The Dexter Ice Festival should be another good one with nearly 100 ice sculptures set to go on display in downtown. Scheduled for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, in downtown Dexter at Monument Park, this event has become an annual fun time for all attendees. The Sun Times News connected with event … Read more
Chef Ava Yau at Of Rice and Men. Photo by Betsy’s Photography. Ann Arbor gears up for a week-long celebration of taste and tradition with the much-anticipated return of Restaurant Week, running from January 21 to January 26, 2024. Coinciding with the kickoff of Ann Arbor’s bicentennial festivities, the event promises to showcase the area’s … Read more
Chef Series #5 will take place on Saturday, January 20 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, in Heydlauff’s Appliances New Living Showroom. The Chef Series features local chefs on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Chef Series #5 will feature Jacob Osburn, owner of Kitchen Little LLC. Space is limited, contact [email protected], or call 734-475-1221. Chef Jake Osburn … Read more
In the year of Dexter’s Bicentennial, Gordon Hall has been standing proudly on the hill overlooking our town for 181 of Dexter’s 200 years. This grand old house was completed in 1843 by the town’s founder, Judge Samuel Dexter. It is now owned by the Dexter Area Historical Society (DAHS), who plans to restore it … Read more
WCC-Reading Donation Luncheon, January 9, 2024. Photo: JD Scott Photography. Agnes and Stephen Reading have endowed an additional $1 million to double the size of the Reading Nursing Scholarship program for Washtenaw Community College (WCC) students. The Ann Arbor philanthropists and WCC President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca today announced the gift on campus alongside student … Read more
Members of the CSC ukelele class play Happy Birthday at the January meeting. By Virginia Rezmierski Familiar music, ukulele strumming, singing, and laughter are heard coming from Room 114 at the Chelsea Senior Center. This happens each Tuesday of the month from 1:30-2:30, when the Ukulele Group meets. Started in 2017 by Gary Munce, then … Read more
Saline Mayor Brian Marl presents his 12th State of the City remarks on January 8, 2024. Photo courtesy City of Saline. Saline Mayor Brian Marl presented his annual State of the City address on Monday, January 8, 2024, during the city’s first council meeting of the year. The 2024 remarks constitute Mayor Marl’s 12th State … Read more
The Saline basketball team used a big third quarter to pull away from Dexter and remain undefeated in the SEC Red after a 67-44 win over the Dreadnaughts Tuesday night. The win improved the Hornets to 3-0 in the Red while Dexter fell to 0-3 in the conference. With Dexter struggling from the field in … Read more
The Chelsea community will celebrate the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with several events recognizing Dr. King’s dedication to respect, diversity and service. While some may consider the holiday a day off of work or school, it was designated by Congress as a “Day On” where Americans are encouraged to engage in acts … Read more
The sign is on Baker Road. photo courtesy of the Dexter Lions Club Dexter has a new sign and it all came about through community partnership. Located on Baker Road, the welcome sign went up last month. To learn more, the Sun Times News connected with the Dexter Lions Club, who played a big part … Read more
You’ve heard of dialing 911 for emergencies. But what about 211? In a recent interview with the Sun Times News, Jerome Espy, Senior Director of Communications & Media Relations for the United Way of Southeastern Michigan, explained the critical role the 211 service provides and has provided for many people. In 2023, the service connected … Read more
In what is becoming quite a rivalry in the SEC Red between Dexter and Saline, the teams once again went down to the wire, and it was the Dreadnaughts that came out on top to hand the Hornets its first loss of the season 45-43 Tuesday night. The teams have played five times since Dexter moved … Read more
Members of the Dexter High School Women’s Field Hockey Team listen as Mayor Keough reads the proclamation commending their state championship. Image: City of Dexter video screenshot. The Dexter High School Women’s Field Hockey Team was recognized by the City of Dexter for its powerful performance, culminating in a D2 state title this past fall. … Read more
Photo by Sear Greyson on Unsplash In an effort to make services more efficient for residents, Scio Township is taking the steps to look deeper into going paperless. Last month, the Scio Township Board of Trustees approved a contract to have DryvIQ deliver the preliminary scoping of the work involved in “Project Paperless.” Township clerk … Read more
The property being discussed as a possible site for Dexter’s Multigenerational Center. The Dexter Wellness Center is on the right with the undeveloped lot directly adjacent to Baker Road. Photo by Doug Marrin. At the December 27 Dexter City Council meeting, Dexter City Manager Justin Breyer and Mayor Shawn Keough provided updates on the progress … Read more
The property being discussed as a possible site for Dexter’s Multigenerational Center. The Dexter Wellness Center is on the right with the undeveloped lot directly adjacent to Baker Road. Photo by Doug Marrin. At the December 27 Dexter City Council meeting, Dexter City Manager Justin Breyer and Mayor Shawn Keough provided updates on the progress ...
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