Thank you one and all who are taking part in Dexter’s historic grand procession! Here are your marching orders and organizational chart for the Dexter Bicentennial Parade. Staging Guidelines (subject to change) 06/04/24 All vehicles dropping off participants at Wylie Elementary should enter the staging area on Kensington and drop participants off at the school. … Read more
As a community service group who volunteer their time to help others and improve the community through different activities and events throughout the year, the Dexter Lions are always busy making a positive impact. They recently recognized six local high school graduates with some help for the next step in their lives. The Dexter Lions … Read more
By Carleen Nelson-Nesvig On June 4th, the Lodi Township Board met to discuss a newly proposed noise ordinance that has stirred debate within the community. Discussions highlighted a struggle between maintaining rural tranquility and addressing modern nuisances. The draft aimed to address complaints of noise. Residents argued that the proposed measures were broad and inconsistent, … Read more
The Dexter Ringers, a local horseshoe pitching club with a rich 46-year history, is hosting a once-in-a-lifetime event—the Dexter Bicentennial Horseshoe Tournament, marking the end of an era. The tournament will take place on Saturday, June 22nd, from 1 pm to 5 pm at Horseshoe Park/1st Street Park, with registration starting at noon. The community … Read more
A new residential development is being proposed in Scio Township. It would be called Townes at Honey Creek and if it meets the requirements set forth and is approved by the township it would see the construction of 60 townhomes near the corner of Jackson and Staebler roads. The plan was introduced at the June … Read more
By Trevor Sullivan Verapose Yoga House, located in downtown Dexter, is launching a free, community-wide Movement and Meditation Challenge (M&M Challenge) starting June 15th and running through mid-August. Inspired by the upcoming closure of Baker Road, Courtney wants to motivate the public to get more steps in. “I’m hoping, with all of this construction, we … Read more
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office announced that this past Sunday, June 9, 2024, Sheriff Jerry Clayton was honored with the prestigious Terrance L. Jungel Sheriff of the Year Award by the Michigan Sheriff’s Association, which represents all 83 counties in Michigan. The award recognizes a sheriff who has made outstanding contributions to law enforcement, demonstrated … Read more
The vast forests and snowy landscapes of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula have long been home to a thriving population of gray wolves. However, accurately tracking the numbers of these elusive predators has proven to be a challenging task for wildlife researchers – until now. Thanks to the power of artificial intelligence (AI), a new approach is … Read more
Community News Thank you to everyone who celebrated DCF’s 10th anniversary on June 6th at Cornman Farms. It was a beautiful night and the perfect setting to announce DCF’s Bicentennial Campaign to raise $200,000 in honor of Dexter’s 200th birthday. Thank you to Corman Farms for hosting the event and donating to DCF. The farm … Read more
By Traci Husse Among the infinite reasons to enjoy living in and around western Washtenaw County, one of the best is the abundance of local farmers markets. From Stockbridge and Manchester to Saline and Ypsilanti–together covering almost every day of the week–there is always a well-stocked farmers market nearby. Most people know farmers markets are … Read more
Community News After five years leading Chelsea Senior Center (CSC), Bill O’Reilly is heading to Nova Scotia on his first post-retirement adventure with wife Becky. To celebrate Bill’s retirement, CSC is hosting an Open House on June 28 at 12:30 p.m. All are welcome to the open house. Please RSVP at (734) 475-9242 to let … Read more
Adaptive Summer cycling, Kids’ Corner Safety Upgrades to water polo equipment, a third round of CARES funding was approved by the Saline Area Schools Board of Education. At its June 11 meeting, the school board approved a variety of projects, totaling $50,070. These were recommendation by the CARES Advisory Council and were submitted by Brian … Read more
Community News Gallery 100 is delighted to announce the opening of “Outside the Lines,” a vibrant group show from June 26 to August 29. This exhibition will feature the works of emerging artists from across Michigan, offering a diverse and eclectic range of subjects and mediums. “Outside the Lines” highlights each participant’s unique perspectives and … Read more
Township Where Impact to Traffic Timeline Ann Arbor Local Soft Surface Roads Intermittent lane restrictions June 10 – 20 Ann Arbor, Superior Dixboro Rd between Plymouth Rd and M-14 Road closure June 17 – July 1 Augusta Intersection of Whittaker Rd & Willis Rd Road closure June 3 – Aug. 19 Bridgewater, Freedom Schneider Rd between Austin Rd … Read more
Did you know that the average household in the US wastes 35% of their food? And that annually, food waste in the US accounts for greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 42 coal-fired power plants? Plus, the average family of 4 could save $1500+ a year by reducing food waste. Join the A2ZERO Food Waste Challenge from June 9th – June … Read more
Did you know that the average household in the US wastes 35% of their food? And that annually, food waste in the US accounts for greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 42 coal-fired power plants? Plus, the average family of 4 could save $1500+ a year by reducing food waste. Join the A2ZERO Food Waste Challenge from June 9th – June ...
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