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Slick road warning from the sheriff’s office

(Publisher’s note: I was out and about Thursday on back roads in the Chelsea area and although the roads have improved greatly since earlier in the week, be advised that black ice is prevalent and intersections continue to be slippery.) … Read more

Chelsea PD: Use caution, roads still icy

The Chelsea Police Department is asking residents to continue to use extreme caution while on the roads. “I-94 is still reported to be especially dangerous,” the alert states.

In photos: Chelsea in the snow

  (ChelseaUpdate would like to thank Art and Kathy Finger who braved the snow on Sunday and the aftermath on Monday to take these photos and share them.) Please enjoy the slide show below and see if you can figure … Read more

Keep in Mind: Snowplows need room to groom

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), the County Road Association of Michigan (CRAM), and the Washtenaw County Road Commission urge motorists to drive safely around snow removal equipment and remember, “Snowplows Need Room to Groom.” “The Washtenaw County Road Commission … Read more

Tornado watch issued

At 11:40 a.m. Sunday, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office issued a tornado watch for all of Southeast Michigan, including Washtenaw County, until 8 p.m. Winds in excess of 70 mph and tornadoes will be possible. This is a particularly dangerous … Read more

Nov. 2: A conversation on climate change

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Erica Ackerman for the information in this story.) “A Conversation on Climate Change” will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2 p.m. at the Chelsea District Library. The event will begin with a … Read more

Today: noon test for outdoor warning sirens

The Washtenaw County Emergency Operations Center will be conducting a test of the 64 outdoor warning sirens on Saturday, Sept. 7 at noon. These sirens are tested at noon on the first Saturday of every month from March through September … Read more

Chelsea loses opener, 21-14, to Lansing Sexton

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Bob Garypie for these photos taken during the lightning delay during Friday night’s game.) Chelsea lost its season opener Friday night, 21-14, to the Big Reds of Lansing Sexton in a game that was … Read more

Staying safe when working out in hot weather

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(Chelsea Update would like to thank Nicole Tweedie, group exercise coordinator for the Chelsea, Dexter, Manchester and Stockbridge Wellness Centers for the information in this story.) As temperatures exceed 90 degrees this week, it is apparent that summer is here … Read more