This month has been an eventful one for Dexter’s Lynn Bergren. She’s literally been running around the world. On Dec. 13, Bergren successfully completed the Antarctic Ice Marathon, making her one of two 70 year old women to set the record for the oldest females to run the Ice Marathon, and then four days later ...
Photo: Author/adventurer Pat Winton with his new book, “Chasing Waves.” Courtesy of Cindy Pine Back in the mid-1940s, the wild and mysterious Lake Superior claimed the imagination of a small boy, and he never lost his fascination for Big Waters. He grew up determined that one day he would explore their waters and captain ships ...
The Dexter City Council met December 8 and took action on several long-running issues, including the sale of city-owned land near Dexter-Ann Arbor Road, changes to how fire protection is funded, and next steps on historical signage downtown. The meeting also included detailed financial reporting related to bond compliance and updates on major capital projects. ...
By Steve Gwisdalla My friends, here in our little corner of the world, we advocate for more joy and focus on being, promoting, and living an ‘up’ life. Sometimes it is easy to do. Other times it is hard. This past Wednesday night, my family and I were at dinner when my phone rang. If ...
Left versus right. Capitalism versus socialism. Pro business or pro-environment. The world seems to want to have us choose sides. If you are on one side, you are right and those on the other side must be wrong, right? Let’s slow down for a second. Each side has beliefs. Each side feels strongly about those ...
By Steve Gwisdalla Remember when we were kids? I know it is getting harder and harder for some of us. But I distinctly remember the depository for all things wonderful I achieved as a child being the place I would walk by with my head held high and my little chest puffed out big. Of ...
Dexter Community Schools are looking to add a unique Physical Education course at the high school that would be open to all students wanting to be part of the Peer-to-Peer program. Planned to be called Peer-to-Peer Physical Education, the course was introduced to the school board at its Dec. 15 meeting. The school board is ...
The new scoreboard at Al Ritt Stadium isn’t quite complete, but Dexter Community Schools has a plan to remedy that. The DCS Board of Education approved a contract at its December 15 meeting to move this plan forward. “As part of the Al Ritt sign (scoreboard) project, the District would like to place a Dexter-branded ...
Scio Township is moving forward with purchasing a plot of land off of Zeeb Road that was originally planned to be a development for townhomes. Coming out of a court case involving the developer and township, Scio will now be preserving the five acres of land that had its previous plan denied. The township board ...
From the Dexter Leader, December 23, 1869: What area readers were sold before medicine and safety were regulated Peruse an issue of newspapers in the late 1800s, and you quickly realize how different everyday life was, especially when it came to health and safety. The advertising columns read like a catalogue of hope, fear, and ...
When it comes to Curbside Collection and Single Hauler Service, there are some important dates coming up for Dexter Township residents. The deadline for service sign-up is coming up on Jan. 31. Before then there will be a number of meetings for Q&A and sign-up assistance. The first will be held at Dexter Townhall on ...
By Joanne Westman Photos by Craig Albert Historic Webster Village opened its gates for the third annual Christmas in the Village on December 13, welcoming visitors into a softly lit winter setting. While the frosty temperature may have inspired humming, “In the Bleak Midwinter,” the village was aglow with goodwill and holiday cheer. The Village ...
By Katie Ramsburgh Photo by Morgan Dubey The Dexter Varsity Dance Team traveled to Grand Rapids this weekend to compete in the Dance Team Union (DTU) regional competition on Sunday, December 14, and returned home with an impressive haul: two regional championships and a second-place finish. Dexter competed against Byron Center, Dakota, Forest Hills Central, ...
Getting to hear the personal, historical account from a survivor of the Holocaust, Dexter High School (DHS) students were paid a special visit from Irene Hasenberg Butter on December 9. Butter’s talk gave students both an insight into a difficult and important time in world history as well as a chance to hear a unique ...
The Encore invites audiences to celebrate the season with A Merry Little Christmas, a starring Encore performers Chris Joseph, Gayle E. Martin, and Ash Moran. Performances take place on The Lobby Stage for two nights only: Dec. 17 and 18 at 7 p.m., following the 2 p.m. matinees of Frozen. Encore audiences know Chris Joseph from nearly ...
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