May 02, 2026

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Doug Marrin

Doug Marrin is the Managing Editor of The Sun Times News, overseeing editorial operations and working closely with writers on assignments, coverage planning, and story development. He writes extensively on local government, state government, and statewide issues, and also contributes in-depth reporting on local history. His work focuses on providing clear context and helping readers understand how public decisions and past events shape their community.

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Articles written by Doug Marrin

Chelsea Police Summary, Feb. 2026

Chelsea Police Summary, Feb. 2026

The Chelsea Police Department reported 412 incidents in February 2026. Traffic Activity and Violations Officers conducted 198 traffic stops, issued 41 tickets and 157 warnings during the month. Common violations included impeding traffic (12), registration and plate violations (7), and speeding offenses. Traffic crashes totaled 17. Additional violations included stop sign violations, driving with a ...

Scio Twp Police Summary, Feb. 2026

Scio Twp Police Summary, Feb. 2026

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office reported 558 calls for service in Scio Township in February 2026. Total calls for 2026 (Jan-Feb) are 1,179, down from 1,191 for the same period last year, a 1% decrease. Traffic Activity Declines Deputies conducted 60 traffic stops in February. Twenty-seven citations were issued. Violations included speeding, disobeying traffic signals ...

Webster Township Police Summary, Feb. 2026

Webster Township Police Summary, Feb. 2026

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office reported 92 calls for service in Webster Township in February 2026. Total calls for 2026 (Jan-Feb) are 172, down from 190 last year, a 9% decrease. Traffic Activity Declines Deputies conducted eight traffic stops in February. Four citations were issued. Violations included driving with a suspended license, failure to stop ...

Dexter Police Calls for Service Decline in February 2026

Dexter Police Calls for Service Decline in February 2026

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office reported 149 calls for service in the City of Dexter in February 2026. Total calls for 2026 (Jan-Feb) are 305, a decrease of 15% compared to the same period in 2025. Traffic Activity Declines Deputies conducted 24 traffic stops in February, continuing a downward trend from 82 stops year-to-date in ...

Doug Marrin

Dexter’s 1966 UFO Mystery Revisited as Researcher Draws Crowd

Dexter’s 1966 UFO Mystery Revisited as Researcher Draws Crowd

UFO researcher and author Ray Szymanski brought Dexter’s most famous mystery back into focus during a two-day presentation at the Dexter District Library marking the 60th anniversary of the 1966 sightings. During that third week in March 1966, a wave of reports across Washtenaw County built toward the now-famous March 20 incident in Dexter Township, ...

Chelsea Council Addresses Immigration, Housing, Equipment Purchases

Chelsea Council Addresses Immigration, Housing, Equipment Purchases

The Chelsea City Council tackled a wide range of topics during its Feb. 23 meeting, from immigration policy and housing issues to equipment purchases and community recognitions, during a session that also drew passionate public comment from residents and local students. Public Comment The meeting opened with several residents speaking during public comment, including students ...

Doug Marrin

Dexter Council Discusses Traffic Concerns, Transit Funding, Road Construction

Dexter Council Discusses Traffic Concerns, Transit Funding, Road Construction

Traffic safety, regional transit funding and upcoming road construction were among the key topics discussed during the Dexter City Council meeting on Feb. 23. The council also approved several infrastructure contracts and new spending related to the city’s fire station and Mill Creek Park. Residents Highlight Traffic Issues Traffic concerns surfaced early in the meeting ...

Doug Marrin

Saline Residents Divided on Removing or Repairing Dam

Saline Residents Divided on Removing or Repairing Dam

Saline residents packed a town hall meeting Monday night, Mar. 9, to debate the future of the city’s aging dam, with speakers split between preserving a historic landmark and removing a structure officials say could become increasingly costly to maintain. City officials and consultants presented findings comparing the cost of repairing the Saline River dam ...

Dexter Police Calls for Service Decline in January 2026

Dexter Police Calls for Service Decline in January 2026

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office reported 156 calls for service in the City of Dexter in January 2026, a decrease of 19.6% compared to the 194 calls reported during the same month in 2025. Traffic Activity Declines Deputies conducted 23 traffic stops in January, down from 53 stops last year. Officers issued six citations during ...

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