All the News That's Fit to Post about Chelsea, Michigan
The Chelsea community has lost a great man and leader who deeply cared about the city. Robert L. Daniels, 83, died unexpectedly Saturday, Sept. 1, due to natural causes. “This is a huge loss,” said Jamie Bollinger, a longtime Chelsea … Read more
Only seven cities in Michigan host Special Olympics finals and Chelsea is one of them. For the second year, Chelsea will be the host location for the Special Olympics state cycling finals at Chrysler Proving Grounds on Saturday, Sept. 8 … Read more
Every three years, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, requires non-profit hospitals to conduct a community health needs assessment, and Chelsea Community Hospital (CCH) recently completed one. Here are some of the statistics they found, according to a press … Read more
The Washtenaw County Emergency Operations Center will be conducting a test of its 39 outdoor warning sirens on Saturday, Sept. 1, at noon. There are three in Chelsea: one at the fairgrounds, one at Veterans Park and one at Washington … Read more
Chelsea football is now winless this season following a 27-0 loss to East Lansing Thursday night. The Bulldogs (0-2) traveled to Lynn C Adams Stadium, mustering only 127 yards of total offense, while the Trojans (2-1) motored for 305 yards … Read more
Here’s what to expect at the Saturday Farmers’ Market that’s located in the library lot on Park Street from 8 a.m.-noon. “Discover You Can” freebies are still available and there will be free samples and coupons to help you with … Read more
Heidi Dailey sent me a note about her favorite rock photo, so I’m passing it along. Confused? Harry Potter fans can attest to the meaning of this message. If you have a favorite rock, please sent it to Chelsea Update … Read more
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is making game day traffic information available for Michigan State University, University of Michigan, and Detroit Lions football fans on MDOT’s Web site at www.michigan.gov/mdot. You can find “Getting to the Game” traffic information … Read more
Abbi Crowder, a sophomore at Olivet Nazarene University, may tell you that the mission trip she took to Thailand this summer might have sparked a life mission. “Going to Thailand was incredible,” she told the Chelsea Rotary Club. “It was … Read more
On The Tracks Productions will kick off a new concert series on Wednesday, which showcases regional and national songwriters at The Depot in downtown Chelsea. The showcases will take place at renovated and historic Chelsea Depot, 125 Jackson St., the … Read more
(The presidential order was issued on Aug. 27, but notification was sent from the state on Aug. 30.) President Barak Obama ordered the flag of the United States lowered to half-staff until sunset on Friday, Aug. 31, to honor the … Read more
Each year, on the third Wednesday in August, area firefighters come together for a special first responder picnic at the Dexter American Legion Post 557. Bob Wagner, the Dexter Area Fire Department assistant chief, said the event began in 1966 … Read more
The Chelsea Board of Education unanimously approved the hiring of Matthew Hagood as the new building trades teacher for the district on Monday, Aug. 27. With the retirement of John Ruhlig, the open position was advertised both internally, within the … Read more
The Chelsea District Library will host a free SAT/ACT Combo Practice Test administered by Kaplan Test Prep on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Washington Street Education Center, 500 Washington St., Room 100. The 3.5-hour combo practice … Read more
(Publisher’s note: Since I always wonder why flags are at half-staff, I thought you might like to know, too.) Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 2ndClass David … Read more