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Chelsea Firefighters Rescue Cat in Tree

(Publisher’s note: This story shines a spotlight on the efforts of the dedicated firefighters from the Chelsea Area Fire Authority who are sometimes asked to go “above” and beyond when it comes to assisting all the residents in the CAFA … Read more

State Launches ‘Stop a Plot’ Campaign

Recognizing warning signs and taking action to report suspicious behavior are the key messages of the Michigan State Police’s new public awareness campaign aimed at educating people on how to potentially “Stop a Plot.” “While no single law or initiative … Read more

What to Expect at the Saturday Chelsea Farmers Market

By Lisa Carolin Visit the Chelsea Farmers Market Saturday for a huge selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, and flowers. Fresh baked breads, cakes, cookies, and muffins will also be for sale along with coffee, eggs, honey, jam, peanut butter, … Read more

June 29: Fireworks at Robin Hills Farm

There will be free parking and a free WAVE shuttle bus from the Chelsea Community Fairgrounds to Robin Hills Farm for the fireworks on Saturday, June 29. The shuttle runs from 5 p.m. to midnight and all the activities at … Read more

Find Waldo in Chelsea

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Michelle Tuplin for the information in this story.) Where’s Waldo? Back in Chelsea, of course. The iconic children’s book character in the red-and-white-striped shirt and black-rimmed specs is once again visiting 15 different locations … Read more

July 4: Annual American Legion Chicken Broil

Are you ready for the best Fourth of July barbecued chicken? Then head to the American Legion Post 31 where chicken dinners will be available beginning at 11 a.m. until all 500 chicken dinners are sold out. Organized by Squadron … Read more

100 Years in Business: Merkel Furniture and Carpet One

(Chelsea Update would like to thank George Merkel for the information in this story.) Merkel Furniture and Carpet One is celebrating 100 years of successful business this July. ‘Merkels’ as it’s known locally, has been recognized for decades around the … Read more