Chelsea

Residents of Western Washtenaw County are invited to an open house on Wednesday to talk about the future of transportation in the Chelsea area. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

Chelsea’s Main Street Park Alliance has been awarded a $1 million grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Chelsea City Council announced its choice of who would fill the seat for the remainder of former council member Bill Ruddock’s term. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The City of Chelsea is accepting applications from residents to fill the seat of former city council member Bill Ruddock following his resignation. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

Chelsea City Council member Bill Ruddock apologized during this week’s city council meeting for a remark he made during a heated exchange with a local resident in March. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

The Michigan eLibrary Catalog (MeLCat) is in a precarious position for funding after President Trump issued an executive order eliminating the Institute of Museum and Library Services. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the local reaction.

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is seeking citizen input regarding what programs people would like to see through the Older Citizens Millage. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The Chelsea Senior Center has received a $1,350 grant from the Wildflower Association of Michigan to help build a native flower garden. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.

The housing crisis is a problem across Washtenaw County, not just around Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. A town hall meeting is being held on Saturday in Chelsea to discuss possible solutions. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has a preview.

Several places around Washtenaw County will be offering free food and good company to those in need this Thanksgiving. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story about one of those locations.