April 16, 2025

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Chelsea School Board Candidate Responds to More Questions Before Election

“I want each of our graduates to be academically, socially, and emotionally prepared to follow their unique dreams.” To help readers understand their options, The Sun Times News sent five questions to each candidate running for Chelsea School Board in the November Election. Below are the answers received from Dr. Erin Hunt-Carter in response to ...

STN Staff

Chelsea Senior Living Organization Commended for Excellence

Senior living organization Brio Living Services, formerly United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC) & Porter Hills, is proud to announce that it has earned EAGLE reaccreditation with commendation, the highest possible level, from the EAGLE Accreditation Commission of the Methodist Ministries Network. EAGLE, or Educational Assessment Guidelines Leading toward Excellence, is the only faith-based accrediting body ...

Chelsea School Board Candidate Shares Her Positions

Three candidates are running for three open spots on Chelsea School District’s Board of Education. As the November election approaches, three candidates are running to fill the three available seats on Chelsea’s Board of Education. To help voters understand their positions on key issues such as curriculum and budget priorities, Sun Times News sent five ...

Natalie Davies

Volunteers Rebuild TimberTown

Hundreds of volunteers from all walks of life and different connections to Chelsea are contributing to TimberTown’s makeover, which comes after an effort by lots of local groups in partnership with the city to raise money and awareness and find volunteers.   “We’ve got people here (volunteering) who were children then and played on it in ...

New Owners Continue Chelsea Farmers Supply’s 98-Year Legacy

The nearly 100-year old Chelsea Farmers Supply store across from the historic train depot welcomes all types of customers looking for all types of items including soil, chicken feed, pet supplies, plants, trinkets and more. Married couple and business partners Tobie Brown and Joe Schlenke bought the store in January 2024 and have been running ...

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Chelsea Residents Push Back Against Extending Noise Ordinance Hours

At the July 15, 2024, City Council meeting, Chelsea’s Downtown Development Authority recommended extending the city’s noise ordinance from 10 p.m. to midnight, a move some businesses support but concerns some residents. “This is not just about downtown, this is about the community as a whole (and) providing opportunity,” Community Development Planner Paul Montagno said. ...

Chelsea City Council Reviews Accessibility Issues in City Parks

Chelsea city parks are ready for accessibility updates.  According to reports discussed at the July 1 Chelsea City Council meeting, Midwestern Consulting recommended 30 fixes to Chelsea Parks and Recreation to make Pierce Park, Veterans Park, TimberTown, and Palmer Commons compliant with the American Disability Act. Adam Lalik, a professional engineer from Midwestern Consulting, said ...

STN Staff

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Biggest Community Event of the Summer Needs You

Community News  Over 25 years ago, the original TimberTown play structure was built from scratch. Hundreds of volunteers of all ages came together in a barren field to raise the timbers that became Chelsea’s iconic playground. It was an amazing week of community building, laughter, and hard work.  Well, perhaps you’ve heard. Together, the City ...

Saline Awards Varsity Letters to its Washtenaw United Hockey Players

The Saline Area Schools Board of Education May 14 meeting was a memorable one for the Washtenaw United High School Hockey Team. It saw the Saline contingent of the team receive their Varsity Letters. During the meeting, Saline Superintendent Stephen Laatsch introduced the team and their coaches to the school board and gathered public. The ...

Big First Half Lifts Chelsea Past Adrian

The Chelsea girls’ soccer team opened SEC White play by using a big first half to take down Adrian 5-2 Monday night. The Bulldogs scored four times in the first half to build a 4-0 lead at the break and held off the Maples in the second half. Chelsea carried most of the play for ...

Chelsea Water Polo Rolls Past Huron

The Chelsea girls water polo team opened district seeding by routing Ann Arbor Huron 15-3. The Bulldogs scored eight first period goals with Keygan Monahan finding the net four times to take an 8-0 lead after one and never looked back. Monahan finished with six goals and an assist to lead the Bulldogs. Tallulah Gorby ...

Chelsea Golfers Open with Pair of Wins

Cover- STN File Photo The Chelsea boys’ golf team opened its season by picking up a pair of dual meet wins last week. Chelsea opened with a tough 161-162 win over Parma Western at Calderone Farms Golg Course April 9. Junior Brian Hillman earned medalist honors with a round of 38 to lead the Bulldogs. ...

Chelsea One Step Close to New Community Health Resource

Superintendent of Chelsea School District Mike Kapolka presents updates to the city council regarding the new community mental health position in development. Photo courtesy of City of Chelsea. At the April 1, 2024, Chelsea City Council meeting, members of the city’s Roundtable Group presented a progress report regarding the addition of a community mental health ...