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The time has come for me to retire. I wish I could say my decision was based on something other than a recently diagnosed terminal illness, but the facts are the facts. And the facts are what I’ve spent my lifetime providing for you, my dear readers. After 50-plus years as an old-school journalist, it’s … Read more
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared March 15-21 as Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week. The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) are calling on communities and residents to act by participating in a voluntary statewide tornado drill at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18. “As we enter severe weather season, it’s important … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Kathleen Siler for the information in this story.) Washtenaw County Farm Bureau (WCFB) will join countless other organizations across the country to celebrate agriculture’s important role in daily life as part of National Ag Week – March 15-21, and the 250th anniversary of Ag Day on Tuesday, March 24. … Read more
(Publisher’s note: This information is thanks to the efforts of Chelsea Clerk Lyn Sebestyen. I do my best to publish the individual agendas for these meetings the day of the meeting for a night meeting, or the day before the meeting for those that meet in the morning. All meetings take place at 311 S. … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Bob Milbrodt for the information in this story.) On Saturday, April 4, Chelsea High School’s Key Club and the Kiwanis Club of Chelsea will again sponsor the Community Easter Egg Hunt. We appreciate Chelsea Retirement Community for offering its front lawn for the event. We are thankful for CRC … Read more
When you set the bar low, sometimes it’s pretty easy to jump over it. And that’s just what Aidan did in his first time in the Advanced Rally ring in Toledo on March 7. I set three goals for us. Stay with me in the ring and don’t bolt when the leash comes off. Jump … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank D&B Strategic Marketing for the information in this story.) This spring, Ballet Chelsea invites audiences to tumble down the rabbit hole with a brand-new production of Alice in Wonderland—a ballet designed to be as joyful and imaginative for the dancers as it is enchanting for the audience. Featuring entirely … Read more
As National Consumer Protection Week comes to a close, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel highlighted some of the work her office does to protect Michigan residents. From mediating consumer complaints to advocating for stronger protections, the Department of Attorney General has a proven track record of supporting consumers. The Consumer Protection Team reviews every complaint … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank D&B Strategic Marketing for the information in this story.) The City of Chelsea recently announced the appointment of Derik Bollinger as the City’s next Utilities Director, effective Monday, March 9. Bollinger has been a valued member of the City of Chelsea team and brings nearly two decades of experience … Read more
By Crystal Hayduk Superintendent Mike Kapolka updated the Chelsea School District (CSD) Board of Education (BOE) about the removal of restrictive language on the property at its meeting on March 9. He said that through the work of a collaborative research initiative, Justice InDeed, district administrators learned that one of CSD’s parcels retained a racially … Read more
Lane Animal Hospital recently welcomed a new veterinarian to its staff. Originally from Owosso, Michigan, Dr. Joshua Wood earned his B.S. in Animal Science from Michigan State University and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Midwestern University in Arizona. After veterinary school, he returned to Michigan to care for the pets and families in his … Read more
