May 02, 2026

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Doug Marrin

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.

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Articles written by Doug Marrin

Update on the Upcoming Roundabout at Miller and Zeeb

Update on the Upcoming Roundabout at Miller and Zeeb

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is preparing to construct a roundabout during the 2024 construction season at the intersection of Miller Rd and Zeeb Rd in Scio Township. During construction, the intersection will be closed with detours clearly marked for commuters. WCRC hosted a virtual meeting on February 15, 2024, offering a platform for ...

Doug Marrin

Creativity for a Cause with the Saline Spring Craft Show & Gift Basket Contest

Creativity for a Cause with the Saline Spring Craft Show & Gift Basket Contest

The Saline Spring Craft Show is back again with its creative Gift Basket Contest to support the Saline Area Social Service. This event invites participants from all walks of life—individuals, classrooms, athletic teams, clubs, businesses, and families—to design, decorate, and fill a gift basket based on various themes, including healthy snacks, breakfast items, pasta sauce, ...

Doug Marrin

Innovations at Chelsea Senior Center Redefining Senior Care

Innovations at Chelsea Senior Center Redefining Senior Care

(L-R) Bill O’Reilly, Marcia White, and Sharon Kegerreis of Chelsea Senior Center. Photo by Jon Von Hoek. In a bustling expansion of services and programs, the Chelsea Senior Center is redefining the landscape of senior care and community engagement. The Sun Times News met with Bill O’Reilly, Executive Director, and Sharon Kegerreis, Outreach & Connections ...

Hop Into Spring with Dexter’s Easter Eggstravaganza

Hop Into Spring with Dexter’s Easter Eggstravaganza

This spring, the Dexter Parks & Recreation Commission is rolling out the green carpet for an event that promises to crack open a world of fun for the entire family. Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 30th, because Community Park on Ryan Dr. is transforming into an Easter wonderland, buzzing with excitement and activities that ...

Local Elections Officials Update Voters on Extensive Steps Taken to Secure Michigan Elections

Local Elections Officials Update Voters on Extensive Steps Taken to Secure Michigan Elections

Michigan elections officials offered a virtual briefing on February 13th of the state’s upcoming February 27 presidential primary. These local officials want to reassure voters that the electoral process in Michigan is safe and secure, transparent, and conducted by voters’ own friends and neighbors. “Voters across the country are concerned, lack confidence in or have ...

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Winterfest! Fun For All at Chelsea’s Michigan Friends Center

Winterfest! Fun For All at Chelsea’s Michigan Friends Center

On Sunday, March 3, the Michigan Friends Center will be reviving its Winterfest! open house.  Last held in 2019, Winterfest! is an afternoon of activities to appeal to families and individuals of all ages. Nature scavenger hunts for kids are planned, with acoustic guitar by local musician, Dale Osborn, as an indoor option.  The scavenger hunt will ...

CPD Weekly Report 02-13-24

CPD Weekly Report 02-13-24

From  Chelsea PD Incident #: 24-471 Location: 300 block of South St. Date: February 9, 2024 Time: 7:45 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers responded to the 300 block of South Street for the report of a domestic assault. The complainant had called and reported that she had been assaulted by her husband. Upon arrival, the ...

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Dancers Edge All Stars Triumph with Bronze at Nationals

Dancers Edge All Stars Triumph with Bronze at Nationals

Dexter’s Edge All Stars dance team has again put their city on the national map. Returning from the UDA Nationals Dance competition in Orlando, FL, held on February 2nd and 3rd, the team brought home bronze medals, securing 3rd place finishes in both the Sr. Hip-Hop and Sr. Pom categories. The dancers continue to climb ...

You Don’t Want to Miss Brick Bash 2024

You Don’t Want to Miss Brick Bash 2024

Are you ready for a local LEGO event that combines creativity, community, and charity? Brick Bash is a hands-on LEGO exhibition at Skyline High School on February 24-25, 2024. The fun event is a fundraiser for the Skyline Band Program, orchestrated by Skyline Friends of the Arts. Now in its 20th year, Brick Bash has ...

Chelsea Zero Waste Coalition Transforms Annual Christmas Dinner into a Model of Sustainability

Chelsea Zero Waste Coalition Transforms Annual Christmas Dinner into a Model of Sustainability

The Chelsea Zero Waste Coalition’s annual Christmas dinner, hosted at the Chelsea Senior Center (CSC), illustrated a strong example of how community efforts can significantly reduce waste and foster environmental responsibility. The December event welcomed over 240 guests to a sit-down holiday meal. City leaders, including Mayor Pacheco, Police Chief Kazyak, and Chelsea School District ...

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