After careful deliberation and consideration, the Chelsea School District said it has decided to opt-out of Section 31aa School Safety and Mental Health Funding. However, even with this decision, the district said this doesn’t change its commitment to safety, security, and the mental health and well-being of students and staff. This funding is part of … Read more
The Milan Big Reds Girls Varsity Basketball team dropped a tough one at home on January 5, against the Vikings of Dundee. Losing 63-40, the Big Reds worked hard throughout the game while fighting to come back. In the first half of play, the Big Reds scored 13 points to Dundee’s 31. Milan saw leadership … Read more
A Dense Fog Advisory with moderate severity has been issued for Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties in southeast Michigan, effective immediately until 9:00 PM EST tonight. Drivers should exercise caution as visibility is expected to drop to one quarter to one half mile, creating hazardous travel … Read more
New research and state analysis are reframing Michigan’s groundwater as one interconnected system, large enough to rival a Great Lake. Michiganders know them by heart: Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, Ontario. Five Great Lakes. Five inland seas. A fifth of the world’s surface fresh water. But according to state scientists, Michigan is anchored by something just … Read more
Chelsea Police Department Weekly Press Summary Incident #: 25-4993 Location: S. Main Street X I-94 Date: December 31, 2025 Time: 7:37 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of S. Main Street for the report of a larceny from an auto complaint. Upon arrival, the officer met with the … Read more
A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne, Lenawee, and Monroe counties, effective from 7:02 AM to 9:15 AM EST on January 6, 2026, warning of a short period of patchy freezing rain that may result in slippery roads, particularly on bridges, exit ramps, and … Read more
Pulte Homes of Michigan has introduced a residential development plan for the northeast corner of Jackson and Parker roads. Called Ember Grove, the plan has gone before the Scio Township Planning Commission and will now go before the Township Board seeking final approval. The developer is asking for a rezoning of 69.74 acres from Industrial … Read more
Before hashtags and habit-tracking apps, New Year’s resolutions were simpler, and often funnier. In this January 1, 1975, snapshot from the Saline Reporter, middle school students were asked to write down their hopes for the year ahead. The results are charmingly honest, promising to stop picking on siblings, get better grades, be nicer to pets, … Read more
Photo: A combine harvests winter wheat and transfers the grain to a wagon. Michigan farmers reported record wheat yields this year, outperforming the national average. Photo by William Reagan Michigan wheat farmers quietly did something remarkable this year by harvesting a record crop that averaged about 90 bushels per acre, far above the national average … Read more
Cover- STN File Photo The Dexter girls’ basketball team fought off a late second half rally and took down Salem 47-46 in overtime at the LBI Winter Hoopfest at Detroit Edison High School December 27. The Dreadnaughts went on an 8-0 run in the second quarter to take a 14-6 lead and used another big … Read more
The Dexter wrestling team picked up a third-place finish at the Manchester New Years Eve Invitational Wednesday. The Dreadnaughts finished 3-2 on the day. Dexter defeated Adrian Madison 51-23, Jackson Lumen Christi 66-12, an the Chelse B team 78-6. The Dreads fell to eventual champion Chelsea A 58-18 and to D4 second-ranked Manchester 44-33. Jasper … Read more
Cover Photo by Dawn McCann The Chelsea wrestling team continued its impressive start to the season by claiming the Manchester New Years Eve Invite title Wednesday. The Bulldogs picked up their third tournament title of the season and improved to 14-0 overall by going 5-0 on the day. Chelsea defeated Adrian- Madison 66-12, Dexter 58-18, … Read more
Scio Township has extended its township-wide waste hauling contract. Noting that it would be potentially seeking new bids for the next contract in the near future, the township board in the meantime approved a two-year contract extension with Proirity Waste. The extension is for Priority Waste to continue providing for the collection and disposal of … Read more
Chelsea Senior Center is seeking to grow intergenerational bonds in 2026 with a host of programs. A longstanding collaboration with the Chelsea School District brings seniors and students together in ways that are both joyful and impactful. This includes Read and Seed, an annual program that brings Chelsea’s youngest learners into the Trinh Pifer Intergenerational … Read more
Michigan’s new gas tax is now in effect. Here’s what it will cost you at the pump. Signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in October, the new law scraps Michigan’s sales tax on fuel, raises the state gas tax from 31 to 51 cents per gallon, and directs all fuel tax revenue to roads, with the … Read more
Michigan’s new gas tax is now in effect. Here’s what it will cost you at the pump. Signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in October, the new law scraps Michigan’s sales tax on fuel, raises the state gas tax from 31 to 51 cents per gallon, and directs all fuel tax revenue to roads, with the ...
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