April 24, 2025

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STN Staff

A Festive Community Meal at Chelsea Senior Center Served by Debbie Dingell

On December 13, a festive gathering for nearly 200 seniors embodied the spirit of the holiday season. Chelsea Senior Center’s Senior Café was filled with cheerful attire, laughter and conversation, glittery centerpieces and a hearty holiday meal. The Mitchell Community Christmas Lunch, underwritten by the Mitchell Family, is a favorite annual tradition that is open ...

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Textures and Tones: A Collaborative Fusion of Quilting and Prints

Experience the creative brilliance of Gallery 100’s latest exhibition, where art and community intersect! This vibrant showcase features exquisite quilts crafted by the talented C.A.A.D.Y. (Chelsea, Ann Arbor, Dexter, Ypsilanti) Corner Quilters alongside compelling prints created through a unique intergenerational art project between Chelsea High School art students and Silver Maples seniors. Together, these works ...

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Silver Maples of Chelsea Welcomes Holly Ridenour as New President & CEO

Silver Maples of Chelsea is pleased to announce Holly Ridenour as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Holly brings a wealth of experience in senior living, leadership, and organizational development to her new role and will join Silver Maples in mid-January, succeeding former President and CEO, Julie Deppner. Holly has held several positions over ...

Chelsea Swim and Dive Splits at Opener

The Chelsea swim and dive team split a pair of matches at a tri-meet at Dexter to start the season last week. The Bulldogs defeated Milan 116-55 and fell to Dexter 127-59. Chelsea was led by Joshua Levine with three second place finishes and a third. Levine was second in the 50 free and 100 ...

Doug Marrin

Dexter Township Police Report, November 2024

In November 2024, Deputies responded to 94 calls for police service in Dexter Township, down from 128 the previous year, a 27% decrease. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Nov) are 1,619, down from 1,775 for the same period last year, a 9% decrease. Officers conducted 21 traffic stops, down from 46 last year. One citation was ...

Doug Marrin

CPD Weekly Report, 12-17-24

Incident #: 24-4220 Location: 100 block of Park Street (Municipal Lot 1) Date: December 9, 2024 Time: 11:23 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol an officer was dispatched to the lobby of the Chelsea Police Department to take a malicious destruction of property complaint. Upon arrival the officer met with the complainant who stated that ...

PHOTOS: Waterloo Farm Museum’s “Christmas on the Farm”

On December 7th and 8th, Christmas on the Farm at the Waterloo Farm Museum transported visitors back in time to experience the charm of a 19th-century holiday celebration. The historic farmstead was beautifully decorated for the season, offering festive tours, live music, homemade treats, and demonstrations of traditional crafts. Families, friends, and history enthusiasts gathered ...

Doug Marrin

Chelsea Police

Chelsea Police Report, November 2024

In November 2024, Officers responded to 393 calls for police service in the City of Chelsea, ups from 341 the previous year, a 15% increase. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Nov) are 4,084, down from 4,671 for the same period last year, a 13% decrease. Officers conducted 119 traffic stops, up from 108 last year. Twenty-four ...

Chelsea Girls Rally Past Grand Blanc

The Chelsea girls’ basketball team overcame a 13-point second half deficit to rally to beat Grand Blanc to remain undefeated on the season at 4-0. The game was highlighted by senior Avery Lay’s 1000th career point. Lay becomes the third Bulldogs in the last three seasons that has gone over the 1000 career point mark ...

Chelsea Hockey Takes Down Jackson in OT

A pair of Chelsea hockey players picked the right time to collect their first career goals Wednesday as the Bulldogs clipped Jackson United 4-3 in overtime in the SEC White opener. Chelsea trailed 3-2 late in the third when Julian Trobaugh picked up a rebound and fired it home for hist first varsity goal to ...

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Chelsea Hospital Named a Top 5 Hospital in the State of Michigan

Chelsea Hospital, a joint venture between Trinity Health Michigan and U-M Health, has been named a Top 5 hospital in the state of Michigan for 2025, according to Newsweek! Chelsea Hospital ranks No. 4 overall, and is the top Trinity Health Michigan hospital on the list. Additionally, Trinity Health Ann Arbor was ranked No. 5 overall ...

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Chelsea Robotics Teams Compete at State Championship, Gremlins and Crash Earn Honors

Photo: Gremlins and Crash at States. Left to right: Jordan, Coach Kirk, Coach Sarah, Lily, Alessandra, Nicole, McKenzie, Coach Marka, Jane, Mariah, Vivian, Zofia, Olivia, Lexi, Hudson, Alexa, Coach Keplar, Max, Broady, Hunter, Liam, Vaughan, Noah, Noha, Ryan, Mentor Dan, Colin, Mentor Steve. Photo Courtesy of Chelsea Robotics By Ben Fineman The Chelsea Middle School robotics teams, ...

Doug Marrin

Chelsea City Manager Marty Colburn Updates Council on Key Projects and Grants

Chelsea City Manager Marty Colburn provides key updates on new grants, social services, and intergovernmental collaborations in his December 9, 2024, report to the City Council. At the Chelsea City Council meeting on Monday, December 9, 2024, City Manager Marty Colburn provided an update on several important developments and grants impacting the community. Colburn began ...

Doug Marrin

Chelsea Approves Funding for TimberTown Park Parking Lot

Chelsea City Council approves additional funding for TimberTown Park parking lot improvements, ensuring the completion of vital infrastructure upgrades. At the December 9, 2024 Chelsea City Council meeting, members discussed and approved funding for parking lot improvements at TimberTown Park. Background on the TimberTown Project City Manager Marty Colburn provided an update on the ongoing ...

Doug Marrin

Chelsea Eyes New Housing Commission to Tackle Affordability Crisis

As housing challenges grow, Chelsea City Council is considering a new commission to champion affordable housing solutions for residents and workers alike. At the Chelsea City Council meeting on December 9, 2024, Mayor Jane Pacheco introduced a discussion on the potential formation of a Housing Commission, following years of efforts to address housing concerns within ...