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Nestled against the Huron River and surrounded by rolling farmland, Dexter is a natural destination for bikers, kayakers and runners from around the area.

Boasting nearby lakes and metro parks, Dexter is only a few minutes from downtown Ann Arbor and provides easy access to I-94. read more...

Latest Community News

Donna Dettling, Dexter village manager, withdraws name for Williamston city manager job

Posted: Tue Feb 7 6:08 p.m.

Dexter Village Manager Donna Dettling has withdrawn her name from consideration for the Williamston city manger’s job. She was one of three finalists for the position that included Alan Dolley, the Williamston treasurer, and Pete Porciello, a Michigan Department of Transportation employee, according to a story in the Lansing State Journal.

Fire destroys workshop in Freedom Township

Posted: Mon Feb 6 3:20 p.m.

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Firefighters douse the remains of a workshop that went up in flames Monday afternoon in Freedom Township.

Lisa Allmendinger | AnnArbor.com

A fast-burning fire destroyed a workshop on Fletcher Road in Freedom Township Monday. About 25 firefighters from three departments extinguished the blaze in the 2600 block of Fletcher Road and prevented it from spreading to the nearby house. Heat from the blaze cracked windows in the house, firefighters said.

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Sports

with poll: Top 10 high school sports stories of 2011

Posted: Sun Jan 1 12:39 p.m.

There were 49 individual and six team state titles won by Washtenaw County athletes in 2011, but that certainly wasn't all that happened. There was tragedy, controversy, Major League pay days, worst-to-first resurgences and everything in between. Here are the top 10 high school sports stories of the year, chosen by the AnnArbor.com sports staff:

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Demographics

Population
Households1,013
Median age33.7 years
Female51.4%
Male48.6%
Race
White96.6%
African-American0.4%
American Indian0.3%
Asian1.0%
Hispanic/Latino1.0%
Other0.3%
Income and education
Median household income $50,510
Education: high school or higher92.0%
Education: bachelor's degree or higher38.4%
Employment 76.6%
Poverty 4.5%
2000 census, latest data available

Real Estate (2009)

Listings 60
Sales 37
Avg. list price $205,585
Avg. sale price $188,156
Median sale price $188,500

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