Photo: Junior Ellie Saah. Credit Luis Rivera The Dexter Dreadnaughts girls’ swim and dive team had a full schedule this week, competing in two meets in three days. Dexter hosted Monroe on Thursday, October 9, and then traveled to Battle Creek Lakeview on Saturday, October 11. At the home meet against Monroe, Dexter swimmers turned …
Dexter Tennis Heads to D2 State Finals
Mike Williamson
Photo from Dexter Tennis The Dexter tennis team is headed back to the D2 state finals after finishing third at the D2 regional hosted by the Dreadnaughts. The Dreadnaughts finished with 16 points, just one point behind second-place Mattawan but it was enough for the Dreads to move on to the state finals in Midland …
Chelsea Tennis Runs Away with D3 Regional Title
Mike Williamson
Photo provided by Chelsea tennis The Chelsea boys’ tennis team claimed another D3 regional title in Mason Monday. The title qualifies the Bulldogs for the D3 state finals in Midland October 24-25 and is the 13th state year that Chelsea has advanced to the state meet. Chelsea finished with 27 points in the D3 regional, …
Chelsea Golfers Qualify for D3 State Finals
Mike Williamson
Photo from Chelsea girls’ golf The Chelsea girls’ golf team earned a spot in the D3 state finals at Forest Akers Golf Course in East Lansing after a second-place finish at the regional at Tecumseh Country Club October 6. The Bulldogs finished with a round of 371 to finish second behind state-ranked Detroit Country Day …
Dexter Golfers Claim Second Straight Regional Title
Mike Williamson
Photo from Dexter girls’ golf The Dexter girls’ golf team continues to show why the top-ranked team in Division 2 and one of the favorites for a state title after a dominating 40 stroke win to claim the Dreads second straight regional title. The Dreadnaughts finished with a round of 322 to easily outdistance second-place …
Fast Start Leads Dexter to Homecoming Rout
Mike Williamson
Dexter football fans had a lot to cheer about early in the Dreadnaughts 48-7 2025 Homecoming game win over Ann Arbor Skyline Friday night. The Dreadnaughts scored early and often on their way to 48 first half points and cruised in the second half with a with a running clock in the win over the …
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Following Grand Blanc tragedy, local church members seek ways to help
Karen Lambert
Monday morning, Saline resident Karen Mitton was driving home from setting up a winter clothing giveaway. As a volunteer with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints she coordinated the giveaway with more than 40 other nonprofits across Washtenaw County. It had been just more than a week since the Sunday Sept. 28, 2025, …
Team Milan Takes First Place in Philanthropy Playoffs; All Teams Take Home Awards
Karen Lambert
The first-ever Philanthropy Playoffs ended Oct. 2 with cheers, laughter, and high-fives inside Pin Seekers Monroe. More than 180 community members gathered for the giving challenge hosted by the Community Foundation of Monroe County (CFMC) that brought together local nonprofits, sponsors, and fans for a night of spirited competition and collective impact. That evening, the …
Chelsea Passes Deer Ordinance
Matt Rosentreter
Ordinance 191, which bans intentional deer feeding within the city limits, was passed by the Chelsea City Council and their Oct. 6 meeting. While Michigan has laws in place restricting deer baiting and feeding, the ordinance seeks to give more clarity and local relevance to the ban. “One of the things that I think is …
Milan Area Schools Appreciate School Meals Being Included in State Budget
Lonnie Huhman
Like other school districts around the state, Milan Area Schools (MAS) sounded the alarm over a month ago about the lack of a State Budget. The alarm was finally heard when the Michigan Legislature, as part of its overall $81 billion plan, approved a $24.12 billion education budget to fund K-12 schools, colleges and universities. …
Councilmember Beth Morris Resigns from Chelsea Council
Matt Rosentreter
Mayor Jane Pacheco announced the resignation of Beth Morris from the Chelsea City Council at their Oct. 6 meeting, stating Morris had resigned effective Oct. 3 of this year. Her term was set to last through November 2027, and her seat on council is now vacant. “We have an appreciation for her service, what she’s …
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Many Older Adults Show Signs of Ultra-Processed Food Addiction
STN Staff
Author| Kara Gavin for Michigan Medicine Adults age 50 to 80 who meet criteria for an addiction to ultra-processed foods are far more likely to report being overweight, or be in fair or poor mental or physical health They were the first generation of Americans to grow up with ultra-processed foods all around them – …
Caring for Community Skin Health – Dr. Hamzavi’s New Dexter Dermatology Office
Chuck Colby
For more than four decades, the Hamzavi family name has been synonymous with compassionate, cutting-edge dermatologic care in Michigan. Now, with the opening of its newest office in Dexter, residents of Dexter, Chelsea, Saline and the surrounding communities have access to that same blend of expertise and empathy—right in their own backyard. Dr. Hamzavi’s story …
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