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Purple Rose Theatre Company announces 2018/2019 season

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Katie Hubbard for the information in this story.) The Purple Rose Theatre Company (PRTC) has selected an exciting lineup of plays for its 28th season: a new play by Chelsea-native and PRTC founder Jeff … Read more

Recent obituary: Ronald Carl Lorenzen

Ronald Carl Lorenzen of Grass Lake, formerly of Chelsea, age 79, died Friday, June 8, 2018 at Henry Ford Allegiance in Jackson, Michigan. He was born Feb. 16, 1939 in Dearborn, MI, the son of Harry Paul and Cynthia (Daugherty)  … Read more

May: National Lyme Disease Awareness Month

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Lane Animal Hospital for the information in this story.) Did you know that May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month? Lyme disease can affect both humans and animals and the scary truth is that … Read more

Mark your calendars: Sounds and Sights on Thursday Nights

  (Chelsea Update would like to thank Bridget Favre for the information in this story.) Sounds and Sights on Thursday Nights, presented by Rick Taylor Real Estate – Reinhart Realtors, recently announced its 2018 season lineup. This year’s schedule kicks … Read more

A good community is like a good quilt

By Amy Heydlauff I’ve heard people say a good community is like a good quilt. Every piece is critical to building a functional, durable, beautiful whole. Quilting is thought to be a quaint, rather cozy endeavor. Yet good quilts are … Read more

One plus one is more than two

By Amy Heydlauff When I was a director of a small department at Chelsea Community Hospital my boss (Maggie Morehouse) taught me one of the best things I ever learned about leadership and life. She said some people lead with … Read more

There’s local help for dealing with addiction

By Amy Heydlauff Do you watch the television show, Mom? How about This is Us? Both shows deal with the topic of addiction. One is humorous and the other dramatic. Both are realistic in their portrayal of the turmoil brought … Read more

Thanksgiving at the Chelsea Senior Center

Slideshow and story by Lisa Carolin For Jean Winans, the Chelsea Senior Center’s annual Thanksgiving lunch, which took place on Friday, Nov. 17, means three things: “Good people, good food, and a good place.” The Grass Lake resident is a … Read more

Aug. 27: 5H Farm to Table Dinner in Grass Lake

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Ashley Tomasi for the information in this story.) On Aug. 27, Grass Lake Farmers Market is hosting the 2nd Annual 5 Healthy Towns Farm to Table Fabulous Feast at the newly constructed Grass Lake … Read more

Recent obituary: LeRoy D. Loveland

LeRoy D. Loveland, born Nov. 21, 1923, passed peacefully to be with the Lord at his home surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, June 4, 2017.  He was the youngest child born to Leonard and Edna (Notten) Loveland, and … Read more