The Rev. Trish Farrell of North Lake United Methodist Church in Chelsea/Dexter Township delivered the invocation Thursday, April 30, 2026, on the floor of the Michigan House of Representatives at the invitation of state Rep. Jennifer Conlin, D-Ann Arbor. Farrell, known locally for her work on equity and human rights, offered a prayer focused on ...
Lauren Williams, a Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Adviser at SWWC-Saline in Michigan, is this year’s Educated Adviser Award recipient. FCCLA’s Educated Adviser Award is bestowed annually to one current chapter adviser who exceeds all expectations in their professional development activities and participation throughout the school year. To be considered for this ...
Nearly 2,000 students, teachers and parents from across Washtenaw County attended the 36th annual Project RED (Rural Education Days), held April 22–24 at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds. The program brought third graders together for hands-on agricultural education through interactive exhibits and demonstrations. Students began in a barn where the floor was chalked in the ...
Incident #: 26-1721 Location: 100 block of Dewey Street Date: April 20, 2026 Time: 2:59 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer was dispatched to the 100 block of Dewey Street for the report of malicious damage to property. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the complainant, who took the officer to their ...
Chelsea State Bank, a three-time recipient of the Detroit Free Press Top Workplace, announces six promotions approved by the Board of Directors during their April 2026 meeting last week. Emily Schaible, a fourth generation at Chelsea State Bank, has served as the Bank’s Human Resources Director for 7 years. With nearly 14 years of banking experience ...
Downtown Dexter roundabout construction expected to be finished Mid-September at earliest A series of road projects, seasonal events, and public works activities are scheduled across the Dexter area in late April and early May, with one week in particular bringing overlapping road closures and community activity. Dexter-Chelsea Road Closure Underway Dexter-Chelsea Road closed Monday, April ...
Eastern Michigan University (EMU) and Ann Arbor Public Schools have launched a new direct-admission partnership that will guarantee admission to EMU for eligible graduating seniors while removing common barriers to the college application process. Senior students from Ann Arbor Public Schools with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher who are on track to graduate ...
Dexter-Chelsea Road will be closed beginning Monday, April 27, 2026, for road work in Lima Township. The closure will affect Dexter-Chelsea Road between Freer Road and Dancer Road as crews from the Washtenaw County Road Commission conduct milling and asphalt resurfacing. The project is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete, although the timeline ...
Sun Times News writer Heather Finch has been recognized with the “Excellence in Creative Expression” award from the Washtenaw Community College English and College Readiness Department. Finch, who covers Milan schools and community news in Washtenaw County, was honored for her work in storytelling and writing. Her reporting has highlighted local voices and everyday experiences ...
Ballet Chelsea is offering an expanded lineup of summer programs for dancers of all ages and experience levels, with sessions designed to support both recreational and advanced training. The 2026 schedule includes Advanced Performance Intensives, which provide focused instruction for experienced dancers seeking to refine technique and performance. An Intermediate Mini Ballet Intensive will also ...
Gallery 100 will present The Creative Corner Collection, an exhibition featuring children’s artwork created through the Manitou Beach Creative Corner’s camps and workshops. The exhibition will be on display at Gallery 100 from April 27 through May 8, with an opening reception on May 3 from 2:00–3:30 p.m. Founded in 2018, the Creative Corner in ...
The Chelsea Area Historical Society will host a presentation on the history of Carhartt at 7 p.m. on May 4 at the Chelsea Depot. Carhartt historian Dave Moore will share stories from the company’s origins in 1889, when founder Hamilton Carhartt began producing durable clothing for railroad workers and laborers, to its evolution into a ...
Incident #: 26-1647 Location: 500 block of Washington Street Date: April 16, 2026 Time: 12:35 pm INFORMATION: While at the station, the investigator was assigned a fraud complaint by phone. The complainant stated that as part of their job duties, they received a phone call from a vendor regarding their account not being paid. The ...
A preview of JD’s Stage Bistro’s upcoming menu will be available in downtown Chelsea next month. On Saturday, May 2, beginning at 10 a.m., Executive Chef Nate will serve a wild mushroom ragù at Agricole Farm Stop, 118 N. Main Street. The dish, priced at $12 per serving, will be available while supplies last. The ...
The Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) announced it will close its recycling drop-off bin location at 1187 Old Manchester Road in Chelsea, effective May 22, 2026. Officials said the closure is tied to future community development plans and rising operational costs at the site. After the shutdown, six community recycling drop-off locations will remain available ...
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