All the News That's Fit to Post about Chelsea, Michigan
On Tuesday, Gov. Rick Snyder ordered all U.S. flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Michigan State Police Trooper Paul Butterfield, who died in the line of duty on Sept. 9. In addition, on Wednesday, Sept. 11, flags have … Read more
The flag of the United States has been ordered lowered to half-staff in Michigan on Monday, May 27, in honor of Memorial Day until noon at which point it should be raised to the peak. “It is a great honor … Read more
President Barak Obama has ordered the US flags lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, May 15 in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. This recognition day falls during Police Week, which takes place from May 12-18. “It is a great honor … Read more
Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of West Bloomfield Township Police Officer Patrick O’Rourke, of Fenton, on Friday, Sept. 14. Flags should be returned to full-staff on Saturday, Sept. 15. O’Rourke, 39, … Read more
Twice a year, members of the American Legion Post 31 hold a ceremonial flag burning before sunset on Cavanaugh Lake in Sylvan Township. About 1,200 United States flags are burned by Chelsea Legion members each year following proper protocol and … Read more
(Publisher’s note: If you are like me and wonder why the flags are flying at half-staff today, here’s who they honor.) Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Sgt. Kyle B. McClain, … Read more
(Publisher’s note, since I always wonder why flags are at half-staff when I see them, here’s why they will be flow that way on Wednesday.) Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of … Read more
Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Gunnery Sgt. Daniel J. Price, of Zeeland, on Monday, Aug. 13. Flags should be returned to full-staff on Tuesday, Aug. 14. Price, 27, died … Read more
President Barak Obama has ordered the flag lowered to half-staff until sunset on Friday, Aug. 10, to honor the victims of the Oak Creek, Wis. tragedy. “My thoughts and sincere condolences go out to the countless people affected by yesterday’s … 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
If you’re like me when you see flags at half-staff, you wonder why. On July 20, President Barak Obama ordered the flag of the United States lowered to half-staff until sunset on Wednesday, July 25, to honor the victims of … Read more