May 10, 2025

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Dexter Swim and Dive Gets by Skyline

The Dexter swim and dive team opened SEC Red action with a 116-60 win over Ann Arbor Skyline last week. Jude Smith led the Dreadnaughts with four first-place finishes. He won the 100 back with a D2 state qualifying time and won the 50 free. He was also part of the winning 200 medley relay ...

STN Staff

Paint Dexter Plein Air Festival Registration is Open

Calling all artists! Registration is now OPEN for the 2025 Paint Dexter Plein Air Festival. Artists utilizing a wide-variety of mediums are encouraged to register to participate. Space is limited for both professional and emerging artists. Register soon to ensure your spot. This year’s Festival will run from Monday, August 11th until Saturday, August 16th, 2025. Please note the following ...

Savor the Flavors of Ann Arbor: Restaurant Week 2025 is Here!

Ann Arbor’s Restaurant Week is a great opportunity to take a culinary adventure through the city’s renowned dining scene. With over 40 restaurants participating, they are promising food and dishes for every palate. It’s set for January 19-24. Event organizer the Main Street Area Association said the week will “showcase the vibrant and diverse dining ...

DTE Work May Impact Scenic Nature of Dexter-Chelsea Road

Proposed Utility Upgrades Could Alter Dexter-Chelsea Road’s Scenic Charm DTE Energy’s plans to update its electrical infrastructure as part of a $14 million regional improvement project have drawn attention and concern from area residents. The project, aimed at reducing outage durations and bolstering reliability, includes re-routing a 40KV transmission line along Dexter-Chelsea Road between North ...

Doug Marrin

HIIT the Clouds Away: Penni Jones on Her Journey with Fitness and Mental Health

Discover how Penni Jones overcame personal challenges and built a thriving fitness community through HIIT training. Photo: Penni Jones, owner of HIIT Happy. Courtesy of Penni Jones. Penni Jones, owner of HIIT Happy in Dexter, has an inspiring story that motivates her clients to prioritize their health—both physical and mental. Her journey into fitness didn’t ...

Doug Marrin

ACE Club’s Peace Crane Project Promotes Unity in Dexter High School

Learn how the ACE Club exceeded its goal of folding 1,000 paper cranes to inspire peace, inclusion, and community collaboration. Photos courtesy of Crystal Duan In a display of unity and creativity, the AAPI Cultures Exchange (ACE) Club at Dexter High School completed its ambitious Peace Crane Project. Over a span of three months, club ...

STN Staff

Congratulations Dancer’s Edge All Stars on UDA Chicagoland Victories!

Community News Congratulations to Dancer’s Edge Junior and Senior Edge All Star teams.  Both teams attended The Universal Dance Association (UDA) Chicagoland Competition on January 4th & 5th. The Junior Edge All Stars earned 1st Place and were Division Winners for the Junior Pom and Junior Contemporary/Lyrical categories. The Junior team will compete in their ...

Local Author’s New Book about Zombie Apocalypse Challenges How We See Disability

Wanting to write about disability in a way people wouldn’t expect, local writer Melissa McPherson has published a new book called “The Lesser Remain.” A resident of Gregory, graduate of Grass Lake High School and Grand Valley State University, McPherson told the Sun Times News she “wrote The Lesser Remains because I have Cerebral Palsy and growing ...

STN Staff

Dick Lundy Looks Back After 45+ Years on Dexter School Board

After more than 45 years of service, Dick Lundy reflects on the growth, challenges, and triumphs of Dexter Community Schools. Editor’s note: Dick Lundy’s retirement marks the end of an extraordinary 45.5-year tenure on the Dexter Community Schools Board of Education. His dedication to students, staff, and the greater Dexter community has shaped the district ...

STN Staff

Dexter Varsity Dance Team Excels at UDA Regional Competition

STN Staff The Dexter Varsity Dance Team showcased their talent this weekend at the regional Universal Dance Association (UDA) competition in Rosemont, Illinois. Competing against teams from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, and Nebraska, the event was highlighted by UDA as one of the most competitive regionals in the country and a potential preview of ...

Dexter Swim and Dive Third at Spartan Invite

Cover- STN File Photo The Dexter boys’ swim and dive team came home with a strong third-place finish at Battle Creek Lakeview’s Spartan Invite Saturday. The Dreadnaughts finished with 277.5 points and had six state-cut times on the day. Byron Center won the meet with 536 points. Jude Smith earned state cuts in three events ...