May 11, 2025

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Chelsea Wrestling Sends Three to Ford Field

Three Chelsea wrestlers qualified for the Division 2 state finals at Ford Field in Detroit March 1-2 and earned top four finishes at the Mason regional Saturday. Lucas Racine earned a second-place finish at 132-pounds to improve to 37-6 on the season. After a winning a decision in the quarterfinals, Racine pinned the number-one seed ...

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Chelsea Boys’ Remain Perfect in SEC White

There was no letdown for the Chelsea boys’ basketball team after clinching the SEC White title Tuesday night as the Bulldogs rolled to a 92-44 rout of Pinckney Friday. The Bulldogs were on fire from the opening tip scoring over 25 points in each of the first three quarters for a 79-32 lead after three ...

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Chelsea Girls Close in on SEC White Title

The Chelsea girls’ basketball team moved within one win of the SEC White title after a 64-24 pasting of Pinckney Friday night. The Bulldogs improved to 8-1 in the SEC White and tied with Tecumseh for the top spot in the conference with one game remaining. A win by both teams Tuesday and they will ...

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Pioneer Ends Dexter Girls Title Hopes

Any chance of a SEC Red title for the Dexter girls’ basketball team ended with a 43-40 loss to Ann Arbor Pioneer. Dexter entered the game two games back of league leading Bedford and needed a win to keeps its hopes alive, but it wasn’t the case in the heartbreaking loss. Alena Blumberg scored eight ...

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Dexter Basketball Slump Continues with Loss to Pioneer

The Dexter basketball team saw its late season slump continue as Ann Arbor Pioneer handed the Dreadnaughts a 78-55 defeat for the seventh straight loss for the Dreads. The Dreadnaughts celebrated Senior Night for its two seniors Garrett Sharp and Sammy Koch, but the Pioneer was there to spoil the event. Ben Murphy and Scott ...

Update on the Upcoming Roundabout at Miller and Zeeb

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is preparing to construct a roundabout during the 2024 construction season at the intersection of Miller Rd and Zeeb Rd in Scio Township. During construction, the intersection will be closed with detours clearly marked for commuters. WCRC hosted a virtual meeting on February 15, 2024, offering a platform for ...

Dexter High School’s Upcoming Polar Plunge is Much More Than a Fundraiser

DHS students participated in the 2023 Polar Plunge. Photo courtesy Dexter High School. The Polar Plunge Dexter High School is holding its second “Polar Plunge” on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, to raise funds for its Unified Sports Programs and Special Olympics Michigan. As a demonstration of their commitment to Dexter’s Unified Sports teams and inclusion ...

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Gift basket with school supplies and lavender colors

Creativity for a Cause with the Saline Spring Craft Show & Gift Basket Contest

The Saline Spring Craft Show is back again with its creative Gift Basket Contest to support the Saline Area Social Service. This event invites participants from all walks of life—individuals, classrooms, athletic teams, clubs, businesses, and families—to design, decorate, and fill a gift basket based on various themes, including healthy snacks, breakfast items, pasta sauce, ...

Saline Adopts Comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan

City Manager Colleen O’Toole (left) and City Treasurer Elle Cole during the City Council Working Meeting that preceded the City Council meeting on Monday, February 12, 2024. Photo courtesy City of Saline. Saline has a new Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) in place for 2025-2030 following approval by the City Council at its meeting on Monday, February 12, ...

Meet Acclaimed Authors During National Reading Month

Saadia Faruqi By Shannon Powers, CDL Head of Information Services In honor of National Reading Month, each March Chelsea District Library (CDL) presents Authors in Chelsea, a two-day event featuring nationally recognized, award-winning children’s authors. In partnership with the Chelsea School District, Authors in Chelsea includes assemblies and workshops for more than 1,000 Chelsea students ...

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Washtenaw County Health launches the "It is Possible" campaign to support drug addiction recovery

Washtenaw County Health Department Re-Launches Recovery and Harm Reduction Campaign

Washtenaw County Health Department is re-launching the It Is Possible campaign in partnership with Livingston, Lenawee, and Monroe Counties. The campaign highlights stories of local people in recovery to foster hope that recovery from substance use disorder is possible. The campaign also shares critical resources available within each county to reduce the harms of substance use and support ...