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 Dexter Summer Festival returns August 9–10 with family activities, live music, food, games, and artisans from across Michigan, continuing a tradition that began decades ago. Photos: DexterSummerFestival.Com The Dexter Summer Festival is right around the corner, and the event has come a long way from its modest beginnings. The Dexter Summer Festival, formerly Dexter ...
The 13th annual Paint Dexter Plein Air Festival runs August 11–16, 2025, bringing 75 artists to Dexter, Michigan for live open-air painting, art sales, and workshops. Photo: PaintDexter.Com A recent interview on The Lucy Ann Lance Show on 1290 AM highlighted the upcoming 13th annual Paint Dexter Plein Air Festival. Host Lucy Ann Lance spoke ...
Howell artist Eric Siebeneck won both Best in Show and People’s Choice at the 2025 Chelsea Sounds & Sights Festival chalk art competition with his astronaut-themed piece “Intergalactic.” The 2025 Sounds & Sights Festival in downtown Chelsea featured an impressive display of creativity during its annual chalk art contest, where Howell resident Eric Siebeneck swept ...
Centennial honors Douglas Fraser’s 1920s vision for a golf course and lakeside community The North Lake community marked a milestone in July with centennial celebrations honoring two institutions that have shaped life in the area for a century: Inverness Country Club and the Park Lawn Beach Subdivision. The story of these communities began in 1916, ...
A rescued dog named Scarlet saved her owner, Jim, on Father’s Day in Chelsea after he collapsed on his deck. The couple says their loyal companion returned the love they gave her. Photo: Scarlet, the rescued dog, who in turn rescued her rescuer. Courtesy of Irene Durkee. When Jim and Irene Durkee adopted Scarlet, a ...
Chelsea Police Department Weekly Press Summary Incident #: 25-2764 Location: 1000 block of S. Main Street Date: July 26, 2025 Time: 4:39 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers were dispatched to the Chelsea Police Department front lobby to make contact with a complainant who had come in to report that his skateboard had been ...
Chelsea’s Kelley Giovannini swam 4.5 miles across the Straits of Mackinac on July 26, 2025, in the Mackinac Bridge Swim to raise funds for Michigan’s first responders. Photo: Kelley Giovannini upon her completion of the 4.5-mile Straits of Mackinac swim. Courtesy of Kelley Giovannini. On Saturday, July 26, Chelsea resident Kelley Giovannini swam 4.5 miles ...
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Ridge LaPage, a local Boy Scout, completed a split rail fence at the Leslee Niethammer Saline River Preserve as part of his Eagle Scout project. A dedication was held August 2 to recognize his work. Photo: Ridge LaPage (second from right) stands with supporters at the Leslee Niethammer Saline River Preserve during the construction of ...
Registration Opens July 30 at 7:00 a.m. Saline Community Education has unveiled its Fall 2025 catalog, offering a vibrant lineup of classes and activities for all ages and interests, from toddlers discovering early literacy to retirees exploring watercolor or financial freedom. Whether you’re looking to dive into the arts, strengthen your finances, improve fitness, or ...
The City of Saline clarifies common misconceptions about the proposed Saline River Dam removal, addressing concerns about flooding, property values, Mill Pond Park, and historic preservation. Photo: A photo of the newly constructed Saline River Dam spillway in 1935. Courtesy City of Saline. In response to growing public interest and concern, the City of Saline ...
Legacy Land Conservancy has appealed the USDA’s decision to rescind a $24.6 million conservation grant that would have protected 4,000 acres of farmland and forest in southeast Michigan. Legacy Land Conservancy has filed a formal appeal with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Appeals Division (NAD) a month after the federal government’s decision to rescind ...
City manager to receive nine months of salary and benefits following June 2025 termination notice The City of Chelsea and former City Manager Martin Colburn have finalized a separation agreement that outlines the terms of his departure, according to a signed document obtained by The Sun Times News. Colburn was notified on June 24, 2025, ...
Chelsea Police Department Weekly Press Summary Incident #: 25-2607 Location: 100 block of E. Middle Street Date: July 14, 2025 Time: 12:34 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol an officer responded to the lobby of the police department for the report of a larceny complaint. The complainant stated that she has an office in the ...
Discover the best sweet corn in Washtenaw County from local farm stands in Saline, Dexter, and Chelsea. Explore the rich history, flavor, and tradition of Michigan sweet corn season. Photo: Weisenreder Farms farm stand is heaped daily with freshly picked sweet corn at the Saline Train Depot Museum, 402 N. Ann Arbor St. Photo by ...
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