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Hometown Holiday: Check out these additional special events

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Bridget Favre for the information in this story.) Here are a number of additional events taking place during Chelsea‘s Hometown Holidays that are sponsored by downtown merchants and organizations. They include: The Attic Boutique … Read more

We’re wild about rafters of turkeys in November

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Tom Hodgson and the Waterloo Natural History Association for the information and photos in this story.) No one knows for sure if turkey was on the menu for the first Thanksgiving dinner, but it’s … Read more

In photos: Howard Hanna ‘Chow Chow’ fundraiser Saturday

Please enjoy these photos from Saturday’s Howard Hanna Real Estate Services’ “Choo Choo Chow Chow” bake sale that benefits Mott’s Children’s Hospital. Tammy Lehman, chairwoman of the event, said the proceeds help provide care for uninsured patients. The bake sale … Read more

WWRA: Thanksgiving curbside pick-up, bin orders

By Alan Scafuri Because Thursday is Thanksgiving, pick up for eastside residential recycling in the City of Chelsea will take place on Friday, Nov. 29. As always, the Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) thanks residents for their patience and cooperation; … Read more

Chelsea chamber seeking business leader nominees

The Business Leadership Award will be presented to a member of the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce who is a catalyst and advocate for the businesses and area organizations to promote and develop a vital business environment. Awardees have shown … Read more

Let’s Get Gardening – Part II

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Jennifer Fairfield of The Garden Mill for the information in this column. Part I published yesterday.) Flower Beds – There is still time to get bulbs like tulips, daffodils, crocus, and other spring-bloomers in … Read more

Chelsea Police Department warns of new phone scam

The Chelsea Police Department sent out a Nixle advisory Thursday about a phone scam going around the Metro Detroit Area, which has also been reported in the city. People representing themselves as “DTE” call and say that utility services will … Read more

Life uniform sale to benefit new hospital cancer center

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Shirley Hoppe for the information in this story.)  The Chelsea Community Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor the Life Uniforms sale fundraiser on Wednesday, Dec.  4, from 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. and on Thursday, Dec. 5, … Read more