After drawing backlash for a provocative comment at a Chelsea City Council meeting, Bill Ruddock issued a formal statement defending the city’s inclusive policies and reaffirming his commitment to justice and unity. Chelsea Councilmember Bill Ruddock has responded to his remark at the March 17, 2025, council meeting, which has ignited a firestorm of public ...
Chelsea Police Department Weekly Press Summary Incident #: 25-966 Location: 6000 block of Werkner Rd. Date: March 24, 2025 Time: 12:49 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol officers were dispatched to the 6000 block of Werkner Road for the report of multiple 911 hang-ups where yelling could be heard in the background. Officers arrived on ...
The City of Chelsea has issued a statement after Councilmember Bill Ruddock responded to public criticism with a controversial remark, pledging to follow meeting protocols in the future. Photo: Chelsea City Council listens to public comment at its March 17, 2025, meeting. Image: screenshot of city video. The City of Chelsea has released a statement ...
Sylvan Township has a new budget plan in place for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, which begins on April 1. The township board recently approved the budget. The Sun Times News connected with Sylvan Township Supervisor Amanda Nimke to ask about it. Nimke said the township did approve its 2025-2026 fiscal year budget on March 18. ...
In February 2025, Officers responded to 337 calls for police service in the City of Chelsea, up from 335 the previous year, a 1% increase. Total calls for 2025 (Jan-Feb) are 671, down from 704 for the same period last year, a 5% decrease. Officers conducted 111 traffic stops, up from 107 last year. Twenty-nine ...
Lyndon Township has a proposed ordinance change before it pertaining to single‑family dwellings, whether constructed on a lot or a manufactured home. The change could come in not adding language, but rather by taking some words out. The zoning text amendment, if approved, would involve a section on Compatibility Determination when it comes to single-family dwellings. To learn ...
Lyndon Township and a handful of other local communities received a perfect score for some important work last year. For this, they were recognized by the Michigan Department of Treasury’s State Tax Commission. At the Lyndon Township Board meeting on Jan. 14, township officials said the township was acknowledged as a local unit who has ...
Lima Township continues to look at its options for the future of township hall. Renovate, build new or relocate, what will it be? Over the past year it looked like the township would move forward on a renovation at the township hall located at 11452 Jackson Road. However, since the November election and over the ...
Sylvan Township has decided to obligate the remainder of its Federal Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (CLFRF). At its Dec. 3 meeting, the township board approved a decision to allocate the CLFRF funds toward wages. The township has $242,867 in these funds remaining. In explaining the agenda item for the board meeting, township supervisor Amanda Nimke ...
Noting that it needs work, Lima Township is taking a new look at its solar ordinance. At a board meeting in late November, the Lima Township Board of Trustees discussed its solar ordinance and compatible renewable energy ordinance. According to the township minutes on the meeting, board discussion was had on how the current solar ...
What’s the feasibility and cost to extend water under 1-94? This is something Sylvan Township wants to better understand, especially looking ahead to potential developments. At their December meeting, the township board had an agenda item to consider how to move forward on figuring this out. The board meeting packet explained: “Gathering data regarding the ...
In his new role, Tim Eder will help the Great Lakes Protection Fund continue its mission to support innovative solutions for safeguarding the Great Lakes’ future, tackling challenges like climate resilience, invasive species and water quality. The Great Lakes Protection Fund (GLPF) announced on Nov. 19, the appointment of Eder as Chair of its Board of ...
We hope this makes it easier for you to decide “Yes” or “No.” The complex legal and technical language required for ballot measures can make understanding the choices difficult. As we did for the August primary, we aim to break down the wording of the upcoming Washtenaw County ballot proposals for the November 5th election. ...
Sylvan Township got another update on the July 8 incident that led to a temporary ban on drinking water last month and the arrest of a 33-year-old Belleville man. During the Aug. 13 township board meeting, Sylvan Township Supervisor Kathleen Kennedy gave her report on the incident that had a man breaking into the water ...
Sylvan Township and neighboring communities are updating the Remedial Action Plan (RAP) for the old landfill on Werkner Road. At their Aug. 13 meeting, the Sylvan Township Board approved devoting $7,661 for the township’s portion to update the RAP. Sylvan Township was told by letter from the city of Chelsea that they were informed by ...
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