May 22, 2026

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Dexter Council Discusses Train Quiet Zone Feasibility

No Action Taken as Council Weighs Costs, Risks, and Community Impact Photo: Freight train on Dexter-Chelsea Road headed towards Dexter. Photo by Doug Marrin. At its December 9, 2024, meeting, the Dexter City Council discussed the possibility of establishing a railroad quiet zone within the city. A train quiet zone is a designated area where … Read more

Dexter Community Schools Move Forward With Bond Proposal Process

The Dexter Community Schools (DCS) Board of Education approved taking the next step in potentially putting a ballot proposal before voters for the May 6, 2025 special election. The school board at its Dec. 16 meeting approved a resolution to authorize DCS Superintendent Chris Timmis to submit the Preliminary Application for a School Improvement Bond … Read more

Dexter Wrestlers Sweep Pair of SEC Matches

Photo provide by Pat Schutte The Dexter wrestling team improved to 3-0 in the SEC after a pair of SEC wins at an Adrian double dual. The Dreadnaughts defeated Ypsilanti Lincoln 71-12 and Pinckney 61-18. Picking up two wins each were David Oliverio, Tucker Godfrey, Casey Clark, Jasper Dye, and Samuel Burgos. Single wins went … Read more

City of Milan Seeks Community Input for Master Plan Update

Photo: Wilson Park. Google Streetview The City of Milan is updating its 2025 Master Plan and Parks and Recreation Plan to shape the future of the community and asks for your input. Residents, business owners, students, and visitors are invited to share their vision for Milan’s parks, recreation, land use, development, transportation, and housing through … Read more

CPD Weekly Report, 12-17-24

Incident #: 24-4220 Location: 100 block of Park Street (Municipal Lot 1) Date: December 9, 2024 Time: 11:23 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol an officer was dispatched to the lobby of the Chelsea Police Department to take a malicious destruction of property complaint. Upon arrival the officer met with the complainant who stated that … Read more

PHOTOS: Waterloo Farm Museum’s “Christmas on the Farm”

On December 7th and 8th, Christmas on the Farm at the Waterloo Farm Museum transported visitors back in time to experience the charm of a 19th-century holiday celebration. The historic farmstead was beautifully decorated for the season, offering festive tours, live music, homemade treats, and demonstrations of traditional crafts. Families, friends, and history enthusiasts gathered … Read more

Chelsea Police Report, November 2024

Chelsea Police

In November 2024, Officers responded to 393 calls for police service in the City of Chelsea, ups from 341 the previous year, a 15% increase. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Nov) are 4,084, down from 4,671 for the same period last year, a 13% decrease. Officers conducted 119 traffic stops, up from 108 last year. Twenty-four … Read more

Dexter Township Sets First Meeting for the Short-term Rental Committee

Dexter Township has formed a committee in its effort to get a better handle on short-term rentals. Township Supervisor Lonnie Scott announced on Dec. 16, the appointment of members to the newly formed Short-Term Rental Committee. The announcement said “This committee will address the critical and evolving issue of short-term rentals in Dexter Township, working … Read more

Lonnie Huhman

Dexter Light Parade

The Dexter Light Parade was held on Dec. 14. The parade took the parade route down Ann Arbor Street into downtown Dexter.

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