Doug Marrin

1 week ago | thesuntimesnews.com | Doug Marrin

Photo: Google StreetviewA construction and pavement improvement project at the Silver Lake Day Use Area will begin Friday, April 18, 2025, and is expected to continue through July 30, 2025. During this time, the main entrance to Silver Lake from Dexter Townhall Road will be closed to all forms of traffic, including vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. Trails in the area will remain open and accessible via the Halfmoon Lake Day Use Area, located at 8725 Hankerd Road, Gregory, MI 48137.

1 week ago | thesuntimesnews.com | Doug Marrin

An outpouring of community comments from Grass Lake and surrounding areas has highlighted growing concern over the spread of Lyme disease in dogs. A recent Facebook post on Chelsea Residents in the Know about a local pet testing positive for the tick-borne illness sparked dozens of responses from dog owners who shared similar experiences, many of whom reported positive test results despite using flea and tick prevention medications. “Moved here almost a year ago.

1 week ago | thesuntimesnews.com | Lonnie Huhman |Doug Marrin

Among the various clubs and activities at Chelsea High School (CHS) is the Arbor Club. This is a unique club devoted to some important goals and projects that play a part in everyone’s life at the school. The club recently undertook a big project to implement a new recycling program at the high school. The Arbor Club at CHS is a student-led organization dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability, both within the school and the broader community.

1 week ago | thesuntimesnews.com | Doug Marrin

At its April 14 meeting, the Dexter City Council approved a resolution to submit a ballot proposal to voters on August 5, 2025, seeking approval to sell city-owned property at the corner of Dexter-Ann Arbor Road and Meadow View Drive. The 2.38-acre parcel, originally purchased by the city in 2019 for $544,283, was once considered a potential site for new public safety facilities.

1 week ago | thesuntimesnews.com | Lonnie Huhman |Doug Marrin

In an effort to strengthen learning in reading, the Chelsea School District (CSD) has brought on a new curriculum for kindergarten through fifth grade. They’re now looking at doing the same for middle school and high school, while also reviewing other areas of learning as well. To learn more about the changes and updates, the Sun Times News (STN) asked Michelle Hilla, CSD’s Director of Curriculum and Instruction, some questions about what’s happening.