All the News That's Fit to Post about Chelsea, Michigan
On Thursday evening, Aug. 3, fair board members were hard at work preparing the grounds and buildings for the 75th edition of the Chelsea Community Fair. Each year, fair board members discuss ways to make the fair even better than … Read more
Psst … you’re the first to know. Although “Community Connections,” the booklet that gives a full listing of the fall offerings from the Chelsea School District Community Education program won’t be out until later this month, here’s a sneak peek … Read more
(Publisher’s note: Since I always wonder why flags are being flown at half-staff, I thought readers might like to why, too.) Flags will be flown at half-staff on Friday, Aug. 3 to honor Marine Sgt. Justin M. Hansen of Traverse … Read more
Here’s what to expect at the Saturday Farmers Market on Aug. 4 on Park Street in the library parking lot, which is open from 8 a.m.-noon every Saturday. There will be a packed house as 25 vendors are expected to … Read more
The Washtenaw County Road Commission is expected to begin repaving Dexter-Chelsea Road between Freer and Dancer in Lima Township on Friday, Aug. 3, and the work is expected to take five days. The contractor, Cadillac Asphalt, LLC and the Road … Read more
Family Farm & Home took down the ‘coming soon’ sign and replaced it with an open sign on Wednesday, Aug. 1, in the Chelsea Shopping Center. For the Michigan-based company, the Chelsea location is its 23rd site, said Bryan Solowczuk, … Read more
Road construction along M-52 continued its northern migration Wednesday in the Southtown area. The $4-million Michigan Department of Transportation resurfacing project began at the I-94 interchange with ramp reconstruction and includes utility upgrades, curb and gutter and sidewalk installation. Stretching … Read more
The Chelsea Area Fire Authority Board unanimously voted to sell the trailer that’s nestled next to the east side of the recently remodeled fire house. And, they are in a bit of a time crunch because the trailer needs to … Read more
Let the 75th Annual Chelsea Community Fair judging begin — on Monday, Aug, 20, that is. The green barn will be closed all day as the numerous judges deliberate. They’ll choose the winners of hundreds of classes, such as top … Read more
(Publisher’s note: this is the first in an series of stories that will focus on the Chelsea Community Fair. ) Did you know that this year the Chelsea Community Fair marks its 75th anniversary? Led by Fair Board President Rick … Read more
When Chelsea High School students Micayla Zynda, Jordan Battaglia, Ella Fritzemeier and Kelsee Brinklow can vote in their first election, they’ll have a much better idea of how government works. The four friends spent June 17-23 in Holden Hall on … Read more
The Chelsea Area Fire Authority Board voted 4-1 to approve a resolution that asks voters of the authority district – the City of Chelsea, Lima, Lyndon and Sylvan townships — to renew a 1.8 mill tax levy for five years. … Read more
Chelsea High School student Sarah Coyl recently traveled to Baltimore to participate in the National Orchestra, and even played on the Kennedy Center stage — thanks to the Chelsea Rotary Club. Coyl attended the club’s Tuesday, July 31 meeting at … Read more
Perhaps one of the best kept childcare secrets in Chelsea is the Kids in Motion (KIM) program that on July 25 held its annual picnic at Pierce Park. Created for youth ages 6 months to 12 years, Kids in Motion … Read more