It appears Dexter Community Schools will be looking to an internal candidate to fill the shoes of Superintendent Chris Timmis, who announced he is retiring in February 2026. With the process to find Timmis’ replacement already underway, the DCS Board of Education has extended Superintendent interview offers to three candidates: In an update sent out ...
The Encore Musical Theatre Company will celebrate Artistic Director Dan Cooney and the release of his debut album, Never Really Gone, this Friday, July 11 at 7p.m. This one-night-only event will bring a bit of Nashville to Dexter, with Cooney sharing original songs inspired by family, love, loss, and the personal moments that shape us. Dan ...
Post-Tensioning System Under Evaluation The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC), in collaboration with its engineering consultant Great Lakes Engineering, is conducting a detailed evaluation of the Maple Road (Foster) Bridge over the Huron River. The bridge is located between Huron River Drive and Country Club Road in Ann Arbor Township. This review follows the discovery ...
After years without a permanent home, the Dexter Senior Center officially opens today in a brand-new facility at 2740 Baker Road. The move marks a major milestone for the organization, which serves older adults across the Dexter area. The new center is part of a larger multigenerational complex that also includes the Dexter Wellness Center. ...
Let’s take a look back at some local college students’ academic achievements from this past spring semester. At Kettering University, in Flint, the Engineering Honor Society welcomed 10 new members, including Jack Krugh of Chelsea. Kettering recently announced the spring 2025 induction of 10 exceptional students into Tau Beta Pi, the nation’s oldest and most ...
When it comes to true American muscle, few things capture the spirit of freedom and horsepower like a ’67 Camaro tearing down the open road. Yet for Bill Bowling, owner of House of Horsepower in Dexter, muscle cars are more than just gleaming metal and roaring engines—they’re a lifelong passion rooted in family, craftsmanship, and ...
Dexter Community Schools has set a schedule to hire a superintendent to replace the retiring Chris Timmis, who will step down from his role in February of 2026. The DCS Board of Education is planning to hire a new superintendent at a meeting tentatively scheduled for August 11. The Dexter school board sent out a ...
Born in Dexter’s Gordon Hall in 1875, Katharine Dexter McCormick overcame social barriers to become a pioneer in women’s education and suffrage. Discover her early journey from privileged upbringing to MIT graduate and women’s rights advocate. Editor’s Note: Katharine Dexter McCormick, the granddaughter of our founder Samuel Dexter, was born on August 27,1875 here in ...
Dexter City Council reviewed early designs for the 2026 Main Street mill and overlay project. OHM Advisors presented ADA-compliant upgrades and aesthetic options. Photo: Main Street Dexter. Google Streetview At the June 24 Dexter City Council meeting, OHM Advisors’ Marcus McNamara presented preliminary design concepts for the planned 2026 Main Street mill and overlay project, ...
Discussions continue in Dexter Township as to whether to allow short-term rentals (STR) in the township. As part of this, there are two possible paths forward being considered. This was announced in a recent public hearing notice: “The Dexter Township Planning Commission will be holding a public hearing on July 22, 2025 at 6:00 pm at ...
City Council supports project to replace invasive species with native prairie plants Photo: Mill Creek in Dexter. Photo by Doug Marrin. At the June 23 Dexter City Council meeting, Terry Sharik of the Parks and Recreation Commission presented a proposal seeking Council’s support for a restoration project along Mill Creek. The initiative, led by Ann ...
A resolution appointing a new treasurer to take over operations after Marie Sherry retires was passed at Dexter City Council’s June 23 meeting. New treasurer Orna Angus is currently working with Sherry during the transition period and will continue the job independently starting in the upcoming month. “Orna comes to the City with over 15 ...
Webster Township is one of over 50 communities receiving funding to preserve and share local stories for the 250th anniversary of the United States. The Webster Township Historical Society (WTHS) has been awarded a $4,965.86 grant to begin digitizing its extensive archival collection, marking the first phase of a multi-year preservation initiative. The project is ...
A group of students are looking for some local help, so they can attend high school this upcoming school year. Jyl Barnett Nolan, the Local Coordinator for Educatius, says six international students need to find host families in both Dexter and Saline for next year, or they will not be able to come to the ...
The sign reads, “Coming Soon White Lotus Farms Café.” Set to be located in the former Mancino’s location at 355 S. Zeeb Road, White Lotus Farms is taking what they do best, from freshly baked bread, locally-grown produce to handmade pizzas, and putting it inside a brick and mortar building. If you drive by the ...
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