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Chelsea Community Hospital adds urology services

Chelsea Community Hospital has added a urology practice to its growing list of community patient services. Dr. Howard Usitalo, board-certified urologist, and David Lutchka, PA-C, offer a full spectrum of urology services with Usitalo performing his surgeries at the hospital. … Read more

At the Bushel Basket: Wednesday, Oct. 10

The Bushel Basket farmers’ market is open Wednesdays from 2:30 to 6 p.m. at the Chelsea Community Fairgrounds. Here’s what the vendors expect to have this week, but the cold weather may limit the types of vegetables. Kapp Farms: won’t … Read more

Chelsea hosts first Festival of Sandhill Cranes gather

There were a small number of large recycled Sandhill cranes lined up along Old US-12 Saturday, but about 5,000-6,000 of the live variety are expected to roost at Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary in Jackson toward the end of October and … Read more

Here’s the latest update on the M-52 construction

Here’s the latest on the M-52 construction project from the Michigan Department of Transportation. From 5 a.m.- 7 p.m., miscellaneous work continues for water main installation and driveway placement prep.  All three lanes on M-52 are open to traffic: one … Read more

Publisher’s message: Sept. 30 – Oct. 6

Today, the community will pay tribute to Bob Daniels during a public memorial service at the high school auditorium at 2 p.m. Our hearts will be heavy for a second time as we remember a true gentleman who devoted so … Read more

Ask Len the CPA: tips for reducing personal debt

(Publisher’s note: This is the first column by Len Pytlak, CPA, who will answer your personal finance questions.) For my first column, I’m responding to a question from Marsha, who asked for ways to start paying down personal debt. 1. … Read more

With Chelsea United Way campaign underway, here’s who benefits

This is the first of several photos of the Chelsea United Way‘s previous check presentations to member agencies. This one was given to Chelsea Grace Clinic, which provides free healthcare for the uninsured. The Chelsea United Way’s fundraising campaigns begin … Read more