April 24, 2025

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DTE Work May Impact Scenic Nature of Dexter-Chelsea Road

Proposed Utility Upgrades Could Alter Dexter-Chelsea Road’s Scenic Charm DTE Energy’s plans to update its electrical infrastructure as part of a $14 million regional improvement project have drawn attention and concern from area residents. The project, aimed at reducing outage durations and bolstering reliability, includes re-routing a 40KV transmission line along Dexter-Chelsea Road between North ...

Matt Rosentreter

New City Ordinance Regarding Immigration Status Passes First Reading

At its January 6, 2025, meeting, the Chelsea City Council considered proposed City Ordinance 188 in Chelsea that would make the solicitation of immigration status in the process of a legal investigation unlawful, except for cases where a person’s immigration status is relevant to the crime being investigated. Inspired by a similar ordinance put forward ...

STN Staff

The Purple Rose Theatre Company Puts the Fun in Funeral with Winter Comedy

The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) announces the second production of their 34th season, “Fourteen Funerals” a Michigan Premiere comedy written by Eric Pfeffinger. Tickets are on sale now. It’s weird when city girl Sienna gets a cryptic phone call about the untimely deaths of some distant family members in small-town Blissfield, Indiana. Weirder yet ...

Doug Marrin

Chelsea Council Fills Key Board and Commission Vacancies

Thomas Lewis, Jeff Rohrer, and Tara Smalley Appointed to Economic Development, Compensation, and Human Rights Boards At its January 6, 2025, meeting, the Chelsea City Council approved several appointments to local boards and commissions. Mayor Jane Pacheco expressed gratitude for community members stepping up to fill these roles, emphasizing the importance of volunteer contributions to ...

Local Author’s New Book about Zombie Apocalypse Challenges How We See Disability

Wanting to write about disability in a way people wouldn’t expect, local writer Melissa McPherson has published a new book called “The Lesser Remain.” A resident of Gregory, graduate of Grass Lake High School and Grand Valley State University, McPherson told the Sun Times News she “wrote The Lesser Remains because I have Cerebral Palsy and growing ...

Doug Marrin

CPD Weekly Report

Incident #: 24-4460 Location: 1000 block of S. Main Street Date: December 31, 2024 Time: 5:46 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of S. Main Street for the report of a retail fraud that had just occurred. Upon arrival, the officers met with the complainant, who stated that ...

STN Staff

Wellness After Hours Event in Chelsea

Kickstart your 2025 health journey at the “Wellness After Hours” event on January 15, 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM at the Chelsea Retirement Community, located at 805 West Middle Street, Chelsea, MI 48118. This event brings together local wellness businesses to provide resources and information to enhance your well-being. Attendees can look forward ...

Chelsea Hockey Falls in Overtime

The Chelsea hockey team took to the road Saturday and dropped a hard-fought 5-4 decision in overtime to Midland Dow. A strong Dow team carried most of the play and peppered Bulldogs goaltender Luke Webster with 56 shots for the night. Webster turned away 51, but it wasn’t enough for the Bulldogs. Despite Dow’s offensive ...

Dos Hermanos Express: Serving Up Fresh, Authentic, Quick and Delicious Mexican Cuisine in Scio Township

Really good food from really good ingredients is a motto at Dos Hermanos Express. Specializing in Mexican food, such as Tortas, Burritos, Quesadillas, Tacos, Nachos, Loaded Fries, Taco Salad and more, Dos Hermanos is coming up on a year in business at its location off of Jackson Road. They’re looking forward to welcoming in even ...

STN Staff

Chelsea State Bank Donates to Fisher House – Ann Arbor in Recognition of John Beeman, Sons of the American Legion

Community News Chelsea State Bank’s longstanding tradition of recognizing a local veteran/community member dedicated to supporting local veterans in honor of Veterans Day made an even bigger impact this year – through the Fisher House Michigan’s Matching Campaign.  CSB’s $2,500 donation will be matched this year, amplifying its impact to a total of $5,000. “For ...

STN Staff

Serendipity Books Moving From Middle to Main St

Community News Serendipity Books will move in early 2025 from 108 East Middle Street to 119 South Main Street in Chelsea, Michigan. Owner, Michelle Tuplin, “We are ready to step into the role of a Main Street foundational retailer, attracting visitors from a wide area and strengthening the economic vitality of our downtown. At the same time, ...

Man holding a tablet with tipping screen inside a restaurant

Are Americans Reaching a Tipping Point in Tipping?

Post-COVID “tipflation” is confusing and frustrating many Americans By Cynthia Furlong Reynolds “Tipping is way, way out of control,” sighs a woman meeting two friends at Panera after she has paid a twenty percent tip for a cup of coffee that she will pour herself. She echoes what many Americans are feeling: confusion about the ...

Mobile Side Bar is Serving up Tasty Drinks in Chelsea and Surrounding Areas

Inspired by a love for connecting with people, two locals have created a mobile beverage service that combines their love with delicious drinks. It’s called the Mobile Side Bar and it’s been sighted in places around Chelsea, Dexter, Grass Lake and Stockbridge. The creative minds behind this new venture are Shelley Kasper and Stephanie Dunham. ...