The Chelsea Post (chelseapost.com) is a locally owned, independent news site and growing community resource in Chelsea, Michigan.
Our goal is to be the go-to place for Chelsea information: local news, community announcements, city meetings, upcoming events, recent obituaries, and area resources. While other news outlets and event calendars tend to cover a much wider area, we’re focused specifically on the Chelsea area and the people who live here.
The Chelsea Post launched in April 2026 as the successor to Chelsea Update, a local news site founded by Lisa Allmendinger in 2012, which ran until her retirement in March 2026. Lisa continues to contribute to The Chelsea Post as a writer and advisor.
Contact Us
To get in touch regarding story tips, feedback, questions, or just a hello, please contact:
Leslie Surel
Editor & Publisher
[email protected]
Our Team
The Chelsea Post is owned and operated by Leslie Surel, a long-time Chelsea resident and small-business owner of Surelutions, a website design and consulting company.
The Chelsea Post staff contributors include:
- Leslie Surel, Editor & Publisher
- Lisa Allmendinger, Staff Writer and Honorary Publisher — Local issues and community news
- Crystal Hayduk, Staff Writer — Education and Chelsea School District
- Lisa Carolin, Staff Writer — City meetings, parks and recreation, business news, and local features
- Alan Ashley, Photographer — School sports and community events
Community Contributors
We also publish regular contributions from local organizations and community members, including:
- City of Chelsea
- Chelsea Kiwanis Club
- Chelsea Senior Center
- Chelsea District Library
- Chelsea School District
- Chelsea Farmers Market
- Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce
- Purple Rose Theatre
- 5 Healthy Towns Foundation
In addition, The Chelsea Post publishes news and information from Washtenaw County and the State of Michigan when it directly affects readers in our area.
These contributors represent their organizations and write in their own voice. Their submissions are published as community content.
What We Cover
Our focus is hyperlocal: the City of Chelsea, Chelsea School District, the surrounding townships, and Washtenaw County news with a direct Chelsea angle. We occasionally publish information about events in neighboring cities when there is a Chelsea connection. If it matters to Chelsea residents, it belongs here.
Our Standard
We take pride in accurate, factual reporting, and we correct errors promptly. On news and public issues, we report only the facts, not opinions. We do not publish political opinion pieces, but we always welcome story ideas, feedback, and questions from readers.
Community features, event coverage, and arts may reflect enthusiasm or a personal point of view — and we think that’s part of what makes local news worth reading.
Independence & Funding
The Chelsea Post is independently owned with no political or corporate backing. Revenue comes from local advertising and voluntary reader contributions. We are not affiliated with any political party, PAC, or outside organization.
We accept advertising from local and regional businesses and organizations. We do not accept political advertising.
Advertising
To inquire about advertising your business, organization, or event, visit our Advertising page or email [email protected].
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