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08/24/2025

“I think we have an opportunity to perhaps do a little bit deeper dive,” councilmember and DDA member George Merkel said. “I know we’ve been working on this for quite some time, but I feel like it was kind of fits and starts, and perhaps the sentiment from some of the community members is that we didn’t do enough to engage other folks to get some input.”

The Chelsea DDA recently proposed a change to the city’s noise ordinance, which was unanimously voted against at Chelsea City Council’s Aug. 4 meeting. The proposed change would raise the maximum output allowed by businesses from 61dB to 91dB, and several community members spoke at public commen...

08/24/2025

Councilmember Rice proposed a solution that took into account the concerns raised about finances, which would decrease the amount permitted to be spent on repairs as the date of the full replacement of the HVAC system approaches.

The final motion, which would allow a cap of $40,000 spent on repairs if done in August, $30,000 if in September and $20,000 if in October, was passed 5-2.

Discussion regarding the budget for repairs at the Saline Recreation Center continued at Saline City Council’s Aug 18 meeting. The Rec Center’s HVAC system, which has had a series of breaks and repairs since fall 2023, experienced a critical failure this February. The replacement for the buildin...

08/24/2025

Chelsea's Ava Grace Taylor singing one of the most difficult songs to sing, our national anthem, at the Chelsea Fair. WAY TO GO AVA!

08/24/2025

Bulldogs win six of seven to start season

The Chelsea boys’ tennis team got off to a quick start to the 2025 season with six wins in seven matches this week. The Bulldogs opened the week by sweeping Milan 8-0. Chelsea did not lose a single game in singles play with Logan Fansler, Stephen McCulloch, Dawson Holm, and Gavin Heinze all pickin...

08/24/2025

The Milan Big Red Volleyball team went 4-1 at the Chelsea Invitational Saturday, falling in the Gold Bracket semifinals to eventual tournament champion Parma Western. Photos by Mike Williamson

08/24/2025

The Chelsea tennis team hosted a home quad Saturday and finished with a 2-0-1 record. The Bulldogs picked up wins over Gull Lake and Parma Western, and played to a 4-4 draw with Haslett. Photos by Mike Williamson

08/24/2025

The Chelsea volleyball team opened the 2025 season by hosting the Chelsea Invitational Saturday. The Bulldogs reached the Gold bracket semifinals before falling to Milford and finishing 4-1 on the day. Photos by Mike Williamson

08/23/2025

It is not a Chelsea high school sporting event without the Bulldogs favorite referee Jacob "Refman" Nelson on the sidelines helping out the MHSAA officials in all the sports.

08/23/2025

Show Your Spirit! Gary Reed is fired up — are you? The SPIRIT PAGES are on their way to Dexter, Chelsea, and Saline! When yours arrives in just a few weeks, hang it proudly in your window and let your community spirit shine.

Let’s find out once and for all: which town has the most school spirit!

08/23/2025

Yesterday community members gathered for the Dexter Senior Center’s Open House, which included puzzling, speakers and square dancing

08/23/2025

During the summer, over 1100 Dexter area children, teens and adults participated in the 2025 Summer Reading Program, themed “Color Our World”. In June and July alone, the library welcomed nearly 29,500 visitors.

Photo: Big Truck Day 2025 at the Dexter District Library The Dexter District Library wrapped up another Summer Reading Program earlier this month. During the summer, over 1100 Dexter area children, teens and adults participated in the 2025 Summer Reading Program, themed “Color Our World”. When t...

08/22/2025

🚨 Food Safety Alert 🚨 Southwind Foods has recalled several frozen shrimp brands — including Sand Bar, Arctic Shores, Best Yet, Great American, and First Street — due to possible contamination with Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope.
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A recent recall by Southwind Foods, LLC highlights the critical importance of food safety. The company has voluntarily recalled certain frozen shrimp products due to potential contamination with Cesium-137, a radioactive isotope. This recall, announced on August 21, 2025, affects various shrimp bran...