May 12, 2025

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Mike Williamson

Dexter Lacrosse Takes Two in SEC White

The Dexter boys’ lacrosse team took a pair of SEC White games this week to improve to 6-2 overall on the season. The Dreadnaughts opened the week by taking out rival Chelsea 17-6. Benny Willard had a huge seven point night for the Dreads with two goals and five assists. Dawson Waddington added four goals ...

Mike Williamson

Dexter Tennis Splits Pair of Matches

The Dexter girls’ tennis team split a pair of matches last week, including an 8-0 sweep of Tecumseh. Brynlee Williams and Siena Taylor blanked their opponents 6-0, 6-0 at one and two singles. The match of the day was a four-doubles where Lydia Cebulski and Katelyn Seeland pulled out a marathon three set tiebreaker 6-3, ...

Mike Williamson

Dexter Soccer Rolls to Pair of Wins

The Dexter girls’ soccer team improved to 3-0 overall on the season after a pair of wins last week. The Dreadnaughts opened the week by taking down Monroe 3-1. Jillian Lower found the net twice for Dexter with Alexis Roller adding one goal for the Dreads. Bella Vetere and Anna Marie Myint picked up assists ...

Chelsea Baseball Drops Four of Five

It was a rough week for the Chelsea baseball team as the Bulldogs dropped four of five games to two of its biggest rivals. The Bulldogs opened the week by dropping two of three to Tecumseh in a three-game SEC White series. Chelsea scored five runs in the fourth to take a 6-5 lead, but ...

Chelsea Tennis Takes Two of Three

The Chelsea girls’ tennis team continued its early season roll by taking two of three matches last week. The Bulldogs opened the week by sweeping Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard 8-0. Singles wins went to Samantha Bieber, Nora Garbarkiewicz, Libby Timberlake, and Seffi Berg, while doubles winners were Josie Jackson/Haley Hopkins, Lucy Taylor/Brenna Taylor, Sage Gabriel-Menegay/Brooklyn ...

Chelsea Track and Field Teams Sweep Chelsea Relays

The Chelsea track and field teams both had big weeks with the Bulldogs sweeping a home SEC White meet with Pinckney and both teams winning the Chelsea Relays Thursday. The boys finished with 91 points, beating out East Lansing with 84 and South Lyon 82. Chelsea finished with five first-place finishes. The shot put team ...

Chelsea Attorney Chooses Business Successor

After more than 20 years of dedicated service to the Chelsea community, attorney John A. McDermott has announced his retirement, and chosen successor, Leigh Anne Beauchamp, who will take over their established law practice effective May 1, 2025. Leigh Beauchamp, a graduate of Wayne State University Law School, brings 28 years of legal experience and ...

STN Staff

Chelsea Senior Center Welcomes New Ease the Day Program Co-Leader

Chelsea Senior Center announces the addition of Emily Nagaonkar, LMSW, to its Ease the Day adult day program dedicated to providing caregivers with a safe destination for their loved one while they enjoy a break in the caregiving routine. Nagaonkar’s devotion to the holistic well-being of older adults is showcased in her 18-year career and ...

Mike Williamson

Saline Softball Rolls to Five Wins

The Saline softball team improved to 6-0 in the SEC Red and 9-2 overall after a 5-0 week. The Hornets opened the week by sweeping Bedford 9-2 and 18-3. Saline broke open a tie game with a single run in the fourth, two in the fifth, and five in the sixth to take the opener. ...

Department of Education Grant Helping Dexter Community Schools

With a big boost from a Michigan Department of Education grant, Dexter Community Schools are getting an upgrade in its filtered water bottle-filling stations at every school building. The DCS Board of Education approved a contract at its April 14 meeting that will use the grant for this district-wide upgrade. The school district awarded the ...

Mike Williamson

Dexter Girls’ T & F Sweeps, Boys Split SEC Red Tri

The Dexter track and field teams took part in the SEC Red tri-meet at AA Skyline Tuesday and the girls came home with a sweep, while the boys split their meets. The girls defeated Bedford 94-43 and squeaked by Skyline 70-66, while the boys beat Skyline 73.5-63-5 and fell to Bedford 92-45. Raiden Kipfmiller won ...

Changes coming to Dexter’s Mill Creek Middle School

Mill Creek Middle School will have a new principal and assistant principal next fall. Dexter Community Schools are looking to two familiar faces and experienced leaders in the district to fill these important roles at the school for seventh and eighth graders. DCS announced the news on April 18. “Dexter Community Schools is pleased to ...