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🌱 Patch AM: What happens next after Chelsea council voted to fire its city manager?

And on the Chelsea Patch calendar - Scio Fall Fun Festival

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Good morning Chelsea! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What happens next after Chelsea council voted to fire its city manager?

Also on today's calendar: Scio Fall Fun Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 79 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Monday: Periods of clouds and sun, temps: high: 69, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former City Manager Requests Public Hearing (thesuntimesnews.com) — Chelsea's former city manager Elle Cole has requested a public hearing after city council voted unanimously to terminate her "with cause," citing concerns like misuse of funds or violating public trust. The council acknowledges residents' strong support for Cole but says protecting the city's integrity must come first, and no hearing date has been set yet.
   

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  • Brio Living Services - Pace of Southwest Michigan posted a job opening for Dietary Aide: Part-Time 4pm-7:30pm in Chelsea. Apply here.
  • Pet Pros posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Chelsea. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chelsea here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Ann Arbor

  • Bryce Underwood, Michigan upset No. 11 Oklahoma (statenews.net)

Saline

  • State Schedules Hearing on Saline Township Data Center Discharge Permit (thesuntimesnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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