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A-Maize-ing Sweet Corn Season Returns!
Join in an odyssey reveling in the best sweet corn in Washtenaw County from local farm stands in Saline, Dexter, and Chelsea, and delve into the rich history, flavor, ...
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Doug Marrin
Doug Marrin is the Managing Editor of The Sun Times News, overseeing editorial operations and working closely with writers on assignments, coverage planning, and story development. He writes extensively on local government, state government, and statewide issues, and also contributes in-depth reporting on local history. His work focuses on providing clear context and helping readers understand how public decisions and past events shape their community.
Articles written by Doug Marrin
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Residents Invited to Comment on Chelsea Library Budget, Millage
Residents will have an opportunity to weigh in on the Chelsea District Library’s proposed $2.85 million budget for 2027, including the property tax millage that would fund library operations. ...
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Dexter Area Fire Department Approves Solar Power
The Dexter Area Fire Department (DAFD) Administrative Board has approved a solar energy project for all three of its fire stations, authorizing the department to enter into a contract ...
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Survey Finds Strong Demand for Passenger Rail Linking Ann Arbor to Northern Michigan
More than 21,000 Michiganders weigh in on proposed rail line, with Washtenaw County among the strongest supporters. A proposed passenger rail line connecting Ann Arbor with Traverse City and ...
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Historic Bell Road Bridge Set for New Life on Dexter’s Border-to-Border Trail
A piece of Washtenaw County history is preparing for a new chapter. After more than a century spanning the Huron River on Bell Road, the 1891 Bell Road Bridge ...
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Dexter Senior Center Reports Growth, Expanding Reach
Council hears how membership, programs and regional participation have grown while weighing a $70,000 funding request The Dexter Senior Center has more than doubled its membership, expanded programming and ...
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Lew Turner Shares His Story “Heart Failure on the Ice” in New Sun Times News Video
One conversation. One remarkable story. The Sun Times News has released a new YouTube interview featuring Chelsea student Lew Turner, who opens up about the life-changing events that began ...
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Why Michigan Keeps Getting Smoky Summers
Canadian wildfires can send smoke hundreds or even thousands of miles, affecting air quality far from the flames For many Michigan residents, smoky summer skies once seemed unusual. In ...
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Fortitude: How Freedom Township Found Its Voice in a Billion-Dollar Fight
How a small farming community learned, organized and ultimately persuaded a multinational corporation to abandon plans for an industrial biodigester, without sacrificing the relationships that held the community together. ...
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Webster Township Treasurer John Scharf Resigns Following Supervisor Selection
Less than 24 hours after the Webster Township Board appointed George Goodman as its new supervisor, longtime Treasurer John Scharf submitted his resignation, bringing to a close a decade ...
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Webster Township Board Votes in New Supervisor
More than a month after the resignation of former Supervisor Mike DeAngelo, the Webster Township Board completed its search for a new township leader Tuesday night working through a ...
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Dexter Takes First Step Toward Becoming a Dementia-Friendly Community
Council supports initiative with proclamation recognizing residents living with dementia and those who care for them The City of Dexter has taken its first formal step toward becoming a ...
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