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Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Chelsea High School had 6 Asian students in 2024-25 (annarbortimes.com) — Chelsea High School enrolled six Asian students out of 750 in 2024-25, making up 0.8% of the student body and the highest Asian enrollment in the district. The data, from the Michigan Department of Education, also show long-term shifts in Chelsea's demographics and sit against a backdrop of statewide post-pandemic academic struggles and persistent achievement gaps.
• Movie Legend Jeff Daniels Opens Up About Why He Turned His Back on Hollywood To Embrace a Humble Life in Small-Town Michigan (beaumontenterprise.com) — Jeff Daniels has built his long Hollywood career while choosing to live in his hometown of Chelsea, where he's invested deeply in local arts. From founding the Purple Rose Theatre to planning JD's Stage Bistro near downtown, he's turning Chelsea into a creative hub while keeping his family life rooted in small-town Michigan.
• Nancy Jo Landers (wlen.com) — An 80-year-old Norvell resident passed away peacefully in Chelsea surrounded by family, after a long battle with cancer. Her life of service included years in local schools and community businesses, and she cherished family gatherings and township celebrations. Funeral services and visitation are set for Thursday, August 20, in Adrian, with a luncheon in Brooklyn afterward.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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