December 19, 2025

Articles for author: STN Staff

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Chelsea AARP Program Hosts Free Tax Assistance Appointments

Chelsea AARP Program Hosts Free Tax Assistance Appointments

The Chelsea Senior Center will be hosting tax assistance meetings by appointment beginning January 15. Appointments are required and will be on Thursdays 2/13 – 4/10 at 9:30, 11:30 and 1:30. The service plans to focus on those age 50+ and low to moderate income tax-payers, and will help prepare simple returns, not business with ...

County Parks Director Recognized for Two Prestigious Awards

County Parks Director Recognized for Two Prestigious Awards

Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) is excited to announce two recent awards given to Director Coy Vaughn, recognizing his leadership at the County. The first award was given by County Administrator Greg Dill at the annual Washtenaw County awards recognition luncheon.  The event, held on December 11, 2024, in Ann Arbor, acknowledges staff ...

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Chelsea Community Foundation Announces 2025 Grant Application Deadline

Chelsea Community Foundation Announces 2025 Grant Application Deadline

The Chelsea Community Foundation (CCF) would like to remind potential applicants that the 2025 grant application deadline is February 17, 2025. Local nonprofit organizations with initiatives to foster a thriving Chelsea community are encouraged to apply. Last year, CCF awarded grants to several impactful Chelsea projects, including: These projects reflect CCF’s mission to support programs ...

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The Encore Presents a Tribute to The Beatles: January 23-26

The Encore Presents a Tribute to The Beatles: January 23-26

Community news The Encore Musical Theatre Company is thrilled to kick off 2025 with a heartfelt tribute to one of the most iconic bands in music history: The Beatles. Performances will take place January 23-26, 2025, on the Maas stage. The Beatles—comprised of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr—rose to fame in ...

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Colorism: A Mixed-Media Exhibition Exploring Race and Social Attitudes

Colorism: A Mixed-Media Exhibition Exploring Race and Social Attitudes

U-M Professor Rogério M. Pinto’s installation at Duderstadt Center ignites conversations on skin color and societal biases. Community News Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, Prof. Rogério M. Pinto of the U-M School of Social Work opens his mixed-media art installation Colorism at U-M’s Duderstadt Center Gallery, 2281 Bonisteel Blvd., Room 1019, Ann Arbor. Colorism remains on view through March 13, ...

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Dexter Edge All Stars Shine with First Place Wins at UDA Southern Michigan Dance Challenge

Dexter Edge All Stars Shine with First Place Wins at UDA Southern Michigan Dance Challenge

Junior and Senior Teams Dominate Pom and Contemporary/Lyrical Categories, Preparing for Exciting Performances and Competitions Community News The Edge All Stars came home with more first-place hardware after The UDA Southern Michigan Dance Challenge in Grand Blanc this past weekend. Both junior and senior teams competed in 2 categories and brought home Division Winner, first ...

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Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development Opens Mini-Grant RFP

Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development Opens Mini-Grant RFP

$320,000 will be available for mini grants that will address the root causes of racism, poverty, and trauma. The Washtenaw County Office of Community and Economic Development’s (OCED) New Human Services Partnership (NHSP) will award eight grants of $40,000 each to eight local community organizations through the Mini-Grant Program. Organizations responding to the request for ...

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Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Livonia and Chelsea Hospital Acquire Next Generation Surgical Robots, Including New ‘da Vinci 5’ Systems

Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Livonia and Chelsea Hospital Acquire Next Generation Surgical Robots, Including New ‘da Vinci 5’ Systems

Trinity Health Michigan announced the acquisition of “da Vinci 5” robots at Trinity Health Ann Arbor and Chelsea Hospital, and a “da Vinci Xi” robot at Trinity Health Livonia, further strengthening its standing as home to one of the most comprehensive robotic surgery programs in southeast Michigan. The first surgery using the da Vinci 5 ...

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Webster Township Completes Land Preservation Project

Webster Township Completes Land Preservation Project

The Webster Township Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program recently closed on a conservation easement purchase from the Heller family.  The property is just over 71 acres in size with frontage on the north side of Gregory Rd. east of Vaughn Rd.  It features prime and locally important agricultural soils along with 28 acres of ...

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Michigan Court of Appeals Hears Arguments Against Line 5 Tunnel Project

Michigan Court of Appeals Hears Arguments Against Line 5 Tunnel Project

Michigan Court of Appeals Reviews Environmental and Tribal Challenges to Enbridge Line 5 Tunnel Permit By Kyle Davidson, The Michigan Advance Photo: Demonstrators gather on the steps on the Michigan Hall of Justice on Jan. 14, 2025, for a press conference following a hearing challenging a permit for Enbridge’s controversial Line 5 tunnel project. | ...

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Dexter Dance Team Shines at UDA Southern Challenge

Dexter Dance Team Shines at UDA Southern Challenge

The Dexter Dance Team traveled to Grand Blanc on Saturday to compete in the UDA Southern Challenge, their last stop before UDA Nationals in Orlando, FL. The Southern Challenge did not feature divisions or groups, pitting teams from all sizes and populations against each other.  Dexter competed against several Michigan teams, including Adams, perennial dance ...

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Save the Dates for Chelsea Senior Center 2025 Events

Save the Dates for Chelsea Senior Center 2025 Events

In 2025, Chelsea Senior Center celebrates 60 years serving the senior community of Chelsea. After six decades of gatherings, Chelsea Senior Center is known for signature community events, including Chelsea Expo. To celebrate its 60th year, CSC is unveiling a new event: a community Sock Hop. CSC shares confirmed event dates as well as others ...

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Saline Area Senior Center Opens Applications for Annual Souper Bowl Competition

Saline Area Senior Center Opens Applications for Annual Souper Bowl Competition

Organizations and restaurants are encouraged to join our 4th Annual Souper Bowl Competition! Proceeds fund Saline Area Senior Center (SASC) programming. Cooking rules: Contestants must prepare their soup at their location and provide about a gallon of soup for the contest (the past Souper Bowl competitions had about 100 people in attendance). Please bring serving ...