Townships
Silver Maples’ Centenarians Defy Aging Stereotypes
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Christina Kim for the information in this story.) While the beautiful gardens at Silver Maples of Chelsea include babbling fountains, they don’t promise a Fountain of Youth. Instead, individuals who call Silver Maples home … Read more
34th Annual Project RED This Week at Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Nancy Thelen for the information in this story.) The 34th annual Project RED (Rural Education Days) will be held April 23, 24, and 25 at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds. This activity is sponsored … Read more
Attorney General Issues SSA Impersonation Scam Warning
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging residents to be on high alert for a new impersonation scam after the Social Security Administration (SSA) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) issued an alert (PDF) warning about criminals posing as SSA … Read more
State Warns of Price Gouging Surrounding NFL Draft
As hundreds of thousands of football enthusiasts descend on Detroit for the NFL Draft next week, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding consumers to be aware of potential price gouging tied to the event. Michigan law prohibits retailers from … Read more
16 Years and Counting: Chelsea Senior Center Celebrates Chelsea Expo
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Sharon Kegerreis for the information in this story.) The annual Chelsea Expo on April 13 offered a one-stop opportunity to interact with area businesses, nonprofit organizations and artisans. The Washington Street Education Center was … Read more
Chelsea State Bank Ranked in the Top 50 Best Performing Banks in the Midwest
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Joanne Rau for the information in this story.) Chelsea State Bank was ranked in the top 50 of the best-performing community banks in the Midwest with under $10 billion in assets, according to S&P … Read more
Chelsea Boys Track and Field Competes in April Showers Invite
(Chelsea Update would like to thank David Slusser for the information in this story.)
Chelsea Girls Track Medals at April Showers Invite
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Loren Thorburn for the information in this story.)
Recent Oituary: Viola Schauer Sherman
Viola Schauer Sherman of Chelsea, Michigan, age 66, died Thursday, April 18, 2024 at Michigan Medicine (U of M) in Ann Arbor. She was born May 20, 1957 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Charles Harold and Charlotte Ann … Read more
Those Bloomin’ Trees
Article and photos by Master Naturalist Doug Jackson Driving around these parts of Michigan right now, you’ll notice some trees bursting with white blossoms before any of the other trees bloom. In our cities and villages, you’re most likely seeing … Read more