May 30, 2025

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Articles for author: Doug Marrin

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 ...

Courageous Books to Open in Dexter

Inspired by her own journey, Jen Stevenson brings Courageous Books to life as a welcoming hub for readers, coffee lovers, and community events in downtown Dexter. Downtown Dexter is about to gain a new chapter in its story—literally, or literaturely. A new independent bookstore called Courageous Books is set to open in the former Painted ...

Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit Announces Run for Michigan Attorney General

Election to replace term-limited Dana Nessel set for November 2026 Photo: Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit. Source: Washtenaw.Org Eli Savit, the elected Prosecuting Attorney for Washtenaw County, has announced his candidacy for Michigan Attorney General. The Democrat made the announcement on his campaign website, launching a bid to succeed current Attorney General Dana Nessel, who ...

Two Chelsea Officers with One Mission

A rookie and a veteran on the Chelsea Police force offer two generations of insight into the evolving heart of small-town policing. Photo: Chelsea Police Officers Andrew Cerveny (L) and Shane Sumner. Photo by Doug Marrin. Note: As part of our Police Week 2025 coverage, The Sun Times News is featuring profiles of local officers ...

Saline Police Weekly Summary: May 5–11, 2025

The Saline Police Department responded to several incidents during the week of May 5 through May 11, including multiple traffic accidents, a larceny investigation, and assistance with a malfunctioning traffic light. Traffic IncidentsOfficers handled three motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) at various intersections. On May 5 at 3:31 p.m., police were called to E. Michigan Avenue ...