All the News That's Fit to Post about Chelsea, Michigan
I’m pleased to report that the new normal with staff members Buzz and Aidan has commenced. So many readers have inquired, I thought I should give everyone an update after the bad news of my last column. With Buzz’s … Read more
This is a column I’d hoped I wouldn’t be writing about Buzz. The test results show that he does, indeed, have mast cell cancer. But don’t tell him that. He’s never shown any discomfort while the mass was there, and … Read more
With everything that has taken place in February – my 65th birthday and Buzz’s unexpected surgery, I’m behind on saying thank you to the people (below) who kindly donated to the operations of Chelsea Update and my efforts. March is … Read more
As Buzz continues to recover from his recent surgery, I wanted to share some happy mail that he received last week, while we wait for the pathology results. We’ve shown in the National Championships twice previously and one little mistake … Read more
Today is Buzz’s birthday and it’s a special double digit one. Happy 10th birthday, buddy. I’m so sorry that you’re spending it recovering from surgery, but I will do my best to make sure you’re comfortable and we’ll celebrate soon … Read more
I thought I’d be writing a column celebrating Buzz’s 10th birthday on March 1, but instead, I’m writing this column to ask for well wishes and positive thoughts for him. And, I’m probably breaking all kinds of doggie HIPPA rules … Read more
(Publisher’s note: Brad Bush’s tribute story is publishing tomorrow, Feb. 21.) As many of you have read, the community member profile series finally got underway and the response has been heartwarming. Thank you everyone for the personal notes and phone … Read more
This year I will celebrate the whole month of February as my 65th birthday month. Or at least the first couple weekends of it by taking them both off. After pretty much ignoring birthdays 50 and 60, perhaps it’s time … Read more
I don’t know about you, but I decided this year that I’m not going to bother with a New Year’s resolution. They tend to get broken pretty quickly anyway. Ask anyone who regularly goes to a gym. Those first couple … Read more
By Lisa Allmendinger As part of our Christmas gift to the community, in addition to helping readers learn about the people who make Chelsea such an amazing city, we’d also like you to get to know the businesses in town … Read more
Aidan, Buzz and I hope you had a terrific Christmas and we wish you a happy and healthy 2023. Go Blue. All three of us are enjoying some time off this week. There will be new stories published each day, … Read more
By Lisa Allmendinger Aidan, Buzz and I would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas. And, we’d like to reveal our Christmas gift to the community – something that will keep on giving throughout 2023 and beyond. In an … Read more
I alluded to some changes coming to Chelsea Update in 2023 in a previous publisher’s message and those plans are currently underway with unanimous buy-in from those folks contacted about it. I cannot begin to tell you how excited this … Read more
By Lisa Allmendinger Aidan made his conformation dog show debut in Lansing last Saturday. And I’ll say at the onset, he has nowhere to go but up when it comes to the results. Yes, he’s just 4.5 months old, but … Read more