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🌱 Patch AM: Chelsea police seek tips after pipe bomb found at local gas station

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Greetings Chelsea! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Chelsea police seek tips after pipe bomb found at local gas station
  • Which Chelsea golfer is heading to the state golf finals?
  • What Lyndon Township voters near Chelsea will decide on November 3

Also on today's calendar: Fall Beginner Crochet Class and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: High clouds and warm, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some rain, temps: high: 64, low: 53.
  • Monday: Warmer with clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Chelsea man describes finding pipe bomb while filling up his tank (wxyz.com) — Chelsea residents should know that police and the state bomb squad safely removed a confirmed explosive device from the Speedway on Main Street near Old US-12 Friday morning. A regular customer spotted the suspicious object by a gas pump, alerted staff, and officers then secured the area before ATF joined the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact Chelsea police or use the anonymous tip line.
   

2. Ann Arbor girls golf regionals: 2 teams capture championships (mlive.com) — Chelsea High School's girls golf team finished fourth at regionals, but standout golfer Leighton Diesing shot an 82 to qualify individually for the state finals. The piece recaps how Chelsea and neighboring schools like Dexter and Ann Arbor programs placed, giving local fans a clear look at regional competition and who's moving on to states next weekend.
   

3. Lyndon Twp: Notice of General Election 11/3/26 (thesuntimesnews.com) — Lyndon Township voters who use the Chelsea-area township hall should prepare for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election, with polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Offices from governor to local school boards, including Chelsea School District, plus two statewide ballot proposals will be on the ballot. Residents can review proposal text and seek accommodations through the clerk's office.
   

4. A Powerful El Niño Is Building. What Could It Mean for Washtenaw County This Winter? (thesuntimesnews.com) — Chelsea residents are being told to expect a potentially milder, less snowy winter as a powerful El Niño strengthens, though big storms and cold snaps can still occur. NOAA forecasters say southeast Michigan, including Washtenaw County, could see more rain, fewer long cold spells, and more freeze-thaw cycles. That may affect driving, outdoor recreation, and local gardens around Chelsea.
   

5. Norma M. Johnson (thesuntimesnews.com) — Visitation for longtime Ann Arbor resident Norma M. Johnson, who died at age 100, will be held Friday, Oct. 16, at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea. Friends and family can also gather Saturday morning at Little Flock Church in Ann Arbor before her funeral service, honoring her decades of ministry, music, and devotion to her large family.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Was driving on clear lake this morning and saw two people out walking and had a hard time seeing them because it was still dark out and they were wearing dark clothes.
    if you are going to be out it would be smart to wear light color clothing or reflective clothing so someone dos not hit you. (Nextdoor Waterloo)
  • Brio Living Services - Pace of Southwest Michigan posted a job opening for Certified Nurse Aide (CNA): Full-Time Day Shift in Chelsea. Apply here.
  • Nesco Resource posted a job opening for Production Assistant - Printing - 3rd shift 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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