Community News The Huron-Clinton Metroparks is committed to removing barriers, creating access, improving access, and increasing recreation opportunities for all. This summer the Metroparks are hosting adaptive recreation programs and working on updates to their ADA Transition Plan as they work to continue to work to have a barrier-free Metroparks system. The Adaptive Recreation program ...
By Trevor Sullivan This past Saturday, members of the Michigan State High School League competed in the State Tournament at the Michigan Trap Shooting Association grounds in Mason, Michigan. The event saw participation from over 400 students representing their schools in the 1A Division. The Dexter High School team, comprising students from 6th through 12th ...
Community News Kara Wolter of Pinckney, Michigan, was just 26 years-old when she was diagnosed with metastatic osteosarcoma, a type of aggressive bone cancer in 2017. The cancer was found in her left knee and had also spread to her lungs. Kara’s treatment plan included six different chemotherapies, multiple surgeries, as well as six lung wedge ...
Community News Summer home improvement and home-buying season is upon us, with the Greater Ann Arbor area’s annual Showcase of New & Remodeled Homes event happening June 22 & 23, 2024. The tour can help people find a newly constructed home, a builder or remodeler, or inspire an ADU or other home improvements. It’s a ...
As the city of Dexter gears up for its Bicentennial celebration next week, a local resident has taken an unconventional approach to contributing to the festivities. Rob Marshke, a videographer interested in new technology, has composed an AI-generated theme song for the event. “With my video background, I’m always following new tech like this,” Marshke ...
Community NewsThis Saturday, June 22, is the official county-wide kickoff for a new organization that plans to have a long-lasting impact on the quality of life in Washtenaw County. From June 22 through July 31, Love Washtenaw, a faith-based coalition, dedicated to improving the lives of others, by engaging the community-at-large through outreach events with ...
On July 13th, the Historic Webster Village will transport visitors two centuries into the past for a special Pioneer Day event celebrating the Dexter Bicentennial. Webster has an intimate connection to the area’s pioneering history and founder, Samuel Dexter, which makes this celebration particularly meaningful. “Step back into an earlier, simpler time with us as ...
Thank you one and all who are taking part in Dexter’s historic grand procession! Here are your marching orders and organizational chart for the Dexter Bicentennial Parade. Staging Guidelines (subject to change) 06/04/24 All vehicles dropping off participants at Wylie Elementary should enter the staging area on Kensington and drop participants off at the school. ...
As a community service group who volunteer their time to help others and improve the community through different activities and events throughout the year, the Dexter Lions are always busy making a positive impact. They recently recognized six local high school graduates with some help for the next step in their lives. The Dexter Lions ...
The Dexter Ringers, a local horseshoe pitching club with a rich 46-year history, is hosting a once-in-a-lifetime event—the Dexter Bicentennial Horseshoe Tournament, marking the end of an era. The tournament will take place on Saturday, June 22nd, from 1 pm to 5 pm at Horseshoe Park/1st Street Park, with registration starting at noon. The community ...
A new residential development is being proposed in Scio Township. It would be called Townes at Honey Creek and if it meets the requirements set forth and is approved by the township it would see the construction of 60 townhomes near the corner of Jackson and Staebler roads. The plan was introduced at the June ...
By Trevor Sullivan Verapose Yoga House, located in downtown Dexter, is launching a free, community-wide Movement and Meditation Challenge (M&M Challenge) starting June 15th and running through mid-August. Inspired by the upcoming closure of Baker Road, Courtney wants to motivate the public to get more steps in. “I’m hoping, with all of this construction, we ...
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office announced that this past Sunday, June 9, 2024, Sheriff Jerry Clayton was honored with the prestigious Terrance L. Jungel Sheriff of the Year Award by the Michigan Sheriff’s Association, which represents all 83 counties in Michigan. The award recognizes a sheriff who has made outstanding contributions to law enforcement, demonstrated ...
The vast forests and snowy landscapes of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula have long been home to a thriving population of gray wolves. However, accurately tracking the numbers of these elusive predators has proven to be a challenging task for wildlife researchers – until now. Thanks to the power of artificial intelligence (AI), a new approach is ...
Community News Thank you to everyone who celebrated DCF’s 10th anniversary on June 6th at Cornman Farms. It was a beautiful night and the perfect setting to announce DCF’s Bicentennial Campaign to raise $200,000 in honor of Dexter’s 200th birthday. Thank you to Corman Farms for hosting the event and donating to DCF. The farm ...
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