🌱 Patch AM: What Chelsea police handled in last week’s fraud and DUI cases

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In today's newsletter:

• What Chelsea police handled in last week's fraud and DUI cases
• Chelsea's 2–0 start: can they keep rolling at Adrian?

Also on today's calendar: Scio Fall Fun Festival and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
• Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 52.
• Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• CPD Weekly Summary, Aug. 31 (thesuntimesnews.com) — Chelsea residents can see how local police handled a recent check fraud case reported at the Chelsea Police Department and a drunk-driving arrest on E. Old US 12. The summary outlines what officers found, how suspects were processed, and which agencies are now reviewing the cases.
   

• Here are conference standings for Jackson-area football (mlive.com) — Chelsea football fans can celebrate a strong 2–0 start, with wins over Harper Woods and Jackson, and look ahead to this week's matchup at Adrian. The roundup also lists scores and Week 3 games for other Jackson-area teams, giving local readers a quick snapshot of conference standings.
   

📸 Around Chelsea

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chelsea

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Scio Fall Fun Festival →
  Scio Community Church, 1293 N Zeeb Rd, Ann Arbor
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 10
• Chelsea Community Day →
  Chelsea MI
  7:00 am
Friday September 11
• Spider-Man Kid Rave →
  Chelsea Party Loft, 1115 S. Main St., Chelsea
  6:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Artist Reception for Gallery 100 Exhibition →
  Gallery 100, 100 Silver Maples Dr., Chelsea
  2:00 pm
• THE FINAL FLOURISH – MICHIGAN'S ASTERS AND GOLDENRODS →
  Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd., Chelsea
  2:00 pm
• Messy Church at Chelsea First United Methodist Church →
  Chelsea First United Methodist Church, 128 Park Street, Chelsea
  4:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Guided Wine Dinner Experience Featuring Zuccardi Wines →
  The Grateful Crow, 420 N Main St, Chelsea
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Seniors for Healthy Choices →
  Chelsea Senior Center, 512 Washington Street, Chelsea
  1:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Jennifer Westwood & The Handsome Devils →
  Chelsea MI
• Voter Registration on Main St. →
  Chelsea MI
  9:00 am
Sunday September 20
• This and That Market (formerly Finders Keeper Vintage Market) Chelsea →
  Chelsea Fairgrounds, 20501 West Old US Highway 12, Chelsea
  10:00 am
• Fall Mushroom Hunt →
  Eddy Discovery Center, 17030 Bush Rd., Chelsea
  2:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Huron JV Field Hockey @ Chelsea →
  Chelsea High School, 740 N Freer Rd, Chelsea
  5:30 pm

📣 Chelsea Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Our Gray short haired female cat is missing.
  We live near Kalmbach Rd/ Fahrner Rd Chelsea. She is very friendly. (Nextdoor Garvey/Pierce)
• Monday Trivia at Valiant in Chelsea is A GO!
  We have one game starting at 7:30, and another at 8:30pm! $20 gift cards for the first place teams and $10 for the second place teams! Get a leg up… (Nextdoor Lyndon Township)

• Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Ann Arbor. Apply here.
• MyJobsCorner posted a job opening for Patient Services Coordinator Jobs: Hiring Immediately! Full Time / Part Time - $20-$37/Hr in Ann Arbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chelsea here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dexter

• Michigan's Toy-Making History Comes to Dexter Museum (thesuntimesnews.com)
• Wylie Elementary School had 7 African American students in 2024-25 (annarbortimes.com)
• Vote for the Ann Arbor-area Athlete of the Week (Aug. 31-Sept. 5) (mlive.com)

Manchester

• Manchester Cub Scouts holding Information Night (themanchestermirror.com)
• Letter to the editor: Manchester Fair Animal Clubs thanks sponsors (themanchestermirror.com)
• Chelsea State Bank helps employees purchase fair livestock animals, including in Manchester (themanchestermirror.com)

Ok Chelsea! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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