Beneath the grass and forest of the Woodlawn Cemetery, Washtenaw County’s only documented black cemetery, are the remains of the families of surrounding residents, including former WWI, WWII, and Korean War Veterans. From a distance the cemetery looks more like a field, a wetland and a forest, but a few graves dot the grass, revealed …
African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County, Terracon, Washtenaw County, Woodlawn Cemetery
Chelsea Police Intercept Suspects After Attempted Pharmacy Break-In
Chelsea Police Chief Kevin Kazyak used his report to the Chelsea City Council on March 23, 2026, to highlight a recent early morning incident and commend his department’s response. “I’d like to take a minute to brag about the Chelsea Police Department,” Kazyak said. According to Kazyak, the incident occurred early Friday morning when suspects ...
Chelsea Police to Target Distracted Driving in April Enforcement Campaign
Chelsea Police Chief Kevin Kazyak announced at the March 23, 2026, Chelsea City Council meeting that his department will participate in a statewide effort to crack down on distracted driving throughout April. Kazyak said the initiative coincides with a statewide campaign led by the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning. “April has been designated distracted ...
Chelsea Police Summary, Feb. 2026
The Chelsea Police Department reported 412 incidents in February 2026. Traffic Activity and Violations Officers conducted 198 traffic stops, issued 41 tickets and 157 warnings during the month. Common violations included impeding traffic (12), registration and plate violations (7), and speeding offenses. Traffic crashes totaled 17. Additional violations included stop sign violations, driving with a ...
Scio Twp Police Summary, Feb. 2026
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office reported 558 calls for service in Scio Township in February 2026. Total calls for 2026 (Jan-Feb) are 1,179, down from 1,191 for the same period last year, a 1% decrease. Traffic Activity Declines Deputies conducted 60 traffic stops in February. Twenty-seven citations were issued. Violations included speeding, disobeying traffic signals ...
Chelsea’s 2025 Citizen of the Year Helped Bring Fireworks Back
When Chelsea named Matt McKernan its 2025 Citizen of the Year, one effort stood out above the rest: helping bring fireworks back to the community. The honor recognizes a specific, tangible impact made during the past year rather than serving as a lifetime achievement award, according to Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Terris ...
Webster Township Police Summary, Feb. 2026
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office reported 92 calls for service in Webster Township in February 2026. Total calls for 2026 (Jan-Feb) are 172, down from 190 last year, a 9% decrease. Traffic Activity Declines Deputies conducted eight traffic stops in February. Four citations were issued. Violations included driving with a suspended license, failure to stop ...
Dexter Police Calls for Service Decline in February 2026
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office reported 149 calls for service in the City of Dexter in February 2026. Total calls for 2026 (Jan-Feb) are 305, a decrease of 15% compared to the same period in 2025. Traffic Activity Declines Deputies conducted 24 traffic stops in February, continuing a downward trend from 82 stops year-to-date in ...
Saline School Board Approves Pre-AP Pilot At Middle School
The Saline school board on March 24 approved a pilot program to bring Pre-AP coursework to Saline Middle School next school year, with new offerings in biology and visual art. The vote was 5-0. Trustees Nathan Hanson and Jason Tizedes were absent. District administrators said the pilot is intended to expand access to rigorous coursework, ...
Chelsea Cartoonist Brings Batcat to Young Readers
Chelsea cartoonist Meggie Ramm has built a growing audience with Batcat, a graphic novel series that blends humor, heart and a slightly spooky world. The books have connected with readers across a wide age range, from first-time readers to kids into middle school. “The great thing about comics is they are accessible to a lot ...
JD’s Stage Bistro Announces Susie Sutter as General Manager, Hiring Staff
As JD’s Stage Bistro in downtown Chelsea continues to take shape and build momentum toward its anticipated late-spring opening, the team has announced the newest addition to its leadership. Susie Sutter will serve as General Manager, bringing over two decades of hospitality leadership and a dedication to guest-focused service. A graduate of Eastern Michigan University, ...
CPD Weekly Summary, March 12-21, 2026
Incident #: 26-1083 Location: 900 block of S. Main Street Date: March 16, 2026 Time: 3:41 pm INFORMATION: While at the station, the investigator received a fraud complaint by telephone. The complainant reported that on October 10, 2025, a check had been cashed and was later discovered to have been fraudulently altered to reflect a ...
A Technology Refresh Coming to Chelsea Schools
The Chelsea School District is expected to devote $194,628 toward new technology purchases. Introduced at the March 9 school board meeting, the Chelsea school board looked at a recommendation made by Ryan Spencer, the district’s Director of Technology, which will see the purchases of new “iPads for South Meadows 3rd grade students, Beach Middle School ...
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