All the News That's Fit to Post about Chelsea, Michigan
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Tom Hodgson and the Waterloo Natural History Association for the information and photos in this story.) In the 1960’s, early in my career as park interpreter (naturalist) for Waterloo Recreation Area, I was assigned … Read more
Did you hear about the Russian security breach reported recently during which experts warned folks to change the passwords on their email and other internet accounts? Well, I’m “typing proof” that this type of hacking can happen — even under … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Emily Meloche for this book review.) Ann Arbor native and Found Magazine creator Davy Rothbart falls in love too often and too easily and because of it, finds himself in unusual (and dangerous) situations. … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Joe Yekulis for the information in this story.) As the annual “Run for the Rolls” 1-mile race on Saturday, Aug. 23 (for the Chelsea Community Fair parade) gets closer to the starting line, the … Read more
If you are a long-time Chelsea Community Fair visitor, who enjoyed lunch or dinner at the Fair Restaurant in the Service Center, you probably remember Ginny and Shelly Wheaton’s Sloppy Joes, mac and cheese and roast pork from 1986 to … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Matt Friedman for the information in this story.) United Methodist Retirement Communities, Inc. (UMRC) a nonprofit leader in senior residential and healthcare services, and LeadingAge Michigan, the state association for nonprofit senior living, recently … Read more
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the Chelsea District Library’s McKune Room on Wednesday, Aug. 13 from 1-7 p.m. Although you can drop-in, you can make a reservation here and type in sponsor code “chelsealibrary.” Please … Read more
William “Bill” Woodward Van Riper of Chelsea, age 86, died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2014 at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital. He was born July 6, 1928 in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Everett G. and Grace (Woodward) Van Riper. Bill was … Read more
Thursday night, Aug. 7 was a work day for the youth exhibitors, superintendents and volunteers at the Chelsea Community Fairgrounds. From the oldest exhibitors to the youngest ones, the kids who show steer, dairy, sheep, pigs, feeder calves and goats … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank the staff of the Chelsea Senior Center for this information.) The Chelsea Senior Center Golf Outing fundraiser is planned for Tuesday, Aug. 19 at Reddeman Farms Golf Club. The cost is $75 and registration … Read more
Earlier this week, about 40 people filed a room in the Chelsea Senior Center for a 60-minute seminar titled “Who Can You Trust?” which was intended to help folks avoid estate planning mistakes. Sponsored by the State Bar of Michigan, … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Susan Cross for the information in this story.) The Adult Learners Institute (ALI) of Chelsea will host a fall kick-off event on Tuesday, Aug, 12 at 10 a.m. at Silver Maples of Chelsea, 100 … Read more
Attention Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce members, the chamber will have a booth in the merchant barn at the Chelsea Community Fair from Tuesday, Aug. 19-Saturday, Aug. 23. Members are asked to drop off items for the chamber table no … Read more
