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.
With settings in Ann Arbor and the Upper Peninsula, Fitzgerald’s books offer suspenseful plots, authentic characters, and a deep love of place. For readers seeking new mystery writers and gripping murder mysteries set in Michigan, Dexter author Linda Fitzgerald is carving out a name with her atmospheric, character-driven novels. Her two books, A Superior Way ...
In the heart of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, GPS collars, drones, and field research are revealing new insights into the lives and deaths of one of the region’s most iconic animals – the moose. Photo: A collared cow moose nurses her calf in the western Upper Peninsula. This photo, captured using high-powered zoom from a drone ...
Photo: McCargo Cove campground is one of many backcountry campsites on Isle Royale. Photo by Doug Marrin. Park rangers at Isle Royale National Park responded to a tragic discovery late Sunday, June 8, after receiving two separate reports of deceased individuals at an unnamed remote backcountry campground. Rangers hiked 11 miles overnight and confirmed early ...
Incident #: 25-1987 Location: 1200 block of S. Main Street Date: June 2, 2025 Time: 7:01 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of S. Main Street for the report of a retail fraud in progress. Upon arrival, the officer met with the complainant outside the store, who described ...
By: Izzy Ross, IPR Photo: A smoky haze settled over Traverse City, as seen from the top of Copper Ridge Drive on June 26, 2023. Smoke caused poor air quality and hampered visibility across northern Michigan. (Photo: Ed Ronco/IPR News) This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. ...
Skilled trades union training programs held in Ann Arbor this summer are expected to generate a $23 million economic impact for Washtenaw County, supporting jobs, hotels, and local businesses. Washtenaw County is once again the summer destination for thousands of skilled trades professionals from across the globe, bringing with them not only expertise and training ...
Scientists have discovered that the oldest intact rock in the United States is not in Minnesota or Wyoming, but in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The 3.62-billion-year-old Watersmeet Gneiss is rewriting geological history. Scientists say a new study shows the oldest known exposed rock in the United States is nestled deep in the forests of Michigan’s Upper ...
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing unhealthy air quality in Northern Michigan through Friday, June 6. Sensitive groups should limit outdoor activity. Photo: The Mackinac Bridge Authority posted on X: “Unfortunely, what you’re seeing today is not fog surrounding the Mackinac Bridge but smoke coming from the wildfires and our neighbors to the North.” The ...
Washtenaw County recorded its lowest overdose death count in nearly a decade, dropping 25% in 2024. But fentanyl and rising meth use continue to pose serious risks, according to the June 2025 report. The number of fatal drug overdoses in Washtenaw County dropped significantly in 2024, marking the lowest toll in nearly a decade, according ...
Chelsea poet Joseph Harms releases TAPS, a decade-long collection of five poetry books. Explore his lyrical intensity, fictional narratives, and poetic reflections on mortality. On May 21, 2025, Todos Contentos & Yo También Press published TAPS, a new volume from Chelsea poet Joseph Harms. The book gathers five complete poetry collections—Bel, Nous, Goety, Youel, and ...
Keegan Rogers, owner of Lakehouse Bakery, shares his inspiring journey from a difficult childhood and career setbacks to launching a popular local bakery on Sugarloaf Lake. Discover how baking helped him heal, and why now, more than ever, he needs community support. Photo: Lakehouse Bakery Owner Keegan Rogers. Photo by Doug Marrin In the cozy ...
Chelsea Police Department Weekly Press Summary Incident #: 25-1906 Location: 1600 block of S. Main Street Date: May 28, 2025 Time: 10:53 am INFORMATION: While on duty, the investigator was dispatched to the 1600 block of S. Main Street for a non-sufficient funds check complaint. The complainant reported that they had received a check as ...
Breathe Yoga Chelsea celebrates 10 years of fostering community and mindfulness with summer specials. Explore the benefits of yoga and find connection at Breathe. Breathe Yoga in Chelsea is marking a decade of mindful movement and community connection this summer. The studio, which opened in 2015, has become a staple for those seeking to slow ...
Discover how the Mason-Arenac Line divides Michigan’s north and south, why it matters for land management, and explore the unique recreation areas like Waterloo-Pinckney, Island Lake, and Brighton in the southern Lower Peninsula. Ask ten Michiganders where “Up North” begins, and you’ll likely get ten different answers. Some say it’s the Mackinac Bridge. Others argue ...
Lynnea Harris, owner of Pulse Nutrition in Dexter, shares her fitness journey and passion for building a community around wellness. Learn how her shop offers healthy shakes, protein coffees, and energy drinks that don’t taste like diet food. Photo: Owner Lynnea Harris (L) and two regular customers. Photo by Doug Marrin. Lynnea Harris, a former ...
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