Just a few weeks from now on July 20th, the City of Saline will host its second annual, “Jazz in the Park” jazz festival at Mill Pond Park. The event is a free and family-friendly day of music, food, and community showcasing a lineup of award-winning artists. Organized by the city’s Arts and Culture Committee, … Read more
The Chelsea School District is saying goodbye to one of its important leaders as high school Principal Nick Angel is taking on a new opportunity in Grass Lake. CSD announced the news on June 17: “The Chelsea School District (CSD) announces, with both pride and a hint of nostalgia, the departure of Chelsea High School … Read more
On July 13th, the Historic Webster Village will transport visitors two centuries into the past for a special Pioneer Day event celebrating the Dexter Bicentennial. Webster has an intimate connection to the area’s pioneering history and founder, Samuel Dexter, which makes this celebration particularly meaningful. “Step back into an earlier, simpler time with us as … Read more
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
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 ...
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