Chelsea news
Chelsea Awarded State Funding for North Street Project
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently announced that Chelsea’s North Street project was awarded one of nine grants to help rebuild local roads in rural counties across Michigan. The City of Chelsea plans to rebuild North Street from M-52 (Main Street) to Hayes … Read more
This Week’s City of Chelsea Meeting Schedule
(Publisher’s note: Each Sunday, I plan to run a list of the upcoming week’s City of Chelsea meetings. This information is thanks to the efforts of Chelsea Clerk Lyn Sebestyen.) Monday, December 9th City Council at 7:00 p.m. 311 South … Read more
How to Guard Against Porch Pirates
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging consumers to take proactive steps to protect their packages from theft as part of her office’s ongoing Holiday Scams Campaign. With an increase in online shopping during the holidays, consumers face heightened risks … Read more
Chelsea Kiwanis Annual Nut Sale
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Bob Milbrodt for the information in this story.) Chelsea Kiwanis is in the midst of the club’s Annual Mixed Nut and Chocolate Sale. These are both delicious gift items, available at Reed’s Barber Shop, … Read more
Dec. 14: Hockey Night in Chelsea 8U Toys For Tots Fundraiser
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Amanda Barron for the information in this story.) On Saturday, Dec. 14, the 8U Chelsea Hockey Team will host a Toys for Tots “Chuck a Puck” contest as part of its game at the … Read more
Reminder: Christmas on the Farm Dec. 7-8
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Kevin Frahm for the information and photos in this story.) The Waterloo Area Historical Society will host its annual “Christmas on the Farm and at Dewey School” on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 … Read more
Chelsea Parks Commission Votes to Designate Park Street Green Space a Park
By Lisa Carolin The Chelsea Parks Commission unanimously (Andrew Thomson, Dan Kaminsky absent) passed a motion to adopt the green space on Park Street as an official park. That occurred at the Parks Commission’s Dec. 3 meeting. Committee member Sam … Read more
Let’s Garden in December
By Jennifer Fairfield, owner Garden Mill It looks like winter decided it was time to make its appearance, and though the snow is pretty, the abrupt change in temperature isn’t so much. I shouldn’t complain too much though, since it’s … Read more
AG Nessel Launches Holiday Consumer Protection Campaign
As people prepare to celebrate the holidays, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is launching her annual holiday consumer protection campaign focused on ways Michigan residents can protect their information and their wallets. Continuing into the New Year, the Attorney General … Read more
Toys for Tots and Teens: Please Donate, Deadline Dec. 12
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Bridget Favre for the information in this story.) With the holiday season fast approaching, Palmer Auto Service is making a final call for donations to the 2024 Toys for Tots and Teens toy drive. … Read more
Look For Chelsea Painters Exhibit at Chelsea Hospital
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Susan Clinthorne for the information in this story.) If you are looking for fine art, check out Chelsea Painters’ exhibit at Chelsea Hospital in the Gallery Corridor. Chelsea Painters will be celebrating 50 years … Read more
Reminder: Dec. 7 Celebrate the Holidays, Support Chelsea Rotary Club
Join the Chelsea Rotary Club on Dec. 7 from 7-9 p.m. at Ugly Dog Distillery, LLC, 218 S. Main St. for a heartwarming holiday celebration after the Chelsea Light Parade. This festive evening offers a chance to give back to … Read more