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Novel Ideas: ‘The Rosie Project’ by Graeme Simsion

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Sara Wedell, head of Adult Services for the Chelsea District Library for this book review.) I could have kept reading The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion for hundreds more pages. It was so charming, … Read more

In photos: Chelsea Percussion Ensemble

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Susie Catherman for these photos.) The Chelsea High School Percussion Ensemble performed recently to a standing-room audience at the Chelsea District Library.

Recent obituaries: Mary Caldwell, Marilyn Lewis

Mary Leona Russell Minion Caldwell of Chelsea, age 95, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014 at the Silver Maples Retirement Community in Chelsea. She was born on Dec. 8, 1918 in Tallman, MI, the daughter of Clarence and Iva … Read more

Chelsea Community Hospital Cancer Center breaks ground

Chelsea Community Hospital held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 15,000 square-foot Cancer Center Thursday evening. Please check back Sunday for a full story on the event and a photo gallery from the celebration.

Beach Middle School Swim Team loses to Dexter

(Chelsea Update would like to thank coach Dave Brinklow for the information in this story.) The Beach Middle School swim team suffered their first defeat of the season at Dexter Wednesday night, 123-47. Wes Wickens was Chelsea’s only first-place finisher … Read more

Arbor Hospice plans 4-session hospice volunteer training

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Jaclyn Klein for the information in this story. Publisher’s note, although these classes take place out of the Chelsea community, I thought they might interest community members.) Is one of your resolutions to get … Read more

Chelsea wrestlers lose close one to Dexter, 45-30

(Chelsea Update would like to thank coach Adam French for the information in this story.) Chelsea wrestled in a good old-fashion rivalry, but came up a few points shy losing to Dexter, 45-30. Wrestling well for the Bulldogs were Aiden … Read more

Chelsea Robotics Team to compete in ‘Aerial Assist’

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Melissa of the Chelsea Robotic Fundraising Committee for the information in this story.) The Chelsea High School FIRST Robotics Team 1502 Technical Difficulties traveled to Novi High School on Jan. 4 to watch the … Read more

Jan. 16: Alexey Vermeulen at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors

(Chelsea Update would like to thank the staff at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors for the information in this story.) The Cabin Fever Clinic and Speaker Series at Aberdeen Bike and Outdoors returns tonight, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. with Pinckney’s … Read more

Recent obituary: Joseph Abbott

Joseph Thomas Abbott of Dexter, age 19, died Monday, Jan. 13, 2014 at his home. He was born Dec. 13, 1994 in Ann Arbor, the son of John Tobias & Lisa (Hall) Abbott. Joe was a 2013 graduate of Dexter … Read more

Jan. 24: Murder in the Chelsea Library lock-in

The Chelsea District Library will host a “Murder in the Library Lock-in” on Friday, Jan. 24 from 6-9 p.m. in the McKune room for those ages 12 and older. Does being locked in the library with a murderer in the … Read more