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Giving Thanks for Don Cole Community Thanksgiving

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The Don Cole Community Thanksgiving Lunch, underwritten by Allen and Wendy Cole and Linda Cole, is an annual tradition that gives special meaning to community. Initiated by the late Don Cole, in partnership with Chelsea Senior Center (CSC), this tradition is an annual favorite. On November 22, more than 200 community members enjoyed a delicious … Read more

The Beach Block will help give Chelsea Middle Schoolers some Self-Direction

A new course coming to Beach Middle School was created after seeing some needs coming out of the COVID era. At the Nov. 18 Chelsea School District Board of Education meeting the new course was introduced. It will be formally introduced as an opportunity for students during the 2025-26 school year. In his report to … Read more

A New Business in Scio Township Will Feature Pizza, Golf and Fun

A new business is coming to the Dexter/Ann Arbor area and its bringing with it a mix of pizza and golf. It’s called Hometown Pizza & Under Par Simulators. The owners are Alex Willnow and Hunter Comstock. It will be located in Scio Township at 5060 Jackson Road, Suite G, just off of the intersection … Read more

Kick Off the Holiday Season with Milan’s “Pop on Main”

November 30th, 2024, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM The holiday season is just around the corner, and Downtown Milan is ready to celebrate with Pop on Main, a lively event to kick off Small Business Saturday. Hosted by the Downtown Milan Development Authority (DDA) in partnership with the nationwide #ShopSmall initiative, Pop on Main is … Read more

Saline Council Approves Vehicle Purchases to Modernize Fleet

Saline City Council invests in modernizing its fleet with new vehicles, addressing efficiency and sustainability goals. Photo: Saline Deputy City Manager Elle Cole speaks on the city’s fleet upgrade at the council’s November 18, 2024 meeting. Image: City video screenshot At the November 18, 2024, meeting, the Saline City Council unanimously approved the purchase of … Read more

Consultant Recommends Water Rate Increase for Saline Residents

Saline City Council reviews consultant’s proposal for water and sewer rate hikes to fund infrastructure upgrades and address rising costs. At the November 18, 2024, Saline City Council meeting, a consultant presented findings from a comprehensive water and sewer rate study. The study recommends a 6.5% increase in water rates and a 7.5% increase in … Read more

Dexter Township Police Report, October 2024

In October 2024, Deputies responded to 123 calls for police service in Dexter Township, down from 150 the previous year, an 18% decrease. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Oct) are 1,525, down from 1,647 for the same period last year, a 7% decrease. Officers conducted 15 traffic stops, down from 56 last year. Two citations were … Read more

Milan Area Chamber Annual Christmas Parade: A Day of Festive Fun and Glittering Lights

Photo: Milan Area Chamber of Commerce Get ready to kick off the holiday season with a bang in Milan, Michigan! The Milan Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated Annual Christmas Parade, themed “Glittering Lights and Nutcracker Sights,” on Saturday, December 7th. This year’s parade promises to dazzle … Read more

CPD Weekly Report, 11-26-24

Chelsea Police Department Weekly Press Summary Incident #: 24-3962 Location: 900 block of S. Main Street Date: November 19, 2024 Time: 9:51 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol an officer was dispatched to the 900 block of S. Main Street for the report of a fraud complaint. Upon arrival the officer met with the complainant … Read more

Scio Township Police Report, October 2024

In October 2024, Deputies responded to 843 calls for police service in Scio Township, an 18% increase from 713 the previous year. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Oct) are 8,103, down from 8,280 for the same period last year, a 2% decrease. Officers conducted 229 traffic stops, up from 214 last year. Twenty-two citations were issued. … Read more

Young Changemakers Launch “100 Kids Who Care Chelsea”

Empowering Young Leaders: 100 Kids Who Care Chelsea Unites Middle Schoolers for Local Impact Photo: Founders Charley Cigan, along with her friends Norah and Ellie Hurst. Photo provided by Laurie Cigan In a remarkable display of leadership and community spirit, a group of Chelsea middle schoolers is taking action to make a difference. Inspired by a … Read more

Melissa Marcum

Young Changemakers Launch “100 Kids Who Care Chelsea”

Young Changemakers Launch “100 Kids Who Care Chelsea”

Empowering Young Leaders: 100 Kids Who Care Chelsea Unites Middle Schoolers for Local Impact Photo: Founders Charley Cigan, along with her friends Norah and Ellie Hurst. Photo provided by Laurie Cigan In a remarkable display of leadership and community spirit, a group of Chelsea middle schoolers is taking action to make a difference. Inspired by a ...

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