April 18, 2025

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Articles for author: Melissa Marcum

Melissa Marcum

Young Changemakers Launch “100 Kids Who Care Chelsea”

Empowering Young Leaders: 100 Kids Who Care Chelsea Unites Middle Schoolers for Local Impact Photo: Founders Charley Cigan, along with her friends Norah and Ellie Hurst. Photo provided by Laurie Cigan In a remarkable display of leadership and community spirit, a group of Chelsea middle schoolers is taking action to make a difference. Inspired by a ...

Melissa Marcum

Four Decades of the Chelsea Children’s Parade

Photo: Hazel Kellog, age 6, ready for the parade to begin. Photo by Melissa Marcum It’s Chelsea Community Fair Week! For over 40 years, the Chelsea Community Fair has started with a beloved tradition: the Children’s Fair Parade. Superintendent Sam Vogel led this event this year, who has dedicated four decades to making it special ...

Melissa Marcum

The Wescott Legacy of Leadership at North Creek Elementary

Casey Wescott follows in his father’s footsteps, bringing a family tradition of education and community to Chelsea’s youngest students Photo: Father and Son Casey and Bill Wescott. Photo by Melissa Marcum. By Melissa Marcum Chelsea´s North Creek Elementary educates children from young fives to second grade. According to its website, there are around 490+ students. ...