December 11, 2025

Articles for author: Doug Marrin

Farm to Table Dinners in Michigan by Washtenaw Meats Hosts Monthly Events at Jolly Pumpkin

Farm to Table Dinners in Michigan by Washtenaw Meats Hosts Monthly Events at Jolly Pumpkin

Local farms, sustainable meat, and community dining converge in Southeast Michigan In the heart of Dexter, a monthly farm-to-table dinner series is redefining what it means to “eat local.” Hosted at the Jolly Pumpkin and organized by Washtenaw Meats, these gatherings spotlight sustainable meat from local farms in Michigan, while connecting consumers directly with the ...

CPD Weekly Police Report, June 15-21

CPD Weekly Police Report, June 15-21

Incident #: 25-2262 Location: 1600 block of Commerce Park Dr. Date: June 22, 2025 Time: 10:39 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Commerce Park Drive for the report of an assault and battery complaint. Upon arrival, the officer observed the reported suspect vehicle leaving the scene, and ...

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Kelly Parkinson Leads Saline’s Allegra to National Printing Award, Honoring Founders’ Legacy

Kelly Parkinson Leads Saline’s Allegra to National Printing Award, Honoring Founders’ Legacy

Photo: Owner Kelly Parkinson (front left) next to Kelly Cashen. Back (L-R) Sherry Cherry, Tammy Smith, and Lyne Losey, Allegra’s client support critical to its success, each with over 20 years of experience in the business. Photo courtesy of Allegra. Kelly Parkinson, owner of Allegra Marketing Print Mail Ann Arbor, recently earned national recognition for ...

Chelsea’s Sheridan Books Marks 75 Years of Printing Excellence

Chelsea’s Sheridan Books Marks 75 Years of Printing Excellence

From local print roots to national presence, Sheridan adapts to a changing publishing landscape Sheridan’s Chelsea facility is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, marking a legacy of resilience, innovation, and local roots in an industry undergoing profound changes. The company traces its origin to 1950 when Carl Braun founded Braun-Brumfield, a modest print shop ...

Two Campers Found Dead at Remote Isle Royale Campground

Two Campers Found Dead at Remote Isle Royale Campground

Photo: McCargo Cove campground is one of many backcountry campsites on Isle Royale. Photo by Doug Marrin. Park rangers at Isle Royale National Park responded to a tragic discovery late Sunday, June 8, after receiving two separate reports of deceased individuals at an unnamed remote backcountry campground. Rangers hiked 11 miles overnight and confirmed early ...

CPD Weekly Report,

CPD Weekly Report,

Incident #: 25-1987 Location: 1200 block of S. Main Street Date: June 2, 2025 Time: 7:01 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of S. Main Street for the report of a retail fraud in progress. Upon arrival, the officer met with the complainant outside the store, who described ...

Ann Arbor Area Union Training Programs Deliver $23 Million Boost to Local Economy

Ann Arbor Area Union Training Programs Deliver $23 Million Boost to Local Economy

Skilled trades union training programs held in Ann Arbor this summer are expected to generate a $23 million economic impact for Washtenaw County, supporting jobs, hotels, and local businesses. Washtenaw County is once again the summer destination for thousands of skilled trades professionals from across the globe, bringing with them not only expertise and training ...