New push for more online content

I don’t know what my coworkers think of this new push for more online content (see Ed Freundl’s blog), but I think it’s very neat

Most people spend so much time online in chat rooms and on message boards in their off-hours that this shouldn’t be a big deal in terms of time investment. But, as with all new things, we shall see.

Speaking of new things, I’m excited to be the new reporter for The Dexter Leader. I have spent over a year at another Heritage newspaper — The News-Herald — covering some fine communities in the Downriver area, including Trenton, Riverview and Gibraltar.

Last week, and my first week in this office, I was finally able to get out into the community and lay my eyes on the areas that I will be covering, Dexter Village and surrounding townships.

The first thing that struck me on my drive down Chelsea-Dexter Road is how different things are in a more rural area. For example, going the speed limit on some of the quieter roads is an invitation to other motorists to cross the line and pass you.

Being a big fan of Detroit’s Autobahn, a.k.a. I-696, I quickly adapted to my new driving environment.

Once I rolled into Dexter Village I was pleasantly surprised to see a great downtown area. It’s obvious that this is a community that values having the finest things within it, rather than relying completely on neighboring communities to provide all of the recreation, services and products needed for day-to-day activities.

My second visit to the area was to stop into some schools, namely Cornerstone Elementary, Creekside Middle School and Dexter High School, in particular.

I don’t think I’ve seen a more energized and active student body before. Kids were laughing, smiling and just generally having a good time, one and all.

I don’t want to knock any of the schools that I’ve attended, but I don’t remember everyone being quite so happy to be in a learning institution.

I haven’t had the chance to really delve into the details, so I’m hoping that the students in this district have the grades to match their enthusiasm.

That’s basically what it all comes down to for me. Over the next couple of weeks I will be getting to know everyone and everything to the best of my ability, and I certainly hope that our readers will feel free to call me and let me know what is going on.

Sean Dalton
The Dexter Leader