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Coliseum Comets forming two synchronized skating teams

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Tressie Davis for the information in this story.) The Coliseum Comets Synchronized Figure Skating Team finished the season in the top 3 of each competition.  The team finished first twice, second once and third … Read more

WWRA update: 2013 recycling totals and icy drop-off site

The Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) board released the final sales numbers for 2013 this week, and said WWRA earned $562,000 for recyclable materials sold. This is $110,000 less than what was earned in 2012, despite selling more material. The … Read more

Recent obituary: Laurance Boyer

Laurance H. Boyer of Chelsea, age 91, died Friday, Feb. 28, 2014 at his home. He was born April 4, 1922 in Roxanne Township, Michigan, the son of Fremont Lee and Ruby Louise (Huffman) Boyer. Laurance lived in Chelsea most … Read more

Old warehouse transformed into three Chelsea businesses

By Lisa Carolin Chelsea has a new multifaceted business center that has been opening up in stages since November. The three sections of the refurbished warehouse located at 18652 West Old US 12 are USArtQuest, Inc., Art Papers Online, and … Read more

March 1: Seasonal weight restrictions begin

The Washtenaw County Road Commission recently announced that seasonal weight restrictions will be in effect beginning March 1 until further notice (pursuant to Act 300 of the Public Acts of 1949, as amended [MCL §257.722]). Information regarding the Seasonal Weight … Read more

Join in on the annual frog and toad survey

Imagine sitting beside a quiet pond in the balmy spring air, listening to the frog and toad chorus. Now imagine yourself contributing to the understanding of Michigan’s frog and toad population as you listen. Though this winter may seem never-ending, … Read more

March 8: Chelsea Rotary Club’s Cash Bash

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Lorna Trackwell for the information in this story.) Tickets are still available for the Chelsea Rotary’s largest fundraising event of the year, the Cash Bash, on March 8 from 6-10 p.m. The event will … Read more