December 11, 2025

Articles for author: Doug Marrin

Hop Into Spring with Dexter’s Easter Eggstravaganza

Hop Into Spring with Dexter’s Easter Eggstravaganza

This spring, the Dexter Parks & Recreation Commission is rolling out the green carpet for an event that promises to crack open a world of fun for the entire family. Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 30th, because Community Park on Ryan Dr. is transforming into an Easter wonderland, buzzing with excitement and activities that ...

Local Elections Officials Update Voters on Extensive Steps Taken to Secure Michigan Elections

Local Elections Officials Update Voters on Extensive Steps Taken to Secure Michigan Elections

Michigan elections officials offered a virtual briefing on February 13th of the state’s upcoming February 27 presidential primary. These local officials want to reassure voters that the electoral process in Michigan is safe and secure, transparent, and conducted by voters’ own friends and neighbors. “Voters across the country are concerned, lack confidence in or have ...

Doug Marrin

Winterfest! Fun For All at Chelsea’s Michigan Friends Center

Winterfest! Fun For All at Chelsea’s Michigan Friends Center

On Sunday, March 3, the Michigan Friends Center will be reviving its Winterfest! open house.  Last held in 2019, Winterfest! is an afternoon of activities to appeal to families and individuals of all ages. Nature scavenger hunts for kids are planned, with acoustic guitar by local musician, Dale Osborn, as an indoor option.  The scavenger hunt will ...

CPD Weekly Report 02-13-24

CPD Weekly Report 02-13-24

From  Chelsea PD Incident #: 24-471 Location: 300 block of South St. Date: February 9, 2024 Time: 7:45 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers responded to the 300 block of South Street for the report of a domestic assault. The complainant had called and reported that she had been assaulted by her husband. Upon arrival, the ...

Doug Marrin

Dancers Edge All Stars Triumph with Bronze at Nationals

Dancers Edge All Stars Triumph with Bronze at Nationals

Dexter’s Edge All Stars dance team has again put their city on the national map. Returning from the UDA Nationals Dance competition in Orlando, FL, held on February 2nd and 3rd, the team brought home bronze medals, securing 3rd place finishes in both the Sr. Hip-Hop and Sr. Pom categories. The dancers continue to climb ...

You Don’t Want to Miss Brick Bash 2024

You Don’t Want to Miss Brick Bash 2024

Are you ready for a local LEGO event that combines creativity, community, and charity? Brick Bash is a hands-on LEGO exhibition at Skyline High School on February 24-25, 2024. The fun event is a fundraiser for the Skyline Band Program, orchestrated by Skyline Friends of the Arts. Now in its 20th year, Brick Bash has ...

Chelsea Zero Waste Coalition Transforms Annual Christmas Dinner into a Model of Sustainability

Chelsea Zero Waste Coalition Transforms Annual Christmas Dinner into a Model of Sustainability

The Chelsea Zero Waste Coalition’s annual Christmas dinner, hosted at the Chelsea Senior Center (CSC), illustrated a strong example of how community efforts can significantly reduce waste and foster environmental responsibility. The December event welcomed over 240 guests to a sit-down holiday meal. City leaders, including Mayor Pacheco, Police Chief Kazyak, and Chelsea School District ...

Ann Arbor’s Original Cottage Inn Closes

Ann Arbor’s Original Cottage Inn Closes

The Michos family: Jimmy (L), Eleni (Mom), Theo, and George. Nick (Dad) passed away in 2014 and described as “Loved by all.” A long-standing and beloved landmark has come to an end in downtown Ann Arbor. After more than 75 years of serving the best in Mediterranean cuisine, the Original Cottage Inn at 512 East ...

CPD Weekly Report 02-06-24

CPD Weekly Report 02-06-24

From Chelsea PD Incident #: 24-398 Location: 1000 block of S. Main St. Date: February 2, 2024 Time: 7:47 pm INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of S. Main Street for the report of a hit-and-run crash. The vehicle was reported to be a silver sedan with heavy front-end damage, being ...

Doug Marrin

Chelsea Varsity Hockey Champions Mental Health Awareness with Innovative Game Night

Chelsea Varsity Hockey Champions Mental Health Awareness with Innovative Game Night

CHS goalie coach and be nice. Program Coordinator Derek Schaedig and founder and Executive Director of be nice. Christy Buck. Photo courtesy of Derek Schaedig. The Chelsea Varsity Hockey team, in collaboration with the Chelsea Hockey Association, hosted an innovative event dedicated to mental health awareness. The event, known as the “be nice. nation game,” took ...