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 Saline City Council paved the way for a vibrant community gathering area pending state grant approval. Image: The undeveloped plaza as it is today behind Murphy’s Crossing with a conceptual rendering of its development as a public gathering space. Photo by Sue Kelch. Rendering provided by Edge Design Associates/TTT Design Studio At a special ...
Milan Area Schools embrace mental health education with the transformative be nice. program, fostering awareness and positivity district-wide. Photo: Milan High School be nice. Student Liaisons & the sand trays they put together for the elementary students. Photo by Elise Hill Milan Area Schools are taking significant strides to address mental health awareness and education ...
Chelsea Police Chief Kevin Kazyak recaps a busy 2024, highlighting personnel changes, technology upgrades, training initiatives, and community engagement efforts. At the Chelsea City Council meeting on January 20, 2025, Police Chief Kevin Kazyak provided a detailed overview of the Chelsea Police Department’s activities in 2024, highlighting personnel shifts, equipment upgrades, training initiatives, and community ...
Michigan tribal nations lead the way in restoring the iconic Arctic grayling to its historical waters. Photo: The effort to reintroduce Arctic grayling to Michigan waters will enter its next phase with a ceremony Monday, May 12, 2025, at the Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center in Alanson, Michigan. Credit: MDNR By Doug Marrin The ...
Incident #: 25-236 Location: S. Main St. X Old US 12 Date: January 22, 2025 Time: 11:26 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol an officer initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. The officer approached the vehicle and made contact with the driver, identified as a 41-year-old Tecumseh man. Throughout the ...
In December 2024, Deputies responded to 82 calls for police service in Webster Township, down from 120 the previous year, a 32% decrease. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Dec) are 1,576, down from 1,788 for last year, a 12% decrease. Officers conducted four traffic stops, down from 32 last year. No citations were issued. Notable events ...
In December 2024, Officers responded to 343 calls for police service in the City of Chelsea, down from 350 the previous year, a 2% decrease. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Dec) are 4,427, down from 5,021 for last year, a 12% decrease. Officers conducted 119 traffic stops, down from 121 last year. Twenty-four citations were issued. ...
From lake trout to invasive species, discover what Michigan’s waters revealed in this year’s DNR surveys. Photo: Research tech Lydia Doerr with a large lake trout caught during survey at Isle Royale, June 2024. Credit: MDNR January 22, 2025 – Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has completed its annual Great Lakes fisheries surveys, conducted ...
In December 2024, Deputies responded to 722 calls for police service in Scio Township, down from 773 the previous year, a 7% decrease. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Dec) are 9,557, down from 9,809 for last year, a 3% decrease. Officers conducted 140 traffic stops, down from 266 last year. Twenty-one citations were issued. Notable events ...
In December 2024, Deputies responded to 132 calls for police service in Lodi Township, down from 189 the previous year, a 30% decrease. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Dec) are 2,647, down from 2,726 last year, a 3% decrease. Officers conducted 26 traffic stops, down from 79 last year. Three citations were issued. Notable incidents from ...
In December 2024, Deputies responded to 132 calls for police service in the City of Dexter, down from 197 the previous year, a 33% decrease. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Dec) are 2,995, up from 2,802 for the prior year, a 7% increase. Officers conducted 19 traffic stops, down from 83 last year. One citation was ...
In December 2024, Deputies responded to 85 calls for police service in Dexter Township, down from 138 the previous year, a 38% decrease. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Dec) are 1,704, down from 1,913 the previous year, an 11% decrease. Officers conducted seven traffic stops, down from 96 last yeat. One citation was issued. Notable events ...
The 1845 death that connected Dexter, Milan, and the death penalty Photo: Colorized postcard photo of the Peninsula Mill. Courtesy of the University of Michigan Bently Historical Library. The murder of Deforest Phelps by Sayer Reeves in 1845 reveals how economic transformations can upend lives, creating struggles and legacies that resonate far beyond their time. ...
Chelsea Police Department Weekly Press Summary Incident #: 25-189 Location: 1600 block of S. Main Street Date: January 17, 2025 Time: 8:11 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation. The officer made contact with the driver, who was identified as a 50-year-old Adrian woman. During the course ...
Photo: Dexter Area Senior Center Executive Director Anna Pekrul speaks to a full house at the center’s January luncheon. Photo by Doug Marrin. On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, the Dexter Area Senior Center hosted its monthly birthday luncheon to honor members celebrating January birthdays. The event also marked an introduction to the center’s new Executive ...
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