Dexter Chamber of Commerce Honors Dapco Industries as 2012 Business of the Year

Dexter Schools Superintendent Mary Marshall received the Spark Plug Award, and Red Brick Kitchen and Bar received the Rookie of the Year Award on Tuesday.

In a night of celebration and showcasing, the Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce (DACC) recognized several local businesses and residents for their commitment to the community during its annual awards banquet at Aubree's Pizzeria on Tuesday. The event was held as a make up for the chamber's original awards banquet, which was interrupted by the Dexter tornado on March 15. "Tonight is really about honoring those members of the community who have gone above and beyond what it means to be part of our little village," Paula Palmer Burns, DACC president said. "A lot of people are digging in to turn our economy around and not waiting for it to turn around." Reflecting on the past two months, as residents in Dexter Village and Dexter Township have …

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Washtenaw Intermediate School District Moving Dexter Location to Former Cottage Inn Building

The district will use the 3,500 square foot building as classroom space for its Young Adult Special Education Services.

Culver's Restaurant Opening Franchise June 4 on Jackson Road

The Wisconsin-based fast food restaurant specializes in hamburgers and frozen custard.

Northern United Brewing Company Plans Expansion of Jolly Pumpkin in Dexter

The company plans to move operations to Dexter and open a distillery and tasting room.

Wine and beer connoisseurs may soon be adding Dexter to their list of brewery visits if plans for a proposed distillery for Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales is approved by the Dexter Village Council. Northern United Brewing Company, LLC., the parent company of Jolly Pumpkin, has submitetd a development proposal to the Dexter Planning Commission to redevelop the former Martinrea building, located at 2319 Bishop Circle East in the industrial park in Dexter as a beer and wine distillery with a tasting room. The plant is expected to serve Jolly Pumpkin's three locations in Dexter, Ann Arbor and Traverse City, while the tasting room would be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Trustee Paul Cousins said he welcomes the new business, but expressed hesitation …

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Zippy Auto Wash Opening Location in Scio Township

The new location, located at 177 S. Zeeb Road, could be open by October, owners say.

Mother's Day Gift Ideas in Dexter

Local merchants are encouraging last-minute shoppers to buy Mother's Day gifts locally to support the Michigan economy.

Are you on the hunt for a last-minute Mother's Day gift? Mom's special day is this Sunday, and Dexter merchants have stocked their shelves in anticipation of a busy weekend. "We hope when customers start shopping for a Mother's Day gift, they will check out the local selection here in Dexter first," Barbara Brewster of Christine's said. Christine's has several items for sale for both young and older mothers. Gifts include Hobo leather handbags and purses, tagua nut jewelry from the South America rainforest (starting at $25), Emily Sloan laminated cotton cosmetic bags (starting at $39), cards, lotions, and jewelry. Lisa Zahra, owner of Life is Good, said the store's T-shirts, coffee mugs and hats are popular items for Mother's Day. For …

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Last Chance: Get on the Coney Bus Tour! Hear From 'Coney Detroit' Authors

'Coney Detroit' authors Joe Grimm and Katherine Yung are leading a bus tour of Metro Detroit coneys this weekend and answer a few questions about why they love coneys. UPDATE: Tickets are still on sale! Get 'em now!

This weekend, Coney Detroit authors Joe Grimm of Bloomfield Township and Katherine Yung of Brighton will lead a bus tour of metro Detroit. The tour will visit some coney local treasures on May 12 – including a stop at Dearborn restaurant Joe's Top Dog Coney Island – home of the Jim Padilla Special, named for the former Ford Motor Co. president. Also included is a stop at a Greek coney classic: Athens Coney Island in Royal Oak. On the tour, you'll hear the stories behind the restaurants that have made Metro Detroit the coney island capital. The authors will take you into the past and behind the scenes with anecdotes and photos that will help you see coney islands in a whole new light. The dogs, the sauce, the families, the different styles …

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Guide to Mother's Day Brunches in Southeast Michigan

Mother's Day is just over a week away, but if you're thinking of treating mom or grandma to a special brunch, you might want to make your reservations sooner rather than later.

Terry B's Where: 7954 Ann Arbor St., Dexter MI When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: Unavailable Menu: The menu has not been formalized yet. Enjoy several delicious selections from Chef Doug's brunch menu. All items include a variety of domestic and tropical fruits, savory breakfast breads served tableside and your choice of pastries from the dessert table created by Terry B's pastry chef. Reservations: required. Call 734-426-3727. Alpha Coney Island Where: 7049 Dexter-Ann Arbor Road, Dexter MI. When: All day Cost: $4.99 Menu: Two eggs, two sausage links, two bacon strips, ham, pancakes with fresh strawberries. No reservations required. Weber's Restaurant Where: 3050 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor MI When: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: $19.95 (adults), $9.95…

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