All the News That's Fit to Post about Chelsea, Michigan
State Rep. Gretchen Driskell (D-Saline) will host an informational session about health care options in Michigan on Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Scio Farms, 6655 Jackson Road. Discussion topics include the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid expansion and a … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Jeff Alder for the information in this story.) Attention CHS Class of 1969, Mike Harvey is planning a memorial gathering to celebrate the artistically awesome life of the honorable Ted Ewald. Ted passed away … Read more
There will be an American Red Cross blood drive on Thursday, Sept. 12 at the First United Methodist Church from 7 a.m.-6:45 p.m. The blood drive will take place at Grams Hall in the church at 128 Park St. Click … Read more
The Washtenaw County Emergency Operations Center will be conducting a test of the 64 outdoor warning sirens on Saturday, Sept. 7 at noon. These sirens are tested at noon on the first Saturday of every month from March through September … Read more
Eric Swager wants everyone to know that Chelsea is the home of the world’s largest free-hanging, illuminated, inverted orange tree frog. “We built it last year,” the Chelsea High School track and cross-country coach said, adding he’s planning to … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Jennifer Tracht for the information in this story.) Both the JV and varsity field hockey teams, the Washtenaw Whippets, came home victorious after playing Edsel Ford on Thursday. The varsity scored an 11-0 shutout … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Lisa Carolin for this book review and photo.) Scio Township resident Lois Maharg has spent most of her life battling insomnia. She has tried hypnotic CDs, relaxation exercises, melatonin, sleeping pills, self-help books and … Read more
(Publisher’s note from Judy Gentz, Joel was 1 of 5 men who died as a result of enemy fire on their helicopter and the resulting crash; and Joel was a CRO based at the 58th Rescue Squadron at Nellis AFB. … Read more
“Dragonflies – Acrobats of the Sky” is planned for Sunday, Sept. 8 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Eddy Geology Center. Dragonflies are remarkably beautiful and commonly seen, yet most people know little about them, according to information about the event. … Read more
The Washtenaw County Road Commission plans daily road closures on Dexter-Ann Arbor Road in Scio Township between Wagner and Pratt roads beginning Monday, Sept. 9 through Friday, Sept. 21 for tree trimming and roadside vegetation removal. During this daytime work, … Read more
Ladies, be sure to mark your calendars now for all sorts of exciting activities during Women’s Health and Fitness Week, which takes place Sept. 22-28 at the Chelsea Wellness Center.
The Purple Rose Theatre Company is thrilled to revive the uproarious comedy, “The Vast Difference” by Jeff Daniels, for the first production of the 2013-2014 season. In this 20th anniversary production, George Noonan is having a mid-life crisis, according to … Read more
The Saturday Farmers’ Market takes place from 8 a.m.-noon in the library lot on Park Street, and this week music will be performed by Bob Skon starting at 10 a.m. Seasonal vendors: Back Forty Acres – Meats /Poultry/Eggs, all raised … Read more
Please be on the lookout. The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for a 1997 metallic silver/tan Buick with license plate CNR7400 being driven by a white male in his early 20’s. This vehicle and registered owner have been … Read more