May 29, 2025

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Chelsea Community Foundation Awards $80,072 in Grants to Local Nonprofits

The Chelsea Community Foundation (CCF) has awarded $80,072 in grants to seven Chelsea nonprofits. Since its establishment in 1995, CCF has invested $2.2 million in local nonprofits through its endowment, which is funded by donations from businesses and individuals. This year’s recipients include: Chelsea School District—$5,000 to fund Project Geometry, a high school math elective ...

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Chelsea’s 100 Women Who Care Announces Nominees

The Chelsea chapter of 100 Women Who Care meets June 3 and hear presentations from three different non-profit organizations: Chelsea Music Boosters, Home of New Vision and Michigan Friends Center. The gathering will start at 6pm with a social hour and charcuterie and drinks. Presentations by the local non-profits will begin at 7pm.  A representative ...

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Milan to Host Inaugural Downtown Bus Trip

Milan Area Chamber will host a bus tour for those interested in a community trip to local venues June 14, beginning at 9am and returning at approximately 6pm. The bus tour will feature raffles and lunch (payment included in ticket price), along with stops at Riverwalk, Eastern Market and Mexican Village. Attendees must be 21+ ...

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Rep. Schmaltz Supports Main Street Park Funding Through State Bill

State Rep. Kathy Schmaltz recently voted to fund a grant that will help Chelsea’s Main Street Park construction. The National Resources Trust Fund grant would provide $1,012,500 towards the park, and the city will provide a local match of about $463,000. “Main Street Park will be a wonderful place where kids, families, and seniors can ...

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Chelsea State Bank Donates $2,500 to the Dexter District Library

This week Chelsea State Bank presented the Dexter District Library with a check for $2500 for their Summer Reading Program. “Summer reading programs play an intricate role in ensuring that children and young adults keep their minds active in a meaningful and interactive way during summer break,” Joanne Rau, President and CEO of Chelsea State ...

Hudson Welling Named CDL Teen Volunteer of the Year

Photo: CDL Youth & Teen Librarian Stacey Comfort presents Hudson Welling with CDL’s 2024 Youth Service Group Volunteer of the Year. Courtesy CDL Chelsea District Library (CDL) is proud to announce Chelsea School District student, Hudson Welling, has been named CDL’s 2024 Youth Service Group (YSG) Volunteer of the Year. This award celebrates teens who ...

International Students Seek Dexter Host Families

Three international students who have been accepted to Dexter High School for the 2025-26 school year are looking for host families through Educatius. All three will begin the 11th grade in the fall. Rafaela from Brazil Rafaela enjoys playing sports and staying active, especially bodybuilding and footvolley—a similar sport to volleyball, but played with the ...

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Saline Parks & Recreation Recognizes IMI for Volunteer Work

Community News  For the third year in a row, IMI Industrial Automation has volunteered their time to help the Saline Recreation beautify Tefft Park. Saline Parks and Recreation (SPR) Staff, SPR volunteer Patty Seyfarth, Parks Commissioner Tim Dellot and IMI Staff Josh Jeffers, Mike Carlton and Brian Snyder coordinated over 30 dedicated IMI staff members ...

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Four Pets Escaping the Vet in Purple Rose Theatre’s Summer Comedy 

The Purple Rose Theatre Company has announced the final production of their 34th season, “Bert & Trixie Visit the Vet” a World Premiere comedy written by Michigan native Matt Letscher. Tickets are on sale now. Four pets in a veterinarian’s waiting room plan an escape when they suspect one of them is in danger. This ...

Chelsea High School Hosts First-Ever Wellness Day with Chelsea Hospital’s Project SUCCESS

Community News In partnership with Chelsea Hospital’s Project SUCCESS (Schools Using Coordinated Community Efforts to Strengthen Students), Chelsea High School hosted its first-ever Wellness Day — a schoolwide celebration of mental health, self-care, and community connection. Led by Project SUCCESS Coordinator Kristen Chandler and Mental Health Coordinator Marie Larson, the event brought together 26 community ...

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PHOTOS: Athletes Shine at Special Olympics Swim Meet in Milan

Photos by Stephen Cook On May 19, 2025, the Special Olympics Michigan Washtenaw County Area 20 hosted its regional swim meet in Milan, Michigan. The event brought together athletes from across the county to compete in various swimming events, showcasing their dedication and sportsmanship. Area 20, representing Washtenaw County, is part of the Southeast Region ...

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CHS Quiz Bowl Team to Compete in National Tournament

With its championship win at the Southeast Michigan Tri-County League, the quiz bowl team from Chelsea High School will advance to the national stage on May 23 in Atlanta, GA, when the team will represent their school in a 336-team national competition. Quiz bowl is a competitive, academic, interscholastic activity for teams of four students.  ...