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.
The Dexter City Council met on November 10 for a full agenda that touched on parks, development, historical signage, infrastructure updates, and long-range planning across several city departments. Community Participation and Recognition The meeting opened with a proclamation honoring Ed and Anne Young for their longtime work with the Dexter Farmers Market. A local Brownie ...
Concerns over flight cancellations could push more travelers to hit the road AAA projects that 2.6 million Michiganders will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period, which runs from Tuesday, November 25 to Monday, December 1. This marks a 1.4% increase over last year and sets a new record for Thanksgiving travel in the ...
By Barry Lonik Photos by Barry Lonik The Scio Township Land Preservation Program recently closed on a conservation easement purchase from Carol Fletcher. The property is nearly 16 acres in size with frontage on the east side of Zeeb Rd. north of Scio Church Rd. Most of the property is agricultural and it includes an ...
Photo: Eastbound Dexter-Chelsea Road. Google Street View The Washtenaw County Road Commission has put the brakes on a planned road project in Lima Township, citing colder weather that arrived too quickly for the work to be done properly. The project, originally scheduled for late fall, was set to “mill and resurface” Dexter–Chelsea Road between Freer ...
Chelsea Police Department Weekly Press Summary Incident #: 25-4264 Location: M-52 X I-94 Date: November 10, 2025 Time: 8:07 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer responded to the area of M-52 and I-94 for the report of an attempted larceny of a catalytic converter. The complainant stated that she had parked the vehicle ...
The University of Michigan closed fiscal year 2025 with another historic milestone: a record $2.16 billion in research expenditures. This is only the second time in school history that the total has crossed the $2 billion mark. The university’s Office of the Vice President for Research released its annual report this week, highlighting rising federal, ...
Photo: Dexter’s Monument Park in winter. Photo by Doug Marrin If you’ve noticed the weather acting a little strange lately, you’re not imagining things. Federal climate scientists say La Niña, the Pacific Ocean pattern known for nudging winter storms and temperatures across North America, is firmly in place as we head into winter. In a ...
Photo: Chelsea’s Main Street Park had the contaminated soil removed with help, in part, from a state grant. Courtesy of MSPA Most people don’t think about “brownfields,” those long-vacant lots, empty factories, or contaminated properties that sit idle because cleanup costs can deter redevelopment. But in Washtenaw County, these sites are being transformed into affordable ...
PHOTO: View looking south from the corner of Wellington and Carrington drives in the Dexter Crossing neighborhood. The proposed development would occupy the open land beyond the pavement, adjacent to this residential area. Photo: Google Street View. At its Nov. 10 meeting, the Dexter City Council revisited a long-running and often complicated question of whether ...
By Ben Fineman Photo: Chelsea Glitch. Provided by Ben Fineman The gym at Chelsea High School transformed into an arena of energy, innovation, and hometown pride on Saturday, November 1, as 35 robotics teams from across the state converged for the first-ever FIRST Tech Challenge qualifier hosted in Chelsea. Despite the early 7:30 a.m. arrival, the excitement ...
The Dexter City Council met on October 27, 2025. The meeting included updates from local agencies, decisions on several motions, and extensive discussion on city infrastructure and public projects. Highlights are as follows: Pre-Arranged Participation Representatives from the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) presented on the benefits of career and technical education. They discussed sustainable ...
A new bill introduced in the Michigan House would prohibit accrediting agencies from reviewing or considering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies when determining whether a college or university meets accreditation standards. House Bill 5242, titled the “Keep Accreditation About Academics Act,” was introduced on November 6, 2025, by Representatives Kelly, Bollin, Rigas, Aragona, Slagh, ...
Incident #: 25-4179 Location: 300 block of Jackson Street Date: November 5, 2025 Time: 11:03 am INFORMATION: While on duty, the investigator received a phone call from an interested party regarding a subject suspected of violating a court order. The officer met with the complainant at the Chelsea Police Department and gathered additional information regarding ...
Photo: Taken at 10:58, 11 November 1918, just before the Armistice went into effect; men of the 353d Infantry, near the church at Stenay, Meuse in France, wait for the end of hostilities. Photo: US Army Center of Military History On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, the ...
Photo by Tammi Mild The scent of cider and donuts will soon be replaced by our next seasonal olfactory delight — fresh-cut pine. Michigan ranks third in the nation in Christmas tree harvests, supplying roughly two million fresh trees to the national market each year. Only Oregon and North Carolina produce more. Michigan also grows ...
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