April 29, 2025

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Mike Williamson

Dexter Softball Blanks Pioneer

The Dexter softball team snapped a five-game skid with a 6-0 win over Ann Arbor Pioneer Friday night. Gracie Walter put the Dreads up with a rbi-single in the first. Dexter added another run in the third thanks to a Pioneer error and pushed the lead to 4-0 in the fourth with rbi-singles from Lizzie ...

The Encore & Fred Grandy Produce a True Laugh Fest in “The Importance of Being Earnest”

Photo: (L-R) Maddie Dick, Caleb McArthur, Fred Grandy, Jackson Reagin. Photo by Michele Anliker The Love Boat’s Fred “Gopher” Grandy highlighted an outstanding cast as The Encore Musical Company staged Oscar Wilde’s classic play “The Importance of Being Earnest – A Trivial Play for Serious People,” running now through Sunday, May 4th. Wilde’s play premiered ...

Mike Williamson

Saline Golfers Second at Farmington Invite

Photos provided by Debbie Williams-Hoak The Saline golf team had a strong showing at the Farmington Invitational Friday, coming home second. The Hornets finished with a team score of 302, four strokes behind champion Flushing with 298. Haidren Stewart led Saline with a second-place finish with a one over par 73. Harper Hummel was one ...

Mike Williamson

Dexter Golf Picks Up Pair of SEC Wins

The Dexter boys’ golf team picked up a pair of SEC wins Thursday to improve to 4-1 in the conference. The Dreadnaughts shot a scorching team score of 152 to beat out Bedford with 168 and Adrian with 170 at Hudson Mills Golf Course. Braden Richards and Drew Brzys tied for medalist honors with rounds ...

STN Staff

Chelsea Senior Center’s Read & Seed Celebrates Another Successful Year

Nearly 90 Chelsea Community Preschoolers dug into seed-sowing fun at Chelsea Senior Center on April 23 and 24 for the annual Read and Seed program. “I am thrilled that Read and Seed continues to be a highly anticipated activity each year,” says Jennifer Smith, Executive Director, Chelsea Senior Center. “Many preschoolers have heard older siblings ...

Dexter’s Sip and Shop is back Friday, May 9th

Each of the participating retail shops will have light snacks, unique sales, and special offers Downtown Dexter Merchants will host its popular Sip and Shop event on Friday, May 9, from 4 to 8 p.m. This spring edition, themed around Mother’s Day, offers an evening of shopping, chatting, and sipping, all with a fun buzz ...

STN Staff

Chelsea Senior Center is Hiring for Senior Nutrition

Chelsea Senior Center (CSC) seeks to fill an open position for Senior Nutrition Program Coordinator, starting in June. This person will report to the Assistant Director and work 20 hours a week. The ideal candidate is very personable, detail-oriented, and able to pivot directions as needed. The key responsibility is to work alongside volunteers and ...

STN Staff

Garrett’s Space Breaks Ground on Transformative Mental Health Campus for Young Adults

Garrett’s Space, an Ann Arbor-based suicide prevention non-profit, is proud to announce the start of construction on its visionary residential campus for young adults experiencing mental health challenges. The Garrett’s Space campus will offer an innovative, non-medical approach to mental health support designed to serve as a much-needed bridge between outpatient therapy and crisis-level inpatient ...

Doug Marrin

Chelsea Police Report, March 2025

In March 2025, Officers responded to 374 calls for police service in the City of Chelsea, up from 340 the previous year, a 10% increase. Total calls for 2025 (Jan-Mar) are 1,045, up from 1,044 for the same period last year. Officers conducted 155 traffic stops, up from 131 last year. Twenty-five citations were issued. ...

STN Staff

Saline Farmers Market Kicks Off 24th Outdoor Season May 3

Fresh produce, live music, children’s activities, and more return to downtown Saline every Saturday through October. Photo Saline Farmers Market Facebook Community News The Saline Farmers Market is anxiously awaiting the beginning of May to leave their winter home and head out into nature! Summer market runs from May – October, from 8am-noon at 100 ...

STN Staff

Dexter Memorial Day Parade Grows as Community Groups Sign On

Photo by Thomas Morris The Dexter Memorial Day Parade steps off at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 26 in downtown Dexter along Main Street, and the lineup is already packed with community favorites. Organized by the Dexter Rotary, the parade will once again honor the nation’s veterans and those who gave their lives in service, ...

Lonnie Huhman

Chelsea Swim Coach Leaves Behind a Successful Program

From the community education department as an Enrichment Coordinator to the Charles Cameron Pool as a Coach, Chelsea will miss having Andrew Thomson around. He played a big part over the years, especially as Head Varsity Boys and Girls Swimming Coach at the high school. Thomson is stepping down from his leadership roles, the Chelsea ...