May 10, 2025

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Be a Kahu

Be a Kahu One of the great joys of travelling is meeting people from all over the world. An added benefit of travelling last week was missing all the snow here in Michigan. While sitting in a pool on an 80-degree day last week, I overheard someone use the word Kahu to describe their spouse. ...

Chelsea Community Foundation 2024 Grant Deadline February 15

The grant application deadline is fast approaching. Chelsea nonprofits interested in applying for a grant are encouraged to become familiar with the Guidelines for Grantmaking and how to apply; relevant information can be found on the website at chelseafoundation.org/apply/. Chelsea Community Foundation recommends potential grant applicants reach out and share their ideas for submission with Greg Yankee, gyankee@cfsem.org, ...

Chelsea Education Foundation Announces Record-Breaking Winter Grant Cycle

The Chelsea Education Foundation (CEF) recently unveiled the scope of its latest Winter Grant Cycle, marking a historic moment in its endeavor to enrich educational experiences. This year, the CEF received an unprecedented 68 grant applications, amounting to $174,600 in requests. These grants aim to enhance educational opportunities under the banner “Build a Bulldog Future,” ...

Chelsea Area Giving Circle Expected To Raise An Estimated $10,000 For A Local Charity

Photo courtesy of Nina Herrst Photography. June 2023 100 WWC Chelsea Area Membership toasts their accomplishment of raising over $100,000 collectively since conception for local nonprofits. 100 Women Who Care – Chelsea Area is expected to raise an estimated $10,000 for a selected nonprofit at their next Impact Award meeting on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. ...

The Encore is Producing a Fresh Into the Woods, starring Broadway Veteran Jessica Grové

The Encore Musical Theatre Company is delighted to announce the impressive cast and creative team for their upcoming production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s timeless musical masterpiece, Into the Woods, running from February 15 – March 3, 2024 on The Maas Stage. Captivating audiences for nearly 40 years, this beloved musical will transport theatergoers into ...

Dexter Wrestlers Split Pair in SEC

The Dexter wrestling team continued its strong showing the in the SEC this season by splitting a pair of matches at Bedford last week. The Dreadnaughts defeated Lincoln 78-6 and fell to the state-power Mules 70-6. Matthew Joyce and Casey Clark picked up two wins each for the Dreads. Sam Burgos, Layten Brunley, Sullivan Hines, ...

Chelsea Hockey Splits Two at MHSPH Showcase

Teams from all over the state converged on Arctic Coliseum in Chelsea this week for the Michigan High School Public Hockey Showcase and the Chelsea hockey team came away with a split of two games at the event. The Bulldogs opened with a tough 3-2 loss to Rockford Thursday night. After a scoreless first period, ...

Bedford Hands Dexter Girls First League Loss

The Dexter girls’ basketball team came up short in the showdown between SEC Red co-leader Friday night as Bedford handed the Dreadnaughts a 56-40 loss. The loss dropped Dexter to 4-1 in the Red, while the Mules took over the top of the standings by themselves at 5-0. Bedford took a 16-12 lead after one, ...

Saline Hockey Blanks Dexter

The Saline hockey team made short work of Dexter with an 8-0 win last week. The Hornets scored five times in the first and three in the second to end the game after two periods. Brendan Warwinsky and Tyler Schroeder split time in net to combine for the shutout with six saves each for the ...

Washtenaw County to Celebrate Girls’ and Women in Sports

Ann Arbor, MI (January 16, 2024) – Coinciding with the week of National Girls and Women in Sports Day, the Ann Arbor Sports Commission, in partnership with Concordia University Ann Arbor, proudly presents the “Washtenaw County Celebration of Girls and Women in Sport” on February 10, 2024, at The Kensington Hotel, Ann Arbor. Generously sponsored ...