April 29, 2025

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Doug Marrin

CPD Weekly Report, 10-10-23

From Chelsea PD Incident #: 23-4082 Location: 1600 block of Commerce Park Dr. Date: October 8, 2023 Time: 1:56 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Commerce Park Dr. for the report of a 911 hangup. Upon arrival, the officers made contact with the staff, who stated that a physical ...

Lonnie Huhman

Home grown in Saline: Country Bumpkin’s Pumpkins and More

Saline’s William Rogers made good use of the $1,000 Plant Systems SAE grant awarded to him by Bob Evans Restaurants. Rogers, a member of the Saline FFA Chapter in the SWWC (Southwest Washtenaw Consortium) at Saline High School, along with his friend Henry Schriender have used the grant funding to help them successfully start two ...

Joni Woods

My Mental Health

Today is World Mental Health Day and after the summer I have had, I couldn’t let the day go by without at least addressing the importance of this movement to understand mental health and how it can cripple some individuals! I, myself, experienced trauma this past May that left me emotionally numb in some areas, ...

Steve Gwisdalla

Stop Observing, Start Being!

Stop Observing, Start Being! Over the past few weeks, I have tried to really observe people having moments. Families at the cider mill, couples at dinner, parents watching their young athletes compete, and the list goes on. One thing I noticed more than ever before was the number of people stopping and taking selfies and ...

Chuck Colby

Custom Ideation Opens Office in Downtown Chelsea

After years of operating a business from home and out of the local coffeehouses, Custom Ideation has opened in downtown Chelsea in the Sylvan Building on Main St at 114 N Main, #7. Custom Ideation owner Kimber Zatkovich said “We are thrilled to express our heartfelt gratitude to the Chelsea community, friends, and family for ...

Highline Spirits Opens Its Doors in Dexter

Dexter has a chic new hangout. Highline Spirits celebrated its grand opening on Friday, Oct. 6th, presenting whiskey enthusiasts with a sophisticated 2,400-square-foot venue. The modern space offers a selection of whiskey flights, craft cocktails, and a collection of bottles for purchase. “We’re really excited to be open,” says owner Christi Lower. “We’ve been blessed ...

STN Staff

Choose Fit Nutrition: Fueling Success with Flavor and Health Wins Saline Chamber of Commerce People’s Choice Award

In an age where convenience often trumps quality, Choose Fit Nutrition emerges as a beacon, merging taste and health in every bite. Their recent accolades bring to light the revolution they’re spearheading—one where every meal is both a delight and a nourishing experience. Celebrating Excellence in Taste and Business In a world where fast food has ...

Chelsea Football Claims SEC White Crown

After a year hiatus, the Chelsea football team found itself in a familiar spot on top the final SEC White conference standings when the Bulldogs defeated Jackson 21-14 Friday night to claim the outright league title. It is the Bulldogs fourth SEC White title in five years after Tecumseh knocked them off their perch in ...

Photo Gallery: 2023 Chelsea Homecoming Excellence Awards Nominees and Winner

Chelsea High School celebrated its Homecoming with a big football win to clinch the SEC White title and named its Excellence Award Winners for 2023. The Chelsea Excellence Award honors one student representing each grade, selected by their classmates, who embodies the qualities and characteristics outlined in our District’s Portrait of a Graduate. These are ...

STN Staff

Red-Hot Dexter Rolls Past Monroe

The red-hot Dexter football team rolled to its fifth straight win with a 51-0 Homecoming rout of Monroe Friday night. The win was the Dreadnaughts second straight shutout and fourth of the season as the defense continued to shut teams down and the offense rack up the points. The Dreads were off to the races ...

STN Staff

Saline Clinches at Least a Share of SEC Red Title

The Saline football team pulled away from a pesky Ypsilanti Lincoln team Friday night to clinch at least a share of the SEC Red title. The win improved the Hornets to 6-0 in the SEC Red and barring a major upset against winless Ann Arbor Skyline Friday night, Saline will claim the outright title and ...

Chelsea Swim and Dive Stays on Top of SEC White

The Chelsea girls’ swim and dive team improved to 3-0 in the SEC White with an impressive 141-31 win over Tecumseh last week. The Bulldogs took the top spot in all 12 events while finishing second in nine and sweeping the top three places in five. Paiton Doyle was in on three wins to lead ...

Doug Marrin

Choose Fit Nutrition: Revolutionizing Healthy Fast Food in Saline

In a world where fast food has dominated the culinary landscape for decades, the emergence of health-conscious alternatives has been a refreshing and vital change. Choose Fit Nutrition in Saline is redefining how people think about healthy meals, taste, affordability, and convenience. The innovative concept won the 2023 Saline Chamber of Commerce People’s Choice Award ...

Main Street Park Alliance Finalizes Purchase of Former Federal Screw Works Property

From D&B Strategic Marketing Main Street Park Alliance (MSPA) is thrilled to announce the finalized purchase of the former Federal Screw Works site at 500 S. Main. MSPA signed a purchase agreement in August of 2022 with previous owners, Magellan Development Company, who purchased the property in 2007 and completed some building demolition and environmental ...