from contributing.
Milan’s new Head Coach of the Girls Varsity Volleyball team is a well-known pick. She’s an alum who had success in Milan and brings with her a lot of important experience after serving as assistant coach of the varsity team. On July 1, the Milan High School (MHS) Athletic Department announced that heading into the ...
Milan Area Schools has announced the appointment of Micah Higa as the new Head Coach of the Varsity Girls Softball team at Milan High School. Coach Higa has served as the team’s Assistant Varsity Coach for the past three seasons under Coach Kirk Davis. “Micah has done an excellent job as an assistant,” said Davis. ...
Milan’s recently appointed library board member Kelsey Winter attended her first meeting as a board member on June 24, and approved the library budget. Winter was chosen by the library board from amongst six applicants to fill a vacancy through the end of 2025. It was the beginning of what is gearing up to be a busy season for election officials, candidates and local organizations as they prepare for the Primary Election on Aug. 5. This year voters in Milan, Dexter City, Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti Township will have a Primary, while those in Saline, Manchester and Chelsea will only vote in the final election on Nov. 4.
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