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Washtenaw County child contracts Enterovirus
The Michigan Department of Community Health recently confirmed that a Washtenaw County child has contracted EV-D68 (Enterovirus). This is the first case with neurologic symptoms reported in Michigan, and according to the press release, Washtenaw County Public Health continues to monitor … Read more
Chelsea Dry Cleaners owner Eui Kim recent guest of Chelsea Lions Club
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Keith Bloomensaat for the information and photos in this story.) Owner of Chelsea Dry Cleaners Eui Kim recently spoke to the Chelsea Lions Club about what it’s like to run a dry cleaning business. … Read more
Reminder: St. Mary Fall Fest Craft Show, bake sale Oct. 18
The St. Mary Annual Fall Fest Craft Show, raffle, and bake sale will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10-a.m.-3 p.m. Included is an appearance by mystery author Richard L. Baldwin, who will have his new mystery “Murder at … Read more
Beach Middle School volleyball recap from Monday
(Chelsea Update would like to thank coach Dave Brinklow for the information below.) The 7th Grade Blue Volleyball Team came up with a big win against Dexter last night. They lost the first game 13-25, but then came back in … Read more
Oct. 18: Shake Your Mailbox Day
Governor Rick Snyder has proclaimed Oct. 18, as the Annual Shake Your Mailbox Day in Michigan. Shake Your Mailbox Day is a joint effort on the part of the Washtenaw County Road Commission and the United States Postal Service. It’s … Read more
Lane closure at Main and Old US-12 intersection cancelled today due to rain
The planned turn lane closure at Main Street and Old US-12 has been cancelled today, Oct. 14, due to rain, and is expected to take place tomorrow, Oct. 15. Motorists should expect delays and find an alternate route on Wednesday … Read more
Oct. 18: Miss Washtenaw County Pageant a Chelsea tradition since 1999
By Lisa Carolin Chelsea has been the home of the Miss Washtenaw County Pageant since 1999 and that tradition continues on Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Washington Street Education Center, 500 Washington St. The Teen Pageant begins at 2:30 p.m., … Read more
Recent crime: computer privacy covers stolen, credit card fraud reported
In this week’s police blotter, Chelsea police reported that three privacy screen covers had been stolen from the 200 block of South Main Street and that a Van Buren Street resident had her personal information stolen and used to open … Read more
Oct. 18: African violet show, sale and presentation
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Lynn Allen for the information in this story.) If you’re a fan of African Violets, on Oct. 18 there will be an African Violet Show and Sale featuring African Violets, Streptocarpus and other Gesneriads … Read more
At the Wednesday Bushel Basket Farmers Market on Oct. 15
(Publisher’s note: I was on vacation last week so some of these listings may change.) Only a few more weeks left in the season. Here’s what to expect from the vendors at the Wednesday Bushel Basket Farmers Market on Oct. … Read more