May 16, 2026

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Innovations at Chelsea Senior Center Redefining Senior Care

Bill O'Reilly, Marcia White, and Sharon Kegerreis of Chelsea Senior Center discuss the innovative programs that are redefining senior care.

(L-R) Bill O’Reilly, Marcia White, and Sharon Kegerreis of Chelsea Senior Center. Photo by Jon Von Hoek. In a bustling expansion of services and programs, the Chelsea Senior Center is redefining the landscape of senior care and community engagement. The Sun Times News met with Bill O’Reilly, Executive Director, and Sharon Kegerreis, Outreach & Connections … Read more

Embrace the Great Outdoors with the 2024 Chelsea Trail Challenge

Photo by Doug Marrin Chelsea is rapidly establishing itself as a destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Hundreds of miles of trails in the immediate area provide opportunities for a wide variety of recreation. And we love it, which is why we’re seeing more outdoor recreation development and growing support, encouragement, and incentive from community groups to … Read more

Saline Annexes 7.31 acres from Lodi Township to Facilitate Additional Housing

Parcel description for 865 North Ann Arbor Street. Photo courtesy City of Saline. At its meeting on Monday, February 12, 2024, the Saline City Council voted unanimously to approve a 425 Conditional Land Transfer Agreement with Lodi Township for the property located at 865 N. Ann Arbor Street. Once the contract is signed by officials from both … Read more

Open-Source Kindness

Open-Source Kindness Human history is amazing. When the best people do their best work, it is my humble belief that we get the tiniest glimpse of Heaven on earth. Dr. Jonas Salk. Dr. Salk spent seven years developing the Polio vaccine in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s. Then in 1955, he shared it with … Read more

Saline Fire Department Seeks Community Volunteer

Saline Area Fire Board Department fire truck

The Saline Area Fire Department is seeking applications for an at-large position on its nine-person governing board – the Saline Area Fire Board (SAFB) oversees the budget, policy and capital expenditures for the fire department that serves the residents of the City of Saline, and Townships of Lodi, Saline and York. The SAFB is looking … Read more

Washtenaw County to Host Second Annual Small Business And Procurement Fair On March 15th, 2024

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The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development is hosting their second annual Small Business and Procurement Fair next month on Friday, March 15th. This year’s fair will connect local entrepreneurs with resources to help their business flourish. The fair is for anyone interested in entrepreneurship and will feature resources for those in any step … Read more

Hop Into Spring with Dexter’s Easter Eggstravaganza

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This spring, the Dexter Parks & Recreation Commission is rolling out the green carpet for an event that promises to crack open a world of fun for the entire family. Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 30th, because Community Park on Ryan Dr. is transforming into an Easter wonderland, buzzing with excitement and activities that … Read more

A new school near Dexter and Chelsea aims to offer a classical education encased in Christian values

New Harvest Church located at 11875 Jackson Road. photo by Lonnie Huhman A rigorous classical education encased in Christian values is the mission of Wing Classical Academy, which is a new place of learning for local families in the surrounding communities. In February, Wing Classical Academy announced it found a home and entered into an … Read more

Local Elections Officials Update Voters on Extensive Steps Taken to Secure Michigan Elections

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Michigan elections officials offered a virtual briefing on February 13th of the state’s upcoming February 27 presidential primary. These local officials want to reassure voters that the electoral process in Michigan is safe and secure, transparent, and conducted by voters’ own friends and neighbors. “Voters across the country are concerned, lack confidence in or have … Read more

Winterfest! Fun For All at Chelsea’s Michigan Friends Center

Michigan Friends Center

On Sunday, March 3, the Michigan Friends Center will be reviving its Winterfest! open house.  Last held in 2019, Winterfest! is an afternoon of activities to appeal to families and individuals of all ages. Nature scavenger hunts for kids are planned, with acoustic guitar by local musician, Dale Osborn, as an indoor option.  The scavenger hunt will … Read more

Sign Your Group Up to Walk Through 200 Years of History in Dexter’s Bicentennial Parade

Mark your calendars, history buffs, and community enthusiasts. Dexter is planning to launch a time machine, a literal walk through the past, celebrating none other than the city’s bicentennial. We’re going to need your help, and it’s going to be an epic event. Dexter’s “A Walk Through Time Bicentennial Parade” is set for Saturday, June … Read more

Chelsea schools are getting some new security cameras, buses and musical instruments

Buses, security cameras and some musical instruments, the Chelsea School District Board of Education made some purchases over the past month. During the Jan. 22 and Feb. 12 school board meetings, purchase recommendations for some new security cameras and busses went before the board as well as the instruments. The board approved each one. CSD … Read more

Chelsea schools are getting some new security cameras, buses and musical instruments

Chelsea schools are getting some new security cameras, buses and musical instruments

Buses, security cameras and some musical instruments, the Chelsea School District Board of Education made some purchases over the past month. During the Jan. 22 and Feb. 12 school board meetings, purchase recommendations for some new security cameras and busses went before the board as well as the instruments. The board approved each one. CSD ...

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