Dexter Community Schools has set a schedule to hire a superintendent to replace the retiring Chris Timmis, who will step down from his role in February of 2026. The DCS Board of Education is planning to hire a new superintendent at a meeting tentatively scheduled for August 11. The Dexter school board sent out a ...
Born in Dexter’s Gordon Hall in 1875, Katharine Dexter McCormick overcame social barriers to become a pioneer in women’s education and suffrage. Discover her early journey from privileged upbringing to MIT graduate and women’s rights advocate. Editor’s Note: Katharine Dexter McCormick, the granddaughter of our founder Samuel Dexter, was born on August 27,1875 here in ...
Dexter City Council reviewed early designs for the 2026 Main Street mill and overlay project. OHM Advisors presented ADA-compliant upgrades and aesthetic options. Photo: Main Street Dexter. Google Streetview At the June 24 Dexter City Council meeting, OHM Advisors’ Marcus McNamara presented preliminary design concepts for the planned 2026 Main Street mill and overlay project, ...
Discussions continue in Dexter Township as to whether to allow short-term rentals (STR) in the township. As part of this, there are two possible paths forward being considered. This was announced in a recent public hearing notice: “The Dexter Township Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing on July 22, 2025 at 6:00 pm at ...
City Council supports project to replace invasive species with native prairie plants Photo: Mill Creek in Dexter. Photo by Doug Marrin. At the June 23 Dexter City Council meeting, Terry Sharik of the Parks and Recreation Commission presented a proposal seeking Council’s support for a restoration project along Mill Creek. The initiative, led by Ann ...
A resolution appointing a new treasurer to take over operations after Marie Sherry retires was passed at Dexter City Council’s June 23 meeting. New treasurer Orna Angus is currently working with Sherry during the transition period and will continue the job independently starting in the upcoming month. “Orna comes to the City with over 15 ...
Webster Township is one of over 50 communities receiving funding to preserve and share local stories for the 250th anniversary of the United States. The Webster Township Historical Society (WTHS) has been awarded a $4,965.86 grant to begin digitizing its extensive archival collection, marking the first phase of a multi-year preservation initiative. The project is ...
A group of students are looking for some local help, so they can attend high school this upcoming school year. Jyl Barnett Nolan, the Local Coordinator for Educatius, says six international students need to find host families in both Dexter and Saline for next year, or they will not be able to come to the ...
The sign reads, “Coming Soon White Lotus Farms Café.” Set to be located in the former Mancino’s location at 355 S. Zeeb Road, White Lotus Farms is taking what they do best, from freshly baked bread, locally-grown produce to handmade pizzas, and putting it inside a brick and mortar building. If you drive by the ...
Dexter Community Schools (DCS) has updated labor agreements with the Dexter Administrators’ Association (DAA) and Dexter Education Association (DEA). At its June 23 meeting, the DCS Board of Education unanimously approved the new agreements with these groups. The new contracts are collective bargaining agreements for 2025-2028. Both groups also ratified the agreements. In the executive ...
After 25 years of service to the Dexter community, Lieutenant Alan Hunt will be retiring later this summer. Starting his work at the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department in 2000, Hunt began as a Corrections Officer before receiving multiple promotions, including his most recent promotion to Lieutenant in 2020. “When people ask me what Dexter is ...
Angel Whispers Ministries invites the public to discover energy healing, sound therapy, and holistic wellness on July 19 Looking for a unique wellness event in Southeast Michigan? The Whispers of Art & Music Festival on Friday, July 19, offers an immersive open house experience into holistic healing, energy medicine, and the creative spirit of the ...
Local farms, sustainable meat, and community dining converge in Southeast Michigan In the heart of Dexter, a monthly farm-to-table dinner series is redefining what it means to “eat local.” Hosted at the Jolly Pumpkin and organized by Washtenaw Meats, these gatherings spotlight sustainable meat from local farms in Michigan, while connecting consumers directly with the ...
Dexter resident Terry Walters was surprised, but also proud for the honor he received this past weekend in Ann Arbor. It’s something that means a lot to him. Walters received the Eversight Shared Vision Award for his support of Eversight’s mission to restore sight and prevent Blindness through donation, transplantation, and research. Eversight, which is ...
A crash on I-94 caused a grass fire and the driver to be transported to the hospital after being extricated from the vehicle by Scio Township firefighters. The crash happened on Monday, June 23. To learn more, the Sun Times News connected with Scio Township Assistant Chief/ Fire Marshal Brandon Sears, who managed the incident ...
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