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Saline High School has a National Champion

1 day ago | thesuntimesnews.com | Lonnie Huhman

After competing in a national competition, Semmy Badenhop, a Saline High School senior, was crowned the first-ever National Machining League Champion. Badenhop earned both the prestigious title and a $10,000 grand prize. To learn more about this great news, the Sun Times News connected with Jackelyn Martin, Saline Area Schools’ Executive Director of Communications and Community Relations.
Saline Area Schools Names Candidates for Superintendent Interviews

1 day ago | thesuntimesnews.com | Lonnie Huhman

A list of six candidates has been selected to be interviewed to be the next superintendent of Saline Area Schools. The school district put out its list of names on April 23.
Teacher Contract Negotiations Continue in Saline Area Schools

3 days ago | thesuntimesnews.com | Lonnie Huhman

At the February 25 school board meeting, Saline Education Association (SEA) president Bridget Corie spoke to the school board and gathered public, which included teachers, about the current contract negotiations between the teachers union and district. During one part of her talk, she said “we deserve to be compensated fairly for the incredible work we do.”However, it was apparent that things were stuck between the two parties, so negotiations went into mediation.
Department of Education Grant Helping Dexter Community Schools

6 days ago | thesuntimesnews.com | Lonnie Huhman

With a big boost from a Michigan Department of Education grant, Dexter Community Schools are getting an upgrade in its filtered water bottle-filling stations at every school building. The DCS Board of Education approved a contract at its April 14 meeting that will use the grant for this district-wide upgrade.
Changes coming to Dexter’s Mill Creek Middle School

6 days ago | thesuntimesnews.com | Lonnie Huhman

Mill Creek Middle School will have a new principal and assistant principal next fall. Dexter Community Schools are looking to two familiar faces and experienced leaders in the district to fill these important roles at the school for seventh and eighth graders. DCS announced the news on April 18. “Dexter Community Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Brett Pedersen as the new Principal of Mill Creek.
Construction to Close Silver Lake Day Use Area Entrance Through July

6 days 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.
Local Dog Owners Call for Vigilance Over Rising Lyme Disease Cases in Pets

6 days 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.
Rediscovering Broadway and My Son in the City That Never Sleeps

1 week ago | thesuntimesnews.com | Steven B. Sheldon |Lonnie Huhman

Photo: (L-R) Saline Township resident Steve Sheldon and son Nathan in Times Square. Photo courtesy of Steven SheldonTo begin to describe my trip to NYC, I ask two questions. When was the last time you experienced something for the first time? And when was the last time you were watching something that brought tears to your eyes, knowing that you were a part of something magical?
Chelsea High School’s Arbor Club is Working to Help their School and Community

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.
Dexter Council Moves to Put City Land Sale on August Ballot

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.