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Local Banding Program Uncovers Hummingbird Secrets

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Tom Hodgson and the Waterloo Natural History Association for the photos and information in this column.) There are only about 150 people in the U.S. and Canada who are authorized to band hummingbirds.  Master … Read more

Chelsea Community Fair Board pre-fair work day

The Chelsea Community Fair Board works almost year-round planning each year’s fair. In early August, a lot of pre-fair work takes place behind the scenes before everyone walks inside the gates to enjoy this year’s 77th Annual event from Aug. … Read more

Volunteer to help with Christmas International House program

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Maurine Nelson for the information in this story.) St. Paul’s United Church of Christ of Chelsea is once again offering the opportunity for international students to experience our area while building friendships between students … Read more

Aug. 2: noon testing of outdoor warning sirens

The Washtenaw County Emergency Operations Center will be conducting a test of the outdoor warning sirens across the county on Saturday, Aug. 2 at noon. These sirens are tested at noon on the first Saturday of every month from March … Read more

Chelsea Community Fair horse entry deadline extended

(Publisher’s note: The 2014 Chelsea Community Fair coverage begins today. Check Chelsea Update for new stories every day through the end of fair. The 77th annual event takes place Aug. 19-23.) There’s still time to enter your horse or pony … Read more

At the Chelsea Saturday Farmers Market on Aug. 2

(Publisher’s note: I did not get to the market to talk to the vendors to get the most up-to-date items last Saturday because Chelsea Update had a booth at the Sounds and Sights Festival but we’ll be there this week … Read more

Hatch Stamping Company 62 years and still expanding

By Lisa Carolin Hatch Stamping, the 62-year-old company that now has three locations in Chelsea, is still growing. On June 16, the company opened a sales office in the Middle Square Professional Building at 134 West Middle St. “We were … Read more