Oct. 24: Ribbon Cutting for WAVE Bus Expansion into Grass Lake
(Chelsea Update like to thank Shasta Angell for the graphic in this story.)
Grass Lake
WAVE Expands Door-to-Door Service
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Shasta Grifka for the information in this story.) The Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) is excited to announce the expansion of our Door-to-Door service area starting Oct. 1. The expanded service will now include … Read more
2024 Chelsea Community Fair: Brayden Gilbert Sweepstakes Showmanship Winner
Brayden Gilbert of Grass Lake had quite a week at the 86th Annual Chelsea Community Fair. On Wednesday night, he had the individual champion lamb and was the senior showmanship winner. On Saturday, the last night of the fair, he … Read more
2024 Chelsea Community Fair: Sarah Murillo Chosen Fair Queen with Photo Gallery by Megan Hayduk
By Crystal Hayduk Photo Gallery by Megan Hayduk at end of story Sarah Murillo, a freshman at Dexter High School, won the opportunity to serve as the 2024 Chelsea Community Fair Queen on Aug. 23. An energetic audience filled the … Read more
2024 Chelsea Community Fair: Lamb Winners in Photos by Sarah Norris
(Publisher’s note: I was not able to attend the lamb judging last night and send a huge thank you to Sarah Norris for the photos in this story.) Brayden Gilbert of Grass Lake is a familiar face in the final … Read more
2024 Chelsea Community Fair: Harrison Brothers Shine in Feeder Calf Show
Frank, the grand champion feeder calf at the 86th Annual Chelsea Community Fair, has a unique story to tell. That’s if feeder calves could speak English. Turns out Frank’s owner, Brady Harrison of Grass Lake, loves to read to his … Read more
2024 Chelsea Community Fair: Meet the Fair Queen Contestants
This year, there are five fair queen contestants, including sisters, from Chelsea, Dexter and Grass Lake. You will be able to spot them wearing their sashes around the fairgrounds this week, so be sure to wish them luck, as 2023 … Read more
Recent Obituary: Cheryl Ann Allen (Shoobridge), Linda Weber
Cheryl Ann Allen (Shoobridge) of Glen Arbor, Michigan, formerly of Chelsea, age 75, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024, in Traverse City, Michigan, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 4, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, to Herbert … Read more
2024 Chelsea Fair Queen Competition Seeking Participants
Would you like to participate in the 2024 Chelsea Fair Queen competition at the Chelsea Community Fair? Contestants are currently being sought. High school aged girls in the Dexter, Chelsea or Grass Lake school districts are eligible to participate. Applications … Read more
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
Adalyn Gilbert, Heidi Fuchs Show Top Pigs at Chelsea Community Fair (with slideshow)
At 12 years old, Adalyn Gilbert of Grass Lake continues to show her versatility as a youth showman at the Chelsea Community Fair. Last year, she had the grand champion lamb, this year, in her first year showing pigs, her … 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
Letters and Photos of Lavern Yettah United with Family Member
A relative of Lavern J. Yettah has been located and soon will have the serviceman’s letters and photos that were found in the basement of State Farm Insurance agent, Bill Ballagh’s office at 110 E. Middle St. Ballagh was … 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