April 16, 2025

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Articles for author: Doug Marrin

Doug Marrin

Cougar Cubs in Michigan Spark Hopes for a Wild Comeback

With the first confirmed cougar cubs in over a century and a past sighting in Clinton Township, could Michigan’s big cats be making a quiet resurgence? For the first time in over a century, Michigan wildlife officials have confirmed the presence of cougar cubs in the wild, marking a historic milestone in the state’s conservation ...

Doug Marrin

Chelsea’s RegenCen Offers Bioidentical Hormones for Healthier Aging

Dr. Gustav Lo explains how bioidentical hormone replacement therapy at RegenCen in Chelsea can help people regain energy, reduce health risks, and feel like themselves again. At RegenCen in Chelsea, Dr. Gustav Lo is at the forefront of regenerative and anti-aging medicine, advocating for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) as a tool to improve quality ...

Doug Marrin

CPD Weekly Report, 3-18-25

Chelsea Police Department Weekly Press Summary Incident #: 25-817 Location: 1000 block of S. Main Street Date: March 12, 2025 Time: 1:47 pm INFORMATION: While on routine an officer was directed to respond to the 1000 block of S. Main Street to make contact with a complainant regarding a fraud complaint. The complainant, a local ...

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Chelsea’s Annie Capps Honored with Prestigious Spirit of Folk Award

Chelsea musician recognized for her contributions to the folk music community Annie Capps, a pillar of the Michigan folk music scene, has been honored with the 2025 Spirit of Folk Award from Folk Alliance International (FAI). The award, presented by Fiona Prine, recognizes Capps’ dedication to preserving and promoting folk traditions while fostering community within ...

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Dexter Memorial Day Parade Honors Tradition and Community

Join the Dexter Memorial Day Parade and be part of a cherished tradition that brings the community together to honor those who served. Memorial Day is more than just a holiday—it’s a tradition of remembrance that connects past generations with the present. The first Decoration Day, the forerunner to Memorial Day, was observed on May ...

Doug Marrin

How One Man’s Daring Prison Break Inspired Copycats in the Milan Prison

In the shadow of Michigan’s only successful aerial jailbreak, others plotted their own flights to freedom. Image: Newspaper clipping of a scene from the 1975 movie “Breakout,” where Charles Bronson breaks Robert Duvall out of a Mexican prison with a helicopter. The movie was shown in theaters a week before Dale Remling’s escape using a ...

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Ruth Jennings: FIA’s 95-Year-Old Volunteer

Photo: Ruth Jennings surrounded by a few of her co-volunteers. Photo courtesy of FIA. By Doug Marrin with Lisa Carolin There is no age limit for volunteers at Faith in Action (FIA), the Chelsea-based nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating hunger and poverty in the community by providing financial assistance and vital resources. Chelsea resident Ruth ...

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Dexter Council Discusses Sale of City-Owned Property

Will Dexter voters approve selling prime city land at Ann Arbor Street and Meadow View Drive? Council prepares for a pivotal decision Dexter City Council is moving forward with discussions on the potential sale of city-owned property at the corner of Ann Arbor Street and Meadow View Drive, commonly referred to as the MAVD property. ...

Doug Marrin

Local Doctor Shares Insights on Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery at Chelsea Hospital

Dr. Joshua Startup explains how Chelsea Hospital’s inpatient rehabilitation unit helps traumatic brain injury patients recover with a team-based approach. Photo: Dr. Joshua Startup. Courtesy of Chelsea Hospital Dr. Joshua Startup, the Associate Inpatient Medical Director of Inpatient Rehabilitation at Chelsea Hospital, spoke with The Sun Times News to share his expertise on the treatment ...

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Dexter Council Supports New Tree Plantings Along Mill Creek

A plan to replace struggling trees in Mill Creek Park with resilient Carolina poplars aims to enhance biodiversity and withstand local wildlife pressures. At the Dexter City Council meeting on March 10, 2025, forest ecologist and Ann Arbor Trout Unlimited volunteer Terry Sharik presented a proposal to replace tree seedlings along Mill Creek. Sharik, a ...

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UM’s Dr. Feranmi Okanlami is Breaking Barriers with Adaptive Sports

From wheelchair basketball to adaptive track & field, Michigan’s Adaptive Sports & Fitness Program is redefining what’s possible in inclusive athletics. Photos from UM’s Adaptive Sports & Fitness Wheelchair Basketball Game at Crisler Arena in February. Photo credits: Marc-Gregor Campredon / Leaders & Best At the University of Michigan, Dr. Feranmi Okanlami, known as “Dr. O,” ...

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First CWD-Positive Wild Deer Reported in Washtenaw County

Washtenaw County confirms its first case of chronic wasting disease in a wild deer—what it means for local hunters and wildlife Photo: Two healthy deer roam Watkins Lake State Park and Preserve in Washtenaw County. Photo from MDNR Washtenaw County has recorded its first case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in a wild deer, making ...

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How Many National Park Employees has Michigan Lost?

Crowdsourced spreadsheet tracks the National Park Service February 14 firings nationwide Photo: Members of Coast Guard Sector Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, presented members of the National Park Service in Isle Royale with a lifesaving award Sept. 13, 2016, for their efforts which led to the rescue of two girls earlier in the year. (U.S. Coast ...

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CPD Weekly Report, 3-11-25

Incident #: 25-718 Location: 1100 block of S. Main Street Date: March 3, 2025 Time: 2:38 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer was dispatched to the 1100 block of S. Main Street for the report of a counterfeit complaint. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with the complainant who stated that a customer ...