News in Chelsea
Chelsea Council Forms Deer Management Committee
Chelsea City Council created a deer management committee, which will consist of seven citizens and include a councilmember, at the Sept. 17 meeting. “Over the past years, residents have come to Council reporting issues with the deer population damaging lawns and destroying…
Chelsea Senior Center Hosts Annual Wellness Fair and Flu Shot Clinic
As fall approaches, the Chelsea Senior Center is helping local residents prepare for flu season with its annual Wellness Fair and Flu Shot Clinic on Friday, October 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. UM Health-Community Health Services will…
Chelsea School District Breaks Ground on New Field House
The Chelsea School District officially broke ground Sept. 15 on a new 30,000-square-foot Field House, located directly behind Jerry Niehaus Field, marking a major milestone in a vision nearly five years in the making. Members of the district leadership, school board, coaching…
Chelsea School Board Candidates Share Priorities for November Election
Five candidates are seeking seats on the Chelsea School District Board of Education in two races on the Nov. 3 ballot. Sara Tracy, Eric Wilkinson and Heather Scott are running for two six-year terms. Nicolia Heineman and Jake Steinhauer are seeking one partial term ending Dec.…
CPD Weekly Summary, Sept. 7-14
Incident #: 26-5099 Location: 100 block of Dewey Street Date: September 9, 2026 Time: 5:07 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer was dispatched to the Chelsea Transportation garage for a report of a hit-and-run crash that occurred in the 100 block of Dewey Street.…
Chelsea Rolls Past Adrian, Improves to 3-0
The Chelsea football team remained unbeaten with a 49-21 win over Adrian in SEC White action Thursday night. The Bulldogs improved to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in the SEC White and now prepare for a pivotal conference showdown with undefeated Tecumseh Friday night. Chelsea took…
Former City Manager Requests Public Hearing
Following Chelsea’s city council passing a unanimous resolution terminating former city manager Elle Cole from her position, Cole has requested a public hearing before the decision is finalized. The city has not yet publicly responded to the request. Council held a special…
Local Clerks Explain How Voting Works
With the Nov. 3 general election approaching, local clerks gathered at the Chelsea District Library to explain how ballots move from voters’ hands into the final count. The Sept. 10 Voting 101 program covered Michigan’s three voting options, common mistakes and the safeguards…