Chelsea High School football team works on Habitat for Humanity home
Members of the Chelsea High School football team spent several days in late June in Ypsilanti working on a Habitat for Humanity home last week. According to Habitat staff, “The guys were awesome and got a ton done on the … Read more
Reminder: July 7 last day to register to vote for Aug. 5 primary
This is a reminder that July 7 is the last day to register to vote for the upcoming primary. There are a number of state and local primary candidates as well as several ballot questions including a state question and … Read more
Sounds and Sights in photos
Photos by Alan Scafuri
Fourth of July drunk driving crackdown underway
From July 3 through July 12, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, U of M Department of Public Safety and Pittsfield Department of Public Safety will step up enforcement and be on the lookout for impaired drivers throughout the county. These … Read more
At the Saturday Farmers Market on July 5
Because it’s the July 4th weekend, some of the vendors will not be at the Chelsea Saturday Farmers Market on July 5 from 8 a.m.-noon. Ed Sugar will be bringing visitors market music starting at 10 a.m. Below are the … Read more
July 13: Mr. B’s Joybox Express coming to Chelsea
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Rachel Parke for the information in this story.) Mr. B’s Joybox Express brings music and fitness to Chelsea and Ann Arbor on Sunday, July 13 with its annual Chelsea®Ann Arbor Ride. Jazz and blues … Read more
Find the perfect gift, home decor (and something for you) at The Village Shoppe
Photos and story By Lisa Carolin The summer season at The Village Shoppe in downtown Chelsea means such items as margarita and Bloody Mary mixes, crab dip, nautical-themed clothing and other red, white and blue items to celebrate Independence Day … Read more
Sylvan Township: new water bills and water tower cleaning
A crowd of about 40 people attended the Sylvan Township Board meeting on Tuesday, July 1. Water Services Manager Mike Jurosek said that the first new full-page water bills went out last week. These have replaced the old postcard format … Read more
Reminder: American Legion Post 31 chicken broil on July 4
Here’s a reminder that the Chelsea American Legion Post 31 will host is annual July 4 chicken broil beginning at 11 a.m., which will continue until the chicken dinners are sold out. Included in a take-out or eat-in dinner are … Read more
Check out what’s happening for all ages at the Chelsea Senior Center in July
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Mackenzie Pfeiffer for the information in this story.) Be sure to mark your calendars for all the fun and interesting events planned for the Chelsea Senior Center this month. On Monday, July 14 at … Read more
Texas company hopes to place natural gas pipeline through Lima Township
E.T. Rover Pipeline Company of Dallas, Texas recently sent letters to numerous Lima Township land owners seeking permission for the company’s surveyors to go on their private property to survey specific parcels for a possible multi-state natural gas pipeline. Lima … Read more