Community Corner

Big News Around You: Sept. 11-16

Here is a look at five interesting stories that occurred around Dexter this week.

Here are the top stories of the week from around the Dexter area:

1. Dexter Patch reported that the Dexter Area Historical Society has for Gordon Hall and plans to seek grants to restore the historic home back to its 1863 condition during the next 10 years.

2. Ann Arbor.com reported that Dexter-based candy company Mindo Chocolates has been tapped by the U.S. government to help collect cocoa tree samples for a research project to determine what kind of cacao beans make the best chocolate.

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3. Ann Arbor.com also reported that the State Boundary Commission upheld its denial of Dexter's cityhood petition on Thursday.

4. Dexter Patch reported the is looking for volunteer coaches for this year's teams at and schools.

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5. The Dexter Leader reported that Thetford Corp. may receive a tax break for $850,000 to expand in Scio Township.


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