All the News That's Fit to Post about Chelsea, Michigan
(Publisher’s note: This story was just updated with a calf photo sent by a reader and the cows were switched. New mama photo inserted.) Be sure to stop by the Nature’s Creation of Life barn and check out its newest … Read more
Here’s a list of the Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champions and showmanship winners: Grand Champion Steer: Ryan Trinkle Reserve Grand Champion Steer: Clifford Heydlauff Senior Showmanship winner: Samantha Bies Intermediate Showmanship winner: Bailey Burchett Junior Showmanship winner: Ryan Trinkle Grand … Read more
(Publisher’s note: This story was updated to include last night’s results.) Don’t forget to attend and bid at tonight’s livestock auction and support area youth who worked hard to get their animals ready for fair. The auction takes place in … Read more
Here’s a great way to keep that community spirit going on the last day of fair week. On Sunday, Aug. 26 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Paul United Church of Christ and First Congregational United Church of Christ invite the … Read more
SRSLY will be part of the 75th Annual Chelsea Community Fair parade and members are asking people to keep an eye out for “Turnbuckle Tutweiler” and the whole CPTN SRSLY crew on Saturday, Aug. 25th that day. In addition, the … Read more
Chelsea Community Hospital raised almost $87,000 at its 23rd annual Golf Classic held at the Polo Fields Country Club and Golf Course in Ann Arbor on Aug. 13, and about 144 golfers participated. As part of the hospital’s long-term goal … Read more
Long-time Children’s Parade Superintendent Sam Vogel said that in all the years he’s been organizing this popular event, it’s only been cancelled one time. He said he’s been part of putting on this special Tuesday evening parade during the Chelsea … Read more
Chelsea Council Member and Chelsea Area Fire Authority Board President Rod Anderson had a letter to the editor published in the “Wall Street Journal” on Aug. 16. Fire Departments, Greece and the Future of the Dollar “Regarding Holman Jenkins’s “Our … Read more
Don’t forget to enter the annual Run for the Rolls on Saturday, Aug. 25 at 12:45. You can register for the 1-mile run at www.runfortherolls.com, in person at Aberdeen Bike & Outdoors on Friday, Aug. 24 from 3:30 to 7 … Read more
(Publisher’s note: The spelling of Tom Zatkovich‘s name has been corrected and noted.) There was some special pomp and circumstance before the start of the demolition derby at the 75th Annual Chelsea Community Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 21. About six … Read more
(Publisher’s note: The grand champion lamb’s name was Kip. The information has been changed and is noted here. I apologize for the error. In addition, the photo above is of Megan O’Day.) Ryan Koenn had a Tuesday night at the … Read more
There were a lot of smiles on about 65 faces Tuesday morning outside the new police building — but none as big or as bright as the grin on Chelsea Police Chief Ed Toth‘s face. After breaking ground on May … Read more
Mike Gustafson, a 25-year veteran produce clerk at Kroger, spent his day off handling fruits and vegetables as a first-time judge at the 75th Annual Chelsea Community Fair on Monday, Aug. 20. He approached his judging assignment as he would … Read more
(Publisher’s note: Lindsay Heckler substituted in the school district for Trisha Pollack last year. Pollack is not a new teacher. This error has been corrected.) A total of 16 new staff members, including seven new teachers, tech assistants and parapros … Read more