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.
From Chelsea PD Incident #: 24-2976 Location: 20000 block of W. Old US 12Date: September 7, 2024 Time: 5:49 pmINFORMATION: While on routine patrol an officer responded to the 20000 block of W. Old US 12 for the report of an assault that had occurred earlier in the evening. Upon arrival, the officer made contact ...
The Dexter Area Historical Society, in collaboration with the Dexter District Library, will host a repeat of the Historic Forest Lawn Cemetery tour as part of the Dexter Bicentennial celebration. The event will take place on Sunday, September 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Forest Lawn Cemetery, located at 8095 Grand Street in Dexter. ...
Chelsea Council approves a $437,215 reconstruction project for Harrison Street, enhancing green space, accessibility, and safety. Photo: Harrison Street. Google Streetview, June 2024. At the September 3 Chelsea City Council meeting, City Manager Marty Colburn presented a proposal for the complete reconstruction of Harrison Street, which the council unanimously approved. “We got seven bids. That’s ...
Chelsea City Manager Marty Colburn discusses the city’s steps toward greener energy through a new agreement with the Michigan Public Power Agency. Photo: Garfield Street substation. Google Streetview, June 2024. At the September 3, 2024, Chelsea City Council meeting, City Manager Marty Colburn outlined the ongoing negotiations between the City of Chelsea and the Michigan ...
Chelsea City Council endorses a three-year agreement to boost wages, improve retirement benefits, and add a new holiday for local police officers. At its September 3, 2024 meeting, the Chelsea City Council unanimously approved a new collective bargaining agreement between the City of Chelsea and the Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM). This agreement, effective ...
U-M Economists Predict Slower Growth but Continued Resilience for Michigan’s Economy Image: DALL-E A recent economic forecast from the University of Michigan’s Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics (RSQE), authored by Jacob T. Burton, Gabriel M. Ehrlich, and Michael R. McWilliams, offers a cautiously optimistic view of Michigan’s economic future. Although signs of a slowdown are ...
Community News With hearts full of gratitude and emotion, we celebrated the incredible journey of our beloved President and CEO, Julie Deppner, and wished her well as she embarks on a new chapter in her professional career as the President and CEO of Heritage of Kalamazoo. For the past eight years, Julie has been the ...
Eddie’s Story Reminds Us How Our Pets Reflect the Best of Humanity By Eric Mettes Editor’s note: For those of us who have experienced the joy of sharing life with a pet, we know the profound bond that can form between humans and their furry companions. Pets are not just animals; they become integral parts ...
Washtenaw County Road Commission projects Township Where Impact to Traffic Timeline Ann Arbor Maple Rd between Landsdowne Rd and Stein Rd Daytime road closure Sept. 3 – 12 (extended) Ann Arbor Gleaner Hall Rd between Warren Rd and Joy Rd Intermittent lane restrictions Sept. 3 – 13 (extended) Ann Arbor Stein Rd between End of Pavement and Maple ...
Chelsea’s new Main Street Park design integrates community feedback to create a vibrant, inclusive public space. Note: The selected images are artistic renderings of the concepts planned for the park and should not be viewed as the final construction. Images by Viridis Design. At the Chelsea Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on September 3, 2024, ...
Bill Darwin II of Waterloo, MI, brings antique slot machines back to life, preserving memories and mechanical artistry. Photo: Darwin’s hobby/business has him backed up until March 2025 for restorations, and he couldn’t be happier. Photo by Doug Marrin. Bill Darwin II of Waterloo, MI, has turned a childhood fascination into a full-time business, breathing ...
Analyzing Life Expectancy Trends in Michigan and Across the United States in 2021 Photo: Mackinac Bridge. STN file photo The life expectancy in Michigan has shown a slight decline from 2020 to 2021, following a broader national trend. According to newly released data from the National Vital Statistics Reports, Michigan’s life expectancy at birth dropped ...
Community News In addition to the five classes featured in the last issue of the Sun Times, ALI’s September menu includes these classes: With his class, Their Most Feminine Wiles: Groundbreaking Women Artists and Their Vision, 1600-Now, at the Cedars of Dexter on three Fridays, September 20 and 27 and October 4, Edwin Hoffman will ...
From Chelsea PD Incident #: 24-2832 Location: 1500 block of S. Main StreetDate: August 26, 2024 Time: 6:41 pmINFORMATION: While on routine patrol an officer was dispatched to the 1500 block of S. Main Street for a harassing text message complaint. Upon arrival the officer met with the complainant who stated that she had been ...
Photo: Temporary fire truck structure under construction at Dexter City Hall. Photo by Doug Marrin Dexter City Manager Justin Breyer provided an update on the ongoing construction of the temporary public safety facilities at City Hall. The temporary offices for the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department are expected to be ready for relocation into city offices ...
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