Sixty-eight-year-old Ralph Waldo Emerson traveled to Yosemite to meet thirty-three-year-old John Muir in 1871. Upon arrival, Emerson commented how nice it was to be out from under the scrutiny of his critics back home on the East Coast. Muir responded by sweeping his arm up the valley, saying, “Forget about them. Up there lies a ...
Seated on the shores of Baseline Lake is a unique all-volunteer sailing club that serves the local community and is home to the University of Michigan Sailing Team. It’s called the Michigan Sailing Club. It’s a co-operative club dedicated to the pleasure and fellowship of small-boat sailing. The all-volunteer club offers sailing (both racing and leisurely day-sailing), windsurfing, paddle-craft, swimming, fishing and more. ...
With a winning topic of study called, “Investigating LPO NTsR1 Neurons for Regulation of Obesity and Obesity-Induced Pain,” Dexter’s Charlotte Schultz earned a big honor. Schultz, a 2021 graduate of Dexter High School, took a first place in the recent Michigan State University’s 2024 Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF). This is MSU’s premier showcase ...
When Dan Egeler looked at the set from the Encore Musical Theatre Company’s production of “I’m Not Rappaport”, starring The Love Boat alumni Fred Grandy (Gopher), Ted Lange (Isaac) and Jill Whelan (Vicki Stubing), he thought there had to be some way that the beautiful stage could be used during the Theatre’s dark hours. Egeler, ...
With area food pantries experiencing a spike in requests, it’s crunch time for hunger. Saline Middle School is looking to create a bowlful of change with a cereal drive, which began February 19th and ends March 15th, to support Saline Area Social Services’ food pantry. The effort is a twofer of fun for the students. ...
The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is addressing longstanding safety concerns at a troublesome intersection. Construction for the much-anticipated N. Territorial Rd and Dexter Town Hall Rd Safety Improvement project is poised to begin. The project is a collaborative effort with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), with the bid awarded to the Fonson Company, ...
Do you remember when you were in the 2nd, 3rd or 4th grade? Do you remember when your class went on a field trip to the Waterloo Farm and Dewey School Museums? In the early educational stages, specifically around the 2nd to 4th grades, students often have the opportunity to engage in enriching field trips ...
Do you have pre-diabetes or are at risk for type 2 diabetes? Learn how to take small steps to prevent type 2 diabetes with a free Pre-Diabetes Prevention Program. Chelsea Hospital will be offering an informational session Monday, March 4, 2024 at 5:30 pm at the Dexter District Library. This one-hour presentation is designed to ...
DHS students participated in the 2023 Polar Plunge. Photo courtesy Dexter High School. The Polar Plunge Dexter High School is holding its second “Polar Plunge” on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, to raise funds for its Unified Sports Programs and Special Olympics Michigan. As a demonstration of their commitment to Dexter’s Unified Sports teams and inclusion ...
Michigan elections officials offered a virtual briefing on February 13th of the state’s upcoming February 27 presidential primary. These local officials want to reassure voters that the electoral process in Michigan is safe and secure, transparent, and conducted by voters’ own friends and neighbors. “Voters across the country are concerned, lack confidence in or have ...
On Sunday, March 3, the Michigan Friends Center will be reviving its Winterfest! open house. Last held in 2019, Winterfest! is an afternoon of activities to appeal to families and individuals of all ages. Nature scavenger hunts for kids are planned, with acoustic guitar by local musician, Dale Osborn, as an indoor option. The scavenger hunt will ...
Elk Rapids, MI. Photo by Elise Coates on Unsplash CNN has recently announced its top global destinations for the upcoming year, and Northwest Michigan has secured a spot on the list in Where to go in 2024: The best places to visit. Traverse City, known as the region’s crown jewel, is highlighted as a must-visit locale ...
Product image courtesy of its Kickstarter page Created by three students at the University of Michigan, BoostedMoo is a new supplement that emulates the benefits of raw milk. It’s a unique product that aims to do things like increase one’s energy, and it was invented right down the road in Ann Arbor. In hearing about ...
Chelsea’s water sample container for The 2024 Great American Water Taste Test. Photo courtesy City of Chelsea Water and Wastewater Department. This week the City of Chelsea is participating in the Great American Water Taste Test, which is being held during Rural Water Rally 2024, a conference organized annually by the National Rural Water Association ...
Fourteen Dexter High School students recently braved Michigan’s severe winter weather to participate in the University of Michigan’s Model United Nations Conference (MUNUM), held from January 11th to 14th in Ann Arbor. Notable achievements were made by the Dexter High School team, with several students receiving accolades for their performances. Owen Bruderly was recognized as ...
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