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Chelsea resident plans business expansion, informational event

Chelsea resident Tim Bristle, a division leader with Primerica, Inc., an independent financial services marketing company, is expanding his business by adding a Chelsea office. Currently, Bristle has an Ann Arbor office, but plans to hire 50 new employees and … Read more

Counting down to fair: 1937-1949 (with photos from 2011)

According to a chronology supplied by Lloyd Grau, here is more fair history. 1937: Chelsea’s first Community Fair held Saturday, Nov. 13, 1937 in the high school gymnasium sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Chelsea and the Future Farmer Club … Read more

Letter to the Editor

Lisa: The article you wrote giving honor to the veteran’s was “BREATH TAKING.” When you bring tears of joy to the person who is reading your article, now that’s a outstanding person who can tell a story and bring it … Read more

Brick by brick: Veterans Park pathway adds 12 new names

(Publisher’s note: Stephan L. Slane  purchased bricks for his father and his four brothers. The mistake is noted and corrected in the story.) Gratitude, appreciation and family pride were just a few of the emotions expressed by family and friends … Read more

Counting down to fair: 1891-1899 (with photos from last year)

Here’s the second installment of the past history of the Chelsea Community Fair, which takes place this year from Aug. 21-Aug. 25 and will celebrate its 75th anniversary. 1891: Second annual fair of Chelsea Union Agricultural Society opened Tuesday, October, … Read more

Dexter, Lima, Lyndon and Sylvan township election results

Here are the unofficial township board election results from Tuesday’s primary election. The winners are in bold type. Dexter Township Supervisor: “I’d like to thank the voters of Dexter Township for expressing confidence in me,” said Jim Drolett, who won … Read more

Flags at half-staff to honor victims of Wisconsin shooting

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