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.
Chelsea Police Department Weekly Press Summary Incident #: 25-4916 Location: 1600 block of S. Main Street Date: December 24, 2025 Time: 11:58 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer was dispatched to the 1600 block of S. Main Street for the report of a larceny that had reportedly occurred on December 22nd. Upon arrival, ...
Photo: Saline Township Hall is pictured at dusk, where township officials have faced months of public meetings, legal pressure, and intense scrutiny surrounding the proposed data center and the decision to approve it with conditions as part of a lawsuit settlement. Photo by Doug Marrin Editor’s note: Public opposition to the proposed data center has ...
If you think awkward goodbyes and social anxiety are modern inventions, an old column from The Dexter Leader, December 23, 1869, would like a word. Tucked into the paper under the earnest headline “An Appeal to Young Men,” this late-19th-century advice column offers a surprisingly funny and relatable glimpse into courtship etiquette “back then.” The ...
Incident #: 25-4822 Location: 1000 Block of S. Main Street Date: December 17, 2025 Time: 10:02 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of S. Main Street regarding a report of retail fraud that had just occurred. The complainant stated that the suspects had fled the scene in a ...
As large technology companies expand and look to expand their presence across Michigan, concerns have grown about water use, infrastructure strain, and whether “big tech” is being adequately regulated. In response, Michigan lawmakers have introduced a package of three bills aimed squarely at one of the biggest worries of protecting our Great Lake State’s water ...
The Dexter City Council met December 8 and took action on several long-running issues, including the sale of city-owned land near Dexter-Ann Arbor Road, changes to how fire protection is funded, and next steps on historical signage downtown. The meeting also included detailed financial reporting related to bond compliance and updates on major capital projects. ...
Chelsea Police Department Weekly Press Summary Incident #: 25-4745 Location: 1200 block of S. Main Street Date: December 11, 2025 Time: 5:30 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of S. Main Street for the report of a retail fraud. The complainant reported that the suspect, later identified as ...
Saline City Council met Dec. 1 for a regular session that touched on the city’s financial health, rising water and sewer costs, long-term infrastructure planning, and a potential expansion of local transportation services. Two council members and the mayor were absent, but the remaining members moved through a full agenda that blended routine approvals with ...
A package of bills introduced in the Michigan House on Dec. 16, during the Legislature’s quieter holiday period, when new proposals are often filed but debate and hearings have yet to fire up, would exempt some property owners from paying certain school-related property taxes, based on whether they have dependents using Michigan’s public K–12 education ...
From the Dexter Leader, December 23, 1869: What area readers were sold before medicine and safety were regulated Peruse an issue of newspapers in the late 1800s, and you quickly realize how different everyday life was, especially when it came to health and safety. The advertising columns read like a catalogue of hope, fear, and ...
The Chelsea City Council met Nov. 17 with a full agenda that mixed routine city business with decisions likely to shape the city’s near future, from filling a vacant council seat to hearing updates on parks, development readiness, and local police activity. Public Comment Highlights Three residents addressed City Council during public comment, raising topics ...
The Dexter City Council covered a wide range of long-term planning items at its November 24 meeting, from playground improvements and tree-planting conflicts to upcoming road projects and questions about preserving Monument Park. Noise Study, New Planner Highlight Aniol’s Report Community Development Manager Michelle Aniol introduced Dexter’s new associate planner, David Jarvi, then updated Council ...
NOAA’s latest monthly climate update shows that La Niña, the Pacific pattern that can influence winter weather across the U.S., is still hanging on. But forecasters say it likely won’t last much longer. What this means for Southeast Michigan For our region, La Niña doesn’t bring dramatic changes, but it does tilt the winter pattern ...
Chelsea Police Department Weekly Press Summary Incident #: 25-4626 Location: 1200 block of S. Main Street Date: December 2, 2025 Time: 8:23 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer was dispatched to the 1200 block of S. Main Street for the report of a retail fraud that had taken place earlier in the evening. ...
Michigan lawmakers have introduced a broad package of bills that would overhaul how drones are regulated across the state. The proposal covers public safety, privacy, government use, and cybersecurity, reflecting the growing presence of drones in everyday life. Stricter No-Fly Zones and Criminal Penalties Several bills focus on keeping drones away from critical infrastructure. Under ...
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