All the News That's Fit to Post about Chelsea, Michigan
I don’t know about you, but, I’m counting the days until May when both the Wednesday Bushel Basket Farmers’ Market and the Saturday Chelsea Farmers’ Market open for the season. New Market Manager Ashley Miller Helmholdt would like the community … Read more
(Publisher’s note: For the record, I am on the Steering Committee of SRSLY.) SRSLY held its first Duct Tape Fashion Show, an idea inspired by a 6th-grade student on Feb. 21 and more than 40 students participated in the event … Read more
Attention Chelsea High School artists. Congressman Tim Walberg has issued an invitation to all high school students from the 7th district to participate in this year’s annual Congressional Art Competition. The winning piece of art will be displayed in the … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Joanne Ladio for the information in this story.) If you haven’t had a chance to see the equality proclamation that reaffirms that “the Chelsea area community is a place that does not tolerate prejudice … Read more
If you see Steven Kramer out and about in the next week, you might want to wish him a happy retirement. Kramer, a traffic signal and sign foreman for the Washtenaw County Road Commission, was honored this week for his … Read more
Washtenaw County Road Commission and Sylvan Township officials met to discuss potential road work projects for this year on Monday morning, March 4, during the 2013 annual meeting. Roy Townsend, managing director, told the Road Commission Board that there might … Read more
The Chelsea Area Fire Authority board held a special meeting Tuesday morning, March 5 to discuss its policies and procedures. John Francis, Lyndon Township‘s representative, and Craig Maier, Lima Township‘s representative, were appointed as the new members of the authority’s … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank John Knox for the photo and the information in this story.) Mark Hergenreder, vice president of the Chelsea Athletic Boosters, was the guest speaker at a recent Chelsea Kiwanis Club meeting. Hergenreder gave an … Read more
This is a reminder that the Western Washtenaw Democrats will present a panel of speakers on Thursday, March 7 at the IBEW Hall at 7920 Jackson Road in Scio Township beginning at 7 p.m. The speakers will discuss the consequences … Read more
Attention beer lovers, there will be a “Tap Takeover” at Jet’s Pizza on Thursday, March 7 from 11 a.m. until closing. There will be nine new beers from the Belgium Brewery, a craft beer company from Colorado.
Chelsea resident Chad Hyllested was recently hired by Chelsea State Bank as an Infinex financial consultant to lead CSB investment services. “I am very pleased to welcome Chad Hyllested as the newest member and leader of the investment team,” said … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank the Beach Middle School basketball coaches for the information in this story.) The 7th Grade Blue Girls’ Basketball Team finished the season with a strong performance against Tecumseh on March 4. The team improved … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Amy Heydlauff, executive director of for the Chelsea-Area Wellness Foundation for the information in this column.) In February and March, Amy Heydlauff has been interviewing the directors of the four area Wellness Centers. This … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Ana Hotaling for the information in this story.) The Chelsea Backyard Chickens’ group will meet on Sunday, March 17, at Glee Cake & Pastry from 2-4 p.m. for a chicken chat. If you are … Read more