May 06, 2025

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Articles for author: Doug Marrin

Doug Marrin

Chelsea Weekly Police Report, 11-12-24

Incident #: 24-3853 Location: 900 block of S. Main Street Date: November 11, 2024 Time: 6:34 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol an officer was dispatched to the 900 block of S. Main Street for the report of a retail fraud that had occurred on the evening of November 10th, but had just been discovered. ...

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Local Social Media Sparks Support for Senior Companionship in Milan

Residents of Milan share resources and advice on finding social opportunities for seniors in need of companionship and connection. Photo: Milan Seniors for Healthy Living Facebook With the growing demand for elder care services, finding social and recreational opportunities for older adults has become increasingly important. A recent discussion on the Facebook page “The True ...

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Saline High School’s Yearbook, The Salinian, Earns Prestigious Spartan Award

Saline Area Schools announced on social media on November 7 that Saline High School’s yearbook, The Salinian, earned the highly coveted Spartan Award from the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA). This award represents the highest recognition for student publications in the state, a true testament to the yearbook team’s commitment to excellence. The Spartan Award ...

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Former STN Publisher Recounts His Expedition to the Edmund Fitzgerald

Dexter Twp resident Bob Nester helped coordinate a research effort that studied the wreckage with new technology. Photo: Photo taken off the video monitor on the Grayling as the ROV transmitted images of the sunken ship on August 27, 1989. Photo: USDA News/Larry Elliott. “Superior, they said, never gives up her dead,“When the gales of ...

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U-M Psychiatrist’s Guide to Managing Political Anxiety

University of Michigan psychiatrist shares strategies to ease election-related anxiety and promote mental well-being. As the political season comes to a close, Americans across the political spectrum are feeling the effects of a particularly intense, sometimes divisive, election cycle. With 24/7 news, heated debates, and social media discussions, people of all ages are reporting heightened ...

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Saline High School to Present The Laramie Project

Saline High School’s Ellen A. Ewing Center for the Performing Arts will host performances of The Laramie Project, a play written by Moises Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project. Directed and produced by Kristen Glatz, the production will run for three performances: Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16, at 7:30 p.m., and ...

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City of Saline Issues Snow Plowing and Winter Preparation Guidance

It’s coming… the frosty blanket that transforms our city streets, the quiet hush of snowfall, and the hum of snowplows gearing up to keep Salinians moving safely through winter. As winter sets in and snow begins to blanket the region, the City of Saline is gearing up to keep streets safe and accessible for all ...

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Weekly Road Construction, Nov 11-17

Township Where Impact to Traffic Timeline Ann Arbor Earhart Rd between M-14 and Joy Rd Intermittent lane closures Nov. 4 – 8 Ann Arbor Earhart Rd between M-14 and Joy Rd Daytime road closure Nov. 11 – 12 City of Ann Arbor W. Liberty Rd between Scio Ridge Rd and S. Maple Rd Road closure Oct. 14 – ...

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Commissioners Maciejewski and Lyte Retain Seats on County Board

Photo: Jason Maciejewski (L). Photo: jasonmaciejewski.com, and Crystal Lyte. Photo: electcrystallyte.com County Commissioners Jason Maciejewski (District 1) and Crystal Lyte (District 2) retained their seats in the November 5, 2024, election defeating challengers Phyllis Risdon and P. McNichol respectively. Elected to the County Commission in 2018, Maciejewski has served on various committees including the Broadband ...

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Commissioner Beeman Retains Seat on County Board for District 3

Photo: Shannon Beeman. Photo: votebeeman.com County Commissioner for District 3 Shannon Beeman has retained her seat in the November 5, 2024, election defeating challenger Ryan Baumgart. Commissioner Shannon Beeman was first sworn in as Washtenaw County Commissioner for District 3 on January 9, 2019. Beeman brings a strong background in economic development and higher education, ...