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Lima Township discusses proposed ET Rover pipeline

Over 50 people attended the Lima Township board meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 30 to learn more about a natural gas pipeline that Texas-based Energy Transfer (ET) Rover is proposing to put through the township en route to Sarnia, Canada. State … Read more

In photos: Chelsea Senior Center ice cream social

Please enjoy these photos by Elizabeth Richardson from Wednesday’s Chelsea Senior Center ice cream social during which County Commissioner Kent Martinez Kratz and his daughter, Sierra, State Rep. Gretchen Driskell and yes, even I, did some ice cream scooping for the … Read more

Michigan business owners have new funding tool

By Lisa Carolin There’s a new tool to fund a new or growing business if you live in Michigan. It’s called investment crowdfunding, and the law supporting it was signed by Gov. Rick Snyder in December making it Public Act … Read more

State Rep. Gretchen Driskell files for re-election

State Rep. Gretchen Driskell (D-Saline) officially announced her campaign to run for re-election in the 52nd District today, according to a press release. Driskell currently represents northern and western Washtenaw County, including Saline, Dexter, Chelsea, Whitmore Lake, and Manchester. She … Read more

Gretchen Driskell named a NOW legislator of the year

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Katie Carey for the information in this story.) State Rep. Gretchen Driskell, D-Saline, was recently chosen as one of two Legislator of the Year awards winners by the Michigan National Organization for Women. She … Read more

Driskell to host health care informational meeting

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

Gretchen Driskell plans coffee hour at Zou Zou’s Friday

Friday is your opportunity to meet Gretchen Driskell, D-Saline, your 52nd District state representative, and bring your questions and concerns to her. Driskell will be at Zou Zou’s for a coffee hour on Friday, July 19 from 8-9:30 a.m.