All the News That's Fit to Post about Chelsea, Michigan
There soon will be a special Chelsea coloring book available on-line here. The “Chelsea’s Stories” coloring book, which the Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce published in May of 1986, will soon be printable as a fun winter activity. This is … Read more
The Chelsea Downtown Development Authority unanimously approved a $12,145 budget for the 2013 Chelsea Sculpture Walk at its meeting Thursday morning. The vote was taken Dec. 20 following a presentation by Board Member Patti Schwarz, who owns River Gallery and … Read more
The Longworth property is once again on the market. On Thursday morning, the Chelsea Downtown Development Authority voted unanimously to “make the Longworth property for sale.” Following a discussion that recapped a recent work session, DDA members discussed a number … Read more
The Dexter Township Board made a number of appointments to its boards and commissions at its meeting on Dec. 19. Included in those appointments were: Don Darnell to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) for a 3-year term ending Dec. … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank the coaches and Jason Morris, middle school athletic director, for the information in this story.) The 7th grade gold basketball team finished its season losing to Dexter, 23-16. The kids played hard and showed … Read more
Several Chelsea firefighters have applied to the Michigan Employment Relations Committee to unionize the department. The paperwork was filed in November with the International Association of Firefighters and it’s believed that four of the department’s 12 firefighters signed the paperwork. … Read more
President Barak Obama has ordered the flag of the United States lowered to half-staff until sunset on Sunday, Dec. 23 to honor the memory and longstanding service of Senator Daniel Inouye. “Sen. Inouye devoted his life to serving his state, … Read more
This week, the Chelsea Area Senior Center was awarded a $14,000 grant from the Helen McCalla Trust Fund to install automatic handicapped accessible doors inside the center allowing members easier access to the office and activity rooms. “This facility improvement … Read more
There was an accident involving one of the Chelsea District School buses and a car Tuesday morning, Dec. 18, at the corner of M-52 and Dewey. Chelsea Superintendent of Schools Andy Ingall said via e-mail that “the bus was turning … Read more
Lima Township resident Vince Spade told the Washtenaw County Road Commission Board Tuesday, Dec. 18, that he was concerned about the condition of two culverts near North Creek Elementary School. He said one culvert is south of the school and … Read more
The Purple Rose Theatre Company will offer two acting classes in January and February 2013. Experienced acting students seeking to refine their audition skills can enroll in the Advanced Audition Intensive, a 5-week course that meets on Monday nights from … Read more
WWII Veteran Ernie Sander of Dexter, celebrated his 93rd birthday in October with his daughter Pam Wood of Chelsea, granddaughter Brenda Mayer of Garden City, great-grandson Adam Smith of Garden City, and great-great grandson Caiden Smith of Garden City. They … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Coach Dave Brinklow and Middle School Athletic Director Jason Morris for this information.) The Beach Middle School swim team defeated Tecumseh, 127-41, on Dec. 17. First place finishers were Collin Babycz, Isaac Smedshammer, Abby … Read more
Here’s an event you can add to your new 2013 calendar. Chelsea Community Kitchen will host a “Call for Volunteers” gathering on Jan. 15 to highlight the group’s proposed plans for 2013, and more importantly, explain how you can get … Read more