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Two local youth injured in ferris wheel accident
On Thursday, Aug. 21, at about 8:30 p.m., two local youth, ages 8 and 16, were transported by ambulance to U-M Mott Children’s Hospital following a Ferris Wheel accident at Chelsea Community Fair. Chelsea Police Chief Ed Toth said, “two … Read more
Scenes from dairy judging at the Chelsea Community Fair
With four of the five breeds of dairy cows showing at this year’s Chelsea Community Fair, it was the Jerseys that took top honors on Thursday morning. Joe Schloss was grand champion dairy and Mary Schloss was reserve grand champion. … Read more
Carter and Mason Trinkle lamb show winners at the Chelsea Community Fair
The three Trinkle brothers — Mason, Carter and Tanner — had quite a Chelsea Community Fair with their pigs and lambs this week. On Tuesday night, Mason took grand champion individual and Tanner had not only the grand champion pair … Read more
Labor Day Drunk Driving crackdown underway
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Geoff Fox of the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office for the information in this story.) The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, U of M Department of Public Safety and Pittsfield Department of Public Safety will step … Read more
In photos: a walk in the woods
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Ross Richardson for the photo gallery below taken during a recent walk in the woods.)
Sept. 1: Join in the free Labor Day Walk
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Kelli Saunders for the information in this story.) The Healthy Communities Walking Program and Governor’s Council invites area residents, family, friends, and out-of town visitors to participate in the upcoming Labor Day Fun Walk … Read more
First-time showman Jacob Payeur has Chelsea Community Fair to remember
When Jacob Payeur, 7, walked his back-and-white, dairy feeder calf “Optimist Prime” into the Multi-Purpose Arena Wednesday afternoon it was his first time showing at the Chelsea Community Fair, and there was a lot of competition. “It was fun,” he … Read more
Mackenzie Schneider wins grand champion steer at the Chelsea Community Fair
Following in her father’s footsteps, Mackenzie Schneider and her steer, Diesel, were named grand champions Wednesday afternoon at the Chelsea Community Fair. For both Mackenzie and her sister, Natalie, who showed a pig named Rufus, this year was their first … Read more
Light ‘um up: Chelsea senior football players and their opponents’ posts
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Beth Starkey for the photo and information in this story.) Each year, the Chelsea High School senior football players paint posts with their opponents’ names on them. Then, after each victory, they enjoy a … Read more
CAFA to hire human resources firm; Lima substation on hold
The Chelsea Area Fire Authority (CAFA) voted 3-2 Tuesday morning, Aug. 19 to hire YourSource Management Group, a human resources firm located in Auburn Hills, provided the money can be found in the budget to pay them. CAFA has committed … Read more
Figure 8 Demolition Derby from the Chelsea Community Fair
Please enjoy this slide show below from Burrill Strong from Wednesday night’s Figure 8 Demolition Derby at the Chelsea Community Fair. For more photos from Strong, please click here.
