December 12, 2025

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Marriage Summit Coming to Chelsea

Marriage Summit Coming to Chelsea

Perry and Diane Dodge. Courtesy of the Dodges Community News This spring will bring a unique event to the community of Chelsea: a summit geared toward the building and nurturing of healthy and positive marriage relationships. On the evening of May 4th, couples from around the area are invited to a catered dinner to hear ...

Anne Mann Honored with Chelsea Lifetime Achievement Award

Anne Mann Honored with Chelsea Lifetime Achievement Award

In a recent announcement that has garnered attention across local platforms, the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce has awarded Anne Mann the 2023 Chelsea Lifetime Achievement Award. The prestigious accolade recognizes Mann’s unwavering dedication and profound impact on the Chelsea community. Mann, a past chair of the Chelsea Community Foundation, has been recognized for her extensive ...

As Women’s History Month comes to an end Custom Ideation continues to celebrate all women

As Women’s History Month comes to an end Custom Ideation continues to celebrate all women

“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” ~Jane Goodall   Custom Ideation, a woman-owned and operated company based in Chelsea, Michigan, provides growth strategies, innovative marketing, and operational support to small and mid-sized businesses. Owner, Kimber Zatkovich , and her all-female team, help entrepreneurs ...

CPD Weekly Report 02-27-24

CPD Weekly Report 02-27-24

From Chelsea PD Incident #: 24-574 Location: 300 block of Wilkinson Street Date: February 19, 2024 Time: 6:11 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Wilkinson St. for the report of a larceny of motor vehicle parts complaint. Upon arrival, the officer met with the complainant near his vehicle. ...

Chelsea Community Foundation Boosts Local Nonprofits with Over $60K in Grants

Chelsea Community Foundation Boosts Local Nonprofits with Over $60K in Grants

In its ongoing mission to support local initiatives, the Chelsea Community Foundation (CCF) has revealed the latest beneficiaries of its grant program, marking another notable contribution to the community’s welfare. This year, four Chelsea-based nonprofit organizations have been selected to receive a combined total of $63,500 in grants. Among the grant recipients, Barn Sanctuary has ...

Dexter Receives Audit Results for Fiscal Year 2023

Dexter Receives Audit Results for Fiscal Year 2023

CPA Rama Emmons presents the results of her firm’s audit of Dexter’s FY2023 activities to the city council during their February 12, 2024, meeting. The results of an independent, third-party audit of Dexter’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 financials were reported during the city’s February 12, 2024, city council meeting. The city contracts with an independent ...

April Read & Seed: A Fun Event for Seniors and Preschoolers

April Read & Seed: A Fun Event for Seniors and Preschoolers

Photo courtesy of CSC Soon after spring’s arrival, Chelsea Senior Center’s Trinh Pifer Intergenerational Garden will be buzzing with the “Read and Seed” activity shared by seniors and Chelsea Community Preschool students. Read & Seed, April 2 and 3, kickstarts Chelsea Senior Center’s intergenerational programming for the garden season. Seniors who love interacting with young ...

Community Support is Strong for Chelsea’s “TimberTown Re-Imagined” Project

Community Support is Strong for Chelsea’s “TimberTown Re-Imagined” Project

The Chelsea community has launched a significant endeavor to rejuvenate the city’s largest park, TimberTown, with a February 20th kick-off fundraising event in a packed McKune Room at the Chelsea District Library. The ambitious “TimberTown Reimagined” project is spearheaded by a dedicated steering committee and the Chelsea Parks & Rec Commission to transform the park ...

CPD Weekly Report 02-20-24

CPD Weekly Report 02-20-24

From Chelsea PD Incident #: 24-508 Location: 1600 block of S. Main Street Date: February 12, 2024 Time: 1:13 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer was dispatched to the 1600 block of S. Main Street for the report of a larceny of gasoline. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with the complainant, who stated ...

Aaron Cooper Named New Executive Director of Avalon Housing

Aaron Cooper Named New Executive Director of Avalon Housing

Aaron Cooper, new Avalon Housing Executive Director. Courtesy of Avalon Housing. Avalon Housing, Washtenaw County’s leading provider of affordable, supportive housing, today announced that Aaron Cooper, a seasoned and respected leader with 17 years of experience in the affordable housing sector, has been named its new executive director. He succeeds Aubrey Patiño, who has led the organization ...

Ann Arbor Shelter Remains No-Kill Despite More Dogs Euthanized Nationwide

Ann Arbor Shelter Remains No-Kill Despite More Dogs Euthanized Nationwide

689,000 animals were euthanized in animal shelters nationwide in 2023, according to Shelter Animals Count (SAC), the most trusted and current source for animal sheltering data. They recently released their Annual Analysis report, comparing animal sheltering from 2023 to 2022, 2021 and 2019 (pre-pandemic). The total number of animals euthanized was 19% higher than in ...