Master Artist Nancie King Mertz. Photo: www.nanciekingmertz.com By Taiyler Stanfield, STN Writer The Dexter community’s 12th annual Paint Dexter Plein Air Festival, August 12-17, 2024, promises to once again bring an enriching and joyous experience for local and visiting artists looking to compete with both friendly and professional competition. Winning 17 awards throughout the years, ...
After a two-year process, Dexter Township now has an updated master plan that is designed to create a vision for the township. The plan was approved by board of trustees in January. It was used to help the township form its new budget, which was also approved at the Feb. 20 meeting. The Sun Times ...
Representative Debbie Dingell at The Dexter Bakery with the whole crew. The congresswoman bought 80 dozen to deliver to various media outlets in her region. Photo by Chuck Colby. Publisher’s note – Last year on Fat Tuesday, The Sun Times News office got visited by a member of U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell’s office. This was the first ...
There Comes a Time This past weekend, my wife and I watched a documentary on the making of We Are the World. The song that raised millions of dollars for African famine relief. To date, it has sold over 20 million copies and is the ninth best selling single of all-time. It was a mammoth ...
The event poster inside Grace Proper in downtown Dexter. Dexter’s first ever Galentine’s Night expects to be a time of fun, friendships and a chance to get know some great local businesses in the community. This merchant organized event is set for the day before Valentine’s Day, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. ...
Courtesy of the Dexter Daze Festival A popular Dexter event that has woven itself into the fabric of community life faces an uncertain future. Dexter Daze, a festival celebrating community spirit since 1974 (and before in various iterations), with the sole exception of the pause in 2020 due to global health concerns, now teeters on ...
Are you ready for some lip-smacking, budget-friendly fun? A world of delicious eats and entertaining treats await you every week at the American Legion Post 557 in Dexter. Taco Tuesdays (Fiesta of Flavors): Every Tuesday, 4-7 PM, Taco lovers gather for a taco paradise. Picture this: a basket brimming with 3 hard or soft shell tacos, ...
The Encore Musical Theatre Company is delighted to announce the impressive cast and creative team for their upcoming production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s timeless musical masterpiece, Into the Woods, running from February 15 – March 3, 2024 on The Maas Stage. Captivating audiences for nearly 40 years, this beloved musical will transport theatergoers into ...
A family business: Pulse Nutrition owner Lynnea Harris (left) with step-daughter Vanessa Slone. With a passion for health and wellness, it made sense for Lynnea Harris to open Pulse Nutrition. Located in Dexter, at 7045 Dexter Ann Arbor Road, Pulse Nutrition is a new business to the community. The Sun Times News (STN) connected with ...
Dexter’s downtown has come alive with the February “What We Love About Dexter” art walk, organized by the Dexter Arts, Culture, and Heritage Committee. Celebrating community spirit, this exhibition will turn the area into a lively gallery where participating residents have displayed their artistic talents and affection for their hometown. Set against the backdrop of ...
The Dexter Ice Festival should be another good one with nearly 100 ice sculptures set to go on display in downtown. Scheduled for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, in downtown Dexter at Monument Park, this event has become an annual fun time for all attendees. The Sun Times News connected with event ...
The property being discussed as a possible site for Dexter’s Multigenerational Center. The Dexter Wellness Center is on the right with the undeveloped lot directly adjacent to Baker Road. Photo by Doug Marrin. At the December 27 Dexter City Council meeting, Dexter City Manager Justin Breyer and Mayor Shawn Keough provided updates on the progress ...
The Encore Musical Theatre Company is delighted to announce the stellar cast that will grace The Maas Stage for its upcoming Tribute to Paul Simon and Garfunkel, running from January 11-14, 2024. Under the direction of Daniel Cooney, with music direction by Jacob Kerzner, this musical journey through the iconic sounds of Simon and Garfunkel promises ...
At the Dexter City Council meeting on December 27, Michelle Aniol, the Community Development Manager for Dexter, presented a report compiled by Land Use USA for the city’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA). Aniol submitted the summary of the 400-page study highlighting its key findings and projections. The study, led by Sharon Woods, Principal at Land ...
Fresh off the year’s two biggest holidays, a group is already planning Dexter’s consummate festival – Dexter Daze – but they need your help. While it might seem strange to be concerned with an August festival before the Christmas tree is down, that’s how much time it takes for the Dexter Daze Planning Committee to ...
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