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.
Quirky notes from August 25, 1881, when town pride and cemeteries sparked lively debate In the summer of 1881, the Saline Observer found itself locked in a playful back-and-forth with the Milan Sun over a surprisingly touchy subject: who got to call themselves a city. The Observer had casually referred to “this City,” prompting the ...
Photos by Sue Kelch Saline marked a milestone this year with the 50th Annual Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting, celebrating the theme “Saline – Home for the Holidays! A Golden Celebration of Past, Present, and Future.” The evening parade capped a full day downtown, from Saline Main Street’s Cocoa Crawl to the 5 p.m. tree ...
Photo: UFO investigator turned author Ray Szymanski speaking at the Dexter District Library on August 24, 2024. Szymanski brings new revelations to his March 2026 presentation. Photo by Doug Marrin. On March 20 and 21, 2026, UFO researcher and author Raymond Szymanski will return to the Dexter District Library with a new presentation revisiting the ...
Photo: Google Street View The Saline City Council met for a regular session on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. The meeting opened at 7 p.m. with Mayor Brian Marl presiding. Councilmembers Girbach, Rice, Lesch, and Mayor Pro Tem Dillon were present. Councilmembers Ceo and Harmount were absent and formally excused. Green Thumb Awards Highlight Local Beautification ...
As families across Michigan settle into the holiday season, many of the foods and traditions on the table, from cranberries to Christmas trees, have deep roots in the state’s agricultural landscape. Several Michigan farm sectors reach their peak between September and December, supplying holiday staples that are grown, harvested, and prepared locally. Cranberries Cranberries mark ...
Young voices from Saline’s “The Reporter,” November 25, 1948 In the Thanksgiving week edition of The Reporter back in November 1948, the paper turned its attention to the county’s youngest citizens. Kids from Ann Arbor and Manchester were asked a simple question: What are you most thankful for this Thanksgiving season? Seven-year-old Thomas Richardson from ...
Photos by Sue Kelch A crowd gathered Monday, Dec. 1, to protest the data center planned for Saline Township, marking the latest chapter in a controversy that has become a focal point in Michigan’s broader debate over large-scale tech developments. The project, backed by Related Digital, was initially rejected by the Saline Township Board earlier ...
Incident #: 25-4496 Location: 100 block of S. Main Street Date: November 24, 2025 Time: 11:06 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer was dispatched to the lobby of the Chelsea Police Department to meet with a complainant related to an assault that had reportedly occurred in the 100 block of S. Main Street. ...
Michigan lawmakers are working through a set of bills that could shape everyday life in very real ways. The proposals steer money away from giant corporate incentive programs and toward relevant things people actually interact with such as local streets, housing, and job opportunities. Fixing the Roads A major bill (HB 5296) in the package ...
How President Franklin Roosevelt’s Attempt to Help Retailers Sparked National Chaos Photo: FDR carves a Thanksgiving turkey in 1935, four years before his impulsive move to change the holiday’s date. (Franklin D. Roosevelt Library via Digital Library of Georgia). In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln began the custom of proclaiming a General Day of Thanksgiving on the ...
A new proposal at the Michigan Capitol aims to give residents a clearer picture of how their members of Congress vote on federal spending. House Bill 5300, introduced on November 13 by Rep. Steve Carra (R-Sturgis/Three Rivers) and four others, would create a state office dedicated to monitoring federal appropriations and reporting the voting records ...
From 1934 to Today: How the Lions Became a Holiday Staple in American Football Image: The Detroit Lions’ 1938 Thanksgiving Day game resulted in a 14-7 victory over the Chicago Bears. Image: Battle Creek Enquirer, November 26, 1938. The Detroit Lions’ annual Thanksgiving Day game is a longstanding tradition in American football, dating back to ...
Incident #: 25-4472 Location: 700 block of S. Main Street Date: November 22, 2025 Time: 7:52 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers were dispatched to the 700 block of S. Main Street regarding an assault and battery complaint. Upon arrival, the officers met with the suspect, a 22-year-old Munith woman, and the complainant, who ...
Saline Community Education will open registration for its Winter & Spring 2026 programs on Tuesday, December 3 at 7:00 a.m., offering families and residents a wide range of enrichment, recreation, arts, and educational opportunities for all ages. The new seasonal catalog features dozens of classes that span the arts, fitness, youth activities, technology, music, and ...
From the Chelsea Standard, November 13, 1941. In November 1941, readers of the Chelsea Standard opened their weekly paper to a lively mix of crime alerts, household bargains, and small-town social life, an assortment that feels both familiar and wildly distant from our world today. One of the most striking notices was a bold $100 ...
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