April 25, 2025

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A Perfect Score for Lyndon Township and Others

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 ...

STN Staff

CAP Announces February Dinner Show

The Chelsea Area Players (CAP) are thrilled to announce their upcoming dinner theatre production of Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple (Female Version). This laugh-out-loud adaptation of the classic comedy promises an evening of humor, heart, and unforgettable performances. Performance Details:Dates: Friday, February 7, 2025, with dinner at 6pm, show at 7pm. Shows Saturday, February 8, 2025 – ...

Doug Marrin

Police cars with sirens lit during the uprising through the streets of the city

Chelsea Police Chief Reviews 2024 Activity, Personnel Changes, and Training Updates

Chelsea Police Chief Kevin Kazyak recaps a busy 2024, highlighting personnel changes, technology upgrades, training initiatives, and community engagement efforts. At the Chelsea City Council meeting on January 20, 2025, Police Chief Kevin Kazyak provided a detailed overview of the Chelsea Police Department’s activities in 2024, highlighting personnel shifts, equipment upgrades, training initiatives, and community ...

Doug Marrin

CPD Weekly Report, 01-28-25

Incident #: 25-236 Location: S. Main St. X Old US 12 Date: January 22, 2025 Time: 11:26 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol an officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. The officer approached the vehicle and made contact with the driver, identified as a 41-year-old Tecumseh man. Throughout the ...

Chelsea Swim and Dive Sweeps Home Tri-Meet

The Chelsea swim and dive team picked up two more wins this week after sweeping a home tri-meet. The Bulldogs took down Pinckney 139-36 and clipped Erie-Mason 95-90. Easton Hodel led the Bulldogs with wins in the 100 back and 200 IM. He was part of the winning 200 medley relay with James Haab, Joshua ...

Bulldogs Win Third Straight

The Chelsea basketball team picked up a pair of road wins this week to improve its record to 9-5 on the season. The Bulldogs took down Jackson 46-34 Friday night to improve to 2-2 in the SEC White. Chelsea took a 10-4 lead after one quarter and continued to shut down the Vikings in the ...

Chelsea Girls’ Roll Over Jackson

The Chelsea girls’ basketball team moved one step closer to a SEC White title showdown with state-ranked Tecumseh after a 62-24 rout of Jackson Friday night. The Bulldogs improved to 3-1 in the White with a game Wednesday against Ypsilanti. Chelsea hosts Tecumseh Friday night in a rematch that saw the Indians had the Bulldogs ...

Hockey Splits Pair at Chelsea Showcase

The Chelsea hockey team hosted teams from all over the state at the Chelsea Showcase this weekend and the Bulldogs came away with a split of their two games. The event was formally called the Michigan Public High School Showcase before becoming the Chelsea Showcase. The Bulldogs took on state-ranked Riverview Gabriel Richard Thursday night ...

STN Staff

Chelsea Business Grant Applications Open

The Chelsea Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will be taking applications from businesses within the DDA District interested in competing for $25,000 from the Match on Main grant through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). The business owner must provide a 10% match. Please visit the DDA webpage at for more information. The deadline to submit your ...

STN Staff

Chelsea Expo Now Accepting Exhibitors for March 8

It is now time to reserve your booth at the annual Chelsea Expo, which is earlier this year. This well-attended perennial favorite event is an opportunity to share information about your business, nonprofit or service organization and sell goods direct to attendees during the March 8 event. Free to attend and family friendly, Chelsea Expo attracts ...

Doug Marrin

Chelsea Police

Chelsea Police Report, December 2024

In December 2024, Officers responded to 343 calls for police service in the City of Chelsea, down from 350 the previous year, a 2% decrease. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Dec) are 4,427, down from 5,021 for last year, a 12% decrease. Officers conducted 119 traffic stops, down from 121 last year. Twenty-four citations were issued. ...

Matt Rosentreter

Chelsea Immigration Ordinance Passes

Chelsea City Ordinance #188 regarding solicitation of immigration status was passed after its second reading at City Council’s January 21 meeting. This new ordinance will bar civil servants from asking about a person’s immigration status unless it is relevant to a crime being investigated. Ordinances are required to pass two separate readings by City Council, ...

Matt Rosentreter

City Council Approves Formation of Chelsea Area Housing Commission

To address housing-related issues within the city of Chelsea, the City Council has created the Chelsea Area Housing Commission (CAHC), which will have a term of one year. “The Chelsea Area Housing Commission is being formed to advise council members on issues related to housing within the city,” Mayor Jane Pacheco said. “They’ll research and ...

Matt Rosentreter

Public Hearing For Local Utility Rate Increase to be Held in February

Utility Financial Solutions (UFS) suggested a utility rate increase at Chelsea City Council’s January 21 meeting. According to Chris Lund, speaking on behalf of UFS, the company does “electric, financial, customer service and rate studies for utilities across the country.” A presentation outlining the increase in cost was presented at the latest Council meeting. UFS ...

STN Staff

Chelsea Area Friends for Recreation Readies for 2025

It may be 25 degrees, but Chelsea Area Friends for Recreation (CAFR) is planning for a warm and welcoming season of activities. “We just held our January planning meeting,” said Kristina Martin, CAFR president, “and it feels like the sky’s the limit.” With last summer’s TimberTown partnership with the City of Chelsea Parks & Rec ...