On a cold, snowy morning at the Chelsea Senior Center, the coffee is already brewing. Name tags are neatly lined up on a table near the door. Soft chatter fills the room as staff and volunteers prepare for another day with the “Friends” of Ease the Day, the center’s caregiver respite program. It is just ...
From the wireless network to the cabling, the Chelsea School District Board of Education is moving forward on a couple of projects in the area of technology that are meant to upgrade the current infrastructure. The school board approved the funding requests for both at its Feb. 9 meeting. The recommendation requests were made by ...
Author’s note: This article is published as part of Black History Month and examines one aspect of the Black Panther Party’s history. The Black Panther Party was a complex and often internally divided organization whose history includes both community service and armed confrontation with authorities. This piece focuses on its social programs, particularly efforts to ...
Lisa Kahler, owner of Kaptured by Lisa Kahler Photography, has always loved animals. So, when the opportunity to help the local rescues pets, she jumped on it. Add to the fact that she loves animals, and has dogs of her own, it was a perfect fit. “This last year has been especially hard for charities. ...
The Michigan Trout Unlimited Youth Conservation and Trout Camp is an immensely fun and rewarding program that brings teenagers from around Michigan to the banks of the Au Sable. They spend five days learning about and participating in stream conservation projects and learning how to fish for trout. If you or a teenager you know ...
The State of Michigan is noted by two names: “The Great Lakes State” and “The Automobile Capital of the World”. Director Jeff Daniels took a script written Richard Johnson, the former editor of Crains Communication’s Automotive News, the leading newspaper of the global automotive industry and provided the audience with a look at cars, dealerships ...
The Timber Creek Foundation officially launched with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Chelsea Wellness Center, marking a new effort to expand access to mental health care across Southeast Michigan. While Timber Creek Counseling has served the region for years, the newly formed nonprofit arm is designed to address a barrier to care: affordability. The foundation ...
Every week, we’ll take a simple question out into the community and ask it to the people we meet along the way. No scripts, no experts, just real neighbors sharing quick, honest answers about everyday life. Think of it as a snapshot of our communities, one voice at a time. Love songs have a way ...
The Chelsea School District’s Board of Education held a special meeting on February 2 that saw the approval of a resolution setting forth a governing board directive regarding safety and immigration enforcement access within the district. Recent United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Ypsilanti was cited during the meeting as a motivator ...
After concerns were raised by some citizens regarding an upcoming Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) project that would repave Werkner Rd. in Sylvan Twp., the township’s Board held a special meeting on Jan. 29. Residents of Werkner Rd. have objected to the project’s proposal to strengthen the road’s shoulders. According to the WCRC, while the ...
Chelsea council member Tony Iannelli hosted a meet and greet town hall for prospective Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at the Chelsea train depot on Feb. 2. “There are several council members and mayors across the state who are endorsing him, so I reached out to the campaign to offer my endorsement,” Iannelli said. “They asked ...
Following a competitive and thorough recruitment process, the City of Chelsea has appointed Elle Cole as its next City Manager. The search attracted more than 30 applicants from across the region and beyond. Three finalists advanced to the interview stage, with interviews conducted over several weeks. The City Council selected Cole for her extensive leadership ...
Updated Feb. 4, 2026 Chelsea police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who donated items to a local Goodwill store after what appeared to be a human skull was discovered among the donations. According to the Chelsea Police Department, an officer on routine patrol was dispatched to the 1100 block of ...
Incident #: 26-330 Location: 1100 block of S. Main Street Date: January 26, 2026 Time: 1:54 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of S. Main Street for the report of a suspicious item that had been received at a donation drop-off location. Upon arrival, the officer met ...
The Chelsea School District (CSD) sent out word on January 30 that it’s seeking applicants for its Sex Education Advisory Board. CSD said its “accepting applications for two parent/guardian members to serve on the district’s Sex Education Advisory Board (SEAB).” The role of the SEAB is to advise the Chelsea Board of Education “on the ...
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