May 20, 2026

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Perky Pantry, Doll N’ Burgers, Jerry’s Market, Lenawee Fuels, and Manchester Market

fast food restaurant against a cloudy sky

Editor’s note: In its May 15, 2024, edition, the Sun Times News included a special “Discover Tecumseh” section. It contains articles describing many of the businesses and community life in this charming town. We’re running the articles online and encourage you to add a trip to Tecumseh to your list of fun things to do … Read more

Chelsea Education Foundation Awards Students Scholarships at Senior Class Night

Chelsea Education Foundation logo with Chelsea seniors

Community News  Chelsea Education Foundation (CEF) presented Scholarship Awards to 2024 Graduates at Senior Class Night. At this year’s May 31 event, CEF’s Board members, scholarship sponsors, and volunteers congratulated Seniors and handed out $40,300 in 41 individual scholarships. Chelsea Alumni Association, teachers, and administration were also present and participated in the honorary festivities.  Since … Read more

Dramatic Changes Ahead — Major Campus Improvements at Eastern Michigan University Underway over the Spring and Summer 

EMU Lakeview Apartments

By Walter Kraft  The most significant facelift of the Eastern Michigan University campus in decades is taking place this spring and summer. Final construction of two new on-campus apartment buildings, renovations to residence halls, the demolition of four buildings, completion of a new 3D digital arts complex, and a number of sustainability/energy conservation measures lead … Read more

Biggest Community Event of the Summer Needs You

Old wooden play structure

Community News  Over 25 years ago, the original TimberTown play structure was built from scratch. Hundreds of volunteers of all ages came together in a barren field to raise the timbers that became Chelsea’s iconic playground. It was an amazing week of community building, laughter, and hard work.  Well, perhaps you’ve heard. Together, the City … Read more

Saline’s Special Place of Solitude – the Labyrinth of EHM Senior Solutions (EHMSS)

By Sue Kelch Although there has been a labyrinth in Saline for over 20 years, many may not be aware it exists.  By design, it is tucked away discreetly, allowing for privacy and time for reflection.  Labyrinths have found to have been in existence since ancient civilizations, and now in modern times the usage of … Read more

CareYaya Brings UM Students to Care for Local Seniors

young adult sitting with a senior citizen in a blue shirt on a tan couch

By Natalie Davies The national caregiving organization CareYaya brings University of Michigan pre-med students to the homes of local seniors to create companionship and fill the caregiving gap. “CareYaya is companion care,” Susan McAdams, who serves on the board of the CareYaya Foundation and leads Michigan CareYaya efforts, said. “It’s meal prep. It’s cleaning up … Read more

Chelsea Police Weekly Report, 6-4-24

Incident #: 24-1706 Location: 1100 block of S. Main St. Date: May 30, 2024 Time: 11:18 hours INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers responded to the 1100 block of S. Main Street for the report of an Aggravated Assault and Malicious Destruction of Property complaint. Upon arrival, the officer located a witness who stated that … Read more

Join the Chelsea Soccer Club

Community News  Airanna Griecci’s soccer journey from Chelsea Soccer Club to college competition is marked by growth, perseverance, and achievement.   Inspired by a family legacy of goalkeeping, Airanna began her soccer journey at a young age. “My grandfather and dad were both goalkeepers, so I always played as the goalkeeper,” she recalls.  Her passion … Read more

2024 Dexter American Legion High School Awards

Ben Sackman and Shane Walton awarded from Ben Howison

Community News  Dexter American Legion Post 557 proudly announces their Dexter High School Awards for 2024.  As Chairman of the Legion Awards Committee, Legionnaire Ben Howison presented Shane Walton (left) and Ben Sackman (right) with keepsake medallions, certificates, and checks for $1000.  The High School Award is presented annually to two senior young men from … Read more

Chelsea High School Class of 2024: A Memorable One

This year’s Chelsea graduates are leaving the high school a better place. From starting their high school lives dealing with COVID-19 restrictions and Zoom classrooms to ending it before a full house of family and friends at Jerry Niehaus Stadium, the 2024 graduates are a special and unique class. Held on Sunday, June 2, the … Read more

Saline Graduation Embraces Perseverance as Students Face the Future

By Trevor Sullivan On June 2nd, Saline High School held its 156th commencement ceremony, celebrating the academic achievement and graduation of 439 students.  After the introduction of students by Saline High School Principal Theresa Stager, “The Star-Spangled Banner” was performed by students Andrew Burns, Tirian Cooper, Isaiah Gifford, and Isaac Roughton. Directly afterward, the Saline … Read more

Chelsea Girls Water Polo Fifth at MWPA State Finals

The Chelsea girls water polo team came away with its best finish in team history this weekend after finishing fifth at the MWPA state finals at the University of Michigan Friday and Saturday. A year after qualifying for the finals for the first time and finishing eighth, the Bulldogs did some damage this year and … Read more

Extra Inning Loss Ends Dexter Baseball Season

Extra Inning Loss Ends Dexter Baseball Season

The Dexter baseball team came up just short of a district title after falling to Ann Arbor Pioneer 3-2 in eight innings Saturday. There weren’t many chances for either team during the game, but the biggest came in the second. Dexter loaded the bases with nobody out with a Chance Sobbry single, a Larry Salisbury ...

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