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. ...
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. ...
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 ...
Community News Area residents may remember Raymond Szymanski’s engaging presentation last summer at the Dexter District Library about the famous 1966 Dexter Township UFO sightings. Szymanski, a UFO researcher and author, is set to dive deeper into the event with a humorous, South Park-styled exposé titled “Not Swamp Gas: The True Story of the 1966 ...
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 ...
Community News Gather up the family and head over to the Jane Tasch theater to see Dexter Community Players youth production of Matilda JR! Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life ...
The Dexter hockey team continued its strong season with three wins last week to stretch the Dreadnaughts win streak to nine games. Dexter opened the week by blanking Ann Arbor Skyline 4-0. The game was scoreless after one period, but the Dreads broke through in the second with a goal by Austin Hutchison to make ...
Photo from Dexter Athletics The Dexter competitive cheer team picked up its first win of the season Saturday after winning the Dearborn Crestwood Invitational. It was a hidden Invitational where teams are given color names so it is unknown who has what score until after the third round. Dexter finished with a score of 666-94 ...
Dexter Community Schools started the New Year by swearing in the two new Board of Education members. Voted onto the board in the November 5 election, the school board and district officially welcomed on Michael Cipolla and Amy Reiser at the January 8 meeting. During that school board meeting, DCS Superintendent Chris Timmis administered the ...
Junior and Senior Teams Dominate Pom and Contemporary/Lyrical Categories, Preparing for Exciting Performances and Competitions Community News The Edge All Stars came home with more first-place hardware after The UDA Southern Michigan Dance Challenge in Grand Blanc this past weekend. Both junior and senior teams competed in 2 categories and brought home Division Winner, first ...
Photo: Dexter Area Senior Center Executive Director Anna Pekrul speaks to a full house at the center’s January luncheon. Photo by Doug Marrin. On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, the Dexter Area Senior Center hosted its monthly birthday luncheon to honor members celebrating January birthdays. The event also marked an introduction to the center’s new Executive ...
Was Linus Right? By Steve Gwisdalla Originally Published on January 16, 2025 Hello Tribe of Up. Over the past several weeks, I have had the pleasure of speaking to several people from several local communities. People have had genuinely nice things to say about my little slice of The Sun Times News. The top two ...
City of Dexter Seeks Skilled Finance Professional to Oversee $14 Million Budget and Ensure Smooth Transition Amid Leadership Change The City of Dexter has announced its search for a new Finance Director/Treasurer as current director, Marie Sherry, prepares for retirement in July 2025 after more than 20 years in the position. The Finance Director/Treasurer serves ...
Applications Open for Qualified Residents to Serve Until 2026 At its January 13, 2025, meeting, the Dexter City Council addressed the resignation of Council Member Zach Michels, who submitted his resignation via email on January 7. Michels’ departure leaves a vacancy on the council, which the city must fill in accordance with its charter. Per ...
In an email dated January 7, 2025, Dexter City Councilmember Zach Michels notified the city of his immediate resignation from the city council. Michels’ terse statement read, “I can no longer serve as a member of this city council. I resign with immediate effect.” Michels also stated he would continue as a Dexter Area Fire ...
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