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Chelsea Community News · Chelsea, MI

Cabaret Calls Nov. 15, When Chelsea Community Church Celebrates the Legacy of Jerry Scott

Chelsea Community Church Presents A PIANO BAR CELEBRATION …honoring Piano Bar legend Jerry Scott Free & Open to the Public Sunday, November 15, 1pm at St. Peter’s Chelsea (346 W. 20th St. btw. 8th & 9th Aves.) For more info, click here BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Drawing its strength from the diverse backgrounds and traditions of its congregants, Chelsea Community Church has been a beacon for people of all faiths—and of uncertain faith—since its founding in 1975. The lay-led, non-denominal Christian congregation meets on Sundays at 1pm, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Chelsea. Familiarly known as St. Peter’s Chelsea, the 1838-consecrated church (whose iconic bell tower was installed in 1888) sits on land donated by Clement Clarke Moore. His 1823-penned poem A Visit From St. Nicholas is known for, among other things, popularizing the notion of Santa’s jolly demeanor and giving his eight reindeer the names we’ve come to know them by.

Chelsea Community News · Chelsea, MI

What a Spread: Still Going Strong in Chelsea, The Longest Table Expands Its Reach

BY SCOTT STIFFLER | Feeding our need to connect, and doing it in epic fashion, The Longest Table is a globally observed celebration of cuisine and community, whose humble origin story is rooted in our not-too-distant, post-pandemic past. Originally conceived as a way to foster socialization among West Chelsea residents no longer required to maintain a six-foot distance from one another, 2022’s very first Longest Table gave its 500+ participants permission to lean into that request to pass the salt. “In the pandemic, we were all [sheltering] in one place much longer than we’d ever been before,” noted Longest Table co-creator Maryam Banikarim, in our October 24, 2022 report.

Chelsea Community News · Chelsea, MI

Support Small Businesses: Starmoire Stores Clothes, Provides Profit Via ‘Digital Closet’

New York City residents with closets at capacity (and that’s most of us) have another option in our quest to contain the overflow—and no, it’s not located underneath the bed or in a corner piled from floor to ceiling with poorly labeled cardboard boxes. Making its debut in the NYC market just in time to help you de-clutter for the holidays, Starmoire offers residents of the five boroughs off-site, on-demand wardrobe storage, a “digital closet” that catalogs every item, and the chance to turn a profit, via “full-service resale.” Chelsea Community News recently exchanged emails with Starmoire co-founder and CEO Katie Palencsar, yielding the below Q&A. Scott Stiffler, for Chelsea Community News (CCNews): What is the origin story of Starmoire? How, why, who? Katie Palencsar, Starmoire Co-Founder & CEO (Katie): My co-founder Ruth and I were at a banking conference in Chicago, about to speak on a panel. We got to talking about having a full closet and nothing to wear.

Chelsea Community News · Chelsea, MI

This Week In & Around Chelsea: November 9-15, 2026

Here’s What’s Happening (in order of appearance Pick of the Week / Participatory Budgeting Kick-Off / Flatiron NoMad Partnership 2026 Community Survey / Second Acts / Walking Tour / ….and more PICK OF THE WEEK Public Meeting for the 200 W23W24 Street Block Association (BA): Wednesday, November 11, at 7pm Online via Zoom | This block-spanning BA (W. 23 to W. 24 Sts. btw. 7th/8th Aves.) invites public attendance for the November gathering of its monthly membership. Currently on the subject-to-change Agenda: A rep from Chelsea’s 10th Precinct (W. 20th St. btw. 7th/8th Aves.) will field questions;​ a rep from Common Ground (a new, hyperlocal volunteer and activities website) will give a presentation; TF Cornerstone updates; information about the health risks of ongoing pigeon problems; an update on the upcoming arrival of new garbage bins; proposed recipients of donations from the BA; old/new business; and, of course, concerns of your own. To attend the Zoom meeting, click here.

