At the March 31 special meeting, City Council approved an application on behalf of the city for a $150,000 grant for upkeep, repairs and ADA complicity at Pierce Park. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources offers a Recreation Passport grant that requires the city applying to provide a 25% match for the grant. The total ...
As we get spring underway it’s a chance to look back over the first half of the school year and hear some of the highlights of local students making the grade in college. The following people from the University of Michigan were recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the ...
A local family’s journey through Alzheimer’s reveals the emotional weight of caregiving, love, and the long road of saying goodbye. Photo: Melissa Anne Rogers, son Luke, Jim Rogers. Photo courtesy of Melissa Rogers. The Sun Times News presents The Long Goodbye, a series sharing the journeys of three families who cared for loved ones with ...
The end of the year can bring unique pressures to students with an uptick in celebrations like prom and graduation parties. However, research shows that parental guidance can play a crucial role in the choices teens make. A few tips for parents of teenagers: 1. “You can always talk to me.” Create an open and ...
Chelsea City Council hosted a special meeting on March 31, 2025 to address the resulting backlash of Councilmember Ruddock’s controversial remark made on March 17. After the pledge, Mayor Pacheco addressed the incident. Pacheco said that she was speaking for herself as the mayor, not on behalf of the council, when she said she found ...
An important question was being asked at the recent Washtenaw Intermediate School District (ISD)’s Education Summit. “What does the future of applied and experiential learning and workforce development look like in Washtenaw County?” Held on March 18 at Washtenaw Community College’s Morris Lawrence Building, the ISD said the summit “served as a call to action, ...
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 ...
Serendipity Books is relocating from Middle Street to Main Street and inviting the community to join in the fun with a human chain, or ‘book brigade’ as part of the move on Sunday afternoon, April 13. Saturday, April 12th will be the last day Serendipity Books is open for business on Middle Street before moving ...
Ballet Chelsea offers students of all ages and levels a complete dance education in its state-of-the-art facility. The nationally recognized studio has designed a varied and exciting curriculum in a nurturing and caring environment. Ballet Chelsea offers 10+ years of Summer Dance Intensives that include “We have talented, engaged, well-rounded instructors whose love for dance ...
When Jasen King, a teacher for Washington Intermediate School District’s Young Adult Program (WISD), reached out Chelsea Senior Center (CSC) to inquire about work training for his students, CSC jumped at the opportunity. Every Tuesday, two WISD students practice job skills at Chelsea Senior Center, including wiping surfaces clean and vacuuming. This immersive training develops ...
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. ...
The Chelsea Education Foundation (CEF) is now accepting scholarship applications through April 4, 2025. CEF offers 17 scholarships available to Chelsea High School graduating seniors and current college students living within the Chelsea School District. In 2024, CEF awarded over $40,300 in scholarships. Since 2001, more than 1,055 students have received scholarships from CEF to ...
Environmental remediation kicks off in April, turning Chelsea’s former industrial site into a vibrant community space—complete with skatepark and climbing wall. Photo: Soil remediation will soon resume for Chelsea’s Main Street Park project. Courtesy MSPA. Chelsea’s Main Street Park Alliance (MSPA) has announced that environmental remediation efforts for Chelsea’s Main Street Park are set to ...
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