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April 11: Virtual Public Meeting about Jackson Road Project
The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) plans to rehabilitate the concrete pavement in the westbound lanes of the Jackson Road Corridor, between Jackson Industrial Drive and Myrtle Avenue in Scio Township. The Jackson Road Corridor is a major artery that … Read more
CAFA Receives $500,000 For New Fire Station
Chelsea Area Fire Authority recently received $500,000 to be used toward its new fire station project thanks to the efforts of former Chelsea City Manager Roy Atkinson, Chelsea Mayor Jane Pacheco and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell. The funds are part of … Read more
April 6: Annual Collage Concert Exemplifies Collaboration (With Slideshow)
(Chelsea Update would like to thank the Chelsea Music Boosters and Crystal Hayduk for the information in this story and Chris Hilgendorf for the photos.) Student musicians performing at the annual Chelsea High School Collage Concert will fill the Ron … Read more
March 22: Late Night at Serendipity Books
Following the incredible success of this event in the winter months, we are repeating the evening. On Friday, March 22, the bookstore at 108 E. Middle St. will be open late from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. We will be offering a … Read more
April 12-13: Closed Cell Foam Collection
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Bill Christen for the information in this story.) The next closed cell foam recycling event in Chelsea will take place in a new location — behind Stivers Restaurant. It will take place on April … Read more
Chelsea School District Receiving More Than $650,000 in Grant Funding
By Crystal Hayduk Michelle Hilla, Chelsea School District’s (CSD) director of curriculum and instruction, has applied for six grants totaling nearly $1 million in funds—targeted for specific use—since January. Two grants have been approved; Hilla is awaiting news on four … Read more
March 15: Tickets on Sale For First Live Music Concert at Chelsea Fair
For the first time in the history of the Chelsea Community Fair, there will be live music on Sunday, Aug. 18 by country music star Niko Moon. Tickets on sale to the public at 9 a.m. on March 15. Get … Read more
Chelsea Couple Celebrates 70 Years of Marriage
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Madeline Goodman for the information and photos in this story.) Raymond John and Helene Magdalene Sleep celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on March 6. Helene was born Helene Schwarzwalder in Karavukovo, Yugoslavia and Ray … Read more
Purple Rose Theatre Company’s New Play ‘The Antichrist Cometh’
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Katie Hubbard for the information in this story.) The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) announces the second production of their 33rd season, “The Antichrist Cometh” by playwright, David MacGregor. Tickets are on sale now. … Read more