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In today's newsletter:

• Could your kids’ names decide if a crash gets covered?
• How Chelsea stunned previously unbeaten Ann Arbor Huron in a wild finish

Also on today's calendar: Beginners ONLY Watercolor Class and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the hair spray say to the hair when it got back from vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Rain and ice in the morning, with a high of 39 and low of 34 degrees.
• Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 39, low: 31.
• Thursday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 47 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Washtenaw County family warns others to check coverage after car insurance denies claim (clickondetroit.com) — A Chelsea-area family is warning neighbors to double-check their auto insurance after GEICO initially said a Christmas Eve crash wouldn’t be covered because their infants weren’t listed on the policy. Michigan’s Personal Injury Protection rules require all household members, regardless of age, to be named, though GEICO ultimately agreed to cover the damage after media inquiries.
   

• Chelsea boys basketball shocks unbeaten Huron in last-second thriller (mlive.com) — Chelsea High School’s boys basketball team opened 2026 with a huge road upset, edging previously unbeaten Ann Arbor Huron 64-62 after a missed three at the buzzer. Junior guard Buck Allen poured in 25 points and freshman standout Drew Cabana added 22, helping the Bulldogs snap a two-game skid and improve to 5-2 heading into Friday’s home game against Ypsilanti.
   

📸 Around Chelsea

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chelsea

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday January 7

• Beginners ONLY Watercolor Class
  Salt Valley Arts Studio Space, 400 W Russell St, Saline, MI, 48176,
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday January 7

• Seniors for Healthy Choices
  Chelsea Senior Center , 512 Washington St , Chelsea
  1:00 pm

Thursday January 8

• That Thursday Thing - Book Bedazzling
  Chelsea District Library , 221 S Main St , Chelsea
  7:00 pm

Wednesday January 21

• Seniors for Healthy Choices
  Chelsea Senior Center , 512 Washington St , Chelsea
  1:00 pm

Thursday January 22

• That Thursday Thing
  Chelsea District Library , 221 S Main St , Chelsea
  7:00 pm

Friday January 23

• Comedy on the Farm — Robin Hills Farm
  Robin Hills Farm , 20390 M-52 , Chelsea
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday January 6

• Paint & Pour with Cassie at the Vineyard
  Wilson Estate Vineyards , 18850 Kane Rd S , Stockbridge
  6:00 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Drop-in Preschool Winter Crafts
  Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
  11:00 am

Thursday January 8

• Treat Yourself Gentle Yoga and Restore Class
  NautiMI on the River , 9260 Mcgregor Rd , Pinckney
  6:00 pm

Friday January 9

• Ninja Night
  Champion Gymnastics Ann Arbor , 2362 Bishop Cir E , Dexter
  8:00 pm

Tuesday January 13

• Grass Lake Warriors vs Columbia Central Golden Eagles
  Grass Lake Middle School , 1000 Grass Lake Rd , Grass Lake
  7:00 pm

Thursday January 15

• Third Thursday Book Group by Capital Area District Library
  Stockbridge Area Senior Center , 219 W Elm St , Stockbridge
  12:30 pm
• A2 Virtual+ Proctoring
  Skyline High School , 2552 N Maple Rd , Ann Arbor
  5:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• The County Road Commission is holding a public meeting (one in person and one virtual) about widening Werkner Road.
  The letter that Sylvan and Chelsea homewoners along the road received referred to expected "forestry work" (which I believe means cutting 100+ year… (Nextdoor Sibley)
• Reports of standoff in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
  1:55PM on Jan 4: Multiple police cars and officers are reported circling a house and blocking the road on W Cross Street near Normal Park. (Nextdoor )

• Michigan Staffing posted a job opening for Cook in Chelsea. Apply here.
• National Mentor Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Accounts Receivable Collections Specialist in Chelsea. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chelsea here.

🗞 Nearby News

Manchester

• Manchester Youth Wrestling program wraps up early season (themanchestermirror.com)
• Silver Club Memory Programs returning to Manchester for another Caregiver 'Lunch and Learn' (themanchestermirror.com)
• Manchester Seniors were busy at the senior center and beyond in December (themanchestermirror.com)

Ann Arbor

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-- The Patch AM Team

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