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Despite illness, she fills life with love

“Being prepared for the unknown is one of the hardest things we’ve had to do and continue to do with her,” said Allison East, speaking ... Read more

by Shelba Nivens, Monday, April 22, 2013 5:07 pm

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Chelsea Girl Scout Troop No. 597 Junior earn award

Shelby Lovette, Emily Lamberson, Lindsey Burt, Callie Smith and Abigayle Hyche, fifth graders at Chelsea Intermediate School and members of Girl Scout Troop 597, recently ... Read more

by Shelba Nivens, Monday, April 15, 2013 11:03 am

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Swimmers win honors with Special Olympics

“I started swimming with Special Olympics when I was in eighth grade,” said Terry Christian. Read more

by Shelba Nivens, Monday, April 1, 2013 3:57 pm

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CHS Fishing club members vying for Club of the Year

The Chelsea High School fishing club is currently in first place for the Alabama Student Angler Bass Fishing Association’s (ASABFA) Club of the Year title. Read more

by Shelba Nivens, Monday, March 25, 2013 2:14 pm

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Chelsea Historical Museum displays fire gear

The fire gear on display in the Chelsea museum was worn by Bill Weldon, said Ricky King, a long-time member of Chelsea Fire Department. Read more

by Shelba Nivens, Monday, March 18, 2013 4:18 pm

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Johnny Ray’s celebrating nine years

Johnny Ray’s will celebrate its nine-year anniversary in Chelsea March 11-17. Kids eat free all week, and special events take place every night. Read more

by Shelba Nivens, Monday, March 11, 2013 5:14 pm

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Chelsea Bible Church makes changes

Chelsea Bible Church is in the midst of several changes in an effort to fulfill its vision “to worship God and to build authentic Christian ... Read more

by Shelba Nivens, Monday, March 4, 2013 3:02 pm

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Chelsea couple uses old family recipes in new restaurant

She has no culinary background, Tammie Smith of Willard’s Bar-B-Q Junction in Chelsea said. Read more

by Shelba Nivens, Tuesday, February 19, 2013 11:35 am

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Cloutier finds irony in his life’s decisions

As a teenager, Ricky Cloutier drove race cars in Groveton, N.H., before attending college to study auto mechanics. Read more

by Shelba Nivens, Monday, February 11, 2013 5:29 pm

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Three Chelsea students earn highest awards

“The Girl Scout Bronze Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Junior can earn,” according to Robyn Tucker of the Girl Scouts of North-Central ... Read more

by Shelba Nivens, Monday, February 4, 2013 5:27 pm

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She almost laughed at God

Joni Matherne sat, stunned, beside her husband Garrett in a Sunday morning service at the Church of Brook Hills. Read more

by Shelba Nivens, Monday, January 21, 2013 11:24 am

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Chelsea Wrecker goes extra mile

“The extra mile is never crowded,” reads the motto of the new wrecker service in Chelsea. Read more

by Shelba Nivens, Monday, January 14, 2013 11:05 am

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Walking on water requires getting out of the boat

He was just turning 4 years old. Read more

by Shelba Nivens, Monday, January 7, 2013 5:02 pm

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Pastor Slayton shares Christmas message year round

“How the message of Christmas should affect our lives now,” was this year’s Christmas message by Pastor Scott Slayton to the people of Chelsea Village ... Read more

by Shelba Nivens, Monday, December 17, 2012 12:02 pm

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Volunteers share Christmas message

“The number served in our program (at Chelsea Centre’s Heavenly Smile) is very small when you consider other organizations,” said Kim Bradley. “But as long ... Read more

by Shelba Nivens, Monday, December 10, 2012 4:29 pm

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