All the News That's Fit to Post about Chelsea, Michigan
Doug Howell, a contemporary Christian recording artist will perform at St. Barnabas Church on Saturday, Aug. 18, at 8 p.m. He’s expected to perform piano-vocal music as part of the church’s “Music and Meaning” concert series, which has been taking … Read more
The race is on with four candidates filing for two Chelsea Board of Education seats that are up for grabs in the November general election. Incumbent and current Board President Steve Olsen is seeking re-election, while Board Member Jeff Crowder … Read more
(Publisher’s note, this information was not received until this afternoon, Aug. 14, so sorry about the late notice.) The 2nd Women’s Dinner Caucus Potluck for Election 2012 to benefit Gretchen Driskell, Mayor of Saline and Democratic candidate for the 52nd … Read more
Back Forty Acres in Sylvan Township welcomes everyone to another farm culinary adventure at 17410 Heim Road on Wednesday, Aug. 22. There’s a reception from 3-4 p.m. and opening remarks and a farm tour from 4-5 p.m. to be followed … Read more
Four of the five new teachers hired by the Chelsea School District were introduced to the Board of Education last night. They are Melissa McIntosh, Cameron Groenewoud, Lindsey Heckler, and Emily Myers. The fifth new teacher, Holly Reiser, was unable … Read more
Youth Dance Theatre of Michigan (YDT) is holding company auditions for the 2012-2013 season on Sunday, Aug. 19 at 1 p.m. at the Dance Arts of Chelsea studios, Washington Street Education Center. Ballet dancers ages 8-18 are invited to audition … Read more
As superintendent of the event, Mary Tobin says,”Ladies Day is a chance to hang out with your mom, your sisters, your aunts, and your friends, drink coffee, eat muffins, sit down and just laugh.” Plus, there will be some rockin’ … Read more
Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Gunnery Sgt. Daniel J. Price, of Zeeland, on Monday, Aug. 13. Flags should be returned to full-staff on Tuesday, Aug. 14. Price, 27, died … Read more
1970: M. J. Anderson, chairman of the Children’s Day activities for many years of the Chelsea Community Fair died, March 4 in Mesa, Ariz. 1971: A proposal to buy more land to be used to increase parking area discussed at … Read more
The Healthy Communities Walking Program invites area residents, family, friends, and out-of town visitors to participate in the upcoming Labor Day Fun Walk endorsed by the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports. Scheduled for Monday, Sept. 3, at … Read more
As the relaunched Chelsea Update completes its third week, I want to take a minute to thank all the people who have contacted me by phone, via email, or stopped me on the street with such positive feedback about the … Read more
The Chelsea Board of Education meets Monday night, Aug. 13 and five new teachers are expected to be introduced. They are Melissa McIntosh, Cameron Groenewoud, Lindsey Heckler, Holly Reiser and Emily Myers. In addition, it’s expected that the Board of … Read more
The Chelsea Community Kitchen has designed and staffed classes to be held in connection with the Chelsea District Library‘s community read, In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan. These cooking and healthy food classes are free, but participants should register … Read more
Another installment of the history of the Chelsea Community Fair, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year and takes place from Aug. 21-25. 1950: Door Whitaker, Everett Van Riper, Paul Schaible and Reuben Lesser designated as a committee to investigate … Read more