Chelsea

Voters in Washtenaw County have made their choices. A number of communities had candidate races to decide on the November 7th ballot, and the results are in.

Voters in Chelsea are tasked with filling three open city council seats on Election Day next Tuesday. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

The City of Chelsea is still without a city manager. Roy Atkinson resigned on April 21st citing “burnout”. And now, the city is working with a timeline to find a replacement. WEMU’s Josh Hakala has an update.

James Parry Eyster – AKA Jason – knows Frank Porter Glazier – perhaps Chelsea, Michigan’s most prominent and notorious resident. In fact, Jason found Glazier’s life so fascinating, he was compelled to write a musical to tell the tale. Meet Jason and hear all about the drama and intrigue when he joins Deb Polich, WEMU's "creative impact" host.

Canvassing for last week’s special elections in Washtenaw County has been completed. As it turns out, absentee ballots played a big role in the improved turnout. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

Yesterday’s election saw three millages passed in Washtenaw County. It was the highest non-statewide special election turnout in a decade. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

A renewal of the operating millage of the Chelsea Area Fire Authority will be on the ballot on Tuesday. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

Chelsea Hospital has announced it will close its adult inpatient behavioral health unit at the end of the year. WEMU's Taylor Pinson reports.

"creative:impact" is taking a walk to Chelsea – a Sculpture Walk that is. For almost 12 years, this public art and design program featuring sculptures by area artist has charmed residents and visitors alike as they walk the streets of Chelsea. Deb Polich, your "creative impact" host, meets up with Terris Ahrens, executive director of the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce, to learn more and take listeners on a virtual Sculpture Walk.

A multi-vehicle crash involving three semis shut down westbound I-94 for most of the day has been cleared. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.