The Sun Times News

06/18/2026

Anyone wishing to play the ‘Find Waldo in Downtown Chelsea’ game can pick up a card from Serendipity Books at 119 S. Main Street. The card will list the spots to visit in 15 squares. Once each Waldo is found, the square will be signed by participating locations. A final 16th square will show Waldo’s pal, Wizard Whitebeard, who is also hiding and ready to be found at Serendipity Books.

06/18/2026

New agreement for Dexter teachers...

The Dexter Community Schools Board of Education ratified a successor agreement with the Dexter Education Association (DEA) at its June 8 meeting. The tentative agreement (TA) with the DEA was also ratified by the DEA membership. DCS Superintendent Ryan Bruder said overall, “this TA adds compensati...

06/18/2026

PFAS testing in the Multi Lakes Water and Sewer Authority system found the chemicals in wastewater and monitoring wells, but not in residential drinking water wells tested near the treatment plant.

A June 11 community meeting focused on what the results mean, why wastewater treatment does not currently remove PFAS, and practical ways residents can reduce exposure.

Residents at a June 11 community meeting heard a mix of reassurance and caution about PFAS in the Multi Lake Water and Sewer Authority system: The chemicals have been detected in wastewater and monitoring wells, but not in residential drinking water wells tested near the treatment plant. The meeting...

06/18/2026

Fearing damage from prolonged neglect, area citizens, including Gloria Mitchell and Veretta Whitaker, formed the Chelsea Depot Association in 1985, raising funds to purchase the building, and restoration began in 1986.

Two long-time members of the Chelsea Depot Association were honored by the Depot board last week. Gloria Mitchell and Veretta Whitaker, both of Chelsea, have been volunteers with the depot for forty years, ever since the inception of the Association to preserve the building. The current structure wa...

06/18/2026

A federal program that helped more than 28,000 Michigan households cover water and sewer costs could receive new funding under legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell.

The bill comes as some Michigan residents may still qualify for current water assistance programs.

A federal program that helped more than 28,000 Michigan households cover water and sewer costs could receive new funding under legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell. Dingell, D-Mich., and U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., introduced the Water Access Act on June 15. The bill would provid...

06/18/2026

Obituary: Mary Ann Warren, 1943-2026

Mary Ann Warren of Chelsea, Michigan, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Chelsea Hospital. She was born December 22, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Wilbur H. and Abbie S. (Reed) Hanson.  The pillars that mom’s life stood upon were her faith, her famil...

06/18/2026

Obituary: Philip D. Bareis, 1937-2026

April 25, 1937 – June 16, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Philip Bareis, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, who departed this world peacefully on June 16, 2026, at the Chelsea Retirement Center after a brief illness. Born on...

06/18/2026

Aid in Milan is marking 50 years of neighbors helping neighbors, and the need is still growing.

The nonprofit is now serving more than 150 families a week, while also celebrating a half-century of community support with a free public birthday party June 24.

Aid in Milan is celebrating 50 years of neighbors helping neighbors, even as demand for food and direct aid continues to rise across the greater Milan area. The nonprofit marked its anniversary June 12 with an open house for partners, stakeholders and local leaders at its 89 W. Main St. building. Th...

06/17/2026

Obituary: Martha Megan Lehr, 1970-2026

Martha Megan Lehr (née Quigley), age 56, of Dexter, MI passed away at her home on June 15, 2026, six months after being diagnosed with cancer. Born June 7, 1970 in Altoona, PA, Martha was the daughter of Merry L. Neff and the late Kenneth H. Quigley. Martha grew up in Mechanicsburg, PA, graduating ...

06/17/2026

Dexter Township looks at interlocal agreement...

Described as an outdated agreement, the Dexter Township Board has some ideas that they think could help update an important service it shares with the City of Dexter and Webster Township. The Dexter Township Board discussed a series of proposed updates to the Dexter Area Fire Department (DAFD) Inter...