May 06, 2025

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Articles for author: Doug Marrin

Sharon Twp’s Former Supervisor Peter Psarouthakis Awarded Outstanding Community Administrator

Peter Psarouthakis, who served as the Supervisor of Sharon Township from 2012 until recently, has been recognized with the Outstanding Community Administrator Award by the Michigan Association of Planning (MAP). As the top elected official and de facto manager for Sharon Township, a rural community in western Washtenaw County with a population of less than ...

Doug Marrin

Dexter Twp Police Report, September 2023

In September 2023, Deputies responded to 129 calls for police service in Dexter Twp, down from 185 the previous year for a 30% decrease. Total calls for 2023 (Jan-Sep) are 1,497, up from 1,430 for the same period last year for a 5% increase. Officers conducted 41 traffic stops, down from 79 last year. Six ...

Scio Twp Police Report, September 2023

In September 2023, Deputies responded to 730 calls for police service in Scio Twp, down from 896 the previous year for a 19% decrease. Total calls for 2023 (Jan-Sep) are 7,567, down from 7,714 for the same period last year for a 2% decrease. Officers conducted 214 traffic stops, down from 304 last year. Forty-three ...

Michigan Senate Advances Sen. Shink Domestic Violence Protection Bills

On October 11, 2023, the Michigan Senate approved Senate Bills 471, 472, and 528, aiming to bolster domestic violence protections in the state. This move comes during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The legislation, sponsored by Senators Sue Shink (D-Northwest Washtenaw & most of Jackson County) and Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), seeks to align Michigan laws with ...

Doug Marrin

Chelsea’s BSA Troop 476 to Host Wreaths Across America Event

Chelsea’s BSA Troop 476 is partnering with Wreaths Across America (WAA) to honor and remember military service members interred at Mount Olivet and Oak Grove Cemeteries. The event is scheduled for Saturday, December 16th, with a ceremony slated for 12 p.m. Each military service branch will be acknowledged, culminating in the laying of wreaths on ...

Doug Marrin

CPD Weekly Report, 10-10-23

From Chelsea PD Incident #: 23-4082 Location: 1600 block of Commerce Park Dr. Date: October 8, 2023 Time: 1:56 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Commerce Park Dr. for the report of a 911 hangup. Upon arrival, the officers made contact with the staff, who stated that a physical ...

Highline Spirits Opens Its Doors in Dexter

Dexter has a chic new hangout. Highline Spirits celebrated its grand opening on Friday, Oct. 6th, presenting whiskey enthusiasts with a sophisticated 2,400-square-foot venue. The modern space offers a selection of whiskey flights, craft cocktails, and a collection of bottles for purchase. “We’re really excited to be open,” says owner Christi Lower. “We’ve been blessed ...

Doug Marrin

Choose Fit Nutrition: Revolutionizing Healthy Fast Food in Saline

In a world where fast food has dominated the culinary landscape for decades, the emergence of health-conscious alternatives has been a refreshing and vital change. Choose Fit Nutrition in Saline is redefining how people think about healthy meals, taste, affordability, and convenience. The innovative concept won the 2023 Saline Chamber of Commerce People’s Choice Award ...