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In today's newsletter:

• Want to hear what downtown Chelsea was like in the 1950s?
• How Chelsea police tracked down stolen Christmas decorations on Main Street
• How Chelsea readers can join the 2026 Neighbors Read adventure

Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A little snow, mainly later, with a high of 29 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Thursday: Very cold with flurries, temps: high: 22, low: 18.
• Friday: Low clouds and chilly, with a high of 26 and low of 15 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Growing Up in Chelsea Recalled Through 1950s and '60s Memories (thesuntimesnews.com) — Local history buffs can step back into 1950s–60s Chelsea on Jan. 5, 2026, at the historic Chelsea Train Depot. Chelsea resident Linda Meloche will host longtime locals sharing memories of downtown businesses, daily life, and trains, with free admission for Historical Society members and a small fee for non-members.
   

• Police recover stolen Christmas decorations on display in Chelsea (mlive.com) — Chelsea police recently recovered several stolen Christmas decorations taken from a display on South Main Street, returning them to their owner. Investigators used surveillance video and witness statements to identify a 66-year-old Illinois woman as the suspect, and the case has been forwarded to the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office for potential charges.
   

• Chelsea District Library Ringing in 2026 With New Community Read (chelseaupdate.com) — Chelsea District Library is teaming up with Dexter District Library and Serendipity Books to launch the 2026 Neighbors Read, featuring Dead Moose on Isle Royale. Chelsea readers can grab free copies, join themed programs, and even meet the author while exploring Michigan’s wilderness, history, and wildlife through book discussions and related events.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 31

• NTAL Wednesday Story Time
  Northfield Township Area Library , 125 Barker Rd. , Whitmore Lake
  11:00 am
• New Year’s Eve Party
  2|42 Community Center - Brighton , 7526 Grand River Ave , Brighton
  3:00 pm
• New Year’s Eve Party | Brighton
  7526 Grand River Ave , Brighton
  8:00 pm
• Speakeasy Murder Mystery Dinner
  Perfect Scenario LLC , 984 E Michigan Ave , Saline
  8:00 pm

Thursday January 1

• City Hall Closed for New Year's Day
  City Hall - Jackson MI 49201
• We the People
  Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
• intenSati - Movement Mantras Meditation to Manifest Your Best Life!
  Brighton Lighthouse , 142 Brighton Lake Road , Brighton
  6:00 pm
• Trivia at South Lyon Aubree's
  The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce , 218 E Grand River Ave , Brighton
  7:00 pm
• Karaoke at Shady's Tap Room
  Shady's Tap Room , 110 N Main St , Brooklyn
  7:30 pm

Saturday January 3

• Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
  Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
  9:00 am
• Drop-in Wish & Treasure Box Craft
  Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
  11:00 am
• Mug Decorating and Hot Cocoa Bar
  Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Happy Monday!
  Bring your Christmas money and the extended family (if they're still at your house!) because it's time again for free pub trivia at Valiant on South… (Nextdoor Lyndon Township)
• I live in Sylvan Crossing.
  Anyone know what’s going on with trash pickup? Was supposed to be Saturday and they never came. (Nextdoor Sylvan Crossing)

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Chelsea. Apply here.
• ManpowerGroup posted a job opening for Industrial Electrician in Chelsea. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chelsea here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dexter

• A Traffic Light Is Coming to One of Dexter's Busiest Intersections (thesuntimesnews.com)
• Forestry Work In Dexter & Scio Townships (whmi.com)
• Life Back Then: When 'Free Cures' and 'Non-Explosive Lamps' Were Cutting-Edge (thesuntimesnews.com)

Manchester

• Report: Antoine Semenyo Nearing Manchester City Transfer (tri-cityherald.com)

Ann Arbor

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-- The Patch AM Team

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