The Chelsea soccer team made it two straight wins to improve to 2-1 to start the season after a 4-0 shutout of Tecumseh Monday. The Bulldogs opened SEC White play in strong fashion by controlling the match with a lock down defense that kept the Indians off the scoreboard. Gus Wehrly, Kai Ziolkowski, and Maddox … Read more
The Chelsea girls’ golf team kicked off its season with a strong fourth-place finish at the Dan Young Invite at Pheasant Run Golf Course August 20. The Bulldogs tied for fourth with Plymouth for the fourth spot with a score of 392. South Lyon won the event with 345. Junior’s Avery Olaveson and Emma Ruszkiewicz … Read more
Dexter resident Roger Parker, a direct descendent of the Parker Mill’s founder, is getting to watch his family’s 200-year-old legacy continue to expand as the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission plans upcoming renovations. The Parker Mill was owned and operated in some capacity by the Parker family from 1863-1959, when it was sold to … Read more
City Council unveils comprehensive strategy to protect groundwater, enhance public safety, and secure future funding. Photo: Milan Watertower on Greentree Lane. Image: Google Streetview, June 2011 At the Milan City Council meeting on August 20, 2024, Jennifer Morris from OHM Advisors presented the city’s first-ever Wellhead Protection Plan (WHPP). “The Wellhead Protection Plan is essential … Read more
Photo: The northwest corner of M-52 and Sibley Rd where the water main break occurred. Image: Google Streetview, June 2024 Last Friday, the City of Chelsea faced an unexpected challenge when residents reported a sudden drop in water pressure across the city. The incident, which was caused by a significant blowout of a 10-inch water … Read more
From Chelsea PD Incident #: 24-2751 Location: 1600 block of Commerce Park Dr.Date: August 20, 2024 Time: 3:01 pmINFORMATION: While on routine patrol an officer was dispatched to the 1600 block of Commerce Park Drive for a larceny complaint. Upon arrival the officer was met by the complainant who stated that she had discovered that … Read more
The Milan soccer team used a big day from Fred Brown to roll to an 8-0 win over Tecumseh last week. Brown recorded a hat trick of three goals as the Big Reds cruised past the Indians. Milan jumped on top 2-0 with a pair of goals by Brown and made it 3-0 just before … Read more
The Dexter volleyball team kicked off its season in a big way with an 8-0-1 opening week, including a Hartland Invitational title Saturday. The Dreadnaughts rolled to 2-0 wins over Howell, Trenton, Livonia Franklin, and Flat Rock to earn a rematch with Hartland in the finals. Hartland had a set point in the opening set, … Read more
Coinciding with the start of the new school year, the Chelsea School District has officially launched its Strategic Plan and unveiled its re-imagined Portrait of a Graduate logo. The school district updated the community on these two things the week before school began. In a letter to school district families, CSD Superintendent Mike Kapolka said … Read more
Photo: DTE Energy Foundation Trail. Image: video screenshot By Doug Marrin The scenic DTE Energy Foundation Trail, located just seven miles north of Chelsea, has captured the spotlight in a Pure Michigan video, released a year ago. The video, part of Pure Michigan’s ongoing effort to highlight the state’s outdoor recreational offerings, features the trail … Read more
In July 2024, Deputies responded to 866 calls for police service in Scio Township, down from 1,001 the previous year, a 13% decrease. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Jul) are 5,586, down from 6,006 for the same period last year, a 7% drop. Officers conducted 256 traffic stops, down from 383 last year. Forty-seven citations were … Read more
Chief Radzik discusses transition to metro dispatch, community safety, and rising scam threats Photo: Saline Chief of Police Marlene Radzik. Photo by C Nelson-Nesvig At the 2024 Mayor’s conference held on Friday, August 16th, Saline Mayor Brian Marl introduced Saline Police Chief Marlene Radzik, saying, “Chief Radzik has served as Saline’s Police Chief for two … Read more
Officials want to remind residents of the city ordinance against feeding wild animals At the August 19, 2024, meeting of the Saline City Council, the city’s growing deer population was brought up. The discussion focused on the challenges posed by the increasing number of deer in residential areas, with a particular emphasis on enforcing the … Read more
In July 2024, Officers responded to 426 calls for police service in the City of Chelsea, down from 430 the previous year, a 1% decrease. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Jul) are2,512, down from 2,972 for the same period last year, a 16% drop. Officers conducted 120 traffic stops, up from 112 last year. Twenty-nine citations … Read more
Your yards and gardens will thank you next spring for planting this fall with help from the Washtenaw County’s Conservation District’s annual Fall Tree & Native Plant Sale. Community News While the early blooms of Spring remind us to plant in the cool moist soils, Fall is a great opportunity to grow your native plant … Read more
Your yards and gardens will thank you next spring for planting this fall with help from the Washtenaw County’s Conservation District’s annual Fall Tree & Native Plant Sale. Community News While the early blooms of Spring remind us to plant in the cool moist soils, Fall is a great opportunity to grow your native plant ...
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