December 12, 2025

Articles for author: Doug Marrin

Chelsea Community Foundation Boosts Local Nonprofits with Over $60K in Grants

Chelsea Community Foundation Boosts Local Nonprofits with Over $60K in Grants

In its ongoing mission to support local initiatives, the Chelsea Community Foundation (CCF) has revealed the latest beneficiaries of its grant program, marking another notable contribution to the community’s welfare. This year, four Chelsea-based nonprofit organizations have been selected to receive a combined total of $63,500 in grants. Among the grant recipients, Barn Sanctuary has ...

Scio Twp Police Report, January 2024

Scio Twp Police Report, January 2024

In January, Deputies responded to 846 calls for police service in Scio Township, up from 778 the previous year for a 9% increase. Officers conducted 205 traffic stops, down from 268 last year. Forty-five citations were issued. Notable events from the police call log include: One assault Seven larcenies Three vehicle thefts 48 crashes Six ...

Dexter Twp Police Report, January 2024

Dexter Twp Police Report, January 2024

In January, Deputies responded to 156 calls for police service in Dexter Township, up from 145 the previous year for an 8% increase. Officers conducted 52 traffic stops, down from 64 last year. Five citations were issued. Notable events from the January police call log include: One larceny 13 crashes Four medical assists Eight citizen ...

Doug Marrin

City of Dexter Police Report, January 2024

City of Dexter Police Report, January 2024

In January, Deputies responded to 271 calls for police service in the City of Dexter, up from 244 the previous year for an 11% increase. Officers conducted 132 traffic stops, up from 121 last year. Nine citations were issued. Notable events from the police call log include: One assault One larceny Nine crashes One medical ...

Major Safety Overhaul for N. Territorial Rd and Dexter Town Hall Rd Intersection Begins

Major Safety Overhaul for N. Territorial Rd and Dexter Town Hall Rd Intersection Begins

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is addressing longstanding safety concerns at a troublesome intersection. Construction for the much-anticipated N. Territorial Rd and Dexter Town Hall Rd Safety Improvement project is poised to begin. The project is a collaborative effort with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), with the bid awarded to the Fonson Company, ...

Community Support is Strong for Chelsea’s “TimberTown Re-Imagined” Project

Community Support is Strong for Chelsea’s “TimberTown Re-Imagined” Project

The Chelsea community has launched a significant endeavor to rejuvenate the city’s largest park, TimberTown, with a February 20th kick-off fundraising event in a packed McKune Room at the Chelsea District Library. The ambitious “TimberTown Reimagined” project is spearheaded by a dedicated steering committee and the Chelsea Parks & Rec Commission to transform the park ...

CPD Weekly Report 02-20-24

CPD Weekly Report 02-20-24

From Chelsea PD Incident #: 24-508 Location: 1600 block of S. Main Street Date: February 12, 2024 Time: 1:13 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, an officer was dispatched to the 1600 block of S. Main Street for the report of a larceny of gasoline. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with the complainant, who stated ...

Dexter Memorial Day Celebration to Feature Heroic Air Force Veteran John Van Etten

Dexter Memorial Day Celebration to Feature Heroic Air Force Veteran John Van Etten

Following the Dexter Memorial Day Parade, folks will have the unique opportunity to hear firsthand from John Van Etten, a highly decorated Air Force serviceman, as he recounts his harrowing experience during the Vietnam War’s most daring rescue operation, known as Bat 21. John Van Etten, known by his call sign Nail32 during his service, ...

Update on the Upcoming Roundabout at Miller and Zeeb

Update on the Upcoming Roundabout at Miller and Zeeb

The Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) is preparing to construct a roundabout during the 2024 construction season at the intersection of Miller Rd and Zeeb Rd in Scio Township. During construction, the intersection will be closed with detours clearly marked for commuters. WCRC hosted a virtual meeting on February 15, 2024, offering a platform for ...

Doug Marrin

Creativity for a Cause with the Saline Spring Craft Show & Gift Basket Contest

Creativity for a Cause with the Saline Spring Craft Show & Gift Basket Contest

The Saline Spring Craft Show is back again with its creative Gift Basket Contest to support the Saline Area Social Service. This event invites participants from all walks of life—individuals, classrooms, athletic teams, clubs, businesses, and families—to design, decorate, and fill a gift basket based on various themes, including healthy snacks, breakfast items, pasta sauce, ...

Doug Marrin

Innovations at Chelsea Senior Center Redefining Senior Care

Innovations at Chelsea Senior Center Redefining Senior Care

(L-R) Bill O’Reilly, Marcia White, and Sharon Kegerreis of Chelsea Senior Center. Photo by Jon Von Hoek. In a bustling expansion of services and programs, the Chelsea Senior Center is redefining the landscape of senior care and community engagement. The Sun Times News met with Bill O’Reilly, Executive Director, and Sharon Kegerreis, Outreach & Connections ...