Dexter Area Fire Department Fire Chief Doug Armstrong received a big honor during the Firefighter/Police Officer Appreciation Day at Comerica Park. He got to co-throw out the first pitch before the Detroit Tigers game on July 10. “It was an honor and an exhilarating experience to be on the field just before the game started,” ...
Built 80 years ago, the bridge on Guenther Road needs some work. The Lima Township Board re-introduced the improvement project idea at its July 8 meeting. The township wants a better idea of the potential costs, so it’s now looking to the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) for an updated estimate on construction and engineering ...
Photo: The National Cherry Festival in Traverse City is always great fun. Pictured here are the author’s grandsons with their cup of fresh cherries at the 2023 festival. Photo by Doug Marrin. From a single tree planted by a missionary in 1852 to producing 75% of the country’s tart cherries, here’s a look at how ...
Photo: The Alber family home on Pfaus Road in the mid-1800s. Courtesy of Nicolle Bossory. The Alber family expanded the orchard over the decades, planting a variety of apple trees, including traditional and heirloom varieties still grown today. The orchard gained renown for its cider production, employing a historic cider press that contributed to its ...
Alicia Abbott has declared her candidacy for the position of Dexter Township Trustee and is asking for your vote in the upcoming August 6th Primary Election. Abbott currently holds positions on the township’s Planning Commission and Local Roads Committee. Abbott’s community involvement includes volunteering for Dexter Township Clean Up days and providing audio-visual technical support ...
If you’re sexually active, get tested regularly for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Community News A new Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Report shows a promising decrease in overall Washtenaw County cases. Unfortunately, chlamydia and gonorrhea cases among teens 13-17 years old are increasing and racial and geographic inequities persist. The Washtenaw County Health Department encourages sexually active ...
Community News On June 27, the Michigan Legislature passed the Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget. The $82.5B budget includes funding for major statewide policy priorities as well as many local projects that have a significant positive impact on Michigan families and communities – including $3,000,000 to the nonprofit organization the Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative (HWPI) ...
Community News SRSLY Dexter is excited to announce the return of its SRSLY White Lotus Farms Youth Series, now underway and continuing through mid-August. This unique program provides Dexter youth ages 11-17 with a valuable opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty of the outdoors, interact closely with farm animals, and participate in creative projects ...
Community News Dexter Community Players (DCP) will present School House Rock Live!, July 12, 13 and 14 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 8265 Dexter-Chelsea Rd., in Dexter. A pop culture phenomenon comes to the musical stage in Schoolhouse Rock Live! The Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math and ...
Community News The Encore Musical Theatre Company is thrilled to announce the appointment of Frank Mack as their new Managing Director. The successful non-profit, which is entering its 16th season this fall, has become a sought after destination for top quality professional theatre in the Great Lakes region and has experienced rapid growth since its ...
Community News Washtenaw Community College (WCC) is hosting a Career Exploration Night from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, to introduce prospective students to career possibilities and more than 130 academic programs available at the college. The career exploration event will be held in the WCC Student Center, 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann ...
Wylie Elementary School is a wonderful place for education and learning in large part because of Principal Katie See. She is being honored for her leadership and commitment to students. See has been named the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association Region 2 Principal of the Year.This award is designed to recognize outstanding principals ...
Community News Washtenaw County Community Mental Health (WCCMH) has released its 2023 Public Safety and Mental Health Millage annual report, showcasing the impact of millage investments. These funds have significantly expanded mental health services across the county, benefiting tens of thousands of residents through enhanced support and resources. The millage has been instrumental in addressing the ...
The vote in the August 6 Primary is looking like an important one for Webster Township voters. Not only is their competition for who will serve on the board of trustees and as supervisor, but there also two millage proposals for voters to answer. The primary will see voters pick the Democratic and Republican candidates ...
The Multi Lake Water & Sewer Authority wants to learn more about where the PFAS forever chemicals are originating from and how it’s getting into the wastewater stream at Multi Lake’s facility on North Territorial in Dexter Township. Officials said PFAS has been detected in the plant’s monitoring wells, but not in nearby homes, where ...
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