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.
The book revisits the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald in time for the 50th anniversary of the tragedy. By Doug Marrin Author John U. Bacon has written extensively about sports and history, but his newest project takes him onto the waters of the Great Lakes. His upcoming book, The Gales of November, is set for ...
Photo: Chelsea mayoral candidates Julianne Chard (L) and Kate Henson await a question from moderator Paul Schissler (R). Image: city video screenshot. “These are not jobs for the faint of heart or the casual volunteer,” moderator Paul Schissler said at the opening of the Chelsea mayoral forum. “They are rather jobs for skilled, thoughtful people ...
Photo: When life gave them lemons, the kids at Astor Daycare turned them into a donation for Chelsea’s new park. Pictured here is MSPA board member Joe Ziolkowski receiving the check from their earnings. Photo courtesy of MSPA Chelsea’s Main Street Park Alliance has announced exciting updates for the new city park currently under construction. ...
The fall season in Dexter will get a lively kickoff on Saturday, October 4, when the Dexter Lions Club hosts its annual Apple Daze Festival at Monument Park. Running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., the event will feature entertainment and activities for all ages, while supporting the Lions’ community service projects. A Full Day ...
Each year after Labor Day, owners of pre-1916 cars drive their prized possessions from Lansing to Dearborn. This year, they made a stop in Dexter at the Dexter Area Museum on their way to Dearborn to attend the 2025 Old Car Festival at Greenfield Village. On September 5, old cars and the people who love ...
Raterman Bistro & Bread Haus recently received national attention when it was filmed for America’s Best Restaurants, a traveling food series dedicated to highlighting independently owned dining spots across the country. The episode showcases the bistro’s dedication to sourdough-based fare, its use of local farms, and its role as a community gathering space. For owner ...
Photo: The planned over-height flashing light system will be placed before the Main St bridge near the fire station. Photo by Doug Marrin One of the major points addressed during the Washtenaw County Road Commission’s (WCRC) recent public meeting on the planned Dexter roundabout was the fate of the narrow 1893 railroad viaduct on Main ...
Image: Schematic of the planned roundabout at Island Lake Rd and Dexter-Chelsea Rd in Dexter. Source: WCRC The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) held a virtual public meeting on August 26 to outline a major road project at the intersection of Island Lake Road (Main Street) and Dexter-Chelsea Road. The proposal to build a roundabout ...
Huron River Methodist Church is relaunching its Next Step Rec (NSR) sports and recreation ministry this fall, bringing a slate of new and returning programs designed to serve the community through faith, fitness, and fellowship. “My team and I are working hard to bring a variety of old and new programs to our church and ...
The Ann Arbor VA Medical Center is inviting community members to learn more about its Medical Foster Home (MFH) program, a unique option that provides Veterans with non-institutional long-term care in a family setting. Melissa, the Medical Foster Home Coordinator at the Ann Arbor VA, said the program combines the warmth of a private residence ...
Incident #: 25-3197 Location: 1100 block of S. Main Street Date: August 28, 2025 Time: 5:11 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers responded to the 1100 block of S. Main Street for the report of a felonious assault complaint. Upon arrival, the officer was met by the complainant, who stated that the suspect, driving ...
Photo: Software developer Alan Cherney is not interested in money or fame, he’s just trying to explain some deep truths to his kids. Photo by Doug Marrin When Alan Cherney set out to explain the mysteries of Catholic faith to his teenage son, he never expected to become an author. A software designer by trade, ...
Photo: Red fox trotting along the pathway in Rock Harbor on Isle Royale. Photo by Doug Marrin Author’s Note: At the end of a week-long backpacking trip on Isle Royale, we were resting at a picnic table outside a Rock Harbor shelter when a red fox suddenly leapt up, snatched a protein bar just inches ...
Photo: Dexter Senior Center Board members with political and civic leaders at the official groundbreaking of the new Dexter Senior Center. Dexter Senior Center Facebook. The Dexter Senior Center celebrated the open house of its new facility on Friday, August 22, 2025. The bright and welcoming building is the product of years of effort from ...
Incident #: 25-3084 Location: 1200 block of S. Main Street Date: August 20, 2025 Time: 10:05 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers responded to the 1200 block of S. Main Street for the report of a retail fraud. Upon arrival, the officers were met by the complainant, who had stopped and questioned the suspect. ...
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