The Dexter Drama Club lowered the curtain on its spring musical, Singin’ In The Rain. The musical was adapted by Betty Comden and Adolph Green from the 1952 MGM movie, starring Fred Astaire. The musical opened on Broadway in July 1985 and closed after 367 performances. The show was directed by Erin Palmer Lavoy, who ...
For nearly a quarter century, Marie Sherry has helped guide the financial health of the City of Dexter, quietly shaping the policies and practices that have kept the city on solid footing year after year. Now, as she retires after more than 24 years of service, her last day was April 30, Sherry leaves behind ...
Debate highlights tension between housing access and local control A divided Dexter City Council voted 4-2 at its April 27 meeting to oppose a package of state housing bills, with members clashing over whether the legislation would expand housing opportunities or strip communities of control over development. The vote followed a lengthy discussion Monday night ...
By Steve Gwisdalla “Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, had described the body’s ability to heal itself, which he called veriditas (green life force). He believed that the physician’s job was to identify which forces were keeping the patient from healing himself and then remove them.” -Stephen R. Gundry, The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers ...
The Scio Township Board at its April 28 meeting approved its 2026 road agreement with the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) for the local road improvement projects planned for in the coming months. The estimated total for the projects comes out to $566,000 with Scio devoting an estimated $299,472 and the WCRC local matching funds ...
With an athletic fieldhouse in mind, the Scio Township Board at its April 28 meeting approved an amendment to its 425 agreement with the city of Dexter. The exact wording of Scio’s decision states: approve the First Amendment to Contract for Conditional Transfer of Property Agreement under PA 425 of 1984, from Scio Township to ...
From Dexter High School (DHS) to Paris, France, Kyla Brewer is headed to the 2026 World Freestyle and Rhythmic Twirl Championship this summer, as part of Team USA. She will be going up against some of the best baton twirlers from around the world as they compete for gold, silver and bronze medals in the twirling ...
At its April 13 work session, Dexter City Council revisited a long-standing goal of burying overhead power lines downtown while also exploring broader questions about energy reliability, costs and whether the city should play a larger role in providing electrical services. The discussion, held during a City Council work session reviewing city goals, was informational ...
Dexter High School’s Model United Nations team earned high honors at the recent Model UN conference at Oakland University. This was the tenth Model UN (MUN) conference at the university and it was their largest by the size of student delegations in their decade long history. It had some of the premier talent from schools from ...
By Steve Gwisdalla ([email protected]) My friends, here in the Tribe of Up, we advocate for more joy. We don’t waste time yelling at the rain because of the puddles it makes. We simply choose not to play with those who wish to divide and polarize topics, ideals, and people. Please do not think for a ...
Berry Hill Farm almost made it to 40 years. The longtime Dexter farm, started by Jim and Nancy Jedele in 1986, is now permanently closed, Jim Jedele announced April 22. “Almost made it to 40 years,” Jedele said. “But Berry Hill Farm is now permanently closed. Thanks to everyone for your support over the years. ...
Downtown Dexter roundabout construction expected to be finished Mid-September at earliest A series of road projects, seasonal events, and public works activities are scheduled across the Dexter area in late April and early May, with one week in particular bringing overlapping road closures and community activity. Dexter-Chelsea Road Closure Underway Dexter-Chelsea Road closed Monday, April ...
Dexter-Chelsea Road will be closed beginning Monday, April 27, 2026, for road work in Lima Township. The closure will affect Dexter-Chelsea Road between Freer Road and Dancer Road as crews from the Washtenaw County Road Commission conduct milling and asphalt resurfacing. The project is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete, although the timeline ...
At Michigan’s state robotics competition April 15-18 in Saginaw, the state’s top 160 robotics teams competed for a chance to attend the FIRST World Championship in Texas. Among those competing were Saline’s Singularity, Dexter’s Dreadbots, Chelsea’s Technical Difficulties and Milan’s Code Red Robotics: First Responders. Each qualified from amongst 531 high school teams statewide.
Sun Times News writer Heather Finch has been recognized with the “Excellence in Creative Expression” award from the Washtenaw Community College English and College Readiness Department. Finch, who covers Milan schools and community news in Washtenaw County, was honored for her work in storytelling and writing. Her reporting has highlighted local voices and everyday experiences ...
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