Articles for author: Doug Marrin

January 13, 2025

Saline Mayor Brian Marl Reflects on Progress and Outlines Vision in 2025 State of the City Address

Saline takes bold steps to enhance public safety, improve infrastructure, and foster community wellness with forward-thinking initiatives for 2025. Photo: Saline Mayor Brian Marl. Source: City website Saline Mayor Brian Marl delivered his 13th annual State of the City address, highlighting achievements, current initiatives, and future goals. Speaking to city leaders and residents, he emphasized ...

January 9, 2025

Doug Marrin

Dexter

HIIT the Clouds Away: Penni Jones on Her Journey with Fitness and Mental Health

Discover how Penni Jones overcame personal challenges and built a thriving fitness community through HIIT training. Photo: Penni Jones, owner of HIIT Happy. Courtesy of Penni Jones. Penni Jones, owner of HIIT Happy in Dexter, has an inspiring story that motivates her clients to prioritize their health—both physical and mental. Her journey into fitness didn’t ...

January 9, 2025

Doug Marrin

Milan

Milan Council Takes Action Against Milan Pines Apartments Over Code Violations

Milan Acts Against Unsafe Apartment Conditions Photo: Milan Pines Apartment complex at 461 Greentree Ln., Milan. Photo: Google Streeetview. At the January 7, 2025, Milan City Council meeting, council members unanimously approved a resolution to take legal action against the Milan Pines apartment complex for repeated and unresolved code violations. The move follows years of ...

January 9, 2025

Doug Marrin

Dexter

ACE Club’s Peace Crane Project Promotes Unity in Dexter High School

Learn how the ACE Club exceeded its goal of folding 1,000 paper cranes to inspire peace, inclusion, and community collaboration. Photos courtesy of Crystal Duan In a display of unity and creativity, the AAPI Cultures Exchange (ACE) Club at Dexter High School completed its ambitious Peace Crane Project. Over a span of three months, club ...

January 9, 2025

Doug Marrin

Chelsea

Chelsea Council Fills Key Board and Commission Vacancies

Thomas Lewis, Jeff Rohrer, and Tara Smalley Appointed to Economic Development, Compensation, and Human Rights Boards At its January 6, 2025, meeting, the Chelsea City Council approved several appointments to local boards and commissions. Mayor Jane Pacheco expressed gratitude for community members stepping up to fill these roles, emphasizing the importance of volunteer contributions to ...

January 8, 2025

Doug Marrin

Saline

Saline Considers the Future of the Saline River Dam: Removal or Restoration?

City weighs costs and environmental impact of aging infrastructure The City of Saline is grappling with a critical decision of whether to rehabilitate the aging Saline River Dam or remove it altogether. A feasibility study is underway, and the community is engaged in discussions about the potential costs, environmental impacts, and future of the historic ...

January 7, 2025

Doug Marrin

Chelsea

CPD Weekly Report

Incident #: 24-4460 Location: 1000 block of S. Main Street Date: December 31, 2024 Time: 5:46 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of S. Main Street for the report of a retail fraud that had just occurred. Upon arrival, the officers met with the complainant, who stated that ...

January 6, 2025

Doug Marrin

Michigan

Highlights from the State of the Great Lakes 2024 Report

Michigan’s Great Lakes: Restoring Treasures, Reviving Ecosystems, and Resisting Threats Photo: Stunning sunset with dramatic clouds over Michigan City East Pierhead Lighthouse, Washington Park Beach, Michigan City, Indiana. Credit: Focqus, LLC The “Great Lakes State” of Michigan without the Great Lakes would be, well, ` just … a state. Our inland seas headline our natural ...

January 3, 2025

Doug Marrin

Michigan

UofM Researchers Uncovered a 9,000-Year-Old Hunting Site Beneath Lake Huron

The discovery revealed how ancient hunters used sophisticated techniques to pursue caribou on what was once dry land. A groundbreaking study led by the University of Michigan’s Museum of Anthropological Archaeology has unearthed a 9,000-year-old caribou hunting structure beneath Lake Huron. The 2014 findings illuminate the lives of early humans in the Great Lakes region, ...

January 2, 2025

Doug Marrin

Michigan

The Difference Between the Lions’ 1957 Championship and the Superbowl

The thrilling story of the Detroit Lions’ 1957 championship, rediscovered and reignited by their historic 2024 season. The Detroit Lions have electrified the NFL this season, achieving a 14-2 record and captivating a broad spectrum of fans, including those who previously showed little interest in professional football. Their dynamic offense has set multiple NFL records, ...

December 31, 2024

Doug Marrin

Washtenaw County

Sharon Township Triumphs Over Gravel Mine Battle

Sharon Township residents celebrate a hard-fought legal victory preserving farmland from a proposed gravel mine by a billion-dollar global goliath. Photo: Sharon Township Hall. Credit: David Burdette, Wikipedia It’s a happy new year for Sharon Township residents who celebrated a major legal victory in their fight to preserve 400 acres of farmland from being converted ...

December 31, 2024

Doug Marrin

Chelsea

CPD Weekly Report, 12-31-24

Incident #: 24-4432 Location: 700 block of N. Main Street Date: December 29, 2024 Time: 2:22 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol an officer stopped a vehicle in the 700 block of N. Main Street for a traffic violation. The officer made contact with the driver and asked them to provide their identification. While the ...

December 29, 2024

Doug Marrin

Saline

Shots Fired at Saline Police Station

Suspect in custody From Saline Police Chief Marlene Radzik At approximately 8:04 a.m., December 29, 2024, a 39-year-old man from Manchester, MI arrived at our police station at city hall and fired three rounds from a semi-automatic pistol he was carrying on his person. Prior to arriving at our police station, Michigan State Police troopers ...

December 29, 2024

Doug Marrin

Michigan

Michigan Secures $467K Grant to Tackle Wildlife Road Collisions

MDOT and MDNR Partner to Protect Motorists and Wildlife with Statewide Hotspot Analysis To improve motorist safety and protect wildlife, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has been awarded $467,376 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to analyze wildlife collision hotspots across the state. This funding, part of the USDOT’s Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program, ...

December 26, 2024

Doug Marrin

Chelsea Dexter Milan Saline

The Sun Times News’ Most Read Stories of 2024

Discover the top stories that captivated readers in 2024, from local news to provocative community events. From community highlights to impactful local events, The Sun Times News readers engaged deeply with stories that shaped our locales and state in 2024. These 20 articles, ranging from breaking news to heartbreaking circumstances to provocative local events, captured ...