The Dexter Summer Festival parade ended with a surprise that had the crowd cheering: a flash mob dance that has since gone viral. See the video here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Q8PXVaMSw The idea came from festival organizer Becky Cobler, who wanted to add something fun and unexpected to cap off the parade. “Dexter has several parades each year, ...
By Chuck Colby They’ve been married seventy-one years. Think about that. Seven decades of mornings, of holidays, of family dinners and grandchildren’s laughter. Seven decades of hard work, shared burdens, and small blessings. Jack and Mary Jane Clark have lived almost their entire lives in Dexter, Michigan, and the wells their family drills today are ...
Spirit Barber Barbershop is proud to announce its grand opening on July 31st, marked by an official ribbon-cutting ceremony to welcome the community into this one-of-a-kind space. Blending the artistry of traditional barbering with the allure of a modern speakeasy, Spirit Barber offers more than just a haircut—it promises an experience. From 4:00 to 7:00 ...
Sales are open for The Encore Musical Theatre Company’s highly anticipated 17th Season, inviting audiences to lock in their seats early for a year filled with Broadway hits, powerful tributes, and unforgettable theatrical experiences. Subscribers enjoy perks like up to 15% off regular ticket prices, unlimited free exchanges, and flexible package options that fit any ...
Mark your calendars now for August 8, 9. The 2025 Dexter Summer Festival, presented by Dexter Orthodontics returns. The Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to enter our second year hosting the Summer Festival. This year’s event will be bigger than ever with three venues, all with live entertainment, the return of the parade ...
In a small stretch of Chelsea, Michigan—just off the highway where fast food joints and gas stations clamor for attention—you’ll find something quieter. A little haven with pastures, purpose, and a pig named Little Dude (he’s popular and well known). Welcome to the Barn Sanctuary. “I just didn’t want it our family farm to become another gas station or fast ...
Fire up your appetite and rally the crew: the much-loved Manchester Chicken Broil is back for its 72nd straight year on Saturday, July 19, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Alumni Memorial Field. Whether you’re rolling through in your car, grabbing a quick carry-out, or settling in to picnic on the grass, this all-volunteer extravaganza ...
If a two-day farm festival filled with U-PICK lavender, live music, artisan booths and pony rides sounds like your kind of weekend getaway, pack up the family and head to Lavender Lane in Milan—just minutes from Dexter, Chelsea, Saline From 500 Plants to 10,000 Plants of Purple When Joe Pusta and his wife Courtney planted ...
For Sun Times News readers just a 15–30-minute drive from home, Manchester now offers an unforgettable events experience. The storied Manchester Mill—with roots on the River Raisin dating back to 1832—has been lovingly restored by Dawn Donnelly and her husband, Ken Magee, and reborn as Manchester Mill on the Water, an elegant venue for weddings, ...
When it comes to true American muscle, few things capture the spirit of freedom and horsepower like a ’67 Camaro tearing down the open road. Yet for Bill Bowling, owner of House of Horsepower in Dexter, muscle cars are more than just gleaming metal and roaring engines—they’re a lifelong passion rooted in family, craftsmanship, and ...
If you’re a startup founder in the Ann Arbor area — particularly one juggling payroll, taxes, and HR tasks between late-night coding sessions or investor meetings — there’s a new business in town designed just for you. LedgerLync, co-founded by longtime entrepreneurs Swatee Kulkarni and Bhushan Kulkarni, provides integrated back-office support for early-stage companies that have ...
Just outside the city limits of Dexter, nestled on 70 acres of gently sloping land once used for gravel mining where local kids enjoyed dirt bike adventures, a new kind of Michigan destination is taking shape—one rooted in community, sustainability, and the crisp complexity of a glass of Marquette or Itasca. It’s called Social Vines, ...
The Saline Area Chamber of Commerce is preparing for a change at the helm as Executive Director Michelle Dugan steps down after three years of service to pursue a new calling in full-time ministry. Dugan, who began her leadership at the Chamber in 2022, will be taking on a new role as Director at Waters ...
On a Saturday morning in Dexter, Michigan, while most of the world rushes to Walmart for strawberries wrapped in plastic and flown in from California, something simpler and sweeter is unfolding beneath a pavilion on Alpine Street. Among the hum of live music, the Dexter Farmers Market is less a shopping trip and more a ...
Starting this June, Chelsea’s evenings just got a little more connected. Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) has launched a new Late Night Service, a pilot program offering safe, reliable transportation Thursday through Saturday from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.—so people can enjoy dinner, music, or a late shift at work without worrying about how to ...
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