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Dexter Students have their Art on Display in a big Art Show at Washtenaw Community College

Art created by students in Dexter Community Schools will again be part of the Michigan Art Education Association Region 3 Art Show. Every school in DCS, from Anchor and Beacon to Wylie, Creekside, Mill Creek and the high school, will have students participating in the show. It will be open to the public starting Saturday, ...

Steven Sheldon

The Encore Rocks Near Full House with Beatles Tribute Concert

Three actors, four musicians sang all the classic songs of the Beatles to the delight of a packed house. Photo: Johnson singing Imagine. Photo by Steve Sheldon My oldest son is a practicing defense attorney in South Carolina. When he was in the third grade, he came home from school one day and asked, “Hey, ...

Doug Marrin

Scio Twp Police Report, December 2024

In December 2024, Deputies responded to 722 calls for police service in Scio Township, down from 773 the previous year, a 7% decrease. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Dec) are 9,557, down from 9,809 for last year, a 3% decrease. Officers conducted 140 traffic stops, down from 266 last year. Twenty-one citations were issued. Notable events ...

Doug Marrin

Official emblem of the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office next to the text 'City of Dexter', indicating municipal or law enforcement authority in Dexter

City of Dexter Police Report, December 2024

In December 2024, Deputies responded to 132 calls for police service in the City of Dexter, down from 197 the previous year, a 33% decrease. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Dec) are 2,995, up from 2,802 for the prior year, a 7% increase. Officers conducted 19 traffic stops, down from 83 last year. One citation was ...

Doug Marrin

Dexter Twp Police Report, December 2024

In December 2024, Deputies responded to 85 calls for police service in Dexter Township, down from 138 the previous year, a 38% decrease. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Dec) are 1,704, down from 1,913 the previous year, an 11% decrease. Officers conducted seven traffic stops, down from 96 last yeat. One citation was issued. Notable events ...

Doug Marrin

Murder at Dexter’s Peninsula Mills

The 1845 death that connected Dexter, Milan, and the death penalty Photo: Colorized postcard photo of the Peninsula Mill. Courtesy of the University of Michigan Bently Historical Library. The murder of Deforest Phelps by Sayer Reeves in 1845 reveals how economic transformations can upend lives, creating struggles and legacies that resonate far beyond their time. ...

Delaney Krause

Winter Warriors: Carhops Brave the Cold at Dexter A&W

How Dexter A&W’s carhops endure winter’s frosty weather with frosty mugs to deliver a classic drive-in experience. Photo: General Manager Ashley and Rory carhopping in single-digit temperatures. Photo by Stella Kill.             Braving snow, frost, and freezing winds, the carhops at Dexter A&W embody dedication, delivering classic drive-in charm even in the harshest winter months. ...

Last Founding Member of Washtenaw United Hockey Leads the Defending State Champs as Captain

When Sydney Clark walked into the Washtenaw United Hockey team’s lockeroom for the first time she knew the team would be unforgettable and that the bond they had would be irreplaceable. That was their inaugural season back in 2020. Now four years later, Clark is helping to lead this year’s team as a captain. The ...

Krista Kangas

Dexter Ice Fest 2025

Dexter’s Ice Fest 2025 brought fun and frosty excitement to Monument Park on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Despite the chilly weather, the community turned out in droves to marvel at more than 80 incredible ice sculptures that transformed the downtown area into a winter wonderland. The event was a hit, with visitors enjoying the artistry ...