City manager to receive nine months of salary and benefits following June 2025 termination notice The City of Chelsea and former City Manager Martin Colburn have finalized a separation agreement that outlines the terms of his departure, according to a signed document obtained by The Sun Times News. Colburn was notified on June 24, 2025, …
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Help Webster Township Create a Parks and Recreation Plan
Lonnie Huhman
Webster Township needs the help of its residents if it wants to compete for future funding help, and it starts with completing a survey. The 2025 Webster Township Recreation Plan Survey is an opportunity for residents to ultimately help form a Parks and Recreation Plan. The township said the plan will guide park development and …
Dexter City Council Continues Monument Park Accessibility Discussions
Matt Rosentreter
After concerns were raised by local residents at recent city council meetings, the Dexter Council has begun pursuing accessibility options for the gazebo in Monument Park. A few recommendations and potential ramp designs have been submitted to the city council. ADA standards require a slope of 1:12. Since the gazebo is 30” above the nearby …
CPD Weekly Report, July 13-19, 2025
Doug Marrin
Chelsea Police Department Weekly Press Summary Incident #: 25-2607 Location: 100 block of E. Middle Street Date: July 14, 2025 Time: 12:34 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol an officer responded to the lobby of the police department for the report of a larceny complaint. The complainant stated that she has an office in the …
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Dexter Alum Lily Witte Qualifies for Diving World Championships
Mike Williamson
Cover Photo- Lily Witte (left) finished second in the 3-meter diving at the USA Spring Nationals. Courtesy of USA Diving Dexter High School graduate continues to do amazing things on the diving board after qualifying for the Aquatic World Championships for Team USA. The World championships will take part in Singapore at the end of …
Michigan Stage’s Waitress Review: A Mixed Bag of Talent and Tone
Steven Sheldon
Michigan Stage’s production of Waitress brings strong ensemble performances and standout moments, but struggles with tonal shifts and choreography missteps. Read the full review of this ambitious community production. Photo: (L-R) Amelia Fei as Dawn, Delaney Brown as Jenna, Jasmine Schmeck as Becky. Photo Credit: LightningJosh Michigan Stage (MIStage), a 501(c) (3) organization, is a …
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Adult Learners Institute Announces its Fall 2025 Kick-off
STN Staff
The Adult Learners Institute of Chelsea (ALI) supports life-long learning through an array of classes for adults. ALI will host its Fall 2025 Kick-off on Tuesday, August 5, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Chelsea District Library’s McKune Room. Refreshments will be served, and some of the fall instructors will give “sneak peeks” of …
Girl Scouts Visit Historic Webster Village for Time-Traveling Field Trip
STN Staff
Dexter Girl Scout troops took a step back in time during a field trip to Historic Webster Village, where they explored pioneer life through hands-on activities, role-playing, and historic demonstrations. By Joanne Westman July 12th was a hot and humid day, as Dexter Girl Scout Troops were greeted by their coordinator, Laura Preston to begin …
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Dexter Wants to Talk Fire Services with Webster and Dexter Townships
Lonnie Huhman
Should the Dexter Area Fire Department (DAFD) look at new funding model? This is a question the city of Dexter wants to explore with Dexter and Webster Townships. To move this discussion forward the city of Dexter sent a letter to both townships stating their hopes and intentions to explore different funding models for the …
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Ears to Summer: Where to Find the Best Sweet Corn Around
Doug Marrin
Discover the best sweet corn in Washtenaw County from local farm stands in Saline, Dexter, and Chelsea. Explore the rich history, flavor, and tradition of Michigan sweet corn season. Photo: Weisenreder Farms farm stand is heaped daily with freshly picked sweet corn at the Saline Train Depot Museum, 402 N. Ann Arbor St. Photo by …
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Pat and Paul Cousins Trail Renamed and Dedicated This Weekend
Matt Rosentreter
A section of the Boarder2Boarder Trail stretching between the Dexter District Library and through Mill Creek Park was renamed after Paul Cousins, known around town as “Mr. Dexter,” and his wife Pat Cousins. Both were heavily involved in the community before their passings, and their passion for nature is part of the reason Mill Creek …
CRC Introduces Robot Server for Residents
Sylvia Egerton
Earlier this month, Brio Living Services, also known as Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC), implemented a robot to assist in serving in one of their dining areas, Fireside Grill. The robot is used as a tray that a server will walk alongside. “If it’s an assist the people that are working here, I don’t have a …
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Katharine Dexter McCormick Pt 2: Suffrage, Science, and the Birth Control Pill
Dexter Area Historical Society
Katharine McCormick’s unwavering advocacy helped shape the women’s suffrage movement, the League of Women Voters, and modern reproductive health, including funding the first birth control pill. By the Dexter Area Historical Society Photo: Suffragette Katharine Dexter-McCormick shown on the left. Courtesy MIT Museum Editor’s Note: Katharine Dexter McCormick, the granddaughter of our founder, Samuel Dexter, …
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