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In today's newsletter:

  • Could your kids quietly void your Michigan auto insurance claim?
  • How far can WAVE take you from Chelsea for just a dollar?

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Snow and rain this afternoon, with a high of 38 and low of 25 degrees.
  • Sunday: Snow showers; windy, colder, temps: high: 32, low: 27.
  • Monday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 37 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Family: Insurance company denies claim after crash because young kids weren't on policy (local12.com) — A recent car crash in Chelsea left one family facing an unexpected insurance headache when their claim was initially denied because their very young children weren’t listed on the auto policy. The case highlights a Michigan rule requiring all household members, even infants, to be named on coverage. The parents are now warning other Chelsea-area families to double-check their policies.
   

• Lima Township Reaches Agreement with WAVE (thesuntimesnews.com) — Lima Township has approved a new three-year funding agreement with WAVE, helping sustain door-to-door transit that also serves the City of Chelsea and nearby communities. Seniors 60+ ride free within Washtenaw, and discounted fares are available for people with disabilities, low-income riders, and youth, with weekday service running from early morning into the evening.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday January 12
  • Drop-In Story Time at the Library
    Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
    11:00 am
    • Tuesday January 13
  • Drop-In Toddler Story Time
    Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
    10:00 am
  • Drop-In Preschool Story Time
    Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
    11:00 am
    • Wednesday January 14
  • Jammers Open Jam Session
    Crossroads Community Center , 5501 Webster Church Rd , Dexter
    6:30 pm
    • Friday January 16
  • Live Trivia: OpinioNation
    Erratic Ale Co. , 8080 Grand St Suite 3 , Dexter
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I am trying to call Baseline Constructors in Chelsea about a new septic field.
    Their elaborate phone tree simply gets a busy signal no matter which option I select. If they are reading this, they need to fix their phone system. … (Nextdoor Lyndon Township)
  • Travel America / Petro - TA Operating, LLC posted a job opening for Porter in Dexter. Apply here.
  • Pilot Travel Centers, LLC posted a job opening for Cashier in Dexter. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chelsea here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Calum McFarlane set to be part of Chelsea's first team (notjustok.com)

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