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Recent obituary: Helen Harris

Helen M. Harris, Chelsea, age 96, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 1, 2014. She was born Jan. 17, 1918 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Harry T. and Helen (Wood) French. Helen graduated from … Read more

March 6: St. Andrew’s UCC monthly dinner

St. Andrew’s United Church of Christ in Dexter will serve its monthly dinner on Thursday, March 6. The meal is corned beef and cabbage along with carrots and potatoes, roll and dessert, and the cost is $8 for adults and … Read more

Food Gatherers to benefit from dollar-for-dollar match

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Food Gathers for the information for this story.) A local anonymous donor has offered to match, dollar for dollar, financial gifts made to Food Gatherers up to $50,000 through Monday, March 31. With the … Read more

Ballet Chelsea to host first Tutu Run at Hudson Mills

(Chelsea Update would like to Patricia Marsh for the information in this story.) Tired of polar vortexes and arctic blasts? Ready to get moving for spring? Join Ballet Chelsea at their inaugural Tutu Run 5K on Saturday, March 29 at … Read more

Coliseum Comets forming two synchronized skating teams

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Tressie Davis for the information in this story.) The Coliseum Comets Synchronized Figure Skating Team finished the season in the top 3 of each competition.  The team finished first twice, second once and third … Read more

WWRA update: 2013 recycling totals and icy drop-off site

The Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority (WWRA) board released the final sales numbers for 2013 this week, and said WWRA earned $562,000 for recyclable materials sold. This is $110,000 less than what was earned in 2012, despite selling more material. The … Read more

Recent obituary: Laurance Boyer

Laurance H. Boyer of Chelsea, age 91, died Friday, Feb. 28, 2014 at his home. He was born April 4, 1922 in Roxanne Township, Michigan, the son of Fremont Lee and Ruby Louise (Huffman) Boyer. Laurance lived in Chelsea most … Read more