June 03, 2025

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EMU Announces US Consul General as Spring Commencement Speaker

By Brittany Mobley Eastern Michigan University (EMU) announced Julie Eadeh, US Consul General, career diplomat, and EMU alumni, will serve as the keynote speaker for the Spring 2025 Commencement Ceremonies on April 27, 2025, at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm in the George Gervin GameAbove Center, 799 N. Hewitt Rd. in Ypsilanti. There are 1774 students ...

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Chelsea Gears Up for Community-Wide Garage Sale May 2-4

The 2025 Chelsea Area Community Garage Sale is just around the corner, and the official sale map is now live. From May 2 through May 4, treasure hunters can explore dozens of participating sales across the area—30 homes and counting—offering everything from vintage finds to household essentials. Shoppers are encouraged to plan their routes in ...

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Saline Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Award Honorees

The nominees of Saline Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC)’s 2025 Circle of Excellence Award, which recognizes those who have substantial contributions from living or working in the Saline Area, have been announced. These Circle of Excellence Awards also honor businesses that have made significant contributions to the community. Event sponsors include A & H Lawn ...

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Chelsea Garden Club to Hand Out Free Seeds and Seedlings at Farmers Market, May 3,  8-1 pm.  

Community  News The Chelsea Area Garden Club will be handing out free tree and shrub seedlings:  White Pine, Allegheny Serviceberry, Ninebark, and Hackberry. Also, Basswood, Shellbark Hickory, Silver Maple, and Tamarack.  The garden club will also distribute wildflower seed packets. The wildflower seed packet contains a blend of 20 wildflowers that provide important habitat and food for pollinators ...

Chelsea Attorney Chooses Business Successor

After more than 20 years of dedicated service to the Chelsea community, attorney John A. McDermott has announced his retirement, and chosen successor, Leigh Anne Beauchamp, who will take over their established law practice effective May 1, 2025. Leigh Beauchamp, a graduate of Wayne State University Law School, brings 28 years of legal experience and ...

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Chelsea Senior Center Welcomes New Ease the Day Program Co-Leader

Chelsea Senior Center announces the addition of Emily Nagaonkar, LMSW, to its Ease the Day adult day program dedicated to providing caregivers with a safe destination for their loved one while they enjoy a break in the caregiving routine. Nagaonkar’s devotion to the holistic well-being of older adults is showcased in her 18-year career and ...

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Chelsea Seeks Applicants for Open City Council Seat

The City of Chelsea is currently accepting applications to fill a vacant seat on City Council. The term for this position runs through November 2025, at which point it will be up for election. To be eligible, applicants must be registered voters who have lived in the City of Chelsea for at least one year. ...

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Saline-Area Students Excel in Automotive Design Competition

Nine SWWC CAD students earn top honors; teacher named ASBE Teacher of the Year Saline students in the South and West Washtenaw Consortium’s (SWWC) CAD program made an impressive debut at this year’s American Society of Body Engineers (ASBE) high school design competition—earning nine top-eight finishes and the prestigious Teacher of the Year award. The ...

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Adult Learners Institute Announces its May Classes

The Adult Learners Institute of Chelsea, MI has announced three May classes for its spring term. Friday, May 9 Kathy Sano Bernard will present an in-person class at the Chelsea Senior Center, Japanese Incarceration During WWII: An Inside Look, in which she will share personal stories of her parents’ and grandparents’ experiences in relocation camps ...

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The Cancer Support Community Hosts 17th Annual Amazing Race

The Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor (CSC) will host the 17th Annual Amazing Race on Saturday, May 10, 2025.  Participants will work to solve puzzles, uncover clues, and hunt for landmarks in a family-friendly team-based road rally. At the final destination, everyone is welcome to enjoy a tailgate-style post-race party with music, prizes, ...

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WCC Alumni Reach for the Stars with Blue Origin Space Launch

Separated by some 15 years at Washtenaw Community College, the paths of two alumni intersected April 14 with Blue Origin’s launch into space. Aisha Bowe, one of the six all-female crew members who crossed the Kármán international space boundary line this morning on the New Shepard-31 mission, and Nathan Perry, a Blue Origin Launch Vehicle Test Engineer, proudly ...

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Main Street Park Hosts Penny Drive to Support Construction Campaign.

Main Street Park Alliance (MSPA) has kicked off its Penny Drive. This grassroots fundraising initiative encourages the entire community to contribute to the revitalization of the Federal Screw Works Property. The Penny Drive is a simple yet impactful way for families, classrooms, businesses, and individuals of all ages to shape a public space that would ...