At Chelsea City Council’s June 2 meeting, council members approved putting city-owned property on Old Manchester Rd up for sale with the intent of creating affordable housing for Chelsea residents at the location. “The city of Chelsea has identified attainable housing as one of its top priorities,” the June 2 meeting agenda says. “The City … Read more
University of Michigan astronomy students brought the cosmos to the Saline Area Senior Center with a hands-on stargazing session, space photos, and interactive tools. Learn how to explore the night sky with free apps and expert tips. Photo: Astronomy Students Presenting photo by Sue Kelch Members of the Saline Area Senior Center (SASC) were treated … Read more
On a Saturday morning in Dexter, Michigan, while most of the world rushes to Walmart for strawberries wrapped in plastic and flown in from California, something simpler and sweeter is unfolding beneath a pavilion on Alpine Street. Among the hum of live music, the Dexter Farmers Market is less a shopping trip and more a … Read more
Chelsea poet Joseph Harms releases TAPS, a decade-long collection of five poetry books. Explore his lyrical intensity, fictional narratives, and poetic reflections on mortality. On May 21, 2025, Todos Contentos & Yo También Press published TAPS, a new volume from Chelsea poet Joseph Harms. The book gathers five complete poetry collections—Bel, Nous, Goety, Youel, and … Read more
Starting this June, Chelsea’s evenings just got a little more connected. Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) has launched a new Late Night Service, a pilot program offering safe, reliable transportation Thursday through Saturday from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.—so people can enjoy dinner, music, or a late shift at work without worrying about how to … Read more
Each year the Dexter Lions Club puts together the Dexter High School Fall Sports Program, and each year the club presents scholarships to some local graduating seniors looking to the next steps in their lives. It’s not just a fall sports program, it’s a helping hand. This year the Dexter Lions presented ten-$1,000 Scholarship Awards to Dexter … Read more
Chelsea High School Quiz Bowl wrapped up a record-breaking season at the NAQT National Championships in Atlanta. Both varsity and JV teams finished first and second in their leagues for the first time in program history. Photo: (L-R) Leo Baushke, Alex Rogers, Gio Bickel, Eric Cameron, and Jack Jordan at Nationals. Photo provided by Eric … Read more
Keegan Rogers, owner of Lakehouse Bakery, shares his inspiring journey from a difficult childhood and career setbacks to launching a popular local bakery on Sugarloaf Lake. Discover how baking helped him heal, and why now, more than ever, he needs community support. Photo: Lakehouse Bakery Owner Keegan Rogers. Photo by Doug Marrin In the cozy … Read more
Chelsea Police Department Weekly Press Summary Incident #: 25-1906 Location: 1600 block of S. Main Street Date: May 28, 2025 Time: 10:53 am INFORMATION: While on duty, the investigator was dispatched to the 1600 block of S. Main Street for a non-sufficient funds check complaint. The complainant reported that they had received a check as … Read more
The Chelsea girls’ water polo team continues to roll through its record setting season after earnings the Bulldogs best finish ever at the East Regionals at Ann Arbor Skyline this weekend. The Bulldogs finished regional runner-up for the first time in team history and will be seeded second at the state finals in East Lansing … Read more
Breathe Yoga Chelsea celebrates 10 years of fostering community and mindfulness with summer specials. Explore the benefits of yoga and find connection at Breathe. Breathe Yoga in Chelsea is marking a decade of mindful movement and community connection this summer. The studio, which opened in 2015, has become a staple for those seeking to slow … Read more
On a warm Thursday night, inside a quiet room at the Five Healthy Towns office in Chelsea, a few chairs are arranged in a circle. There is no podium. No microphones. No medals. Just people—veterans, firefighters, law enforcement, emergency medical—sitting down beside each other, speaking words that most of us could never begin to understand. … Read more
At Milan High School’s graduation on Sunday, June 1, Science teacher and keynote speaker Julie Mossburg told the class of 2025 they shared something in common. Both were closing a chapter—while students were graduating, Mossburg was retiring after 25 years as a science teacher. Two Speeches: Then Mossburg informed the graduating seniors she had prepared two … Read more
Team Photo Courtesy of Chelsea Tennis The Chelsea girls’ tennis team came home with another strong finish at the D3 state finals this weekend with a fourth-place finish for the Bulldogs. Chelsea finished with 17 points, just ahead of East Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids Christian in the fifth spot with Detroit Country Day clipping … Read more
Dexter students as well as baseball and softball players and their families have had a close up view this spring of the Killdeer, and its unique nesting habits. Over the past two months, Killdeer birds have made their nests in a couple of spots around the school district campus. One at the Quad baseball/softball fields, … Read more
Dexter students as well as baseball and softball players and their families have had a close up view this spring of the Killdeer, and its unique nesting habits. Over the past two months, Killdeer birds have made their nests in a couple of spots around the school district campus. One at the Quad baseball/softball fields, ...
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