Dexter Light Parade
The Dexter Light Parade was held on Dec. 14. The parade took the parade route down Ann Arbor Street into downtown Dexter.
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Dexter Rolls Over Monroe in SEC Red Opener
The Dexter basketball team opened SEC Red play with a strong 61-33 win over Monroe last week. Ben Murphy scored nine first quarter points to lift the Dreadnaughts to a 13-9 lead after one quarter. The Dreadnaughts outscored the Monroe 11-6 in the second to extend the lead to 24-15 at the half. A 12-3 ...
Dexter Hockey Improves to 2-0 in SEC White
The Dexter hockey team improved to 2-0 in the SEC White and 6-2 overall with a 7-2 win over Lenawee United Wednesday night. The Dreadnaughts bounced back from a tough loss to Plymouth that saw them give up six goals in the third after leading 2-0 after the second period. Dexter struck early with a ...
Dexter Girls’ Rout Huron in SEC Red Opener
The Dexter girls’ basketball team opened SEC Red play with an impressive 63-17 rout of Ann Arbor Huron Friday night. The win lifted the Dreadnaughts to 2-1 on the season. Dexter led 10-6 after one quarter, but exploded for a 24 point second quart to blow open a close game for a 34-14 halftime lead. ...
Dexter Lions Present Peace Poster Award
Inspiring great art from local sixth graders, the Dexter Lions Club recently announced the winners of this year’s Peace Poster contest. This contest is part of the Lions Clubs International Peace Poster Contest for 2024. There were 60 students who participated from the sixth grade Art Classes at Creekside School of teacher Jane Montero. The ...
Chelsea Resident Shares His Immigrant Son Story of WWII America
Paul Schubert, a 95-year-old Chelsea resident, brings history to life with Immigrants’ Son, a vivid memoir of his German-American boyhood during World War II. Photo: With television still in infancy, families would get their wartime news from the radio. Photo: Flickr, Public Domain A Boyhood Shaped by War ““War! Japanese planes have bombed American ships ...
Unearthing Dexter’s Past Sparks New Interest in Its History
The discovery of a mysterious tunnel beneath Dexter’s fire station has sparked renewed interest in the town’s history, making DEXTER THEN & NOW the perfect Christmas gift for history lovers. By Doug Marrin, Editor, with Cynthia Furlong Reynolds, Author The recent discovery of a tunnel beneath the Dexter fire station has reignited curiosity about the ...
Tunnel Discovery at Dexter Fire Station Sparks Mystery
A mysterious tunnel uncovered during the demolition of Dexter’s fire station has residents speculating about its origins. Photo by Steve Wells Note: Thank you to the contributor for their post and all who commented for making this an enjoyable and entertaining post on the Friends of Dexter Facebook page. A Mysterious Find During Demolition When ...
Dexter Dreadbolts Robotics Team Wraps Up a Successful Season
The Dexter Dreadbolts FTC Robotics Team recently wrapped up an exciting and successful season, competing in the Ann Arbor Qualifier and the Michigan FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) State Championship. The team, comprised of middle school students and supported by high school mentors, coaches, and parents, demonstrated skill, determination, and a strong commitment to the FIRST ...
Semi Fire in Scio Township Leaves Dog Dead
A fire inside a semi-truck at the TA Travel Center’s Truck Stop left a man injured and a dog dead. Scio Township Fire Chief Andrew Houde said this incident happened on Dec. 1 and it is the most recent semi-truck fire for the township department. It happened at the TA Truck Stop at 200 Baker ...
Dexter RedBots Gear Up for State LEGO Championships
For the second year in a row, the Dexter RedBots are heading to the First LEGO League State Championships—and the excitement among the young engineers is contagious! The RedBots, officially known as Team 4334, competed in the First LEGO League Challenge Regional Qualifier on December 7 at Columbia High School, where they went head-to-head with ...
A Magical Dexter Tradition: Discover the Charm of Hickory Valley Christmas Village
Driving through local streets during the holidays is always a delight– front doors adorned with wreaths, houses glowing with lights so bright they could be seen from space, and windows offering a sneak peek of each home’s uniquely decorated tree. The decorations that lie behind these enchanting facades, however, are often left up to one’s ...
PHOTOS: 2024 Dexter Holiday Hustle
On December 7, 2024, Dexter hosted the annual Holiday Hustle, featuring a Half Marathon, 13.1 Mile Relay, 5K, and 1 Mile dash. Participants enjoyed scenic routes adorned with neighborhood holiday lights, starting and finishing at Erratic Ale Co., where they celebrated post-race with fire pits and craft brews. The event also supported local charities, donating ...
GALLERY: “Christmas at the Mansion” at Gordon Hall
On December 7, 2024, Dexter’s historic Gordon Hall hosted the annual “Christmas at the Mansion” event, delighting visitors with its “Woodland Fantasy” holiday decorations. Attendees explored the enchanting Christmas Village Collection. Children enjoyed visits with Santa and crafted gingerbread houses to take home. The event was a fundraiser for the Dexter Area Historical Society. Photos ...
Dexter Community Orchestra Offers Chance to Conduct During Holiday Concert
Have you ever wanted to conduct a symphony orchestra? Here’s your chance! The Dexter Community Orchestra will hold its Annual Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 8th at Dexter High school, at 4pm. Audience members will have the opportunity to enter their name in a drawing (to be held following intermission) and the winner will conduct ...
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