May 06, 2025

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Washtenaw Community College Hosts Free College Week April 7-12

The public is invited to take advantage of free classes during Washtenaw Community College’s Free College Week next month. During the week of April 7-12 the college will offer more than 100 courses, both virtual and in-person. Virtual sessions will run Monday through Friday and will be capped off by on-campus events Saturday, April 12. In-person activities include hands-on ...

Former School Board Member Dick Lundy Backs Millage Proposal for Dexter Schools’ Future

As Dexter voters prepare for the May 6th school bond proposal, former school board member Dick Lundy highlights the plan’s role in maintaining, enhancing, and reimagining district facilities without raising taxes. Photo: Aerial view of Dexter Community Schools campus. Photo courtesy of DCS By Dick Lundy EDITOR’S NOTE: Dick Lundy served on the Dexter Community ...

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The Encore Musical Theatre Company Presents a Tribute to Elton John

The Encore Musical Theatre Company is set to bring audiences a high-energy, electrifying tribute to one of music’s most legendary icons—Elton John. Running for four performances only, from March 27 through March 29 at 7:30 PM, with a matinee on March 30 at 2:00 PM, this dazzling concert event will celebrate the timeless hits of ...

City of Saline Seeking Responses to City Manager Search Survey

Community News To better understand the community’s needs, the City of Saline is asking for citizen response to a brief survey regarding the City’s search for a permanent City Manager. “This survey will assist City Council, our consultant and hiring committee pinpoint specific characteristics and attributes we’d like our future City Manager to possess,” said ...

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Chelsea Education Foundation Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

The Chelsea Education Foundation (CEF) is now accepting scholarship applications through April 4, 2025. CEF offers 17 scholarships available to Chelsea High School graduating seniors and current college students living within the Chelsea School District. In 2024, CEF awarded over $40,300 in scholarships. Since 2001, more than 1,055 students have received scholarships from CEF to ...

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Ann Arbor Trout Unlimited Hosts Conservation Fundraiser

Ann Arbor Trout Unlimited (AATU) will be hosting a conservation fundraiser April 9 at the Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales & Kitchen (2319 Bishop Circle, Dexter, MI) from 5:30-9pm. Trout Unlimited’s mission is to Conserve, Protect and Restore Michigan’s cold-water fisheries and their watersheds, as well as Huron River and its main tributary, Mill Creek.  Guided ...

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Chelsea State Bank Announces 2025 Woman of CSB Award

Chelsea State Bank presented the fourth annual Woman of CSB Award to Sue Jacobs, for her longstanding dedication to Chelsea State Bank and for her exemplary philanthropic efforts in the Chelsea Community. “It is with great excitement that we are recognizing Sue Jacobs as the recipient of the 2025 Woman of CSB Award,” said Joanne Rau, ...

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Chelsea Gets Ready for Annual Sounds & Sights Event

The Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce is hard at work planning for the summer’s best free community event, Sounds & Sights! For the first time ever, all areas of Sounds & Sights, including the Social Commons during the Festival weekend, are now FREE! Live auditions were recently held for Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights ...

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Rank MI Vote Hosts Chelsea Town Hall on Ranked Choice Voting

On Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM, Rank MI Vote will host a town hall event in Chelsea to educate the public on Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) and its potential to improve Michigan elections. As America faces increasing political division, many voters feel their voices are unheard. This event will present the problems with ...

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Dexter Community Fund Reaches $1 Million Milestone

The Dexter Community Fund (DCF) has reached a significant milestone, surpassing $1 million in its permanent endowment. Established in 2014 by Dexter residents, DCF was created to address local needs and enhance the quality of life in the community. “We have spent the last two years focusing on expanding our message and our impact. Ten ...

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History Hounds: Chelsea Senior Center Seeks Early History  

Chelsea Senior Center celebrates 60 years this spring. The activity-driven organization has blossomed from its humble beginnings into a weekday haven for socializing, support, education, movement, services, the arts, volunteering and a whole lot of fun for more than 1,300 seniors in the area.   Sixty years ago, seniors first started gathering at the Korner ...

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Chelsea District Library Welcomes Three Award-Winning Authors

Virginia Krueger Chelsea District Library (CDL) is thrilled to announce the 17th Annual Midwest Literary Walk lineup featuring New York Times best-selling authors Shelby Van Pelt, Angie Kim, and Sarah Vowell. Each year, Midwest Literary Walk showcases award-winning authors from around the country at historic venues throughout downtown Chelsea. The authors will read from their ...

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Dexter All Stars Dance Team Wins National Championship

Edge All Stars Dance Team, from Dexter’s Dancers Edge, has returned from Florida as UDA All Star National Champions! The Senior Edge All Stars won the 1st place National Title in the Senior Pom Small division against 10 other teams at ESPN Wide World Sports Complex in Disney World March 8th & 9th. The team ...

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SRSLY Chelsea Announces Melissa Goldstein as New Program Coordinator

SRSLY Chelsea is excited to announce Melissa Goldstein has joined the team as the coalition’s Program Coordinator. Melissa is passionate about supporting youth and families and is excited to work alongside the Chelsea community to promote youth mental health and substance abuse prevention. In this new role, Melissa will be facilitating programs, building partnerships, and ...