Chelsea Update

26/08/2024

Heat Advisory issued for Tuesday.
MIDLAND-BAY-SAGINAW-SHIAWASSEE-GENESEE-LIVINGSTON-OAKLAND-MACOMB-WASHTENAW-WAYNE-LENAWEE-MONROE-

INCLUDING THE CITIES OF BAY CITY, FLINT, WARREN, DETROIT, MONROE, PONTIAC, OWOSSO, SAGINAW, ADRIAN, MIDLAND, HOWELL, AND ANN ARBOR
..HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...HEAT INDEX VALUES UP TO 102 EXPECTED.

* WHERE...A PORTION OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN.

* WHEN...FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EDT TUESDAY.

* IMPACTS...HOT TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HUMIDITY MAY CAUSE HEAT ILLNESSES.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS, STAY IN AN AIR-CONDITIONED ROOM, STAY OUT OF THE SUN, AND CHECK UP ON RELATIVES AND NEIGHBORS

24/08/2024

The boil water advisory has been lifted in the City of Chelsea.

If you're having your water service restored, you need to flush your home's water pipes! Moving fresh water through your pipes flushes bacteria and metals from your plumbing.

24/08/2024

Meet Sarah Murillo of Dexter, the 2024 Chelsea Community Fair Queen. Photo by Megan Hayduk. Story and more photos Saturday on Chelsea Update.

23/08/2024

Ladies Day was another hit and one of the highlights was the announcement of the junior homemaker and homemaker winners. Story and more photos tomorrow on Chelsea Update. So happy for and proud of Josh on this huge accomplishment. He also took second place with one of his pigs in a large and competitive class.

23/08/2024

Here's the latest on the Chelsea water situation.

(Chelsea Update would like to thank City Manager Marty Colburn for this information.) Update: The first test results of the Bac-T (bacteria testing) came out negative. The city submitted one more round of tests and will receive results tomorrow. Assuming ... Read more

22/08/2024

All Chelsea City water has been restored. The Boil Water Advisory is still in effect until we receive two negative tests. We will continue to update.

22/08/2024

Brayden Gilbert a repeat winner in the lamb ring at the Chelsea Community Fair.

(Publisher’s note: I was not able to attend the lamb judging last night and send a huge thank you to Sarah Norris for the photos in this story.) Brayden Gilbert of Grass Lake is a familiar face in the final ... Read more

21/08/2024

Another Update: All City water has been restored. The Boil Water Advisory is still in effect until we receive two negative tests. We will continue to update.
Update: The Boil Water Advisory is still in effect for the entire City of Chelsea due to the loss of water pressure. The water main break has been located near the Lanewood neighborhood and crews are actively addressing the issue. The rest of the City should start seeing their water pressure restored slowly over the rest of the evening. At this time, Lanewood subdivision, on the northern portion of the city is still without water
The City of Chelsea is currently experiencing a water related issue. The City Water Department is working to locate and resolve the issue, but has issued a BOIL WATER ADVISORY until further notice as a precautionary measure.

21/08/2024

Easton Powers (on left) and Clara Schneider (on right) took reserve champion and grand champion steer respectively Wednesday at the Chelsea Community Fair. Story and more photos Thursday on Chelsea Update.

21/08/2024

The Harrison brothers -- Wesley on left and Brady on right -- took reserve champion and grand champion feeder calves respectively on Wednesday. Story and more photos Thursday.

21/08/2024

Heidi Fuchs wins senior showmanship and her pig Petunia takes grand champion swine at the 86th Annual Chelsea Community Fair. More photos and story Wednesday.

21/08/2024

Tuesday's ribbon cutting marked the official start of the 86th Annual Chelsea Community Fair.

20/08/2024

Youth and their feeders at the Chelsea Community Fair. They show Wednesday at noon.

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20/08/2024

Way too adorable for words.

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19/08/2024

You can see these delightful young ladies compete on Friday at the Chelsea Community Fair.

