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Recent Obituaries: Virginia Elkins and Steve Kiss

Virginia M. Elkins, Chelsea, Michigan, age 92, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013 at Legacy Assisted Living in Jackson. She was born on Oct. 31, 1921 in Sylvan Township, Michigan, the daughter of Clarence and Anna (Peterson) Lehman. Virginia … Read more

Police blotter: medical call leads to DUI arrest

On Dec. 20 at about 11 a.m. on the 1500 block of South Main St., Chelsea police were called to assist the Chelsea Area Fire Authority (CAFA) and Huron Valley Ambulance (HVA) on a medical call following a report of … Read more

Bulldog wreslters have good showing at tourney Saturday

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Wrestling Coach Adam French for the information in this story.) The Chelsea Bulldogs finished fourth out of 16 teams in a recent wrestling tournament, going 3-2 in dual meets. Chelsea was in an unusual … Read more

In photos: Chelsea girls basketball

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Mark Bogarin for these photos.) The Chelsea Bulldogs girls basketball team downed Lincoln, 50-23, during the weekend. Please enjoy these photos from the game by Mark Bogarin.

In photos: Chelsea boys basketball

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Mark Bogarin for these photos.) Chelsea lost to Lincoln 64-23 last weekend but Mark Bogarin was there taking photos.

All about the 114th annual Christmas bird count

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Tom Hodgson and the Waterloo Natural History Association for the photos and information in this story.) According to the National Audubon Society, up through the 19th century, many North Americans participated in the tradition of Christmas “side … Read more

Publisher’s message: A different side of CAFA

Usually, I write about the Chelsea Area Fire Authority Board (CAFA). Today, I’m writing about the Chelsea firefighters arriving at my home. And no, there are no photos of the fire engine pulling into my driveway or Fire Captain Auggie … Read more

Purple Rose Theatre Company presents ‘Redwood Curtain’

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Katie Doral for the information in this story.) The Purple Rose Theatre Company will ring in the new year with the powerful play, Redwood Curtain, by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, PRTC touchstone and benefactor, … Read more

Beach Middle School Swim Team defeats Ypsilanti

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Dave Brinklow, swim coach, for the information in this story.) The Beach Middle School swim team won its second meet of the season this week at Ypsilanti, 114-22. First place finishers were Jordan Fannin, … Read more