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.
Township Where Impact to Traffic Timeline Ann Arbor, Pittsfield Clark Rd between WCC driveway and Golfside Rd Intermittent lane closures April 15 – June 1 Ann Arbor, Superior Dixboro Rd between Plymouth Rd and M-14 Intermittent lane restrictions May 9 – 14 Augusta Township-wide Intermittent lane closures May 6 – 16 (extended) Augusta Local & Primary Soft ...
Georgia-Pacific announced on May 6, 2024, to its employees at the Milan corrugated plant that the facility will permanently close by July 6. During the next 60 days, operations will continue at the plant before a safe and orderly shutdown begins. “We appreciate all the work our employees have done through the years to make ...
By Izzy Martinez & Sam McDole, Dreadbot Reporters After an impressive roller coaster of a season, the Dexter Dreadbots, along with 82 of the top-ranked Michigan teams, were invited to participate in the World Championships in Houston, Texas. 598 of the best teams across the globe (and an estimated 50,000 student team members) competed in ...
A group of groups recently collaborated in Dexter for some community cleanup. Members of Dexter High School’s National Honor Society, Robotics Club, SRSLY, Dexter Area Historical Society, and Dexter Rotary rolled up their sleeves for spring sprucing up around town. Bev Hill, Vice-President of the Dexter Area Historical Society, led the “Helping Hands Day initiative.” ...
Incident #: 24-1319 Location: 20000 W. Old US 12 Date: April 27, 2024 Time: 10:58 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers responded to the 20000 block of W. Old US 12 for the report of multiple travel trailers that had been in storage and had been found to have been broken into. Upon arrival, ...
A 2024 survey shows the wolves are holding steady, but the moose are declining on Isle Royale. Isle Royale is known for its moose and wolves. Michigan’s isolated National Park in northwest Lake Superior has been the location for the longest-running predator-prey study, which began in 1958. This research is one of the longest-running ecological ...
Jason Aric Jones, a key figure in the Michigan mountain biking community and a Potawatomi Mountain Biking Association board member, recently shared insights into the development and future plans of the DTE Energy Foundation Trail system. Jones illuminates the complexities and challenges faced by recreational trail planning and execution. The DTE Energy Foundation Trail, situated ...
Over the past few months, Dexter has experienced an untimely challenge when a time capsule, originally buried nearly 50 years ago, eluded the Dexter Area Historical Society (DAHS) during a search. This capsule is not a typical small box with a handful of mementos but a large casket sealed inside a concrete burial vault. Buried ...
Work on the Zeeb Rd to Delhi Metropark segment of the Border-to-Border Trail (B2B) continues to steadily move forward with new developments. The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) announced paving of the D3 section along the Huron River in Scio Township has begun. Over the past two weeks, the contractor has pounded steel pilings for ...
From CPD Incident #: 24-1315, Location: 1300 Block of Armstrong Dr. Date: April 27, 2024, Time: 2:37 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Armstrong Drive for the report of a domestic assault that had reportedly occurred earlier in the evening. Upon arrival, the officers met with the complainant, who ...
Farmers Market season is just around the corner. The Chelsea Farmers Market is set to inaugurate its 2024 Outdoor Market Season on Wednesday, May 1st. The market, which runs from May through October, offers a variety of products ranging from fresh fruit and vegetables to artisan gifts and household items. The announcement highlights the change ...
Rev up some family fun with road talk at the Lyndon Township Hall. Yes. That’s correct. Talking about fixing our roads and family fun have been blended into one event, hopefully paving the way for smoother driving. The Lyndon Township Local Roads Advisory Committee, headed by local resident Chris Godwin, has organized a community event ...
Sixty-eight-year-old Ralph Waldo Emerson traveled to Yosemite to meet thirty-three-year-old John Muir in 1871. Upon arrival, Emerson commented how nice it was to be out from under the scrutiny of his critics back home on the East Coast. Muir responded by sweeping his arm up the valley, saying, “Forget about them. Up there lies a ...
From CPD Incident #: 24-1235, Location: 1000 block of S. Main Street, Date: April 18, 2024, Time: 1:21 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol an officer was dispatched to the 1000 block of S. Main Street for the report of an attempted check fraud that had happened approximately 30 minutes earlier. Upon arrival, the officer met ...
The City of Dexter is not the only one celebrating 200 years on the banks of Mill Creek. The Bates family, with their roots deeply embedded in the area’s history and soil, marks a bicentennial legacy of pioneering spirit, resilience, and an unwavering bond to this community. The Bates family saga unfolds as a narrative ...
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