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 #: 24-1052 Location: 700 block of S. Main Street Date: April 1, 2024 Time: 2:38 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer met with the complainant in the 700 block of S. Main Street. The complainant stated that sometime between 7:00 am and 12:55 pm, the complainant’s wallet had gone missing. The ...
Noble Appliance storefront and site of the proposed indoor play facility. Photo by Doug Marrin. On April 1, 2024, the Dexter Planning Commission held a public hearing to review a proposal by Ben Lee of BJ Management, LLC. The purpose of the hearing was to evaluate a request for a special land use permit that ...
Pictured is the location where the piles will be driven on the west side of the Huron River between Zeeb Rd and Delhi Metropark in Scio Township. Courtesy WCRC. The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) has announced that residents of Scio Township can expect elevated noise levels in the coming weeks from the ongoing construction ...
The City of Milan held an emotion awards ceremony at its April 2, 2024, city council meeting. Captain Kevin Maury of the Milan Area Fire Department outlined the extraordinary circumstances that elicited the awards. On February 9, during a seemingly ordinary day at Milan Middle School, a critical incident unfolded that tested the preparedness and ...
Township Where Impact to Traffic Timeline Ann Arbor N. Earhart Pl, off Plymouth Rd Road closure April 9 – 12 Ann Arbor, Northfield Joy Rd between Whitmore Lake Rd and Earhart Rd Daytime road closure Mar. 18 – April 30 Bridgewater Braun Rd between Clinton Rd and Lima Center Rd Daytime road closure April 8 – 10 ...
This photo is provided only as an example of the species. Photo courtesy of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, NCTC Image Library. In January, a Michigan hunter in Calhoun County reported the harvest of a large animal during a coyote hunt, which genetic tests later identified as a gray wolf, according to the Michigan Department ...
Drone aerial of work progress on the project. Photo: City of Saline. Construction has officially started on a significant infrastructure project targeting the water main on N Harris Street. This project, focused on lining a 2,200-foot section of the 12-inch water main, aims to enhance the durability of the water infrastructure and the quality of ...
Retired DEA agent Ken Magee (L) and other leaders on the day their team took down the notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar. Photo courtesy of Ken Magee. In an evocative conversation, retired DEA agent Ken Magee took the Sun Times News through his life, from his roots in Ann Arbor to his distinguished career in ...
The Saline Department of Public Works (DPW) articulated in its latest edition of the DPW Discussion newsletter its ongoing efforts to enhance water quality and reliability. Over the past two years, the city has grappled with various obstacles, including water storage issues that hindered the biannual flushing program and leaks in the sand filters at ...
Patrick Zieske (L) and Marijo Grogan. Photo by the nice person at the next table at Agricole. In the heart of Chelsea, a movement inspired by the global Transition Town initiative has been quietly reshaping the community’s approach to environmental sustainability and resilience. As Earth Day approaches on April 22nd, Patrick Zieske and Marijo Grogan, ...
In February, Deputies responded to 685 calls for police service in Scio Township, down from 884 the previous year, a 23% decrease. Calls for 2024 (Jan-Feb) are 1,531, down from 1,662 for last year, an 8% decrease. Officers conducted 208 traffic stops, down from 265 last year. Twenty-nine citations were issued. Notable events from the ...
In February, Deputies responded to 192 calls for police service in Lodi Township, down from 248 the previous year, a 23% decrease. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Feb) are 491, up from 458 for the same period last year, a 7% increase. Officers conducted 104 traffic stops, down from 125 last year. Thirty-one citations were issued. ...
There’s been a glitch in the Memorial Day matrix. Just as things were getting underway to organize yet another fantastic Memorial Day Parade, the means for spreading the word and signing up got hacked, and organizer Steve Feinman has had to scramble to begin the process from scratch. He (we, all of Dexter) needs your ...
Members of the Saline Youth Council on a fall cleanup day for senior citizens. Photo: SYC report to City Council. In a recent annual report to the Saline City Council, the Saline Youth Council (SYC), a committed group of high school students, showcased its dedication to enhancing the Saline area. Council Chair Nancy Gage submitted ...
A short drive from Saline, the aroma of freshly prepared delicacies and the sounds of good times and music will fill the air shortly as the much-anticipated Saline Summer Food Truck Festival gears up to delight community members and visitors alike. Scheduled for Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 11 AM to 3 PM at the ...
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