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.
Photo: Aerial photo of Mill Creek Pond with a conceptual rendering of what it would look like if the dam were removed. Image: Town Hall slide presentation Saline residents gathered on December 10 for a presentation and town hall meeting to discuss the feasibility study on the future of the city’s dam, which could either ...
The City of Saline took a proactive step on December 9, 2024, hosting a town hall meeting to discuss the future of the historic Mill Pond Dam. The well-attended meeting in council chambers presented findings from a recent Dam Removal Feasibility Study, presented data, and explored options for rehabilitating the dam and its potential removal. ...
For the second year in a row, the Dexter RedBots are heading to the First LEGO League State Championships—and the excitement among the young engineers is contagious! The RedBots, officially known as Team 4334, competed in the First LEGO League Challenge Regional Qualifier on December 7 at Columbia High School, where they went head-to-head with ...
Incident #: 24-4179 Location: 800 block of W. Middle Street Date: December 5, 2024 Time: 3:27 pm INFORMATION: While at the station the investigator received a wire fraud complaint by telephone that reportedly had occurred on October 23, 2024. The complainant stated that he was the Power of Attorney for the complainant and had recently ...
On December 7, 2024, Dexter hosted the annual Holiday Hustle, featuring a Half Marathon, 13.1 Mile Relay, 5K, and 1 Mile dash. Participants enjoyed scenic routes adorned with neighborhood holiday lights, starting and finishing at Erratic Ale Co., where they celebrated post-race with fire pits and craft brews. The event also supported local charities, donating ...
Acting Community Development Director Paul Montagno provided a quarterly report to the Chelsea City Council, spotlighting significant community initiatives, master planning progress, and development updates. Department Updates Montagno emphasized strides in departmental organization by hiring Lisa Freeman as the new planning and zoning technician, streamlining internal procedures and filing systems. “We’ve been working on some ...
Photo: Ziggi’s Coffee, Loveland, CO. Image: Google Streetview The Dexter City Council, during its November 25, 2024, meeting, approved the combined preliminary and final site plan for a new Ziggi’s Coffee location at 7061 Dexter-Ann Arbor Road, on outlot #2 of the Dexter Crossing Plaza. Ziggi’s Coffee Ziggi’s Coffee is a rapidly growing coffee franchise ...
The Dexter City Council has scheduled a public hearing for January 13, 2025, to consider an amendment to General Code Chapter 34 regarding peddlers, solicitors, and transient merchants. The proposed changes aim to address resident concerns and streamline regulations for door-to-door solicitors operating within the city, primarily allowing residents to opt out of solicitor visits. ...
Photo: A brand could be applied to hands, cheeks, shoulders, or foreheads, as a way to publically mark the offense. Photo: https://research.colonialwilliamsburg.org Many elected officials are being sworn into office over the next few months, marking their terms’ start with a time-honored tradition. But why do they raise their right hand when taking an oath, and ...
Photo: The 78-acre K. Heath Trust property located at the corner of Cone and Petersburg roads in Milan Township. Photo: Google Streetview. The Monroe County Board of Commissioners is considering applications to include two properties—one in Milan Township and one in Dundee Township—in the Farmland and Open Space Preservation Program. This program, part of Michigan’s ...
In October 2024, Officers responded to 474 calls for police service in the City of Chelsea, up from 373 the previous year, a 27% increase. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Oct) are 3,691, down from 4,330 for the same period last year, a 15% decrease. Officers conducted 106 traffic stops, down from 157 last year. Thirty-two ...
During its November 25, 2024, meeting, the Chelsea City Council discussed adopting an ordinance based on Ann Arbor’s 2017 guidelines for handling immigration status inquiries by city officials. The proposed measure, spearheaded by Councilmember Kate Mehuron, aims to ensure equitable services and reinforce community values. Scope and Applicability The ordinance would prohibit city employees and ...
Photo: The Toledo Bend Dam 80 miles northeast of Beaumont, Texas, on the Sabine River created the Toledo Bend Reservoir. Photo: Texas Water Development Board. At its November 25, 2024, meeting, the Chelsea City Council approved a significant addition to the city’s green energy portfolio—a nine-year commitment to hydroelectric power. This marks Chelsea’s first foray ...
At its November 25, 2024, meeting, the Chelsea City Council received a comprehensive presentation from Patrick Bowland, CEO and General Manager of the Michigan Public Power Agency (MPPA). Bowland provided updates on energy legislation, renewable energy progress, and challenges in the state’s decarbonization efforts. The MPPA, a joint action agency representing 24 public power utilities, ...
The Saline City Council approved a resolution on November 18, 2024, endorsing DropTop Pizza’s application to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission for inclusion in the city’s social district. The resolution was passed as part of the council’s consent agenda during its regular meeting. Saline’s social district, established under Michigan’s Social District Act, allows participating businesses ...
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