Community News Chelsea Hospital has been recognized as a national leader by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which awarded the hospital 5-stars according to its recently released 2024 Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings report. Chelsea Hospital was among 8.2% of top hospitals nationwide to receive the prestigious 5-star rating. The 2024 Overall … Read more
Metroparks and its partners work to reduce drownings and promote water safety Community News With summer in full swing, the Huron-Clinton Metroparks remains committed to sharing the critical importance of water safety to prevent drownings, the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4. “Our hearts go out to the families impacted by the recent … Read more
By Trevor Sullivan On Saturday, July 27th, the 76th Annual Au Sable River Canoe Race Marathon commenced. The 120-mile endurance race started in Grayling and ended in Oscoda, Michigan, on the east side of the state. Kicking off at 9pm, the race took paddlers between 14 and 19 hours, with the finale extending into Sunday … Read more
Community News Photo: Ruby-throated hummingbirds (Archilochus colubris) feeding in Saline, summer 2024. Image credits: Jill Estrada and Aaron Liepman. The Saline Hummingbird Welcoming Crew (SHWC) is a local group that aims to encourage hummingbirds to visit and spend summers in Saline by setting up feeding stations around town. This summer, SHWC has set up two … Read more
The nearly 100-year old Chelsea Farmers Supply store across from the historic train depot welcomes all types of customers looking for all types of items including soil, chicken feed, pet supplies, plants, trinkets and more. Married couple and business partners Tobie Brown and Joe Schlenke bought the store in January 2024 and have been running … Read more
In a move to boost local fishing opportunities, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) stocked thousands of fish in the Dexter area. In May, 4,150 brown trout were introduced into Mill Creek at Shields Road near Dexter. Following this, in June, the DNR stocked Big Portage Lake with 39,497 walleyes. These efforts are part … Read more
Ben Miles, President of Chelsea Hospital, recently appeared on the Hillsdale Hospital podcast “Rural Health Rising.” Hosted by JJ Hodshire and Rachel Lott, the podcast delved into Ben’s journey, his motivations, and Chelsea Hospital’s unique aspects. Background and Motivation Ben Miles began by sharing his background and his strong ties to Michigan. “I have the … Read more
From Chelsea PD Incident #: 24-2534 Location: 200 block of W. Middle StreetDate: August 1, 2024 Time: 2:43 amINFORMATION: While on routine patrol officers were dispatched to the 200 block of W. Middle Street for a report of an assault complaint. Upon arrival the officers were met by the complainant and the reported suspect, identified … Read more
After a selection process that included 24 applicants and 13 interviews, the Chelsea School District (CSD) Board of Education approved the recommendation to have Amanda Clor become the next Principal of Chelsea High School. With the start of the school year just weeks away, the school board approved this important hire at its Aug. 5 … Read more
With some help from a planning assistance grant, Scio Township is moving forward with a project for the Jackson Road corridor. The township board was awarded a grant from the organization, Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG). At its July 23 meeting, the Scio board accepted the SEMCOG planning assistance grant and authorized the Township … Read more
Construction on Baker Road is staying on schedule and should be finished before school starts. The contractors finished repaving from Grand Street to Main Street on July 24 and spent the week of July 28 working on traffic electrical. Restoration is planned for next week. “Residents should be aware that while the most obvious portion … Read more
Community News Why do ideas such as ‘fairness’ and ‘freedom’ mean such different things to different people? Why is it so easy to see the flaws in others’ arguments and less in our own? In an effort to address these questions and ease social divides, One World One Family of Chelsea has organized a Community … Read more
From Warriors to Strikers: Local High School Club Sport Aims High in National Competitions Photo: (L-R) Oscar Knutson-Skidmore, Jake Issel, Luke Issel, Maya Grzadzinski, Brandon Grzadzinski. Not pictured but receiving awards are Aidan Davis, Aria Maitland, Wyatt Morrissey, Jahdek LaForge, and Emma Hedding. Photo courtesy of Chrissy Grzadzinski By Maya Grzadzinski I want to introduce … Read more
As summer blooms in Saline, the city’s Parks Commission is gearing up for its annual Green Thumb Award, now in its landmark 30th year. The program, which recognizes outstanding landscaping efforts within the community, is accepting nominations until August 15, 2024. The Green Thumb Award has long been a source of pride for Saline residents, … Read more
Community News Each year, the Arts & Culture Committee promotes local artists through the Art Around Saline program by reproducing their artwork for public display. The Art Around Saline public art initiative is pleased to announce the six talented artists whose work has been selected for Art Around Saline 2024: The committee offers its warm … Read more
Community News Each year, the Arts & Culture Committee promotes local artists through the Art Around Saline program by reproducing their artwork for public display. The Art Around Saline public art initiative is pleased to announce the six talented artists whose work has been selected for Art Around Saline 2024: The committee offers its warm ...
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