May 29, 2025

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Articles for author: Doug Marrin

Chelsea Police Report, April 2025

In April 2025, Officers responded to 429 calls for police service in the City of Chelsea, up from 309 the previous year, a 39% increase. Total calls for 2025 (Jan-Apr) are 1,474, up from 1,353 for the same period last year, a 9% increase. Officer s conducted 127 traffic stops, up from 90 last year. ...

Scio Township Police Report, April 2025

In April 2025, Deputies responded to 712 calls for police service in Scio Township, down from 769 the previous year, a 7% decrease. Total calls for 2025 (Jan-Apr) are 2,604, down from 3,046 for the same period last year, a 15% decrease. Officers conducted 148 traffic stops, down from 346 last year. Seventy-four citations were ...

CPD Weekly Report, May 18-24

Chelsea Police Department Weekly Press Summary Incident #: 25-1842 Location: 14000 block of E. Old US 12 Date: May 23, 2025 Time: 10:34 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers were dispatched to the 14000 block of E. Old US 12 for the report of a larceny from auto complaint. Upon arrival, the officer made ...

City of Dexter Police Report, April 2025

In April 2025, Deputies responded to 162 calls for police service in the City of Dexter, down from 281 the previous year, a 42% decrease. Total calls for 2025 (Jan-Apr) are 709, down from 1,100 for the same period last year, a 36% decrease. Officers conducted 19 traffic stops, down from 144 last year. Four ...

Webster Township Police Report, April 2025

In April 2025, Deputies responded to 97 calls for police service in Webster Township, down from 109 the previous year, an 11% decrease. Total calls for 2025 (Jan-Apr) are 373, down from 451 for the same period last year, a 17% decrease. Officers conducted seven traffic stops, down from 29 last year. Three citations were ...

Saline City Council Interviews Four Finalists for City Manager Role

The Saline City Council interviewed four finalists for city manager during a public meeting on May 21, 2025. Each candidate brought unique qualifications, leadership experience, and a shared commitment to public service. Photo: (Clockwise from upper left) Todd Saums, Jason Smith, Daniel Swallow, Michael Trembley. Images: Saline City video The Saline City Council held a ...

Dexter Honors Fallen Heroes at 2025 Memorial Day Ceremony

Dexter will gather on May 26, 2025, for its annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, featuring retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel Jason K. Fettig as the keynote speaker. Photo: Fettig directing the Marine Band during annual memorial observances to John Philip Sousa at the Congressional Cemetery in 2007By Gunnery Sgt. Kristin Mergen, Flickr, Public Domain The community will gather ...

Mitchell Funeral Home Enters Third Generation of Service in Chelsea

Mitchell Funeral Home in Chelsea, Michigan, celebrates 45 years under the Mitchell family and welcomes a third generation. Discover how their legacy of compassion and community continues after 170 years. Photo: Three generations of Mitchell funeral directors: (L-R) Johnny Mitchell, AJ Mitchell, John Mitchell Sr., and Michael Mitchell. John Sr. holds his certificate recognizing 60 ...

Memorial Day Began with People Recently Freed from Enslavement

The earliest recorded Memorial Day Ceremony was held by freed African Americans Photo: A woman visits the grave of a fallen loved one in Upstate New York on Decoration Day. (Library of Congress) Immediately after the end of the Civil War, people recently freed from enslavement in Charleston, SC, honored fallen Union soldiers, marking the ...

The Billion-Year-Old Crack That Shaped Lake Superior

From Lake of the Clouds to Isle Royale, discover how a failed split in Earth’s crust created some of Michigan’s most iconic landscapes. Photo: The richly colored sandstone cliffs and sculpted archways of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore reveal layers of sediment laid down as ancient inland seas filled the Midcontinent Rift basin. Photo by Alexeys ...

History Comes Alive at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Dexter

Highlights from the Forest Lawn Cemetery Walking Tour Photos by Thomas Morris On Saturday, May 18, Forest Lawn Cemetery became a living stage of Dexter’s past as costumed interpreters brought the stories of the town’s most prominent former residents to life during a free walking tour. Presented by the Dexter District Library, Dexter Area Historical ...

“1,000 Flowers Could Bloom” Art Exhibit in Chelsea Highlights St. Louis Center’s Mission

Community artwork on display at Chelsea District Library showcases diversity while supporting expanded services for adults with disabilities. The Chelsea District Library’s Reading Garden was in full bloom on Saturday, May 17, as community members gathered for the “1,000 Flowers Could Bloom” art reception—a vibrant celebration of identity, creativity, and inclusion. The open house marked ...

Chelsea Weekly Police Report, May 12-18

Incident #: 25-1786 Location: 20000 Block of W. Old US 12 Date: May 18. 2025 Time: 6:14 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers responded to the area of the 20000 block of W. Old US 12 for the report of a vehicle that had reportedly been involved in a crash and blocking the westbound ...

Dexter PE Teacher Resigns After Email Policy Investigation

Katherine Kuzma resigned from Dexter Community Schools following an investigation into her emails. Although school policy was violated, the district found no evidence of inappropriate conduct. Photo courtesy of Katherine Kuzma Katherine Kuzma, a physical education teacher at Mill Creek Middle School, resigned from her position on April 22. Dexter Community Schools placed her under ...