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🌱 Patch AM: Why Chelsea first responders saw such an intense week of calls
Also, don't miss Seniors for Healthy Choices on the Chelsea Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Why Chelsea first responders saw such an intense week of calls
- Chelsea community honors the life of Mary Ann Steptoe today
Also on today's calendar: "Christmas" Comedy on the Farm — Robin Hills Farm.
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- Tuesday: High clouds and not as cold, with a high of 32 and low of 29 degrees.
- Wednesday: Fog in the morning and breezy, temps: high: 37, low: 28.
- Thursday: Windy with rain, with a high of 44 and low of 20 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Chelsea Police and Fire Responded to Heavy Volume of Medical Calls, Several Serious Incidents (thesuntimesnews.com) — Emergency crews in Chelsea handled more than 70 mostly medical calls between Dec. 7 and 15, many involving seniors at local facilities and Chelsea Hospital. Police also investigated an assault and abduction report, gunshots on Jackson Street, fraud, suspected retail theft, and several crashes on I-94 and city streets, while fire crews checked multiple precautionary alarms in neighborhoods like Heritage Farms.
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• Mary Ann Steptoe (thesuntimesnews.com) — Family, friends, and neighbors are gathering today in Chelsea to celebrate the life of 94-year-old Mary Ann Steptoe, who passed away at Chelsea Retirement Community. Her memorial service begins at 1 p.m. at Towsley Village Memory Care Center on Middle Street, with visitation at 12:30 p.m. and a Zoom livestream available for those unable to attend.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chelsea
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★ Featured events ★
- Seniors for Healthy Choices
Chelsea Senior Center, 512 Washington St, Chelsea
1:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- "Christmas" Comedy on the Farm — Robin Hills Farm
Robin Hills Farm , 20390 M-52 , Chelsea
6:00 pm - Seniors for Healthy Choices
Chelsea Senior Center , 512 Washington St , Chelsea
1:00 pm
Friday December 19
Wednesday December 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Tween Book Club
Dexter District Library , Youth Program Room (1st floor) , Dexter
4:30 pm - .Registration Toddler Small Group Story Time – Wednesdays at 10:00AM
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130 - Registration Preschool Small Group Story Time - Wednesdays at 11:00 AM
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130 - Music and Movement with Dancer's Edge
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
10:00 am - New Year’s Eve Appetizers (Zoom Event)
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
6:00 pm - One-on-One Technology Help
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130 - Gentle Restorative Yoga for Stress and Anxiety Relief
Dexter District Library , Lower Level meeting room , Dexter
9:30 am - Better Off Read Book Club
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
1:00 pm - All Star Readers Book Club
Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
4:30 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Trinity Health posted a job opening for HME / DME Billing Analyst in Chelsea. Apply here.
- 7-eleven posted a job opening for Restaurant Crew in Chelsea. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chelsea here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dexter
- Dexter Varsity Dance Team Wins Two DTU Regional Titles in Grand Rapids (thesuntimesnews.com)
- Dexter Police Blotter: Crashes, Thefts, and a Weapons Call - The Sun Times News (thesuntimesnews.com)
Manchester
- WCRC millage to fund two 2026 road-resurfacing projects in the Manchester area (themanchestermirror.com)
- Wise & Well: Mother daughter duo bring social-emotional support for children and families to Manchester (themanchestermirror.com)
- 2025 Manchester-area Christmas church services (themanchestermirror.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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