May 13, 2025

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Dexter Golfers Open SEC Play

The Dexter boys’ golf team opened SEC play this week and came away with one win in three matches. The Dreadnaughts hosted Chelsea and Ypsilanti Lincoln Tuesday and split the matches. The defeated Lincoln 182-185 and fell to the Bulldogs 156-182. Braden Richards led the Dreads with a round of 40 to finish third overall. ...

Economic Forecasters Project Job Growth for Washtenaw County Through 2026

Job growth in Washtenaw County is projected to outpace the state through 2026 in a “decidedly healthy” outlook, according to the 2024-2026 Economic Outlook for Washtenaw County delivered today. The 39th annual report was presented at the President’s Leadership Recognition Luncheon hosted by Washtenaw Community College President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca. The report was researched ...

Chelsea Senior Center Celebrates 16 Years of Chelsea Expo

Attendees visit with Curioser Clay. Photo courtesy of Chelsea Senior Center Community News The annual Chelsea Expo on April 13 offered a one-stop opportunity to interact with area businesses, nonprofit organizations and artisans. The Washington Street Education Center was bustling with community members visiting with booth exhibitors who were available to discuss their services, share ...

Adult Learners Institute’s Term Ends with Local History and Football

Community News For almost two decades, Grace Shackman’s classes have explored the history of Washtenaw County’s cities and small towns using the houses, libraries, schools, hospitals, banks and businesses, downtowns, even streets and roads. As the name of her class, Potpourri of Finds and Thoughts of 50 Years of Researching Local History suggests, on three Fridays, May 3, ...

Spring into Inclusion with Saline’s First “Best Life’ Festival”

Dementia Friendly Saline+ has the support of many businesses and groups. Pictured here are representatives from Old National Bank. On May 11, 2024, the Dementia Friendly Saline+ organization will host its inaugural “Best Life” Spring Festival, featuring an Old-Fashioned Carnival theme. This community event, sponsored by University Living, Ageways, and other local entities, will take ...

Chelsea Church Continues Drive to Aid a Critical Need

The First Congregational Church UCC in Chelsea, Michigan, is holding a month-long diaper drive in partnership with Culver’s of Chelsea. The event, set for the entire month of May, is designed to collect diapers for the FCC Diaper Bank, which provides these essential items at no cost to families in need. Individuals who donate a ...

The City of Dexter Celebrates Arbor Day

Image by Luaks Johnns from Pixabay Community News The City of Dexter City Council proclaimed April 26, 2024 Arbor Day within the City of Dexter. This year the City, with help from 3rd and 4th grade students at Wylie Elementary School, will help distribute 400 free tree seedlings to celebrate Arbor Day. The Arbor Day ...

Dexter Soccer Runs Away From Lincoln

The Dexter girls’ soccer team made it two straight withs with an 8-0 shutout of Ypsilanti Lincoln Monday. The Dreadnaughts scored seven times in the opening half for a 7-0 lead. Millie Truesdell scored with just over 27 minutes left in the second half to end it for the Dreads. Brynn Fitch continued her torrid ...

Chelsea Golfers Sweep Tri-Meet at Dexter

The Chelsea golf team improved to 3-0 in the SEC after a sweep of a tri-meet at Hudson Mills Golf Course in Dexter Tuesday. The Bulldogs finished with four out of top five finishers and a team score of 156 to easily beat out Dexter with 182 and Lincoln 185. Jack Murray led the Bulldogs with ...

Saline Soccer Cruises Past Monroe

The Saline girls’ soccer team made quick work of Monroe Tuesday night with a 10-0 win over the Trojans in a game that ended at halftime. Norah Dawid, Leighann Farrell, and Kaylee Mitzel combined for the shutout in net for Saline. Cora Conley recorded a hat trick of three goals to lead the Hornets. Sienna ...

Dexter Tennis Picks Up First Win

The Dexter girls’ tennis team picked up its first win of the season Monday night when the Dreadnaughts defeated Father Gabriel Richard 6-2. Claudia Vanover picked up a big three set tiebreaking win at two singles 6-4. 2-6, 10-7 and Brynlee Williams continued her strong play at four singles with a 6-2, 6-2 win. Raegan ...