This year, there are five fair queen contestants, including sisters, from Chelsea, Dexter and Grass Lake. You will be able to spot them wearing their sashes around the fairgrounds this week, so be sure to wish them luck, as 2023 ... Read more

19/08/2024

More tractor pulls today at the Chelsea Community Fair. And food from the Kiwanis trailer, too.

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18/08/2024

Entry Day for the Green Barn at the Chelsea Community Fair underway and continues until 5 p.m.

01/08/2024

More road work on the horizon in Sylvan Township.

WHEN: Tuesday, August 6, 2024

WHERE: Kalmbach Rd between Garvey Rd and I-94 in Sylvan Township

WHY: Unpaved road resurfacing

BACKGROUND: On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Kalmbach Rd between Garvey Rd and I-94 in Sylvan Township during daytime hours to perform unpaved road resurfacing.

The road will re-open at the end of each workday and remain open until work resumes the following morning.

The road improvements are expected to take approximately two days. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.

Access will be maintained for emergency services and any residents who live or work within the closure limits.

29/07/2024

More local road work:
WHEN: Wednesday, July 31, 2024

WHERE: Dexter-Chelsea Rd between Dancer Rd and Parker Rd in Lima Township

WHY: Road resurfacing

BACKGROUND: On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will begin a resurfacing project on Dexter-Chelsea Rd between Dancer Rd and Parker Rd in Lima Township.

The road will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to lane restrictions. WCRC encourages motorists, emergency services and others to use an alternate route.

The road improvements are expected to take approximately three weeks. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.

Also, WHEN: Wednesday, July 31, 2024

WHERE: Dancer Rd between Liberty Rd and Jerusalem Rd in Lima Township

WHY: Unpaved road resurfacing

BACKGROUND: On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Dancer Rd between Liberty Rd and Jerusalem Rd in Lima Township during daytime hours to perform unpaved road resurfacing.

The road will re-open at the end of each workday and remain open until work resumes the following morning.

The road improvements are expected to take approximately three days. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.

Access will be maintained for emergency services and any residents who live or work within the closure limits.

25/07/2024

Attention Dexter and Lima Township drivers.

WHEN: Monday, July 29, 2024

WHERE: Wylie Rd between Dexter-Chelsea Rd and Island Lake Rd in Dexter & Lima Townships

WHY: Permit – railway maintenance

BACKGROUND: On Monday, July 29, 2024, Amtrak will close Wylie Rd between Dexter-Chelsea Rd and Island Lake Rd in Dexter & Lima Townships.

The railway maintenance is expected to take approximately two weeks. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.

Access will be maintained for any residents who work or live within the closure limits.

25/07/2024

Attention Lima Township drivers.
WHERE: Steinbach Rd between Liberty Rd and Jerusalem Rd in Lima Township

WHY: Unpaved road resurfacing

BACKGROUND: On Monday, July 29, 2024, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will close Steinbach Rd between Liberty Rd and Jerusalem Rd in Lima Township during daytime hours to perform unpaved road resurfacing.

The road will re-open at the end of each workday and remain open until work resumes the following morning.

The road improvements are expected to take approximately three days. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.

Access will be maintained for any residents who live or work within the closure limits.

16/07/2024

Lots of local chip sealing projects underway.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 17, 2024

WHERE: Hadley Rd between N. Territorial Rd and the County line in Lyndon Township

WHY: Crack sealing

BACKGROUND: The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will perform crack sealing on Hadley Rd between N. Territorial Rd and the County line in Lyndon Township between Wednesday, July 17, and Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

The road will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to lane restrictions. WCRC encourages motorists, emergency services and others to use an alternate route.

The roadwork is expected to take approximately one day. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.

16/07/2024

More local roadwork Wednesday, July 17, this time in Lyndon and Dexter Townships.

WHERE: Stofer Road between Island Lake Rd and N. Territorial Rd in Dexter & Lyndon Townships

WHY: Crack sealing

BACKGROUND: The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will perform crack sealing on Stofer Rd between Island Lake Rd and N. Territorial Rd in Dexter & Lyndon Townships between Wednesday, July 17, and Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

The road will not be closed to traffic, but delays are likely due to lane restrictions. WCRC encourages motorists, emergency services and others to use an alternate route.

