December 11, 2025

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Local Preschool Ivybrook Academy Now Enrolling for Fall 2025

Local Preschool Ivybrook Academy Now Enrolling for Fall 2025

Community News Ivybrook Academy, an award-winning preschool program, has announced open enrollment for Fall 2025. Serving children ages 11⁄2 to 5, Ivybrook offers a unique half-day preschool experience, with a full-day option available for children ages 3 and older. Program Highlights Include: • Small class sizes and individualized instruction • Hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences • ...

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Chelsea Senior Center Launches Shredding Program

Chelsea Senior Center Launches Shredding Program

The Chelsea Senior Center (CSC) is proud to announce the launch of a new community document shredding program, designed to help area residents safely dispose of personal documents and reduce the risk of identity theft. The first shredding appointments begin Tuesday, July 8, with additional appointment times available several days each month. One-hour time slots ...

Pathway to Renewal Dedication at TimberTown July 19

Pathway to Renewal Dedication at TimberTown July 19

Celebrate the Pathway to Renewal mosaic’s restoration July 19 at TimberTown Park with art activities, refreshments, and a tribute to Chelsea’s public art legacy. Photo: Before and after photos of the butterfly on The Pathway to Renewal. Courtesy of Chelsea Parks & Rec TimberTown Reimagined is in the home stretch. With the pickleball courts and ...

Ballet Chelsea Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence in Dance Education

Ballet Chelsea Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence in Dance Education

Photo: Nutcracker Performance Photo courtesy Michael Bessom Photography Ballet Chelsea marks its 30th anniversary, three decades of quality instruction, exceptional teachers, and a commitment to the art of ballet. Renowned for offering a full spectrum of ballet classes, summer camps, mini-sessions, adaptive dance, and intensive training for serious dancers, Ballet Chelsea continues to cultivate talent ...

A Look Back at the History of the Ann Arbor Art Fair

A Look Back at the History of the Ann Arbor Art Fair

The 2025 Ann Arbor Art Fair returns July 17–19. Explore the history of this iconic event, from its 1960 beginnings to today’s multi-fair celebration of art, culture, and community. The 2025 Ann Arbor Art Fair returns July 17–19, bringing hundreds of artists and thousands of visitors to the streets of downtown Ann Arbor for one ...

EMU Baja Racing Club Ranks Second-Fastest in Michigan at 2025 SAE Competition

EMU Baja Racing Club Ranks Second-Fastest in Michigan at 2025 SAE Competition

Eastern Michigan University’s Baja racing team ranks second-fastest in Michigan, making history at the Baja Society of Automotive Engineers 2025 competition. By Jahnavi Rambus, EMU Eastern Michigan University’s Baja Racing Club made a bold return to competition this year, charging into the record books with a breakthrough performance.  Earning the title of second-fastest four-wheel drive motorsport ...

EMU Launches Accelerated Degree Program to Meet Demand for English Teachers

EMU Launches Accelerated Degree Program to Meet Demand for English Teachers

By Melissa Thrasher Students interested in teaching English regionally and internationally can now fast-track their academic journey through a new accelerated Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) program. Eastern’s Board of Regents approved the new educational program during its June 26 meeting.  The combined Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in TESOL is a ...

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WCC Launches Weekend Welders Program to Meet Growing Industry Demand

WCC Launches Weekend Welders Program to Meet Growing Industry Demand

Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is responding to industry demand by expanding its highly successful welding and fabrication training with the launch of a new Weekend Welders Program in the fall of 2025. Designed for busy working adults, the program provides a flexible, career-focused path to high-demand welding jobs without disrupting weekday responsibilities. Starting this fall, students will have ...

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Milan High School Names New Varsity Girls Softball Head Coach

Milan High School Names New Varsity Girls Softball Head Coach

Milan Area Schools has announced the appointment of Micah Higa as the new Head Coach of the Varsity Girls Softball team at Milan High School. Coach Higa has served as the team’s Assistant Varsity Coach for the past three seasons under Coach Kirk Davis. “Micah has done an excellent job as an assistant,” said Davis. ...

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Geek Brush Studio Celebrates Grand Re-Opening

Geek Brush Studio Celebrates Grand Re-Opening

Community News Geek Brush Studio, a studio featuring certified instruction in the iconic artist’s Joy of Painting method, officially celebrated the grand opening of its new location at 108 E. Middle Street on Tuesday, June 24. The event featured a ribbon cutting and open house, welcoming people to explore the new space. Founded by Brenda Fineman, Geek Brush Studios guides ...

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Wheels N’ Reels: SRSLY Chelsea Drive-in Event

Wheels N’ Reels: SRSLY Chelsea Drive-in Event

Wheels N’ Reels drive-up is back again at Chelsea Fairgrounds on July 17 for another summer movie on the big screen. SRSLY will be showing the live action comedy “Jumanji Welcome to the Jungle.” Gates open at 8:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 9:30 p.m. All $5 tickets come with a free soft drink ...

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Dexter’s Lt. Alan Hunt Set to Retire this Summer

Dexter’s Lt. Alan Hunt Set to Retire this Summer

After 25 years of service to the Dexter community, Lieutenant Alan Hunt will be retiring later this summer. Starting his work at the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department in 2000, Hunt began as a Corrections Officer before receiving multiple promotions, including his most recent promotion to Lieutenant in 2020. “When people ask me what Dexter is ...