The City of Dexter’s Planning Commission is actively working on an amendment to the city’s Master Plan, focusing on increasing and improving housing options. Recognizing the limited availability and affordability of single-family detached homes, the city aims to diversify housing options to better meet its current and future needs. To gather input and foster community ...
Zingerman’s Cornman Farms is marking an important moment as it looks back at a decade of delights. It was 10 years ago that the event venue located just outside of Dexter opened its doors. Zingerman’s Cornman Farms bills itself as an event venue, culinary destination and picturesque estate. It’s located at 8540 Island Lake Road. ...
At its April 22, 2024, meeting, the Dexter City Council approved an application for special land use at the site of the former Noble Appliance, allowing it to be used for commercial indoor recreation. Applicant and property owner Ben Lee of BJ Management presented his request to the Planning Commission at a public hearing on ...
A development proposal called the Honey Creek Business Park, which would be located at 5411 Jackson Road, has gone through some revisions with its plan in lead up to going before the Scio Township Board on April 23. The developer of that site was seeking a conditional land use approval for a mixed use development. ...
By Delaney Krause Within Dexter’s quaint yet bustling atmosphere lies a group of motivated business owners hoping to heighten an already strong sense of community. Through merchant-driven promotional events, a group of predominantly female business owners is supporting each other and generating business for themselves and the city. Breana Jackson, owner of Grace Proper, emphasized, ...
In a surprising turn of events, the Dexter Daze Committee recently announced on its website that it will cease operations. While the news is shocking initially, the committee explains the show will go on for its 53rd year under a different authority. In its statement, the group said, “The Dexter Daze Committee, after thoughtful consideration, ...
By Peter Hilliard, Dreadbot Reporter After two exciting district events, the Dexter High School Dreadbots qualified for and competed at the FIRST Robotics State Competition. In the gym of Saginaw Valley State University, four fields each simultaneously showcased six robots in action. The team members rode a rollercoaster of emotions over the three days of ...
Courtesy of Kevin Hauser Dexter resident Kevin Hauser made history this week with the blooming of an Amorphophallus Titanum, commonly known as the “corpse flower,” within his home conservatory. The corpse flower is known for being the largest flower in the world and emits a smell akin to rotten flesh during its rare blooming period. The ...
Community News SRSLY Dexter has been around more than 10 years. You’ve probably heard of it, but you may not know what it means. Founded in 2012, the coalition’s name is pronounced “seriously,” but spelled without the vowels as it would be shortened in a text message. This made sense to teens at the time, ...
Fred Grandy (L), Jill Whelan (C), and Ted Lange (R) have been enjoying their time rehearsing by night, and soaking up local flavor by day, including a stop at the iconic Zingerman’s Delicatessen. Photo Courtesy of Jill Whelan. By Chuck Colby It’s opening week of the next show at the Encore Theatre in Dexter, which ...
The Dreadbot drive team parks Woofer under the stage at the end of the game, suspensefully awaiting the match scores. (Photo by Cory Schimelfening) By Peter Hilliard, Dreadbot Reporter Nearly undefeated, The Dexter Dreadbots advance to the state competition after an exciting Troy event. The Dreadbot’s qualifying match win rate improved drastically from ~56% in ...
Noble Appliance storefront and site of the proposed indoor play facility. Photo by Doug Marrin. On April 1, 2024, the Dexter Planning Commission held a public hearing to review a proposal by Ben Lee of BJ Management, LLC. The purpose of the hearing was to evaluate a request for a special land use permit that ...
Tiani Body Care Founder and Owner, Violet Raterman. Photo by Mel Marcum. By Mel Marcum Violet Tiani Raterman is the owner and founder of Tiani Body Care in downtown Dexter. Growing up on the Whitney Farmstead in Ann Arbor, Violet enjoyed working alongside and supporting local communities. Violet kept the love going and is now ...
The old movie theater is located at 3686 Jackson Road. photo by Lonnie Huhman The plan to bring new life and uses to the closed down Goodrich Quality 16 Movie Theater location is moving forward. At its March 19 meeting, the Scio Township Board held a public hearing on the request and plans to make some ...
Pearl Planning, a leading financial advisory firm headquartered in Dexter, Michigan, proudly announces that Melissa Joy CFP®, CDFA®, President and Financial Advisor at Pearl Planning, has been honored as one of the Top Women Wealth Advisors, Best-In-State, by Forbes. This recognition comes at a time when the financial landscape is marked by uncertainty and volatility. ...
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