May 21, 2026

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New Council Member Appointed as Chelsea Reviews Parks, Policing, and Development Progress

The Chelsea City Council met Nov. 17 with a full agenda that mixed routine city business with decisions likely to shape the city’s near future, from filling a vacant council seat to hearing updates on parks, development readiness, and local police activity. Public Comment Highlights Three residents addressed City Council during public comment, raising topics … Read more

Washtenaw’s Warm the Children Faces Record Need as Winter Sets In

“The fact that many of our neighbors are hurting financially is no surprise, but this year too many children in Washtenaw County are facing a particularly cold winter without boots, warm coats, gloves, and mittens,” says Mary Stewart, who heads the non-profit organization Warm the Children. The heart-warming, children-warming program is working hard to help … Read more

Chelsea Council Approves MDOT Contract for Freer Rd, CHS Work

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Chelsea City Council unanimously approved a contract with MDOT for work on Freer Rd., scheduled to take place during the 2026 summer. The road was submitted for federal funding in 2021. “Originally we planned to try to do from Dexter-Chelsea all the way to Trinkley,” Public Works Superintendent Derik Bollinger said. “Due to the cost … Read more

Dexter Council Amends Fire Authority Funding Agreement

Dexter City Council approved an amendment to the Dexter Area Fire Department’s (DAFD) service agreement at the Dec. 8 meeting. The agreement partners the city of Dexter, Dexter Township and Webster Township under one contract, and the amendment was recommended by the DAFD Fire Board in November. “Each municipality maintains a station staffed with two … Read more

Dexter Girls’ Take Down Brighton in Season Opener

The Dexter girls’ basketball team overcame a slow start to rally to take down Brighton 55-46 in the season opener Tuesday night. Brighton started quickly and took a 16-11 lead after one quarter over the Dreads. Dexter battled back in the second behind seven points each from Addy Wylie and Layla Blumberg to cut the … Read more

DAR Offering $250,000 in Available Scholarships

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, DAR will award ten $25,000 scholarships in 2026 to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in American History.   This opportunity comes directly from DAR President General Ginnie Sebastian Storage, who said there is “no better way to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary than investing in the next generation of American historians.” There are … Read more

Dexter City Council Tackles Park Projects, Road Work, and Future Planning

The Dexter City Council covered a wide range of long-term planning items at its November 24 meeting, from playground improvements and tree-planting conflicts to upcoming road projects and questions about preserving Monument Park. Noise Study, New Planner Highlight Aniol’s Report Community Development Manager Michelle Aniol introduced Dexter’s new associate planner, David Jarvi, then updated Council … Read more

Eastern Names New President with Deep EMU Roots

Photo: Eastern Michigan University President-Elect Dr. Brendan Kelly. Courtesy of EMU Eastern Michigan University has selected one of its own to lead the institution into its next chapter. Dr. Brendan Kelly, a two-time EMU graduate with a long career in higher education leadership, has been elected the University’s 24th president. He will return to Ypsilanti … Read more

Dexter’s Selena Hochendoner signs with East Stroudsburg University

There’s nothing like seeing one’s hard work and patience pay off. That’s how Dexter student-athlete Selena Hochendoner felt after signing with East Stroudsburg University (ESU), where she plans to seek an education while continuing to compete in volleyball. With signing day on hand, Hochendoner, a standout Dexter High School Volleyball player, said she picked the college … Read more

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Dexter’s Selena Hochendoner signs with East Stroudsburg University

Dexter’s Selena Hochendoner signs with East Stroudsburg University

There’s nothing like seeing one’s hard work and patience pay off. That’s how Dexter student-athlete Selena Hochendoner felt after signing with East Stroudsburg University (ESU), where she plans to seek an education while continuing to compete in volleyball. With signing day on hand, Hochendoner, a standout Dexter High School Volleyball player, said she picked the college ...

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