December 21, 2025

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Chelsea Council Synopsis, 6-3-24

Chelsea Council Synopsis, 6-3-24

By Natalie Davies Chelsea City Council met on June 3 to consider the fiscal year 2024-25 budget, create official Gun Safety Awareness and Juneteenth days, ratify labor contracts, and approve a new shade structure in Palmer Commons. Budget City Council unanimously passed the departmental Budget of $40,640,543 for the fiscal year 2024-25. Utility Rates City ...

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Music in the Air Delights the CDL Audience

Music in the Air Delights the CDL Audience

By Virginia Krueger Chelsea District Library (CDL) brought music and joy to the community on June 1 and 2. Music in the Air originated to bring classical music out of the concert hall and away from the restrictions of expensive tickets and formal attire. This year’s event was unique in showcasing some very special local ...

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Chelsea State Bank Customers Gain Access to Complimentary ATMs Worldwide

Chelsea State Bank Customers Gain Access to Complimentary ATMs Worldwide

Community News  Chelsea State Bank customers now have access to 55,000 complimentary ATMs, worldwide announced by CSB’s President & CEO earlier this week.  “We recently partnered with the Allpoint ATM Network, which gives our valued customers complimentary access to ATMs all over the world,” said Joanne Rau, President, and CEO, of Chelsea State Bank. “Providing ...

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Writing Memories in Chelsea Senior Center’s Writers’ Group

Writing Memories in Chelsea Senior Center’s Writers’ Group

Community News  An intriguing prompt and a definitive deadline spur a group of dedicated writers to share  their memories each month in a supportive setting at Chelsea Senior Center. While  some always aspired to be a writer, like Sheila Cumberworth who dreamt about being Ernest Hemingway in her youth, others are new to writing and ...

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Skerbeck Entertainment Delivers Another Great Fair in Milan

Skerbeck Entertainment Delivers Another Great Fair in Milan

By Carleen Nelson-Nesvig Milan hosted its annual Community Fair from May 31st through June 2nd at Wilson Park on Wabash Street. Visitors saw this venue transformed into a midway. As you walked through the entry, you heard instruments heavily influenced by traditional music from the Caribbean and Latin America. Carnival flags were flying, and tents ...

Weekly Road Construction, June 10-16

Weekly Road Construction, June 10-16

Township Where Impact to Traffic Timeline Ann Arbor Clark Rd between Hogback Rd and Huron River Dr Intermittent lane restrictions June 12 Ann Arbor Local Soft Surface Roads Intermittent lane restrictions June 10 – 20 Augusta Intersection of Whittaker Rd & Willis Rd Road closure June 3 – Aug. 19 Bridgewater, Freedom Schneider Rd between Austin Rd and ...

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Saline’s First Community Carnival a Hit

Saline’s First Community Carnival a Hit

By Carleen Nelson-Nesvig Saline Parks and Recreation hosted its first outside entertainment event, the Saline Community Carnival, from May 31st through June 2nd. Sunshine Lambert, Deputy Director of Saline’s Recreation Center, observed, “It was great seeing all these families come together having food, games, and fun. This was a trial run for us. We needed ...

Hybrid Informational Session: Renew & Restore

Hybrid Informational Session: Renew & Restore

Community News The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) and the Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) invites the public to a hybrid informational session on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. to learn more about the renew and restore 0.5 mill four-year county-wide roads and non-motorized millage (Proposal A). WCRC encourages residents to ...

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Instructions for Dexter Bicentennial Parade Participants

Instructions for Dexter Bicentennial Parade Participants

The Dexter Bicentennial Parade is preparing to celebrate the rich history and vibrant community spirit of Dexter with a grand procession of diverse participants. Scheduled to start promptly at 10 a.m., the parade features various local organizations, civic groups, and vintage vehicles, each carefully arranged in designated staging areas. Participants will gather at Wylie Elementary, ...

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Chelsea Fills the Crib+

Chelsea Fills the Crib+

Community News The First Congregational Church of Chelsea Diaper Bank volunteers would like to congratulate Chelsea and the surrounding community for a great response to the Diaper Drive hosted by Culver’s during the month of May.  The crib was full!  Contributions to the crib totaled 60 packages of assorted diapers, 20 packs of wipes, some ...

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Chelsea Education Foundation Awards Students Scholarships at Senior Class Night

Chelsea Education Foundation Awards Students Scholarships at Senior Class Night

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 ...

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

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

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 ...