The roadwork is expected to take approximately one day. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.

15/07/2024

Attention Sylvan Township residents: On Tuesday, July 16, Amtrak will close Notten Road between Old US-12 and Reiman Road in Sylvan Township to perform railway work.
The railway work is expected to take approximately two weeks. However, all dates are tentative and subject to change due to weather conditions.
Access will be maintained for any residents who work or live within the closure limits.
DETOUR: Click here for the detour map.

10/07/2024

The do not drink water advisory for Sylvan Township residents has been lifted. And additional information about flushing things out has now published on Chelsea Update.

09/07/2024

What a great way to honor a military member of your family.

The Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the Military and Veteran Banner Program recognizing and honoring those brave individuals who are serving or have served in the United States Armed Forces. Banners will display a photo of ... Read more

08/07/2024

There is a do not drink the water advisory for Sylvan Township residents on the township's water system. This does NOT apply to anyone in the township on a well or anyone on the City of Chelsea's water system. Township officials discovered a security breach of the water treatment plant Monday morning July 8th. Damage was done to the interior of the plant including tampering of the controls system. There is evidence of other attempts to damage local infrastructure.
Township officials are working with local law enforcement and state officials to investigate. There is no visual evidence the water was contaminated, but testing needs to be done to confirm. Until we can ensure the safety of the drinking water residents are advised not to drink the water. The use of alternative water such as bottled water for drinking and cooking is recommended. Please notify the township water officials at [734 475-8890 ext. 112] promptly if you notice any changes in the quality of your water. If you have noticed any suspicious activity related to tampering with public infrastructure in the community, please contact local law enforcement at 810-227-1051.
We will provide an update as soon as we have completed the necessary inspections and testing to confirm the water system is safe.

04/07/2024

Chicken's being served at the American Legion. Get there now if you want your July 4 chicken BBQ.

09/05/2024

If you have been trying to send email to Lisa during the last few days, and it's getting bounced back to you, this is an ATT-gmail outage that ATT "is working on." They say it will take 8-10 days to fix. Please try sending email to Lisa at [email protected]. I get that email. Smile. Ya gotta love technology.

22/01/2024

Winter Weather Advisory

Issued: 2024-01-22 11:34:00 EST|Expiring: 2024-01-23 16:00:00 EST

LIVINGSTON-OAKLAND-MACOMB-WASHTENAW-WAYNE-LENAWEE-MONROE-

INCLUDING THE CITIES OF HOWELL, PONTIAC, WARREN, ANN ARBOR,

DETROIT, ADRIAN, AND MONROE

1134 AM EST MON JAN 22 2024
..WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON

TO 4 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...MIXED PRECIPITATION EXPECTED. TOTAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS

OF UP TO TWO INCHES AND ICE ACCUMULATIONS OF ONE TENTH TO TWO

TENTHS OF AN INCH.

* WHERE...LIVINGSTON, OAKLAND, MACOMB, WASHTENAW, WAYNE, LENAWEE

AND MONROE COUNTIES.

* WHEN...FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EST TUESDAY.

* IMPACTS...HAZARDOUS TRAVEL. THE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ARE

EXPECTED TO IMPACT THE EVENING COMMUTE TODAY AND THE MORNING

COMMUTE TOMORROW.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...LIGHT FREEZING RAIN OR FREEZING DRIZZLE

DEVELOPS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING WITH TEMPERATURES IN THE 20S

LEADING TO SLICK CONDITIONS ON UNTREATED ROADS. PRECIPITATION

INTENSITY THEN INCREASES TOWARD MIDNIGHT. A MIX OF SNOW AND

SLEET IS POSSIBLE AT TIMES ACROSS THE AREA, ALTHOUGH A GREATER

MIX IS EXPECTED ALONG AND NORTH OF THE M- 59 CORRIDOR. PRIMARILY

FREEZING RAIN OCCURS TUESDAY MORNING UNTIL TEMPERATURES WARM

ABOVE FREEZING EARLY TO MID AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PLAN FOR EXTRA TRAVEL TIME ACROSS THE AREA