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 ...
On a weekend showcasing young athletes’ resilience and determination, the Dexter High School Dance Team (DHSDT) made an impressive mark at the Universal Dance Association (UDA) regional Chicagoland Dance Challenge in Rosemont, IL. Competing against 11 formidable teams from Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, and Nebraska in the Medium Varsity category, DHSDT demonstrated that teamwork and dedication ...
One of Chelsea’s cherished landmarks, Chelsea Farmers Supply, embarked on an exciting new journey as it welcomes new proprietors, marking another shift in its storied history. Store ownership changed hands in December. The torch was passed from long-time owners HK Leonard and Greg Raye to Tobie Brown and Joe Schlenke, a husband-and-wife team from Grass ...
At the Dexter City Council meeting on December 27, Michelle Aniol, the Community Development Manager for Dexter, presented a report compiled by Land Use USA for the city’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA). Aniol submitted the summary of the 400-page study highlighting its key findings and projections. The study, led by Sharon Woods, Principal at Land ...
Dexter City Offices at 3515 Broad St. Photo by Doug Marrin. The Dexter City Council has decided where the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office substation will be located in the city. The Sheriff’s Deputies are currently housed in a small section of the fire station at 8140 Main St. The building is set to be torn ...
In its December 18, 2023 meeting, the Chelsea City Council approved a water systems capacity study presented by Corey Davis, the Water Superintendent. The study is a collaboration between Chelsea and Sylvan Township, exploring a possible joint venture to interconnect their water systems. The study will evaluate the impact of this interconnection on both current ...
Fresh off the year’s two biggest holidays, a group is already planning Dexter’s consummate festival – Dexter Daze – but they need your help. While it might seem strange to be concerned with an August festival before the Christmas tree is down, that’s how much time it takes for the Dexter Daze Planning Committee to ...
Jochen Faber, Managing Director for Liebherr Aerospace Saline, Inc., next to a commercial jet landing gear sent to the company for routine maintenance. Photo by Doug Marrin. In the heart of Saline’s commercial district, Jochen Faber, the Managing Director for Liebherr Aerospace, narrates a tale that is as much about personal perseverance as it is ...
Invenergy opened a 1,000-acre solar farm in Calhoun County last year. Pictured above is Invenergy’s Southern Oak Solar Energy Center in Georgia. Source: Invenergy. In a move towards securing future energy needs, the Chelsea City Council, in their meeting on December 18, 2023, approved three power purchase commitments as part of their long-term energy strategy. ...
At Chelsea Hospital’s Oct. 16th Community Town Hall, Ben Miles, President of Chelsea Hospital, shed light on the institution’s priorities and growth trajectory during a meeting. Chelsea Hospital is in its second year of a three-year strategic plan. Miles noted, “I’m going to take a moment and really kind of step through each of these ...
Peter Psarouthakis, who served as the Supervisor of Sharon Township from 2012 until recently, has been recognized with the Outstanding Community Administrator Award by the Michigan Association of Planning (MAP). As the top elected official and de facto manager for Sharon Township, a rural community in western Washtenaw County with a population of less than ...
In September 2023, Deputies responded to 129 calls for police service in Dexter Twp, down from 185 the previous year for a 30% decrease. Total calls for 2023 (Jan-Sep) are 1,497, up from 1,430 for the same period last year for a 5% increase. Officers conducted 41 traffic stops, down from 79 last year. Six ...
In September 2023, Deputies responded to 730 calls for police service in Scio Twp, down from 896 the previous year for a 19% decrease. Total calls for 2023 (Jan-Sep) are 7,567, down from 7,714 for the same period last year for a 2% decrease. Officers conducted 214 traffic stops, down from 304 last year. Forty-three ...
It is easy to forget how much of our present-day success comes from those who have gone before us. And one of those visionaries, who first carried the moniker of “Mister Dexter,” was C. Bruce Waggoner, known in his day for his enthusiasm, vision, and love for Dexter. “He became ‘Mr. Dexter,’” says his daughter ...
The fall colors seem to be dragging their heels this year, but it’s still a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the cool air and warm sun. Among Washtenaw County’s many parks and preserves to enjoy an autumn walk, the Nan Weston Nature Preserve offers a lot of intriguing diversity in just a short ...
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