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🌱 Patch AM: What new enrollment data reveals about diversity at Dexter’s Wylie Elementary.

Be sure to catch Scio Fall Fun Festival on the Dexter Patch calendar

Wednesday September 9th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

What's up Dexter! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What new enrollment data reveals about diversity at Dexter's Wylie Elementary.
  • Discover Michigan's toy‑making past at Dexter Area Museum this month.
  • How one nearby family farm hopes Dexter neighbors will support fall crops.

Also on today's calendar: Scio Fall Fun Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Not as warm with a t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 52.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wylie Elementary School had 7 African American students in 2024-25 (annarbortimes.com) — Families in Dexter's Wylie Elementary School may notice growing diversity, as seven African American students were enrolled in 2024‑25, up from three the previous year. Overall enrollment reached 486 students, with Dexter Community Schools reporting that Dexter High School has the district's highest number of African American students amid broader statewide enrollment declines.
   

• Michigan's Toy-Making History Comes to Dexter Museum (thesuntimesnews.com) — Dexter residents can explore Michigan's 20th‑century toy‑making history at a free program on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 2–4 p.m. at the Dexter Area Museum on Inverness Street. Historian Tim VanAken will showcase antique toys, and visitors can also browse museum displays and enjoy light refreshments after the Dexter Area Historical Society's brief annual meeting.
   

• Kicking-off the Fall Season at Jacob's Fresh Farm (thesuntimesnews.com) — Just outside Dexter, Jacob's Fresh Farm on Fletcher Road is inviting locals to kick off fall with colorful mums, U‑pick strawberries, lavender, sunflowers, and pumpkins. The family farm, located between Chelsea and Dexter, has faced weather and health challenges this year and is encouraging community members to visit, buy produce, and support its all‑natural operation.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We want to have our garage floor coated, any recommendations?
    Also, if you had yours done recently, what is the going rate; price per square foot? Thanks. (Nextdoor Dexter Townhall Area)
  • Places like Detroit, Ludington, and Walled Lake in Michigan played a major role in 20th century toy manufacturing.
    Tim VanAken will talk about the companies and the toys they made, and share some examples from his extensive collection of antique toys. Tim's talk… (Nextdoor South Dexter)
  • IICRC posted a job opening for Future Opening: Part time Cleaning Associate in Dexter. Apply here.
  • Germain Automotive Group posted a job opening for Service Porter - Lexus of Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dexter here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • No. 11 Oklahoma's defense presents big challenge for struggling Michigan (statenews.net)
  • Instructional Aide (TEMP) - Fall 2026 SI 511.161 (umich.edu)
  • Jewish leaders call on El-Sayed to commit to Jewish safety, self-determination (mlive.com)

Ok Dexter! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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