Chelsea Community News · Chelsea, MI

This Week In & Around Chelsea: November 2-8, 2026

Here’s What’s Happening (in order of appearance) Nov. 3 Election, In-Person Voting / MCB4 Full Board Meeting / Pumpkin Smash / Flatiron NoMad Partnership 2026 Community Survey / Down to Earth Farmers Markeet Chelsea / Public Meeting for the 200 W23W24 Street Block Association / Participatory Budgeting Kick-Off November 3’s General Election | In-Person voting takes 6am to 9pm on Tuesday, November 3, for an election whose ballot includes the race for Congressional, State Senatorial, and Assembly District Reps; and, hyperlocally, the District 3 race for City Council Member. To find your poll site and view a sample ballot, click here.

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BG News · East Lansing, MI

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Men’s and women’s cross country finish strong at NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championships

BGSU Men and Women’s cross country competed in the NCAA Division I Great Lakes Regionional Cross Country Championships at the Forest Akers East Golf Course in East Lansing, Michigan. The Michigan State Spartans hosted the event, marking the first time the school has hosted an NCAA regional. Women’s 6K In the women’s race, the Orange and Brown managed a ninth-place finish from junior Rachael Hoover with a time of 20:29.8. Hoover was one of seven Falcons who competed in the event alongside sophomores Lexi Panning and Maggie Foust, who finished 24th & 38th, respectively. 9th. Rachael Hoover (20:29.8) 24th. Lexi Panning (20:58.8) 38th. Maggie Foust (21:19.2) 58th. Morgan Wiechman (21:38.8) 79th. Tayla Schreiber (21:54.5) 99th. Madison Boone (22:09.2) 140th. Lily Good (22:39.0) Men’s 10K The Men’s event followed suit with only one Falcon finishing inside the top 100. Senior Owen Zaurmeyer came home in 76th with a time of 31:35.1.

The American Canyon Eagle · Dearborn, MI

Nearby: Dearborn, MI

GEORGE DAVID ABBOTT

On Thursday, September 17, 2026, George David Abbott died at his home in Napa. David was born in Dearborn, MI on August 8, 1933 and was the oldest of twins by 6 minutes. The family moved to Napa when he…

The American Canyon Eagle · Dearborn, MI

Nearby: Dearborn, MI

Abbott, George David

On Thursday, September 17, 2026, George David Abbott died at his home in Napa. David was born in Dearborn, MI on August 8, 1933 and was the oldest of twins by 6 minutes. The family moved to Napa when he…

The Hermiston Herald · Dearborn, MI

Nearby: Dearborn, MI

Umatilla man gets 7 years federal time for child sex crimes, more

PORTLAND — Thomas Goatley, 23, of Umatilla, is going to federal prison for seven years on charges of distributing child sexual abuse material and making harassing phone calls. During the phone calls he made false claims that he was sexually abusing children, U.S. Attorney Scott Bradford for the District of Oregon announced Tuesday, Nov. 10. Goatley in August pleaded guilty to one count of distributing child pornography and four counts of making obscene or harassing telephone calls. According to federal court records, Judge Michael H. Simon on Nov. 10 in Portland sentenced Goatley on the five charges to seven years, three months in federal prison and five years of supervised release. According to court documents, Goatley from at least September 2023 through April 2024 used the online platforms, Instagram, Facebook, Discord and X to view, receive and distribute child sexual abuse material, including images of prepubescent children.

BG News · Lansing, MI

Nearby: Lansing, MI

Cross Country: Men’s and women’s teams prepare for NCAA Great Lakes Regional

The men’s and women’s cross-country teams are preparing to run at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional Races held in Lansing, Michigan. The women’s race will begin at 10 a.m., and the men’s race will begin an hour later at 11 a.m. The races will be held at Forest Akers East Golf Course, the home course for the Michigan State Spartans, on November 12. Women’s Team The Bowling Green Women’s Cross-Country team looks to end the season strong with races in the NCAA Great Lakes Regional Races Meet. The team finished third in the MAC Championship Races with a score of 101 points. They lost to UMass who finished with 97 points, and Toledo who dominated the races with 25 points. The team is led by juniors Rachael Hoover and Lexi Panning, who placed 7th and 13th respectively in the MAC Championships, and they have some added youth by freshman runner, Tayla Schrieber who finished 17th in the championships, and three more freshman that placed 52nd, 53rd, and 70th respectively in the championships.