May 15, 2025

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Saline Rotary Donates $1,000 to Saline American Legion

Local non-profit Rotary Club of Saline donated $1,000 to Saline American Legion to fund upcoming projects. Saline American Legion hosts many events, such as dinners catered with locally caught fish, bingo nights for the community and fundraisers for charities and non-profits that help veterans. The Legion also hosts the Rotary Club of Saline’s weekly meetings.

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Thank You! from Ballet Chelsea

Community News Ballet Chelsea is profoundly grateful to the community for its unwavering support of the Partner With Us Campaign. Michelle Quenon, Artistic Director of Ballet Chelsea, expressed her deep gratitude, saying, “We are thrilled and deeply touched by the generosity of our community. The belief, commitment, and passion displayed by our studio members, who ...

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Get Ready for the Rivalry!

Chelsea Education Foundation and Educational Foundation of Dexter Gear Up for the 2024 Showdown! Community News The excitement is building once again as two powerhouse nonprofit educational foundations, the Chelsea Education Foundation (CEF) and the Educational Foundation of Dexter (EFD), prepare for the much-anticipated 2024 “Rivalry Match”! This treasured tradition is more than just a ...

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Chelsea Senior Living Organization Commended for Excellence

Senior living organization Brio Living Services, formerly United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC) & Porter Hills, is proud to announce that it has earned EAGLE reaccreditation with commendation, the highest possible level, from the EAGLE Accreditation Commission of the Methodist Ministries Network. EAGLE, or Educational Assessment Guidelines Leading toward Excellence, is the only faith-based accrediting body ...

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Ann Arbor Fair Trade Store Celebrates 20 Years

Local Ann Arbor non-profit Ten Thousand Villages is celebrating its 20th anniversary this coming October. Opened in 2004, Ten Thousand Villages was the first fair trade, non-profit handicraft retailer in the city. It now supports over 20,000 artisans in underserved communities through its sales. The celebration of the store’s two decades of service will be ...

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EHM Senior Solutions: 2024 Governor’s Award of Excellence Recipient

EHM Senior Solutions is the proud recipient of three 2024 Governor’s Awards of Excellence. The organization’s skilled nursing facility, Evangelical Home – Saline earned prestigious recognition for Opioid-Related Adverse Drug Events and Infection Control and Prevention Training Completion.  Shared Services Home Health Care, the non-profit’s Medicare-certified home health care agency, received an award for its work on All-Cause 30-day Readmissions. These distinguished awards were offered ...

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Chelsea Hospital Invests $11 Million, Unveils Expanded Adult Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit

Chelsea Hospital announced the opening of its expanded Adult Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit, an $11 million investment that promises to elevate rehabilitative care for patients recovering from trauma, stroke, brain injuries, neurological diseases, spinal cord injuries, cancer, amputation, cardiac/pulmonary diseases, and organ transplants. The expanded unit, which began admitting patients on September 20, was first announced in ...

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Jim Abbott Visits Chelsea Library

Virginia Krueger On September 18, Chelsea District Library welcomed famed MLB pitcher Jim Abbott to Chelsea for an afternoon assembly with Chelsea High School students and a public evening event. During the afternoon at the high school, Jim presented to approximately 225 students. He invited a student from the audience to come on stage with ...

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Astor Academy Opens Scholarship Program for Chelsea Residents

The Astor Academy is excited to announce the launch of a new need-based scholarship program for families of children residing in Chelsea, Michigan. Beginning in October 2024, a limited number of scholarships will be available, providing qualifying families with the opportunity to save up to 50% on full-time tuition fees. This initiative underscores Astor Academy’s ...

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Solar Energy is Rising in Popularity. So are the Scams

By Larissa Bungo, FTC Senior Attorney Did a salesperson knock on your door and promise free rooftop solar panels at no cost to you? Or say you’ll never have to pay another electricity bill because government programs, grants, or rebates cover your solar installation? It’s likely a scam. While there are some government-funded solar programs ...

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Flu Shot Clinic and Wellness Fair at Chelsea Senior Center

Community News Autumn’s arrival signifies the annual Chelsea Senior Center (CSC) Flu Shot Clinic and Wellness Fair. On October 9, knowledgeable community members will be available between 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to share an array of services and timely tools to benefit the well-being of your entire family this winter. Chelsea Senior Center’s Wellness ...

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Join the 2024 Saline Scarecrow Contest: Show Off Your Creative Talents!

Get ready for some creative fun in Downtown Saline this fall! The 13th Annual Scarecrow Contest, sponsored by Borer Family Chiropractic, is back with the 2024 theme “Superstitions & Traditions.” While the theme is optional, it’s sure to spark some imaginative entries. The contest is open to individuals, groups, and businesses, with four categories to ...