For more than four decades, the Hamzavi family name has been synonymous with compassionate, cutting-edge dermatologic care in Michigan. Now, with the opening of its newest office in Dexter, residents of Dexter, Chelsea, Saline and the surrounding communities have access to that same blend of expertise and empathy—right in their own backyard. Dr. Hamzavi’s story ...
Photo: Capt. Joel C. Gentz. Photo provided by WCPARC The City of Chelsea, Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation, and Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative (HWPI) will dedicate the newest Border to Border (B2B) Trailhead located at TimberTown Park in Chelsea on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 1 pm. The event honors Chelsea native Joel Gentz, who was ...
A rescued dog named Scarlet saved her owner, Jim, on Father’s Day in Chelsea after he collapsed on his deck. The couple says their loyal companion returned the love they gave her. Photo: Scarlet, the rescued dog, who in turn rescued her rescuer. Courtesy of Irene Durkee. When Jim and Irene Durkee adopted Scarlet, a ...
Chelsea’s Kelley Giovannini swam 4.5 miles across the Straits of Mackinac on July 26, 2025, in the Mackinac Bridge Swim to raise funds for Michigan’s first responders. Photo: Kelley Giovannini upon her completion of the 4.5-mile Straits of Mackinac swim. Courtesy of Kelley Giovannini. On Saturday, July 26, Chelsea resident Kelley Giovannini swam 4.5 miles ...
City manager to receive nine months of salary and benefits following June 2025 termination notice The City of Chelsea and former City Manager Martin Colburn have finalized a separation agreement that outlines the terms of his departure, according to a signed document obtained by The Sun Times News. Colburn was notified on June 24, 2025, ...
Despite a torrential downpour, Chelsea broke ground on Main Street Park, a long-awaited community space years in the making. City leaders, supporters, and donors celebrated the start of construction on the formerly contaminated site. Photo: Joe Ziolkowski speaks to the crowd as rain pours down during the Main Street Park groundbreaking ceremony. Photo by Doug ...
In a small stretch of Chelsea, Michigan—just off the highway where fast food joints and gas stations clamor for attention—you’ll find something quieter. A little haven with pastures, purpose, and a pig named Little Dude (he’s popular and well known). Welcome to the Barn Sanctuary. “I just didn’t want it our family farm to become another gas station or fast ...
Chelsea City Councilmember Kate Henson has officially entered the race for mayor, announcing her candidacy on July 8 through a Facebook post and the launch of a campaign website. Henson, who currently serves on the City Council, joins the contest for the mayoral seat that will be decided in the November 4, 2025, election. In ...
Chelsea City Manager Marty Colburn was placed on administrative leave with no explanation. City Council to address next steps July 1. Chelsea City Manager Marty Colburn was abruptly placed on administrative leave early this week. The city has provided no explanation for the move, but released the following statement and job posting for an interim ...
Starting this June, Chelsea’s evenings just got a little more connected. Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) has launched a new Late Night Service, a pilot program offering safe, reliable transportation Thursday through Saturday from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.—so people can enjoy dinner, music, or a late shift at work without worrying about how to ...
On a warm Thursday night, inside a quiet room at the Five Healthy Towns office in Chelsea, a few chairs are arranged in a circle. There is no podium. No microphones. No medals. Just people—veterans, firefighters, law enforcement, emergency medical—sitting down beside each other, speaking words that most of us could never begin to understand. ...
Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea, Michigan, celebrates 45 years under the Mitchell family and welcomes a third generation. Discover how their legacy of compassion and community continues after 170 years. Photo: Three generations of Mitchell funeral directors: (L-R) Johnny Mitchell, AJ Mitchell, John Mitchell Sr., and Michael Mitchell. John Sr. holds his certificate recognizing 60 ...
A rookie and a veteran on the Chelsea Police force offer two generations of insight into the evolving heart of small-town policing. Photo: Chelsea Police Officers Andrew Cerveny (L) and Shane Sumner. Photo by Doug Marrin. Note: As part of our Police Week 2025 coverage, The Sun Times News is featuring profiles of local officers ...
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