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CPD Weekly Report, 3-18-25

Chelsea Police Department Weekly Press Summary Incident #: 25-817 Location: 1000 block of S. Main Street Date: March 12, 2025 Time: 1:47 pm INFORMATION: While on routine an officer was directed to respond to the 1000 block of S. Main Street to make contact with a complainant regarding a fraud complaint. The complainant, a local … Read more

How Tribble Painting Built a Business on Trust and Craftsmanship

From a summer job to a thriving company, Todd Tribble’s commitment to customer relationships and quality work has shaped the success of Tribble Painting. What started as a summer job painting a single house in Ann Arbor in 1985 has grown into one of the area’s most trusted painting companies. Todd Tribble, owner of Tribble … Read more

FIA and St. James in Dexter Launch New Scholarship

Faith in Action partners with St. James’ Episcopal Church in Dexter to offer a scholarship helping individuals facing financial hardships achieve their educational goals. Community News Faith in Action is excited to announce a new partnership with St. James’ Episcopal Church in Dexter to provide the St. James’ Morton Cox Legacy Scholarship, an annual educational … Read more

Milan Moving Ahead with Hiring Process for Paddock Elementary Principal

Milan Area Schools has set a timeline to hire the next Paddock Elementary School Principal. This comes after the recent retirement announcement of longtime principal Sean DeSarbo. During his comments at the end o the March 12 school board meeting, MAS Superintendent Bryan Girbach said the district has received some good feedback and input from … Read more

Chelsea’s Annie Capps Honored with Prestigious Spirit of Folk Award

Chelsea musician recognized for her contributions to the folk music community Annie Capps, a pillar of the Michigan folk music scene, has been honored with the 2025 Spirit of Folk Award from Folk Alliance International (FAI). The award, presented by Fiona Prine, recognizes Capps’ dedication to preserving and promoting folk traditions while fostering community within … Read more

In Plain English: Dexter Community Schools Bond Proposal

Approving the ambitious plans will not cause any increase in taxes. In a special election scheduled for May 6th, Dexter Community Schools (DCS) will be asking voters in the school district to consider a bond proposal worth $241,865,000. While there is a lot to know before casting a vote, the most important is that approving … Read more

Scio Township Trustee Steps Down and New One Appointed

At its March 11 meeting, the Scio Township Board accepted the resignation of Board Trustee Judy Devooght Moenck. The board also appointed David Read to fill the position on the board. Devooght Moenck was elected to the position in the recent November general election. The Township Board accepted Moenck’s resignation by a vote of the … Read more

Dexter Memorial Day Parade Honors Tradition and Community

Join the Dexter Memorial Day Parade and be part of a cherished tradition that brings the community together to honor those who served. Memorial Day is more than just a holiday—it’s a tradition of remembrance that connects past generations with the present. The first Decoration Day, the forerunner to Memorial Day, was observed on May … Read more

Milan Children’s Preschool: Celebrating 60 Years of Community and Learning

For 60 years, Milan Children’s Preschool (MCP) has been a cornerstone of early childhood education in Milan, Michigan. Founded in the fall of 1964, MCP has grown from a small group of dedicated mothers teaching in church basements to a thriving cooperative preschool that continues to enrich young lives and empower families. A Passion for … Read more

How One Man’s Daring Prison Break Inspired Copycats in the Milan Prison

In the shadow of Michigan’s only successful aerial jailbreak, others plotted their own flights to freedom. Image: Newspaper clipping of a scene from the 1975 movie “Breakout,” where Charles Bronson breaks Robert Duvall out of a Mexican prison with a helicopter. The movie was shown in theaters a week before Dale Remling’s escape using a … Read more

Chelsea’s Community Social Worker Offers Walk-in Appointments

Chelsea hired its first community social worker, Emilee Fetters, in October of last year to help residents navigate the resources available to them. Fetters now offers open office hours for walk-in appointments multiple times a week at the Chelsea District Library and the Chelsea Senior Center. “Over the past few months, we’ve seen a significant … Read more

5 Healthy Towns Foundation Hosts Community Leadership Meeting

One Big Thing, a collaboration of the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation (5HF) and a variety of local organizations, held its 9th Community Leadership Meeting January 29. These meetings focus on community outreach projects, funding and grant opportunities, community physical and mental well-being and plans to further improve within the 5HF’s towns of Chelsea, Dexter, Grass … Read more

The Dreadbots Make Waves at Milford

Maximus Rogers and Peter Hilliard Dexter High School’s Robotics team 3656 (The Dreadbots) claimed first place with alliance partners 67 (HOT) and team 6344 (The Jiggawatts) at the Milford Robotics Competition hosted by FIRST. The Dreadbots’ robot, (lovingly named Kuzco by the team) competed in a water-themed escapade called Reefscape. The Dreadbots’ consistent performance qualified … Read more

Chelsea State Bank Announces Retirement of Board of Directors Chairman, John Mann

Chelsea State Bank has announced the retirement of John Mann, Chairman of the Board of Directors and former Chief Executive Officer/President of Chelsea State Bank. “John has devoted 37 years to Chelsea State Bank and has played an essential role in Chelsea and its neighboring communities,” stated Joanne Rau, President and CEO of Chelsea State … Read more

Chelsea Hosts Families for Friedreich’s Ataxia Foundation Fundraiser

The Families for Friedreich’s Ataxia Foundation is grateful for the incredible support from Chelsea and the surrounding communities. On March 1st, the foundation hosted its very first fundraiser at Revel Run in Chelsea, and it was an unforgettable evening! With delicious food, great music, and heartfelt generosity, the event was a huge success and made … Read more

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Chelsea Hosts Families for Friedreich’s Ataxia Foundation Fundraiser

Chelsea Hosts Families for Friedreich’s Ataxia Foundation Fundraiser

The Families for Friedreich’s Ataxia Foundation is grateful for the incredible support from Chelsea and the surrounding communities. On March 1st, the foundation hosted its very first fundraiser at Revel Run in Chelsea, and it was an unforgettable evening! With delicious food, great music, and heartfelt generosity, the event was a huge success and made ...

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