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Dec. 21: Ride the WAVE Bus to Christmas on the Farm

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Shasta Grifka for the information in this story.) In the heart of Western Washtenaw, where the chill in the air carries the promise of festive joy, a magical partnership is unfolding. On Dec. 21, … Read more

Recent Obituary: Sharon E. Davis

Sharon E. Davis of Grass Lake, age 74, died Thursday, July 27, 2023, at home. She was born Jan. 2, 1949, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the daughter of Prentiss C. and Hilda May (Weber) Davis. Sharon graduated from Chelsea High School … Read more

Recent Obituary: Alice Leila Talbot

Alice Leila Talbot of Grass Lake, Michigan, age 94, passed away at Chelsea Hospital with her family by her side Thursday, May 18, 2023. She was born January 31, 1929, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Herbert and Violet … Read more

Recent Obituary: Wanda Lou Conner

Wanda Lou Conner of Grass Lake, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at her home with her family at her side. She was born Jan. 2, 1943, in Ypsilanti, the daughter of Harley … Read more

Avery Beeman Named 2022 Chelsea Community Fair Queen

By Crystal Hayduk The audience in the multipurpose arena erupted in cheers and applause as Avery Beeman was named the 2022 Chelsea Community Fair Queen on Aug. 26.   Beeman was crowned by Katie Wickman, the 2021 Fair Queen at … Read more

Oct. 21-23: The Monsters and Aliens are Coming

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Joanne Ackerman for the information in this story.) From Oct. 21-23, the woods are coming alive with monsters, witches, ghosts, goblins and aliens at Dale Fisher Farm, 1916 Norvell Road, Grass Lake. This kid-friendly … Read more