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What's up Chelsea! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Chelsea school enrollment shifts could affect your child's classroom
  • When and where Lyndon Township voters near Chelsea can still register
  • How Chelsea's 4-0 Bulldogs became a serious state title threat

Also on today's calendar: Hand Drumming Guidance by Sundance and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Saturday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 70, low: 44.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 74 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. There were 2,257 students enrolled in Chelsea School District in 2024-25 (annarbortimes.com) — Families in Chelsea School District are seeing slightly smaller class sizes, with enrollment down by 20 students to 2,257 for 2024-25, most of them at Chelsea High School. The article breaks down gender and racial demographics, notes that four schools serve local students, and explains how statewide funding and enrollment trends could shape future resources.
   

2. Lyndon Twp: Notice of Registration for the Primary Election 11/3/26 (thesuntimesnews.com) — Lyndon Township voters who live in and around Chelsea can now check how and when to register for the November 3, 2026 primary, including in-person hours at the North Territorial Road clerk's office. The notice outlines key races, statewide proposals, and accessibility information, giving residents plenty of time to prepare their registration and plan their vote.
   

3. Dominant starts shape latest Ann Arbor-area football power rankings (mlive.com) — Chelsea's football team is off to a 4-0 start and is ranked second in the Ann Arbor-area power rankings after blowout wins over Adrian and Tecumseh. The Bulldogs have dominated SEC-White opponents and are already being talked about as potential state title contenders, giving local fans plenty to watch as the season reaches its midpoint.
   

4. Crash in Sylvan Township Causes Injuries to Multiple People (thesuntimesnews.com) — A serious two-car crash at Old US-12 and Pierce Road in Sylvan Township sent three people to the hospital, including one driver taken to Trinity Health Chelsea Hospital. State Police say a Cadillac driver allegedly ran a stop sign before striking a Subaru, injuring that driver and an 11-year-old passenger. Alcohol and drugs are not believed to be factors.
   

5. Lyndon Twp: Synopsis of Board Meeting Minutes 7/14/26 (thesuntimesnews.com) — Lyndon Township officials, meeting at their North Territorial Road hall in Chelsea, approved a moratorium on new power generation facility permits and advanced a new special assessment district. They also appointed a second alternate to the Mul Lake Sewer & Water Authority and delayed adopting an employee handbook until September, wrapping up business in under an hour.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Sunday September 27
  • Revel Run Derby →
    Revel Run Equestrian Park, 555 South Dancer Road, Chelsea
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Can anyone recommend a bee removal service?
    I've got a nest in my soffits. Believe they are honey bees or maybe yellow jackets, but not completely sure. Hornet and wasp spray did not work. … (Nextdoor Lyndon Township)
  • Trinity Health posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist - Interventional Pain Chelsea Campus in Chelsea. Apply here.
  • Brio Living Services - Pace of Southwest Michigan posted a job opening for Resident Care Assistant (RCA) Full Time 230p-11p in Chelsea. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chelsea here.

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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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