The red-hot Dexter hockey team turned things around when it needed to, winning the Dreadnaughts last eight games, including five straight in conference play on its way to the SEC White title with a 7-0 win over Ann Arbor Skyline Thursday night. Just two weeks ago the Dreadnaughts sat 3-3 in the White, but turned ...
After thirteen years in Dexter Community Schools and three decades in education, Superintendent Dr. Chris Timmis will be retiring on February 28th. During his 30-year career in education, Timmis has served multiple communities in a variety of roles: paraeducator, teacher, coach, curriculum director, high school principal and superintendent. Before coming to Dexter, he led Adrian ...
By Doug Marrin A new report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says the current La Niña weather pattern is weakening and is expected to fade in the coming months. Right now, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center lists a “La Niña Advisory” as still in effect. But forecasters say there is a 60% chance ...
Dexter Wrestlers Claim Third Straight D1 Team District Title The Dexter wrestling team used a dominating performance on the Dreadnaughts way to their third straight D1 district championship in Dexter Wednesday night. The Dreads cruised past Ann Arbor Skyline 71-9 in the semifinals and got by Ann Arbor Pioneer 45-29 in the finals to claim ...
Concerns over noise and odors from the Dextech facility have resurfaced among residents of Preston Circle in the Dexter Crossing subdivision, prompting the City of Dexter to commission a formal noise impact assessment. In a July 31, 2025, letter to city officials, several Preston Circle homeowners expressed frustration over what they described as ongoing “noise ...
The Dexter City Council has voted to move forward with further review of a proposed ADA lift concept, sending the information to OHM Advisors for engineering feasibility and cost analysis. During its Feb. 9 meeting, council members agreed to forward the concept details to the city’s engineering consultant, OHM Advisors, for a closer evaluation. The ...
This year will see the first series of big projects as part of the 2025 Dexter Community Schools (DCS) Bond get underway. The DCS Board of Education got an update recently about what’s next for the bond and what the community can expect to see beginning to happen in the coming months. The Sun Times ...
The City of Dexter will resurface Main Street this summer as part of a coordinated construction season that also includes a separate Washtenaw County Road Commission roundabout project. Consultant Marcus McNamara of OHM Advisors outlined details during a Feb. 5 virtual public meeting. Notably, the city’s work does not include the new roundabout at Island ...
Four performances only | February 19–22 The Encore Musical Theatre Company will present Defying Gravity, a concert celebrating the music of composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The program includes songs from Wicked, Pippin, Godspell, Children of Eden, and other works. The concert will be performed February 19–22 in Dexter. The production features Chelsea Packard and ...
On January 30, 2026, a Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) contractor began working to prepare the intersection of Parker Rd at Shield Rd in Lima and Scio Townships for the installation of a three-way traffic signal. During the week of February 2, 2026, the contractor completed the installation of two traffic signal pole foundations. Next ...
Across Washtenaw County, high school students organized walkouts during the school day, leaving classrooms to gather outside school buildings in protest of immigration enforcement activity and to raise concerns about civil liberties. In Milan, Dexter, and Saline, the demonstrations shared common elements, including handmade signs, chanting, and negotiations with school administrators over how the protests ...
By Katie Ramsburgh The Dexter Varsity Dance Team (DHSDT) traveled to Orlando, Florida, February 4–9 to compete in the Dance Team Union High School National Competition. Sixty-two high schools from across the United States participated across the three dance styles in the Medium Varsity category in which Dexter competed. On Friday, February 6, the team ...
A new drive-thru coffee option is coming to town this week. Family-owned Ziggi’s Coffee will open its first Dexter location on Tuesday, Feb. 17, bringing the city its first drive-thru coffee shop. The store is owned by Garnette and Miranda Roberts, longtime Washtenaw County residents who said they chose Dexter because of its strong sense ...
Author’s note: This article is published as part of Black History Month and examines one aspect of the Black Panther Party’s history. The Black Panther Party was a complex and often internally divided organization whose history includes both community service and armed confrontation with authorities. This piece focuses on its social programs, particularly efforts to ...
Lisa Kahler, owner of Kaptured by Lisa Kahler Photography, has always loved animals. So, when the opportunity to help the local rescues pets, she jumped on it. Add to the fact that she loves animals, and has dogs of her own, it was a perfect fit. “This last year has been especially hard for charities. ...
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