The Chelsea Area Historical Society (CAHS) will host its annual Lynda Collins Spaghetti Dinner on Monday, April 13, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the historic Chelsea Train Depot. The event features a full meal generously provided by Lynda Collins’ family at Thompson’s Pizza. Attendees can enjoy spaghetti with sauce, breadsticks, salad, and a homemade ...
On March 27 and 28, local communities across Michigan joined the over 3,000 No Kings protests across the nation. This was the third No Kings event since the movement’s creation in June 2025, and groups involved included the Chelsea, Milan and Saline chapters of Indivisible and the local Dexter Strong. “We’re here to stand up ...
Previous fundraising chair Marilyn Kuehl (L) and current fundraising chair Jo Ann Goodrich (R). Photo: Friends of CDL The popular used jewelry & purse sale is being held again this year by the Friends of Chelsea District Library (CDL). A fundraiser for the Friends of CDL, this sale helps to fund many of the library’s ...
Chelsea City Council approved a contract with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) at the March 23 meeting for pedestrian signage on M-52. Signs will be placed at the Dewey St. and Van Buren St. intersections. “There’s always been a lot of controversy surrounding the crosswalk at Dewey Street and M-52 and now, with the ...
Happy National Crayon Day! National Crayon Day is March 31, and believe it or not, the mighty little crayon forever changed the art world. The crayon has been around much longer than you may think, and certainly not as we know crayons as they are today. History of the Crayon The concept of a crayon ...
About a year after hundreds of volunteers passed 9,100 books hand to hand down Main Street to help Serendipity Books move to its new Chelsea location, the story found a national audience. On March 11, store owner Michelle Tuplin appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show, where she had a chance to talk not just about ...
In Chelsea, Swim Happy is helping children overcome fear and learn life-saving skills through a personalized, science-informed approach to swimming. Putting children in the water for the first time can be nerve-racking for parents and kids alike. At Swim Happy, Jennifer (Jen) Olk has made it her goal to reduce that uncertainty and help swimmers ...
Beneath the grass and forest of the Woodlawn Cemetery, Washtenaw County’s only documented black cemetery, are the remains of the families of surrounding residents, including former WWI, WWII, and Korean War Veterans. From a distance the cemetery looks more like a field, a wetland and a forest, but a few graves dot the grass, revealed ...
Chelsea Police Chief Kevin Kazyak used his report to the Chelsea City Council on March 23, 2026, to highlight a recent early morning incident and commend his department’s response. “I’d like to take a minute to brag about the Chelsea Police Department,” Kazyak said. According to Kazyak, the incident occurred early Friday morning when suspects ...
Chelsea Police Chief Kevin Kazyak announced at the March 23, 2026, Chelsea City Council meeting that his department will participate in a statewide effort to crack down on distracted driving throughout April. Kazyak said the initiative coincides with a statewide campaign led by the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. “April has been designated distracted ...
The Chelsea Police Department reported 412 incidents in February 2026. Traffic Activity and Violations Officers conducted 198 traffic stops, issued 41 tickets and 157 warnings during the month. Common violations included impeding traffic (12), registration and plate violations (7), and speeding offenses. Traffic crashes totaled 17. Additional violations included stop sign violations, driving with a ...
When Chelsea named Matt McKernan its 2025 Citizen of the Year, one effort stood out above the rest: helping bring fireworks back to the community. The honor recognizes a specific, tangible impact made during the past year rather than serving as a lifetime achievement award, according to Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Terris ...
Chelsea cartoonist Meggie Ramm has built a growing audience with Batcat, a graphic novel series that blends humor, heart and a slightly spooky world. The books have connected with readers across a wide age range, from first-time readers to kids into middle school. “The great thing about comics is they are accessible to a lot ...
As JD’s Stage Bistro in downtown Chelsea continues to take shape and build momentum toward its anticipated late-spring opening, the team has announced the newest addition to its leadership. Susie Sutter will serve as General Manager, bringing over two decades of hospitality leadership and a dedication to guest-focused service. A graduate of Eastern Michigan University, ...
Incident #: 26-1083 Location: 900 block of S. Main Street Date: March 16, 2026 Time: 3:41 pm INFORMATION: While at the station, the investigator received a fraud complaint by telephone. The complainant reported that on October 10, 2025, a check had been cashed and was later discovered to have been fraudulently altered to reflect a ...
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