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Letter to the Editor regarding Dexter Township election

Learn from History to Direct Your Vote Dexter Township residents will choose a supervisor this election and party politics have nothing to do with their qualifications or expected agendas. The last time James Drolett ran for re-election as supervisor, he … Read more

Meet your new recycling education coordinator Laura Scriven

(This is the first of a regular column by new WWRA education coordinator Laura Scriven.) Hello Chelsea: My name is Laura Scriven and I have just started as the education coordinator at Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA). I will be … Read more

The last flower of the season: Get to know Witch Hazel

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Tom Hodgson for this story and the photos that accompany it.) It’s been a great fall season. In spite of near drought conditions this summer, autumn leaf colors have been excellent and long lasting. … Read more

Chelsea Rotary Club welcomes ‘Coach Don Riddell’

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Rick Taylor for the information in this story.) It’s hard to know what Rotary International does in a sea of other non-profit organizations that include Kiwanis and Lions Club. So, here’s what Rotary International … Read more

Letter to the editor: Pat Kelly improved public safety

(Publisher’s note: There is also a letter endorsing Jim Drolett, which posted today.) Many positive changes have come to Dexter Township through Pat Kelly. In the mid-1990’s before Pat was involved with local government, I attended numerous township meetings and … Read more

Letter to the Editor: Jim Drolett proven leader

(Publisher’s note: There is also a letter endorsing Pat Kelly, which posted today.) I have known Jim Drolett for several years and have been impressed with his abilities as a previous Dexter Township Supervisor and as a fellow member on … Read more

Chelsea loses to Tecumseh, 27-20

The Chelsea varsity football team lost to Tecumseh, 27-20, Friday night in post season play, putting an end to the team’s comeback season. After beginning the season 0-3, the team finished the regular season with six straight victories and Friday … Read more

Chelsea Lions Club hosts special guests at recent meeting

At a recent Chelsea Lions Club meeting, Micayla Zynda and Ella Fritzemeier were guest speakers and they talked about attending Girls State. The club sponsored the girls’ attendance at the conference. They are seniors at Chelsea High School this year. In … Read more