Boys, take the hint
Boy meets girl. Boy falls in love. Girl avoids eye contact and all other forms of interaction. Classic tale, right? Boys, if you ever find yourself in a scenario like…
Sports rituals help bring teams together
When would wearing ragged socks that haven’t been washed in a decade be socially acceptable? If said socks were first worn when your sports team won the championship according to…
There are plenty of ways to beat the cold
If you are like me and you hate snow and cold weather, then my advice to you is get the heck out of Michigan. It’s really cold in this state…
A cup of Joe for Valentine's Day
It’s Valentine’s Day. The loveiest doveiest day of the year. If you’re like the old me, this is probably a terrible reminder of the loneliness and rejection that constantly haunts…
American Hustle captures '70s culture in captivating manner
“American Hustle” is an awful film with terrible acting, terrible direction and a terrible story line. If you believed that, then you can imagine what it’s like to get lost…
UFOs? Whoa! (with video)
“Domed,” “oval-shaped,” “quilted surface,” “lights in the center and on each end,” “fantastic speeds,” “sharp turns,” “dive and climb,” “great maneuverability.” These are some of the words used to describe…
Our picks: Best Squall photos of 2013
We scoured the thousands of photos that our photographers produced in 2013. Here are a few of the best ones we found that capture the highs and lows of Dexter…
Sharrar promoted to new position
When new Superintendent Chris Timmis was hired on June 12, he said he saw changes right away that he wanted to make in the district administrative structure. And with an…
Laurence Carolin's memory lives on through Make-a-Wish Foundation
For those who knew him, Laurence Carolin was someone who put others before himself at all times. He cared for people, helped others and cheered people up on daily basis.…