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Cheers Dexter! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Dexter's swim coach built a Hall of Fame dynasty
  • What's next for Dexter's long-stalled 3045 Broad Street site?
  • Interested in City Hall work? Dexter is hiring an Administrative Assistant

Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Cooler; a little morning rain, with a high of 65 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 42.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Dexter High School Coach is Inducted into the Coaches Hall of Fame (thesuntimesnews.com) — A longtime Dexter High School swimming and diving coach, Michael McHugh, has been inducted into the Michigan High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame, highlighting Dexter's strong athletics tradition. Former athletes and parents praise his mentorship, while Dexter Athletics notes his five state titles, 14 conference championships, and more than 120 All-State swimmers developed since 2006.
   

• Another Developer Walks Away from Dexter's 3045 Broad Street (thesuntimesnews.com) — Plans to redevelop Dexter's long-vacant 3045 Broad Street site have stalled again after the Ferlito Group terminated its purchase agreement with the city's Downtown Development Authority. Years of proposals have been derailed by contamination, infrastructure issues, and now large power poles on the property, but city staff say new developer interest is already emerging.
   

• City of Dexter: Administrative Assistant Job Opening (thesuntimesnews.com) — The City of Dexter is hiring a full-time Administrative Assistant at City Offices, offering over $22 per hour plus benefits under a Teamsters contract. The role covers front-desk duties, cash handling, park permit review, and social media support, with first application review scheduled for October 23, giving local residents time to apply online.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Annual remodelers tour to showcase 13 Ann Arbor-area homes in October (mlive.com)
  • Ras Al Khaimah Chamber of Commerce, UAE, and Ann Arbor SPARK in Michigan, USA strengthen economic cooperation and innovation partnerships (annarborusa.org)

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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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