April 28, 2025

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Late Three Dooms Bulldogs in Loss

A three-pointer with three second left doomed the Chelsea boys’ basketball team in a heartbreaking 45-44 loss to Tecumseh Friday night. The game was a back-and-forth affair with neither team leading by more than six points. The teams were tied at 12 after one period, but the Bulldogs took a 29-24 lead into the break ...

Chelsea Girls’ Fall in Battle of Unbeatens

In a battle of unbeaten state-ranked teams a slow start to the second half doomed the Chelsea girls’ basketball team in a 53-41 loss to Tecumseh Thursday night. Both teams entered the game in the top five of the Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan rankings with the Bulldogs ranked fourth and Tecumseh second in the ...

Chelsea Wrestlers Split Pair in SEC

The Chelsea wrestling team split a pair of SEC matches at home Thursday night to move to 2-3 in the White standings. The Bulldogs defeated Pioneer 66-6 and fell to undefeated Adrian 60-14. Hunter Burk led the Bulldogs with a pin and tech fall. Caleb Fitch also picked up a pair of wins at 285 ...

Chelsea Hockey Picks Up Two SEC Wins

Cover- STN File Photo The Chelsea hockey team kept pace in the SEC White standings with a pair of league wins this week. The Bulldogs improved to 4-0-1 in the SEC with wins over Ann Arbor Huron and Skyline to keep pace with 5-0 Dexter in the White standings. After a scoreless first period, Lucas ...

STN Staff

Save the Dates for Chelsea Senior Center 2025 Events

In 2025, Chelsea Senior Center celebrates 60 years serving the senior community of Chelsea. After six decades of gatherings, Chelsea Senior Center is known for signature community events, including Chelsea Expo. To celebrate its 60th year, CSC is unveiling a new event: a community Sock Hop. CSC shares confirmed event dates as well as others ...

STN Staff

Chelsea District Library & CHS Interact Club Partner to Help Homeless Youth

Katie Hepler Chelsea District Library (CDL) and the Chelsea High School Interact Club recently teamed up to help homeless teens in the local community. The annual Teen Supply Drive aims to eliminate anxiety surrounding personal care by collecting a variety of health and hygiene supplies to directly benefit Ozone House in its ongoing mission to ...

Savor the Flavors of Ann Arbor: Restaurant Week 2025 is Here!

Ann Arbor’s Restaurant Week is a great opportunity to take a culinary adventure through the city’s renowned dining scene. With over 40 restaurants participating, they are promising food and dishes for every palate. It’s set for January 19-24. Event organizer the Main Street Area Association said the week will “showcase the vibrant and diverse dining ...

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 ...