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
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Kierstin Norris 2022 Chelsea Community Fair Sweepstakes Winner
After showing a steer, feeder calf, goat, pig, lamb, chicken and rabbit, Kierstin Norris, 17, of Grass Lake was chosen as the Sweepstakes Showmanship winner. She was the senior showmanship winner with her steer. Heidi Fuchs, 16, of Dexter, finished … 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
Chelsea-Dexter-Grass Lake Community Fair Livestock Clubs Ready Animal Barns
In case you think the youth just show up with their animals and show them at the Chelsea Community Fair, hold the phone — there’s more to it than that. Even the youngest ones help with fair chores – washing … Read more
A Sneak Peek: 2022 Chelsea Community Fair Queen Candidates
(Publisher’s note: Emily Trinkle was a fair queen contestant two years ago, not last year. I apologize for my mistake.) Sunday, I had the pleasure of meeting the 2022 Chelsea Community Fair queen candidates at a tea held at the … Read more
Letter to the Editor: Response to Possible Closure of 14-3 District Court in Chelsea
Letter to the Editor: I am writing this letter in response to a recent meeting between the City of Chelsea and Washtenaw County officials regarding the closure of the 14-3 District Court facility located in downtown Chelsea. (See county presentation … 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
Monsters and Volunteers Needed for Grass Lake Haunted Forest and Wagon Ride
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Joanne Ackerman for the information in this story.) For the third year, from Oct. 21-23, the Friends of Grass Lake Township, are excited to offer “Haunted Forest and Wagon Ride,” at Dale Fisher Farm … Read more
Aug. 29: 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Farmers Markets Auction, Benefit Feast
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Shawn Personke for the information and photos in this story.) Calling all farmers market fans. WHAT: 5 Healthy Towns Farm to Table Fabulous Feast, a multi-course dinner WHEN: Sunday, Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. … Read more
Farm to Table Event to Benefit 5 Healthy Towns Foundation’s Farmers Markets
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Shawn Personke for the information in this story as well as the photos.) We’ve come full circle. The sixth annual 5 Healthy Towns Farm to Table Fabulous Feast will take place on Sunday, Aug. … Read more
July 24: New Exhibit Opening at Michigan Military Museum
The Michigan Military Heritage Museum will open a new exhibit called “Racism in the U.S. Military” on July 24 at 3 p.m. with Major General Robert F. Smith, (ret), the former Ford VP, in attendance for the opening. The museum … Read more