Chelsea, MI

A new resolution details why Chelsea City Manager Elle Cole was fired, citing alleged fund misuse, dishonesty, and misconduct.

There was no let down for the Chelsea football team after knocking off one of the top teams in D-3 in the season opener as the Bulldogs rolled from the opening kickoff and routed Jackson 56-27 in the SEC White opener Thursday night. The Bulldogs scored in all seven of its first half possessions and ... Read more The post Chelsea Routs Jackson in SEC White Opener appeared first on The Sun Times News.

The Dexter High School girls swim and dive team turned in a strong showing Tuesday evening, Sept. 1, competing against Chelsea and Milan in a tri-meet that featured several standout performances from the Dreadnaughts. Leading the way for Dexter was freshman Alice Jahnke, who had a remarkable night in the pool. Jahnke posted state-qualifying times ... Read more The post Dreadnaughts Make Waves Against Chelsea and Milan appeared first on The Sun Times News.

The City of Chelsea has issued a statement addressing the City Council’s Aug. 27 decision to terminate City Manager Elle Cole, acknowledging the community’s questions and concerns while saying confidentiality requirements limit what officials can disclose about the personnel matter. The city said the council reviewed relevant information and consulted legal and human resources experts ... Read more The post Chelsea Addresses City Manager’s Sudden Departure appeared first on The Sun Times N

Police are investigating a hit-and-run that occurred at the intersection of Main Street and US-12 on Sept. 2. According to witnesses, a person in a wheelchair was struck by a green transit van towing a silver trailer. The vehicle fled the scene, last seen heading east on Dexter-Chelsea Road. A witness was able to provide ... Read more The post Hit-and-Run Reported in Chelsea appeared first on The Sun Times News.

A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Washtenaw County, effective immediately, warning of strong thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 50 mph and half-inch hail. Residents in areas including Ann Arbor and Chelsea should seek shelter and secure outdoor objects to prevent damage. At 1003 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm ... Read more The post Special Weather Statement Issued 10:03AM for Washtenaw County, MI appeared first on The Sun Times News.

At home, a child may be loud, funny and endlessly talkative. At school, that same child may freeze, avoid eye contact or find it impossible to answer a simple question. That contrast can be confusing for families and educators, but Chelsea psychologist Aimee Kotrba said it can be a sign of selective mutism, an anxiety ... Read more The post Selective Mutism Leaves Some Children Silent at School appeared first on The Sun Times News.

For more than six decades, St. Louis Center in Chelsea has been home to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Some residents have spent much of their lives there, building routines, friendships and a community around them. Now, as residents grow older, the center is preparing to make sure that home can continue meeting their ... Read more The post St. Louis Center Modernizes Memory Care for Aging Residents appeared first on The Sun Times News.

Incident #: 26-4741 Location: N Freer X Dexter-Chelsea Rd. Date: August 24, 2026 Time: 4:46 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer was assigned a larceny complaint by phone. The complainant stated that he had recently discovered multiple items had gone missing from a gravesite. The complainant stated that he last knew the items ... Read more The post CPD Weekly Summary, Aug 24-31, 2026 appeared first on The Sun Times News.

The city of Chelsea formalized an agreement with Chelsea Milling Company, the creators of “JIFFY” Mix, to renew a previous lease for public parking that expired in 2022. The agreement will last through June 5, 2027, and will be available for yearly renewal. “The agreement secures continued public access to an established downtown parking area, ... Read more The post Chelsea Enters Into Public Parking Agreement With JIFFY appeared first on The Sun Times News.