The Saline and Dexter competitive cheer teams both came away with division title at the Saline Invitational Saturday. The Hornets won Division 1 with 706 points. It was the top score out of all divisions at the event. Dexter won Division 2 with 699 points to beat out Detroit Martin Luther King by 13 points. … Read more
While your neighbors are enjoying piňa coladas and getting suntans, ALI will give you a colorful tour of all fifty states, the warm ones and the cold ones, via Don Chalfant’s Have Camera, Will Travel class on Wednesday, February 21. What took Don eighteen years to visit will take you just two hours and you won’t need … Read more
CHS goalie coach and be nice. Program Coordinator Derek Schaedig and founder and Executive Director of be nice. Christy Buck. Photo courtesy of Derek Schaedig. The Chelsea Varsity Hockey team, in collaboration with the Chelsea Hockey Association, hosted an innovative event dedicated to mental health awareness. The event, known as the “be nice. nation game,” took … Read more
Guinness World Records certified Peanut as the world’s oldest living chicken Editor’s Note: The heartfelt story of “Peanut” by Marsi Parker Darwin is a reminder of the profound connections that can form between humans and animals. As many pet owners already know, companionship can come in many shapes and forms, and as you are about … Read more
The event poster inside Grace Proper in downtown Dexter. Dexter’s first ever Galentine’s Night expects to be a time of fun, friendships and a chance to get know some great local businesses in the community. This merchant organized event is set for the day before Valentine’s Day, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. … Read more
Dexter knows how to host a great parade as reflected in the large turnout for its annual Memorial Day Parade. Photo: Dexter Memorial Day Facebook Page In 1974, Dexter buzzed with the excitement of its 150th anniversary, an event that painted the streets with the vibrant colors of history. Carry that community spirit to 2024, … Read more
From Jane Pacheco, Chelsea Mayor State of the City Address, February 1, 2024 “It is not what you look at that matters, it is what you see.” Henry David Thoreau Last February I shared my first Mayor’s State of the City address and reflected on the challenges and accomplishments of 2022. It had been a … Read more
A look at the solar panel metal frames going up near the bus hub. Anyone who has been on Dan Hoey Road lately has probably noticed the metal frames going up on the piece of land near the cemetery, Dexter school buildings and bus hub. That’s the beginnings of Dexter Community Schools’ solar project. On … Read more
Joy Magnet Hello fellow Tribe of Uppers! In our ongoing quest to advocate for more joy and keep our emotional bank accounts overflowing, today I would like to offer yet another (gulp) analogy. In past articles and podcasts, I have lamented how doing kind acts and being ‘up’ is vital for us. If we do … Read more
The Dexter girls’ basketball team bounced back from its first SEC Red loss of the season by taking down Ann Arbor Skyline and Huron on back-to-back nights. The Skyline game was a make-up of a snowed-out game earlier in the season and the Dreadnaughts were in control from the start in a 51-13 win over … Read more
Saline High School students discussing their Animation course work. photo by Jackelyn Martin, Executive Director of Communications and Community Relations for Saline Area Schools Whether they want to learn more to help them go to another level or that they want to combine art with technology or business, Saline High School students are loving learning … Read more
Courtesy of the Dexter Daze Festival A popular Dexter event that has woven itself into the fabric of community life faces an uncertain future. Dexter Daze, a festival celebrating community spirit since 1974 (and before in various iterations), with the sole exception of the pause in 2020 due to global health concerns, now teeters on … Read more
Jeff Craig (L) and Beth Chamberlain. Photo by Chuck Colby. In a tribute to their hometown of Dexter, Beth Chamberlain and Jeff Craig have teamed up to create Dexteropoly, a board game inspired by the iconic Monopoly. The game showcases the landmarks, history, and charm of Dexter and is a product of both their creativity … Read more
The University of Olivet President Steven M. Corey, Ph.D. (left) and Chelsea School District Superintendent Michael Kapolka sign the Olivet Direct! agreement on January 19. photo courtesy of The University of Olivet A very cool, educational opportunity is now available to Chelsea students interested in attending The University of Olivet, formally Olivet College. In an … Read more
The hardy members of the Writing Memories Group at CSC gathered on a snowy Wednesday afternoon to listen to and appreciate each other’s responses to prompting questions posed by the group coordinator, Jan Bernath (center front). Submitted by Kathy Eberle The Writing Memories Group meets at the Chelsea Senior Center on the third Wednesday of … Read more
The hardy members of the Writing Memories Group at CSC gathered on a snowy Wednesday afternoon to listen to and appreciate each other’s responses to prompting questions posed by the group coordinator, Jan Bernath (center front). Submitted by Kathy Eberle The Writing Memories Group meets at the Chelsea Senior Center on the third Wednesday of ...
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