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Chelsea Update

All the news that is fit to post about Chelsea, Michigan is in the Chelsea Update. A daily news and information web site for the Chelsea community published by Lisa Allmendinger, who has more than 40 years as a reporter and who has lived in the Chelsea area for more than 20 years.

Historic Newspapers

Search through Chelsea Michigan’s Historic Newspapers. Browse and explore to find out how a small towns responded to WWII, Kennedy’s assassination, America’s Bicentennial and other noteworthy events of the past century! Thanks to our many generous donors who made this digitization project possible!

Michigan eLibrary (Mel.org)

The Michigan eLibrary has dozens of useful online resources that you can access anywhere in Michigan. You can find AtoZ Databases, AutoRepair Source, Legal Information Resource Center, WorldBook, and so much more. The Mel library inclues: *scholarly journals and articles *bilingual resources *citizenship test prep, driver’s education practice exams and other test materials *legal and health/medical resources *academic ebook collections.

New York Times

Remote Access:
The online edition of The New York Times is available with a library card and PIN. This subscription will provide access to News, Cooking, The Athletic, Wirecutter, and more. Note: access requires that you set up or log in to an existing free New York Times account. Need help? Watch this video tutorial!

In-Library Access (News Only):
The New York Times News is currently available inside the library on either library PCs or on personal devices connected to the library’s Wi-Fi. Note: access requires that you set up or log in to an existing free New York Times account.  Watch this video tutorial for step-by-step directions or visit the Second Floor Information Desk for help.

Newspaper Source Plus

Includes millions of articles from newspapers, newswires, and news magazines. Offers television and radio transcripts and ongoing daily updates from popular news sources. Primary full coverage newspapers are The Washington Post and USA Today. Provided by Michigan eLibrary.

Stories of Chelsea

Find documentaries about local Chelsea village life, and veterans. Enjoy interviews of Chelsea residents in Around Town With Linda. Plus find digital index of local obituaries and (year x to year y) newspapers.

Sun Times News

A locally distributed newspaper covering Saline (48176), Dexter (48130), Chelsea (48118), Manchester (48158) and western Ann Arbor (48103).

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Install this application on your home screen for quick and easy access when you’re on the go.

Just tap then “Add to Home Screen”