Chelsea Update published its last story on 4/25/26.
For the latest news from Chelsea, Michigan, visit The Chelsea Post: chelseapost.com
Chelsea Update published its last story on 4/25/26. For the latest Chelsea, MI news visit The Chelsea Post: chelseapost.com
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Christine K. Augustine, age 73, of Dimondale, Michigan, went to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, on March 20, 2026, following a battle with cancer. She was born on February 8th, 1953 in Ludington, Michigan, the daughter of Dale and … Read more
John Lyle Bowdish February 15, 1944 – February 26, 2026 John Lyle Bowdish, age 82, of Saline, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his home on February 26, 2026. He was born February 15, 1944, in Stockbridge, Michigan, to Lyle Leslie … Read more
WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 WHERE: Lima Center Road between Dexter-Chelsea and Island Lake roads in Dexter and Lima Townships WHY: Forestry work BACKGROUND: On Tuesday, Feb.17, 2026, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) will be performing forestry work on Lima Center Road between … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Michelle Elie for the information and photo in this story.) On Feb. 3, 100 Women Who Care met at the Chelsea Depot for its first meeting of 2026. The evening began with a social … Read more
The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has extended the intermittent lane restrictions by seven months of Dexter-Chelsea Road between Island Lake Rd and Dancer Road in Lima Township for utility work. The work began on Sept. 15, 2025, and the … Read more
Barbara Ann Hochrein of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Dexter, age 91, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Chelsea Retirement Community in the Kresge Rehabilitation Center. She was born March 11, 1934, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the daughter of Emanuel … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Virginia Krueger for the information in this story.) Chelsea District Library, Dexter District Library, and Serendipity Books are partnering to kick off 2026 with the second annual Neighbors Read. This community read will bring … Read more
Nancy Sue Kiel (née Van Riper), age 90, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, at the Chelsea Retirement Community. Nancy was born on August 5, 1935, in Monroe, Michigan. She married Franklin “Frank” Sweeny in September 1953, and together … Read more
Sandra “Sandi” Avery of Dexter, Michigan, age 79, passed away November 20, 2025. She was born on January 11, 1946 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Tom and Fran VandenBrink. Sandi lived an extremely vibrant, full life and was the embodiment of … Read more
Chelsea State Bank recently announced it has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press for the third consecutive year. “We strive for an employee-centric workplace, and receiving this award for the third consecutive year demonstrates we … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Nicole Bell for the information in this story.) Chelsea State Bank and its employees donated $2,406 to Faith in Action on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The dollars raised for this donation came from Chelsea State … Read more
Vionne “Vi” Edell Johnson of Chelsea, Michigan, age 94, passed away Monday, August 18, at Chelsea Retirement Community. Vionne was born in 1930 as the youngest child of a Scandinavian farm family in Granite Falls, MN – the much-loved daughter of … Read more
(Chelsea Update would like to thank Amy Forehand for the information in this story.) The energy was electric, the rivalry was fierce, and community spirit was more vibrant than ever. Throughout August and September, the Chelsea Education Foundation (CEF) and … Read more
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