Dexter Community Schools (DCS) has updated labor agreements with the Dexter Administrators’ Association (DAA) and Dexter Education Association (DEA). At its June 23 meeting, the DCS Board of Education unanimously approved the new agreements with these groups. The new contracts are collective bargaining agreements for 2025-2028. Both groups also ratified the agreements. In the executive ...
After 25 years of service to the Dexter community, Lieutenant Alan Hunt will be retiring later this summer. Starting his work at the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department in 2000, Hunt began as a Corrections Officer before receiving multiple promotions, including his most recent promotion to Lieutenant in 2020. “When people ask me what Dexter is ...
Angel Whispers Ministries invites the public to discover energy healing, sound therapy, and holistic wellness on July 19 Looking for a unique wellness event in Southeast Michigan? The Whispers of Art & Music Festival on Friday, July 19, offers an immersive open house experience into holistic healing, energy medicine, and the creative spirit of the ...
Local farms, sustainable meat, and community dining converge in Southeast Michigan In the heart of Dexter, a monthly farm-to-table dinner series is redefining what it means to “eat local.” Hosted at the Jolly Pumpkin and organized by Washtenaw Meats, these gatherings spotlight sustainable meat from local farms in Michigan, while connecting consumers directly with the ...
Dexter resident Terry Walters was surprised, but also proud for the honor he received this past weekend in Ann Arbor. It’s something that means a lot to him. Walters received the Eversight Shared Vision Award for his support of Eversight’s mission to restore sight and prevent Blindness through donation, transplantation, and research. Eversight, which is ...
A crash on I-94 caused a grass fire and the driver to be transported to the hospital after being extricated from the vehicle by Scio Township firefighters. The crash happened on Monday, June 23. To learn more, the Sun Times News connected with Scio Township Assistant Chief/ Fire Marshal Brandon Sears, who managed the incident ...
Scio Township has some concerns with the City of Dexter’s proposed amendments to its Master Plan, specifically areas that could impact the township. Both the Scio Township Planning Commission and Board of Trustees are in agreement that they have issues with some of the proposed changes Dexter wants to make it to its Master Plan. ...
This 4th of July, several local communities are hosting celebrations, including Chelsea, Dexter and Ann Arbor, which provide a diverse array of activities. Chelsea: On June 28th the Chelsea Rotary Club will be hosting a fireworks display at the fairgrounds. The event will be from 3 to 11 PM, with free admission. Parking will be ...
Dexter Community Schools (DCS) and its bus drivers and monitors have a new labor agreement that comes with wage increases. At their June 9 meeting, the DCS Board of Education ratified a successor agreement with the West Washtenaw Bus Drivers and Monitors Association (WWBDAMA) for the 2025-2028 collective bargaining agreement. This was a successor agreement ...
By Sylvia Egerton Dexter High Graduates 2025 Elijah Smith and Oliver Pham were awarded the annual American Legion scholarship by Dexter Post 557. “This year’s awardees have not only excelled in their studies but have also been deeply involved in initiatives that benefit their peers and the broader Dexter community,” American Legion member Ben Howison ...
Just outside the city limits of Dexter, nestled on 70 acres of gently sloping land once used for gravel mining where local kids enjoyed dirt bike adventures, a new kind of Michigan destination is taking shape—one rooted in community, sustainability, and the crisp complexity of a glass of Marquette or Itasca. It’s called Social Vines, ...
At Dexter City Council’s June 9 meeting, the council unanimously passed a motion directing city staff to begin looking into options for designing and installing an ADA compliant ramp at Monument Park’s gazebo. While originally a discussion item, councilmember Wa-Louisa Hubbard moved to make it a consideration item. “I just think there’s no reason not ...
In their new agreement with the Washtenaw County Road Commission, Lima Township is planning improvement projects on Steinbach, Fletcher and Liberty roads in the coming months. At their June 9 meeting, the Lima Township Board approved the 2025 Road Commission Agreement with the county. The agreement has the township paying an estimated $348,853 on the ...
Introduction: A Club Rooted in Model Aviation & Mentorship Since its founding in 1988, Scio Flyers has fostered a learning environment centered around model aviation. As a club built on mentorship and shared knowledge, it has always played a role in expanding STEM education opportunities for residents of Scio Township and the surrounding community. Rather ...
Webster Township is exploring the question of whether or not it should have outdoor warning sirens. This is a topic the township has been thinking about for some time and now the township board is taking a closer look. It’s merely in the discussion phase, but considering what these sirens are for, such as a ...
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