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.
Join the Dexter Memorial Day Parade and be part of a cherished tradition that brings the community together to honor those who served. Memorial Day is more than just a holiday—it’s a tradition of remembrance that connects past generations with the present. The first Decoration Day, the forerunner to Memorial Day, was observed on May ...
In the shadow of Michigan’s only successful aerial jailbreak, others plotted their own flights to freedom. Image: Newspaper clipping of a scene from the 1975 movie “Breakout,” where Charles Bronson breaks Robert Duvall out of a Mexican prison with a helicopter. The movie was shown in theaters a week before Dale Remling’s escape using a ...
Photo: Ruth Jennings surrounded by a few of her co-volunteers. Photo courtesy of FIA. By Doug Marrin with Lisa Carolin There is no age limit for volunteers at Faith in Action (FIA), the Chelsea-based nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger and poverty in the community by providing financial assistance and vital resources. Chelsea resident Ruth ...
Will Dexter voters approve selling prime city land at Ann Arbor Street and Meadow View Drive? Council prepares for a pivotal decision Dexter City Council is moving forward with discussions on the potential sale of city-owned property at the corner of Ann Arbor Street and Meadow View Drive, commonly referred to as the MAVD property. ...
Dr. Joshua Startup explains how Chelsea Hospital’s inpatient rehabilitation unit helps traumatic brain injury patients recover with a team-based approach. Photo: Dr. Joshua Startup. Courtesy of Chelsea Hospital Dr. Joshua Startup, the Associate Inpatient Medical Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation at Chelsea Hospital, spoke with The Sun Times News to share his expertise on the treatment ...
A plan to replace struggling trees in Mill Creek Park with resilient Carolina poplars aims to enhance biodiversity and withstand local wildlife pressures. At the Dexter City Council meeting on March 10, 2025, forest ecologist and Ann Arbor Trout Unlimited volunteer Terry Sharik presented a proposal to replace tree seedlings along Mill Creek. Sharik, a ...
From wheelchair basketball to adaptive track & field, Michigan’s Adaptive Sports & Fitness Program is redefining what’s possible in inclusive athletics. Photos from UM’s Adaptive Sports & Fitness Wheelchair Basketball Game at Crisler Arena in February. Photo credits: Marc-Gregor Campredon / Leaders & Best At the University of Michigan, Dr. Feranmi Okanlami, known as “Dr. O,” ...
Washtenaw County confirms its first case of chronic wasting disease in a wild deer—what it means for local hunters and wildlife Photo: Two healthy deer roam Watkins Lake State Park and Preserve in Washtenaw County. Photo from MDNR Washtenaw County has recorded its first case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer, making ...
Crowdsourced spreadsheet tracks the National Park Service February 14 firings nationwide Photo: Members of Coast Guard Sector Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, presented members of the National Park Service in Isle Royale with a lifesaving award Sept. 13, 2016, for their efforts which led to the rescue of two girls earlier in the year. (U.S. Coast ...
Incident #: 25-718 Location: 1100 block of S. Main Street Date: March 3, 2025 Time: 2:38 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of S. Main Street for the report of a counterfeit complaint. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with the complainant who stated that a customer ...
DNR Conducting Northern Lower Peninsula Wolf Survey, Seeking Public Reports Photo: A group of six gray wolves is shown walking down a snow-covered road in the Upper Peninsula. The image was captured on a trail camera image in 2024 as part of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ wolf abundance study. Credit: MDNR The Michigan ...
PRESS RELEASE On February 23, 2025, at approximately 2:08pm Saline Police Officers were dispatched to the Subway restaurant at 1010 E. Michigan Avenue for an armed robbery that had just occurred. The lone suspect was described as an older white male wearing a red checkered hoodie and armed with a knife. The victim relayed that ...
A man with deep connections to Dexter is preparing for a momentous journey with his son. Jonathan (Jon) Angus, who grew up in Dexter, will accompany his son, Fionn Angus, as he speaks at the United Nations next month during the World Down Syndrome Day event in New York. Jon’s mother, Katherine Angus, was a ...
In January 2025, Officers responded to 334 calls for police service in the City of Chelsea, down from 369 the previous year, a 9% decrease. Officers conducted 126 traffic stops, up from 94 last year. Thirty-two citations were issued. Of CPD’s 83 cases: Notable events from Police Chief Kazyak’s report include: In his oral report, ...
In January 2025, Deputies responded to 608 calls for police service in Scio Township, down from 846 the previous year, a 28% decrease. Officers conducted 78 traffic stops, down from 205 the previous year. Seventeen citations were issued. Notable events from the police call log include: The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office reported the following details ...
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