May 14, 2025

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Dexter Community Fund Reaches $1 Million Milestone

The Dexter Community Fund (DCF) has reached a significant milestone, surpassing $1 million in its permanent endowment. Established in 2014 by Dexter residents, DCF was created to address local needs and enhance the quality of life in the community. “We have spent the last two years focusing on expanding our message and our impact. Ten ...

STN Staff

History Hounds: Chelsea Senior Center Seeks Early History  

Chelsea Senior Center celebrates 60 years this spring. The activity-driven organization has blossomed from its humble beginnings into a weekday haven for socializing, support, education, movement, services, the arts, volunteering and a whole lot of fun for more than 1,300 seniors in the area.   Sixty years ago, seniors first started gathering at the Korner ...

Matt Rosentreter

City Council Opts-in to Michigan Low-Income Energy Assistance Fund

Michigan’s recently passed law requiring cities to either establish a low-income energy assistance fund or opt-in to the currently existing state fund set a deadline for the decision as April 1. At Chelsea City Council’s March 17 meeting, the council voted to opt-in to the state fund. Concerns were raised by council members about the ...

Chelsea Police Report, February 2025

In February 2025, Officers responded to 337 calls for police service in the City of Chelsea, up from 335 the previous year, a 1% increase. Total calls for 2025 (Jan-Feb) are 671, down from 704 for the same period last year, a 5% decrease. Officers conducted 111 traffic stops, up from 107 last year. Twenty-nine ...

GALLERY: Chelsea Schools Celebrate First-Ever Rock Your Socks Classic Basketball Game

Students from Chelsea and Dexter schools united on the court for a joyful display of inclusion and teamwork Chelsea Schools hosted the first-ever “Rock Your Socks Classic” on Friday, March 21, at the Chelsea High School gymnasium. The Unified basketball game featured student-athletes from Chelsea and Dexter Schools in grades 3-8, bringing together participants with ...

Doug Marrin

Scio Township Police Report, February 2025

In February 2025, Deputies responded to 566 calls for police service in Scio Township, down from 685 the previous year, a 17% decrease. Total calls for 2025 (Jan-Feb) are 1,174, down from 1,531 for the same period last year, a 23% decrease. Officers conducted 104 traffic stops, down from 208 last year. Sixteen citations were ...

Doug Marrin

Lodi Township Police Report, February 2025

In February 2025, Officers responded to 128 calls for police service in Lodi Township, down from 192 the previous year, a 33% decrease. Total calls for 2025 (Jan-Feb) are 291, down from 491 for the same period last year, a 41% decrease. Officers conducted 29 traffic stops, down from 104 last year. Six citations were ...

Doug Marrin

Dexter Township Police Report, February 2025

In February 2025, Deputies responded to 127 calls for police service in Dexter Township, down from 132 last year, a 4% decrease. Total calls for 2025 (Jan-Feb) are 232, down from 288 for the same period last year, a 19% decrease. Officers conducted 30 traffic stops, down from 53 last year. Twenty-five citations were issued. ...

Sue Kelch

Brewed Awakenings Owner Announces Retirement After 14 Years

Kim Kaster, owner of Brewed Awakenings, is retiring after 14 years of building a beloved community coffee shop, leaving a legacy of great coffee and cherished connections. Congratulations to Brewed Awakenings owner Kim Kaster, who recently announced her retirement on Facebook. Having just celebrated their 14th anniversary on March 1, Kim explains in her remarks ...

Saline Celebrates School Expansion Despite Rainy Groundbreaking

Saline Middle School’s expansion is moving forward with major upgrades, including a new STEAM Center, senior center improvements, and a community athletic complex. Although the groundbreaking ceremony for the Saline Middle School expansion was held indoors due to inclement weather, no one’s enthusiasm was dampened.  Saline Schools Superintendent Dr. Steven Laatsch describes the next remodeling ...

Saline City Council Passes Resolution Recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility

The Saline City Council voted to recognize Transgender Day of Visibility, committing to inclusivity and flying the transgender pride flag annually. At its March 17 meeting, the Saline City Council approved a resolution recognizing March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility, reaffirming the city’s commitment to inclusivity and support for the transgender community. The resolution ...

STN Staff

Chelsea District Library Welcomes Three Award-Winning Authors

Virginia Krueger Chelsea District Library (CDL) is thrilled to announce the 17th Annual Midwest Literary Walk lineup featuring New York Times best-selling authors Shelby Van Pelt, Angie Kim, and Sarah Vowell. Each year, Midwest Literary Walk showcases award-winning authors from around the country at historic venues throughout downtown Chelsea. The authors will read from their ...

STN Staff

Dexter All Stars Dance Team Wins National Championship

Edge All Stars Dance Team, from Dexter’s Dancers Edge, has returned from Florida as UDA All Star National Champions! The Senior Edge All Stars won the 1st place National Title in the Senior Pom Small division against 10 other teams at ESPN Wide World Sports Complex in Disney World March 8th & 9th. The team ...

STN Staff

SRSLY Chelsea Announces Melissa Goldstein as New Program Coordinator

SRSLY Chelsea is excited to announce Melissa Goldstein has joined the team as the coalition’s Program Coordinator. Melissa is passionate about supporting youth and families and is excited to work alongside the Chelsea community to promote youth mental health and substance abuse prevention. In this new role, Melissa will be facilitating programs, building partnerships, and ...