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Rockhound Basics by Larry Bean offered on June 2

Geologist Larry Bean will present “Rockhound Basics” on Sunday, June 2 from 2-3:30 p.m. at a local quarry, but participants will meet at the Gerald E. Eddy Discover Center in Sylvan Township. Discover what you can learn about ancient Michigan … Read more

Bill Harmer explains Chelsea Rotary Club strategic plan

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Rick Taylor for the photo and information in this story.) Bill Harmer, Chelsea Rotary interim president, explains portions of the club’s new strategic plan at a recent meeting. He and current President Ginger Sissom … Read more

Mark your calendar for June 7 to hear Tom Hodgson perform

You have probably been reading Tom Hodgson‘s wonderful wildlife and nature columns on Chelsea Update each Sunday,  but did you know he also sings, plays the guitar, and tells stories? Mark your calendar for a special fundraising performance to benefit … Read more

Do you recognize this truck?

Someone illegally dumped furniture and other construction materials at the Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) recycling bin site on Memorial Day, and officials are looking for its owner. If you recognize this pick-up, please contact either the Chelsea Police Department … Read more

Chelsea Boys track captures SEC crown

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Eric Swager, head boys track and field coach, for the information in this story.) “We finished off a perfect SEC season by dominating the league meet, outscoring second place Lincoln by nearly 80 points,” … Read more

Lady Bulldogs finish second in SEC track and field meet

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Shane Rodriguez, head girls track and field coach for the information in this story.) The Chelsea Girl’s track and field team competed well against the SEC white division on Thursday, May 23, and finished … Read more

35th annual Ham Radio swap meet planned for June 2

Chelsea Amateur Radio Club will host this fundraiser — the local club’s largest money-maker of the year. In addition, the Kiwanis Club’s trailer will be there selling food in the morning.  

SRSLY gearing up for new cinema showings

(Publisher’s note: I am on the steering committee of SRSLY.) SRSLY is gearing up for its weekly free, outdoor summer movie series during Sounds and Sights on Thursday Nights. Movies start at dusk on the lawn behind the clock tower … Read more

Lacrosse in photos

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Mark Bogarin for these photos.)