May 14, 2025

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Roy Sexton Named Among Michigan’s 2024 Most Valuable Professionals

Roy Sexton, Director of Marketing at Clark Hill, has been named one of Michigan’s 2024 Most Valuable Professionals by Corp! Magazine. The recognition highlights Sexton’s significant contributions to his firm and the broader business community in Michigan. With over 25 years of experience in marketing, communications, business development, and strategic planning, Sexton leads Clark Hill’s ...

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Fr. Satheesh Takes the Helm at St. Louis Center with Faith and Vision

By Carleen Nelson-Nesvig Fr. Satheesh Caniton Alphonse, SdC, assumed the role of CEO of the St. Louis Center in Chelsea, Michigan, in December of 2023. Fr. Satheesh is from India. His journey began when he received a calling to serve while he was still in high school. This led him through seminary training, which included ...

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$50,000 Granted to Three Chelsea Nonprofits 

Community News   The Chelsea Community Foundation (CCF) is pleased to award $50,000 in grants to three Chelsea nonprofits. Since its establishment in 1995, CCF has invested $2.1 million in local nonprofits, making a difference in the community. Donations from individuals and businesses to CCF’s endowment have made it possible to grant funds to these nonprofits.  ...

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Match on Main Grant Help Launch of DropTop Pizza in Saline 

Community News  Saline Main Street is excited to announce that DropTop Pizza, a new restaurant specializing in Detroit-style pizza and smash-burgers, will soon open its doors at 107 W Michigan Avenue. This new venture has been made possible with the assistance of a $25,000 Match on Main Grant, provided by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation ...

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Alicia Abbott Enters Race for Dexter Township Trustee

Alicia Abbott has declared her candidacy for the position of Dexter Township Trustee and is asking for your vote in the upcoming August 6th Primary Election. Abbott currently holds positions on the township’s Planning Commission and Local Roads Committee. Abbott’s community involvement includes volunteering for Dexter Township Clean Up days and providing audio-visual technical support ...

Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Cases Down in Washtenaw County; Cases Increasing Among Teens 

 If you’re sexually active, get tested regularly for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)  Community News A new Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Report shows a promising decrease in overall Washtenaw County cases. Unfortunately, chlamydia and gonorrhea cases among teens 13-17 years old are increasing and racial and geographic inequities persist. The Washtenaw County Health Department encourages sexually active ...

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HWPI receives $3M for the B2B Trail via FY2025 State Budget Appropriation

Community News  On June 27, the Michigan Legislature passed the Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget. The $82.5B budget includes funding for major statewide policy priorities as well as many local projects that have a significant positive impact on Michigan families and communities – including $3,000,000 to the nonprofit organization the Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative (HWPI) ...

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David C. Bloom & Friends to Perform at the Sounds and Sights 

Community News  David C. Bloom & Friends bring their signature Jazz & Blues to the Collins Stage at Sounds & Sights this Thursday, July 18th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.  Chelsea singer David Bloom has never missed a Sounds & Sights season.  “Sounds & Sights is our favorite gig of the summer,” says Bloom. “We look ...

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SRSLY Dexter brings back Youth Summer Series with White Lotus Farms 

Community News  SRSLY Dexter is excited to announce the return of its SRSLY White Lotus Farms Youth Series, now underway and continuing through mid-August. This unique program provides Dexter youth ages 11-17 with a valuable opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty of the outdoors, interact closely with farm animals, and participate in creative projects ...

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Schoolhouse Rock Live! Performed by Dexter Community Players

Community News  Dexter Community Players (DCP) will present School House Rock Live!, July 12, 13 and 14 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 8265 Dexter-Chelsea Rd., in Dexter.  A pop culture phenomenon comes to the musical stage in Schoolhouse Rock Live! The Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math and ...

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The Encore Theatre Welcomes Frank Mack as New Managing Director 

Community News  The Encore Musical Theatre Company is thrilled to announce the appointment of Frank Mack as their new Managing Director. The successful non-profit, which is entering its 16th season this fall, has become a sought after destination for top quality professional theatre in the Great Lakes region and has experienced rapid growth since its ...

11-Year-Old Chelsea Resident to Represent Midwest at National Scottish Highland Dance Competition

By: Natalie Davies Chelsea’s Sophia Demaagd is headed to the U.S. National Scottish Highland Dance Championship after winning the 10-12 age group in the Midwest Regional Competition. Sophia, an 11-year-old home school student who just finished sixth grade, started dance lessons when she was 3.5 years old. Sophia was inspired by her older sister who ...