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State Warns of Obituary Pirates after Death of Loved One

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning Michigan residents of the latest frontier for scammers: death. As a recent article on the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) website cautions, posting online death notices heavy with personal information about the … Read more

Early In-Person Voting Begins Feb. 17 

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Edward Golembiewski for the information in this story.) All Washtenaw County voters have the option to vote early in-person prior to every major election, starting with the Feb. 27, 2024 Presidential Primary. Early voting sites will … Read more

State Issues Website Spoofing Alert

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel recently reminds consumers to be cautious when shopping online to avoid spoofed websites or social media accounts posing as legitimate or well-known brands.  AG Nessel’s Website Spoofing consumer alert explains how scammers use website spoofing … Read more

Recent Obituary: Edrea Frances Griffiths

Edrea Frances Griffiths of Dexter, Michigan, age 82, died December 18, 2023, at Hillside Terrace. She was born July 29, 1941, in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of John Raymond and Edrea Frances (Lyman) Scudder.  Edrea will be remembered for her dedication … Read more

Recent Obituary: Norman Martin Wacker, Jr.

Norman Martin Wacker, Jr. of Dexter, Michigan, age 91, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023, at his home. He was born August 25, 1932, in Chelsea, Michigan, the son of Norman Martin and Frances Lucille (Mangus) Wacker, Sr. Norm attended … Read more

Dec. 21: Ride the WAVE Bus to Christmas on the Farm

(Chelsea Update would like to thank Shasta Grifka for the information in this story.) In the heart of Western Washtenaw, where the chill in the air carries the promise of festive joy, a magical partnership is unfolding. On Dec. 21, … Read more

Chelsea State Bank Named a 2023 Detroit Free Press Top Workplace

Chelsea State Bank has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2023 honor by Detroit Free Press Top Workplaces. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential … Read more

Education Foundations Rivalry Match Raised $40,792

(Chelsea Update would like to thank D&B Strategic Marketing for the information in this story.) In a spirited display of community unity and support for education, the Chelsea Education Foundation (CEF) and The Educational Foundation of Dexter (EFD) recently joined … Read more

Oct. 27-29: Greatest of All Time Garage Sale

G.O.A.T (Greatest Of All Time) Garage Sale, Oct. 27-29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 5900 Loch Loden, Dexter, off Scio Road (not Scio Church) ½ mile west of Zeeb/AA Dexter Roads. Single lane long driveway. Please drive slowly, children and animals everywhere. … Read more

Fundraising Rivalry Match Concludes Tonight

The fundraising competition between Chelsea Education Foundation (CEF) and the Educational Foundation of Dexter (EFD) will culminate at halftime during the Oct. 20 Chelsea vs. Dexter high school football game. Game-Day Donations: If you’re attending the football game, you can … Read more

Education Foundations’ Rivalry Match Fundraising Underway

(Chelsea Update would like to thank D&B Strategic Marketing for the information in this story.) It’s great to hear about the fundraising efforts of the Chelsea Education Foundation (CEF) and the Educational Foundation of Dexter (EFD) for their respective communities. … Read more

CEF and EFD Renew Fundraising Rivalry

(Chelsea Update would like to thank D&B Strategic Marketing for the information in this story.) The Chelsea Education Foundation (CEF) and the Educational Foundation of Dexter (EFD) are gearing up once again to raise crucial funds for educational grants in … Read more