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 #: 24-2656 Location: 1100 block of S. Main StreetDate: August 12, 2024 Time: 11:49 amINFORMATION: A complainant came into the Chelsea Police Department to make a larceny report. The complainant stated that he was the owner of a local business and on the property, there was a collection bin placed near ...
Chelsea First United Methodist Church is providing a welcoming space for people of all abilities through its “Parables” worship service. This innovative program offers a unique approach to traditional church services by emphasizing inclusivity and participation for individuals with special needs. Karen Vanneste, whose 27-year-old son with autism attends Parables, describes the service as “a ...
Nestled in the serene landscapes of Northern Michigan, ten miles south of Alpena, Dinosaur Gardens is a unique roadside attraction that blends history, paleontology, and religion. Photo: “Can you imagine meeting one of these things in the woods?” Photo by Doug Marrin “Is that Jesus?” Brendan asked. “I…guess…so?” I replied, also looking up, a little ...
STN Staff The Saline Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the 2024 People’s Choice Awards. Congratulations to all, and join the Chamber as it honors these winners on Wednesday, August 28, at 7 PM at the Saline Community Fair in building B. Best Burger Winner: Dan’s Downtown Tavern – Dan & Sarah ...
Jansen Farms. Photo: Legacy Land Conservancy. Community News A 200-acre working family farm straddling Washtenaw and Lenawee counties and boasting scenic views along the US-12 Heritage Trail is now permanently protected by Legacy Land Conservancy. Thanks to the commitment of landowner Ron Jansen, Jansen Farms is conserved through a conservation easement, which offers permanent protection ...
Photo: Applicant Danny Veri presents his proposal for 865 N Ann Arbor Street to the Saline Planning Commission at its August 14, 2024, meeting. Image: city video screenshot. Concerns ran high at the recent Saline Planning Commission meeting, as residents voiced strong opposition to a proposed 51-unit multi-family development on North Ann Arbor Street, leaving ...
Image: Artist rendering by MAH Architectural Group from the City of Dexter packet Dexter Community Development Director Michelle Aniol reported to the City Council at its August 8, 2024, meeting that the Dexter Planning Commission will review a proposed Ziggi’s Coffee drive-thru at the Dexter Crossing Shopping Plaza in a public hearing on September 3, ...
Washtenaw County Road Commission Projects Township Where Impact to Traffic Timeline Ann Arbor Local Soft Surface Rds Intermittent lane restrictions Aug. 12 – 22 Augusta Whittaker Rd between Bemis Rd and Willis Rd Intermittent lane restrictions Aug. 12 -20 (extended) Augusta Macey Rd between Tuttle Hill Rd and Bunton Rd Intermittent lane restrictions Aug. 5 – 26 ...
Community News The Western Washtenaw Recycling Authority recently posted this instructional plea to sharpen up our recycling efforts. “Wishcycling” is when you recycle something when you are unsure if it can be recycled. Many participate in wishcycling because they believe it is better to attempt to recycle an item than just throw it in the ...
STN Staff David Fair of 89.1 FM, WEMU, recently interviewed Bridget Herrmann, the Senior Director of Collective Impact for United Way for Southeastern Michigan, to discuss the findings of the latest ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) report for Washtenaw County. The conversation delved into the challenges faced by nearly 40% of local households struggling ...
First-session classes kick off August 26 Community News Washtenaw Community College (WCC) will kick off the Fall 2024 semester on Monday, August 26, with two new associate degree and three certificate programs to prepare students for in-demand jobs. Registration is ongoing until classes begin. Visit WCC’s website to apply for enrollment and register for classes. With WCC’s ...
From Chelsea PD Incident #: 24-2617 Location: 300 block of Fairways LaneDate: August 8, 2024 Time: 2:42 pmINFORMATION: A complainant came into the Chelsea Police Department to report a fraud complaint. The complainant stated that he had been online and received a notification from what he believed to be PayPal regarding a recent charge and ...
Photo: The tangled remains of a large steel crane at the shallow site of Haltiner Barge (aka Scanlon’s Barge), one of the stops on Alpena Shipwreck Tours. Photo: Thunderbay.noaa.gov Alpena, Michigan, gateway to the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, offers a fascinating window into the maritime history of the Great Lakes. With 160 identified shipwrecks and countless more ...
Community News Washtenaw Community College (WCC) and the United Association (UA) are celebrating 35 years of skilled trades partnership with the arrival this week of some 3,500 attendees for the union’s annual training week. The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry’s intensive five-year Instructor Training Program (ITP) equips union ...
On the night of March 20, 1966, two young women from Dexter found themselves at the center of a mysterious event that has puzzled locals for decades. The sisters-in-law, both in their twenties, were visiting a friend with an active police scanner when they heard a startling announcement: law enforcement was being dispatched to the ...
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