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Thefts from autos continue in Lyndon Township

On Sunday, April 13, there was another larceny from auto – this time in the 11400 block of Boyce Road in Lyndon Township. This marks the sixth car break-in in the township since the end of March and in addition, … Read more

April 21: ‘Climate: Our Chaotic Future’ at the library

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Patty Roberts for the information in this story.) The Chelsea District Library welcomes Eric Harrington, a member of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps, initiated by former vice president Al Gore, on Monday, April 21 … Read more

State Rep. Gretchen Driskell files for re-election

State Rep. Gretchen Driskell (D-Saline) officially announced her campaign to run for re-election in the 52nd District today, according to a press release. Driskell currently represents northern and western Washtenaw County, including Saline, Dexter, Chelsea, Whitmore Lake, and Manchester. She … Read more

Recent obituary: Frederick Francis Fischback

Frederick Francis Fischbach of Ann Arbor, age 83, died at his home on Friday, April 11, 2014. Fred was a noted aeronautical scientist and decorated Navy veteran who served in the Korean War. Born on Jan. 31, 1931, in Chicago, … Read more

Letter to the Editor: Advocacy Makes A Difference

Dear Editor: On March 14, the State of Michigan approved a mid-fiscal year 2014 budget supplemental bill for several programs, including the replacement of funding for the room and board benefit for hospice Medicaid beneficiaries. Advocacy efforts were essential in … Read more