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Fall Citizens Police Academy registration announced

(Publisher’s note: I went to several of these classes, really enjoyed them and learned a lot. Chelsea PD does not plan to offer classes of this type, deferring to the Sheriff’s Office. So, if you want to learn more about … Read more

At the Fair: Samantha Bellairs sweepstakes winner

Samantha Bellairs, a poultry showmanship winner, showed she knew how to handle the eight additional livestock species when she took the blue ribbon Saturday night in the sweepstakes competition at the 76th Annual Chelsea Community Fair. When the evening began, … Read more

Bulldog soccer begins season with 8-1 win

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Rosie Lemons for the photo and information in this story.) On Friday, Aug. 23, the Chelsea High School men’s soccer team won their first game of the season downing Manchester, 8-1. “While that is … Read more

One is guilty; another gets the blame

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Tom Hodgson and the Waterloo Natural History Association for the photos and information in this story.) Many area fields and roadsides are turning yellow with the blossoms of goldenrod. The blooming of goldenrod is … Read more

Dine in at Jet’s today and support Ballet Chelsea

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Patricia Marsh for the information in this story.) Ballet Chelsea is having a fundraiser at Jet’s Pizza on Sunday, Aug. 25. Jet’s will donate 10 percent of all dine-in food purchases made between noon … Read more

At the Fair: Morgan Kern has a day to remember

(Publisher’s note: Kelsey Olberg is a junior at Chelsea High School. This information has been corrected in the story. Morgan Kern of Chelsea was named the 2013 Chelsea Community Fair Queen Friday night. Earlier in the day, she was named … Read more

Let’s Get Gardening, part 2

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Jennifer Fairfield for the information in this story. Part 1 ran Friday.) Because of all the rain we’ve had, a number of diseases are turning up in vegetable gardens. It’s best to take a … Read more

At the Fair: Ladies Day fun

In her 10th year as the superintendent of Ladies Day, Mary Tobin selected a terrific variety of performers to entertain the hundreds of ladies who arrived bright and early to the Multipurpose Area for the always popular event at the … Read more