April 18, 2025

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2025 Road Projects Planned for Dexter Township

Madden and Stinchfield Woods roads will be part of the two big projects for Dexter Township this upcoming road work season. The Dexter Township Board of Trustees has authorized the 2025 Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) Dexter Township Local Roads Agreement.  In updating the community in March “in the loop” monthly e-newsletter, Dexter Township said ...

Doug Marrin

Brush Fire Contained at Cornman Farms

Photo by Scio Fire Dept Fire crews responded to a fast-moving brush fire at Cornman Farms on Tuesday afternoon, March 26. The Dexter Area Fire Department, with assistance from Scio Township firefighters, battled the two-acre fire on Island Lake Road. According to Cornman Farms, the fire was started on neighboring property to the north by ...

STN Staff

The Encore Musical Theatre Company Presents a Tribute to Elton John

The Encore Musical Theatre Company is set to bring audiences a high-energy, electrifying tribute to one of music’s most legendary icons—Elton John. Running for four performances only, from March 27 through March 29 at 7:30 PM, with a matinee on March 30 at 2:00 PM, this dazzling concert event will celebrate the timeless hits of ...

Steven Sheldon

Encore’s First Annual Gala a Huge Success

Photo: (L-R) David Moan, Matt Bogart, Jessica Boevers Bogart, Matt Mogart, Chelsea Packard, Geoff Packard, Jessica Grové & Dan Cooney. Photo courtesy of The Encore Musical Theatre Company Have you ever attended an event and left with the impression that you were a part of what you thought was your version of heaven? Well, Thursday ...

Doug Marrin

City of Dexter Police Report, February 2025

In February 2025, Deputies responded to 165 calls for police service in the City of Dexter, down from 250 the previous year, a 34% decrease. Total calls for 2025 (Jan-Feb) are 359, down from 521 for the same period last year, a 31% decrease. Officers conducted 29 traffic stops, down from 131 last year. Eleven ...

Doug Marrin

Webster Township Police Report, February 2025

In February 2025, Deputies responded to 85 calls for police service in Webster Township, down from 115 the previous year, a 26% decrease. Total calls for 2025 (Jan-Feb) are 185, down from 241 for the same period last year, a 23% decrease. Officers conducted Six traffic stops, down from 44 last year. No citations were ...

Dexter Tennis Takes Down Milan in Season Opener

The Dexter and Milan girls’ tennis teams opened their seasons last week with the Dreadnaughts taking down the Big Reds 7-1 March 19. The Dreads swept the four singles matches with Milan’s lone win coming at one-doubles. Brynlee Williams at one and Elise Lu at four picked up 6-0, 6-0 singles wins. Siena Taylor won ...

Dexter Softball Sweeps FGR in Season Opener

The Dexter softball team opened the 2025 season in impressive fashion last week with a doubleheader sweep of Father Gabriel Richard. The Dreadnaughts used a big eight-run second inning to take the opener 14-0. Gigi Kirkey smacked a pair of triples and drove in three runs to lead the Dexter offense. Clara Lamb was 3-3 ...

STN Staff

Ann Arbor Trout Unlimited Hosts Conservation Fundraiser

Ann Arbor Trout Unlimited (AATU) will be hosting a conservation fundraiser April 9 at the Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales & Kitchen (2319 Bishop Circle, Dexter, MI) from 5:30-9pm. Trout Unlimited’s mission is to Conserve, Protect and Restore Michigan’s cold-water fisheries and their watersheds, as well as Huron River and its main tributary, Mill Creek.  Guided ...

STN Staff

Dexter Community Fund Reaches $1 Million Milestone

The Dexter Community Fund (DCF) has reached a significant milestone, surpassing $1 million in its permanent endowment. Established in 2014 by Dexter residents, DCF was created to address local needs and enhance the quality of life in the community. “We have spent the last two years focusing on expanding our message and our impact. Ten ...

Doug Marrin

Scio Township Police Report, February 2025

In February 2025, Deputies responded to 566 calls for police service in Scio Township, down from 685 the previous year, a 17% decrease. Total calls for 2025 (Jan-Feb) are 1,174, down from 1,531 for the same period last year, a 23% decrease. Officers conducted 104 traffic stops, down from 208 last year. Sixteen citations were ...

Doug Marrin

Dexter Township Police Report, February 2025

In February 2025, Deputies responded to 127 calls for police service in Dexter Township, down from 132 last year, a 4% decrease. Total calls for 2025 (Jan-Feb) are 232, down from 288 for the same period last year, a 19% decrease. Officers conducted 30 traffic stops, down from 53 last year. Twenty-five citations were issued. ...

STN Staff

Dexter All Stars Dance Team Wins National Championship

Edge All Stars Dance Team, from Dexter’s Dancers Edge, has returned from Florida as UDA All Star National Champions! The Senior Edge All Stars won the 1st place National Title in the Senior Pom Small division against 10 other teams at ESPN Wide World Sports Complex in Disney World March 8th & 9th. The team ...

STN Staff

FIA and St. James in Dexter Launch New Scholarship

Faith in Action partners with St. James’ Episcopal Church in Dexter to offer a scholarship helping individuals facing financial hardships achieve their educational goals. Community News Faith in Action is excited to announce a new partnership with St. James’ Episcopal Church in Dexter to provide the St. James’ Morton Cox Legacy Scholarship, an annual educational ...