Community News The Washtenaw County Health Department is reporting 21 cases of pertussis so far in 2024, a sharp increase compared to the previous 3 years. Antibiotic treatment is recommended for pertussis cases and household contacts. Diagnosed individuals should stay away from others until they have completed at least 5 days of antibiotics. Current cases … Read more
Community News Chelsea District Library (CDL) is proud to announce Chelsea High School student, Chase Nichols, has been named CDL’s 2023 Youth Service Group (YSG) Volunteer of the Year. This award celebrates teens who demonstrate outstanding leadership and commitment while volunteering at the library. Chase was recognized by his peers at this year’s YSG orientation … Read more
Scio Township is seeing a change in its trash service. At their June 11 meeting, the Scio Township Board approved the signing of the letter agreeing to GFL’s assignment of the Scio Township contract to Priority. This was approved by a 7 to 0 vote of the board. In her report to the board, Scio … Read more
By Natalie Davies As the Dexter Bicentennial celebration cools down, the city’s road construction projects will heat up, most notably the closure of Baker Road, with the work contract taking effect on the heels of the celebration. Baker Road will be closed for construction from Grand Street to Main Street. According to the city’s website, … Read more
An investigation is underway into the fire that left a part of Community Park heavily damaged by fire. The Sun Times News followed up with Dexter Area Fire Department Chief Doug Armstrong to ask about the fire that was reported just before 4 p.m. on Friday, June 7. Armstrong said the “fire involved the portable … Read more
Embodying everything a great educator needs to be, Stacie Battaglia has meant a lot to South Meadows Elementary School and the Chelsea School District. This is why her send-off into retirement on June 10 was an emotional one. With family members in attendance, the longtime principal at South Meadows in Chelsea was recognized at the … Read more
Community News The Artalicious Silent Auction Committee is looking for artists, designers, and creative people to create one-of-a-kind pieces of art for this year’s auction fundraiser held during Artalicious in downtown Adrian Saturday, September 21, 2024 through Sunday, September 22, 2024. Funds raised from this event will support Lenawee youth art programs. This year’s theme … Read more
By Melissa Marcum Summer is officially here! Chelsea’s Sounds & Sights kicked off their Thursday night fun this past week. This annual weekly event is from June 6 to July 25, 2024, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights performances are held throughout downtown Chelsea. What can one expect on a … Read more
Community News As a result of the isolation during the COVID pandemic, a new focus is being given to the impact of social isolation, especially for seniors. Social isolation is associated with higher risks for high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, weakened immune function, increased anxiety, depression, cognitive decline, dementia and death. According to recent … Read more
Community News DCB’S free celebratory concert will be held on Saturday, June 22 at 7:00 pm in Dexter’s Gazebo located in Monument Park at the intersection of Ann Arbor Dexter Road and Central Street. Come and enjoy an outdoor concert featuring many band favorites; National Emblem, Liberty Bell and of course everyone’s favorite John Phillip … Read more
Community News Chelsea State Bank’s President & CEO, Joanne Rau presented the City of Chelsea’s Mayor Pacheco, Manager Colburn, and Parks & Recreation Commissioner Samuel Angus with the highly anticipated $50,000 community match donation for TimberTown Reimagine. It seems like just yesterday when conversations started about enhancing the cherished TimberTown Park in the Chelsea Community. … Read more
By Natalie Davies Chelsea Pickleball celebrated three years of work towards an outdoor facility on Monday when the courts at TimberTown opened. More than 100 community members showed up for a ribbon cutting followed by open play. Local pickleball players and groups, including Chelsea Pickleball and Chelsea Senior Center Pickleball, started planning for outdoor courts … Read more
By Natalie Davies The City of Milan received a $954,500 grant to update Wilson Park and fairground location. The Spark Grant is administered through Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources with money from the American Rescue Plan Act. Milan was one of 31 projects selected out of 400 statewide applicants, according to the city’s website. “Michigan … Read more
When You Fail (And You Will) In my life, recent and past, I have failed my friends. I have failed my family. I have struck out swinging and I have watched perfect pitches cross my proverbial home plate and never swung life’s bat. I have failed gloriously in this life. The sad truth is, we … Read more
By Brittany Mobley Eastern Michigan University is gearing up for the seventh annual Bike Rodeo, presented by the EMU Police Department. The event is scheduled for June 15 from 9 a.m. until noon at the George Gervin GameAbove Center, 799 N Hewitt Rd. in Ypsilanti. This free, family-friendly event aims to promote bike safety and … Read more
By Brittany Mobley Eastern Michigan University is gearing up for the seventh annual Bike Rodeo, presented by the EMU Police Department. The event is scheduled for June 15 from 9 a.m. until noon at the George Gervin GameAbove Center, 799 N Hewitt Rd. in Ypsilanti. This free, family-friendly event aims to promote bike safety and ...
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