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🌱 Patch AM: What happens next in Chelsea’s city manager firing saga?

Also check out Scio Fall Fun Festival on the Chelsea Patch calendar

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Hey there, Chelsea! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What happens next in Chelsea's city manager firing saga?
  • See how a $90K state grant will help Chelsea's Lakehouse Bakery.
  • How Chelsea's hometown bank leader just earned statewide recognition

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

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Less humid with some sun, with a high of 77 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 55.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chelsea city manager Elle Cole requests public hearing on firing (mlive.com) — Chelsea's city manager, Elle Cole, has requested a public hearing before city council finalizes her firing, meaning residents will likely get a closer look at the process in the coming weeks. She remains on paid leave while council weighs allegations and considers long-term leadership, amid broader concerns about frequent turnover in Chelsea's top administrative job.
   

• More than $2 million in grants boost state's agricultural production (ourmidland.com) — Chelsea's Lakehouse Bakery is receiving a $90,537 state grant aimed at boosting value-added food production and local supply chains, part of $2.3 million awarded statewide. This funding is intended to help the bakery grow, create or support jobs, and expand access to Michigan-made foods. Other farms and processors across Michigan are also sharing in the new agricultural investment.
   

• Chelsea bank's first female president honored with statewide award (mlive.com) — Chelsea residents may be glad to know Chelsea State Bank CEO Joanne Rau, the bank's first female president, is being honored with a top statewide community banking award. Under her leadership, the bank stayed accessible during the pandemic, expanded services, and she's remained deeply involved with Chelsea schools and the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I've been seeing a lot of posts with the power outages telling people how great their generators are, or saying that not having one is foolish.
    Please remember that there are neighbors with very varied resources on here, and while you may be able to afford a generator, many others cannot. It… (Nextdoor Lyndon Township)
  • Graco, Inc. posted a job opening for Inventory Control Coordinator in Dexter. Apply here.
  • Zingerman's Service Network, Inc. posted a job opening for Zingerman's Deli Guest Service Specialist in Ann Arbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chelsea here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dexter

  • 10 Reasons You Won't Want to Miss the 43rd Webster Fall Festival (thesuntimesnews.com)
  • Anna Spidel (wcmu.org)
  • Venezuelan gang member sentenced to deportation in Dexter ATM theft case (mlive.com)

Manchester

  • How Man Utd Missed Chance to Sign Kylian Mbappe Before Breakout Season Changed History (krqe.com)
  • It Does Not Address The Causes (blogspot.com)

Ann Arbor

  • Ann Arbor, Michigan, Is One Of The Best College Towns In The US. Find Out Why Students And Locals Love The Midwestern City. (nybreaking.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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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