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Julie Swanson

11:15 pm on Sunday, April 15, 2012

Hi Daniel, I have a photo of several First Steps/Early On families affected by the tornado, receiving donated teddy bears from the Chelsea Teddy Bear Company. They donated 150 teddy bears dressed in maroon (Dexter colors) t-shirts, the day after the tornado. Nicole Durbin and I went through the Huron Farms neighborhood Saturday after the storm and passed them out to families with young children. …   more ›

Telephone Scam Costs Elderly Dexter Woman $4,000

The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a new scam asking family members to wire money overseas.

Washtenaw County Sheriff Jerry Clayton has a warning for seniors. Clayton said be wary if someone identifying themself as a grandchild calls saying they are in trouble and need of money for medical bills. On May 3, deputies responded to a call regarding a recent fraud. The victim, a 75-year-old Dexter resident, reported that she had just been "scammed." According to a press release from the sheriff's office, on May 2, the woman received a call from a male subject that addressed her as "grandma." The woman believed the caller was her grandson and continued to have a conversation with him. The caller claimed that he was in an accident in Spain and needed money to pay for hospital bills. The woman wired the requested amount of money via …

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Daniel Lai

8:38 am on Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Interesting.   more ›

Dexter Residents Participate in 18-Mile Walk for Mental Health Awareness

The "Out of the Darkness" overnight walk will take place in June and benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Dexter Farmers' Market Opens for Seventh Season on Saturday

More than 20 crafters, vendors and farmers are poised to sell their wares during this year's market on Alpine Street.

As the warm summer weather begins to move into Southeast Michigan, vendors from across Washtenaw County will descend on Dexter for the village's seventh annual farmers market. "We're really excited for the market to open," Brenda Tuscano, market manager said. "Most of last year's seasonal vendors are returning, and we'll have some new artists and crafters as well." Tuscano said vendors selling flowers, produce, crafts, baked goods, chocolates, organic products and artwork are all expected at the opening on Saturday. "It should be pretty fun," Tuscano said. "This is our seventh season, and with a full market this year, we're sure to draw in more customers. People love shopping for fresh locally-grown produce." Some of this year's returning …

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Peace Lutheran Church Plans 'Family Fun Day' for Residents Affected by Dexter Tornado

Families can enjoy a catered dinner, games and arts and crafts on Sunday at the church.

Homeowners affected by the March 15 tornado in Dexter will get a small reprieve from cleanup on Sunday during Peace Lutheran Church's "Family Fun Day." "During the course of our discussions with area families, we've discovered that so many people were scattered from the neighborhoods, and they haven't had time to sit down and talk with each other," pastor Larry Courson said. "We came up with the idea to open up our facilities to tornado families and offer an afternoon of relaxation and camaraderie." Events begin at 3 p.m., with games and inflatables, and arts and crafts provided by the Dexter Arts Center. At 5 p.m. Chef Pete Julian will provide a free catered meal of lemon rosemary chicken breast. "We will have hot dogs for the children," …

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Community Rummage Sale Benefits Dexter Tornado Relief Fund

The tornado donation center at Creekside Intermediate School will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

As Dexter residents make the transition from emergency status to rebuilding, leftover donations will be available to the community for a free-will donation on Saturday. "The time has come to distribute the remaining donated items and turn our attention to helping families put their lives, homes and businesses back in order. To this end we are organizing a rummage sale of donation center items, with all proceeds going to the Dexter Relief Fund," Barbara Read, communications liaison said. "We know folks have been interested in helping Dexter out, and this is an opportunity for the greater community to help us in a big way while also having a really fun time rummaging through the piles of items we still have in our donation centers." For the …

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