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🌱 Patch AM: How could Dexter’s new annexation reshape the edge of Dexter Crossing?

Spotted on the Dexter calendar: Scio Fall Fun Festival

Thursday September 17th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Greetings Dexter! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could Dexter's new annexation reshape the edge of Dexter Crossing?
  • Meet the Dexter substitute just named best in Michigan
  • Where does Dexter rank in this week's Ann Arbor-area football poll?

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

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 72 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunshine and less humid, temps: high: 76, low: 53.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 68 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dexter Moves Forward with Annexation as Scio Talks Stall (thesuntimesnews.com) — Dexter City Council has advanced a proposed annexation of 45 acres south of Dexter Crossing, sending it into a state review while still seeking a negotiated 425 agreement with Scio Township. The move could pave the way for a new residential neighborhood, extend city utilities, and shape access to nearby preserved land, directly influencing future growth around your neighborhood.
   

• Dexter educator named staffing agency's Michigan Substitute Teacher of the Year (mlive.com) — A Dexter substitute teacher, Annabel Van Noord, has been named Edustaff's 2026 Michigan Substitute Teacher of the Year, highlighting her work at Creekside Intermediate School. Dexter Community Schools praised her reliability and rapport with students and welcomed an Edustaff representative to a recent board meeting to recognize her contribution to the district.
   

• See Ann Arbor-area football power rankings after Week 3 (mlive.com) — Dexter's football team is off to a strong 2-1 start and sits among the top-ranked programs in the Ann Arbor area after Week 3. The rankings highlight how Dexter stacks up against nearby powers like Saline and Chelsea as the season nears its midpoint and tougher matchups loom.
   

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  • HireTalent posted a job opening for Ship/Rec/Stores Clerk II - Non-Exempt in Dexter. Apply here.
  • Aramark posted a job opening for Catering Services Worker Lead - University of Michigan-Ross School of Business(P/L) in Ann Arbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dexter here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • 12-story affordable housing development on Ann Arbor's west side gets unanimous OK (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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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