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History Made!! Saline Softball Wins First State Title

1 week ago | thesuntimesnews.com | Mike Williamson

Photo courtesy of MHSAAThe Saline softball team made history Saturday with a 5-2 win over South Lyon Saturday to claim the Hornets first state championship in Hornets history. The win caps off an amazing season for Saline with a final record of 39-3-2. The Hornets got things rolling in the top of the first when Casey Griffin led off the game with a single. Sydney Hastings followed with a single and with two outs Gracie Walrdop singled to center to score Griffin for a 1-0 lead.
Chelsea’s Sheridan Books Marks 75 Years of Printing Excellence

2 weeks ago | thesuntimesnews.com | Doug Marrin

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 on the western edge of Ann Arbor. Over the decades, it grew, merged, and evolved—becoming part of the national Sheridan Group in 1999 and later acquired by the CJK Group in 2017.
Dexter Author Linda Fitzgerald Turns Michigan Roots Into Gripping Mystery Novels

2 weeks ago | thesuntimesnews.com | Doug Marrin

For readers seeking new mystery writers and gripping murder mysteries set in Michigan, Dexter author Linda Fitzgerald is carving out a name with her atmospheric, character-driven novels. Her two books, A Superior Way to Die and Death at the Doorstep, are standout mystery novels by local authors that transport readers into vivid Michigan landscapes layered with suspense, local culture, and unforgettable characters. For years, Fitzgerald made her living as a professional copywriter.
DNR Confirms First Wolf Predation on Moose Calf in Michigan Study Group

2 weeks ago | thesuntimesnews.com | Doug Marrin

Photo: A collared cow moose nurses her calf in the western Upper Peninsula. This photo, captured using high-powered zoom from a drone flying more than 300 feet above, offers a rare, hands-off glimpse into the first days of a calf’s life. Photo courtesy of DNR. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the first case of wolf predation on a moose calf born to one of the collared females in its most extensive moose study to date.
Two Campers Found Dead at Remote Isle Royale Campground

2 weeks ago | thesuntimesnews.com | Doug Marrin

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 Monday morning that two unidentified campers had been found dead.
CPD Weekly Report,

2 weeks ago | thesuntimesnews.com | Doug Marrin

Incident #: 25-1987Location: 1200 block of S. Main StreetDate: June 2, 2025Time: 7:01 pmINFORMATION: 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 the suspect and stated that the suspect had been observed grabbing some plastic bags and proceeding to put merchandise that had not been paid for into the plastic bags.
Smoke expected to lift in northern Michigan, but more could be on the way

2 weeks ago | thesuntimesnews.com | Doug Marrin

By: Izzy Ross, IPRPhoto: A smoky haze settled over Traverse City, as seen from the top of Copper Ridge Drive on June 26, 2023. Smoke caused poor air quality and hampered visibility across northern Michigan. (Photo: Ed Ronco/IPR News)This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Canadian wildfire smoke that blew into the Great Lakes region is expected to clear from northern Michigan this weekend — at least for now.
Ann Arbor Area Union Training Programs Deliver $23 Million Boost to Local Economy

2 weeks ago | thesuntimesnews.com | Doug Marrin

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 but a substantial economic impact to the region. According to a recent study released by Destination Ann Arbor and conducted by research firm Future Partners, union training programs held in 2024 contributed a total of $23 million to the local economy.
Michigan’s Gneiss Surprise: America’s Oldest Rock Found in the Upper Peninsula

2 weeks ago | thesuntimesnews.com | Doug Marrin

Scientists say a new study shows the oldest known exposed rock in the United States is nestled deep in the forests of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. A recent study published in GSA Today (March–April 2025) lays out the findings of a team of geologists who tackled the deceptively simple question: What’s the oldest rock in the country?
Saline Soccer Moves on to D1 State Semifinals

2 weeks ago | thesuntimesnews.com | Mike Williamson

Photos from Saline AthleticsThe top-ranked Saline girls’ soccer team moved one step closer to a chance at a D1 state title after a pair of impressive wins to claim the regional title last week. The Hornets outscored its two opponents 12-0 on their way to the regional trophy. Saline opened the week by rolling to an 8-0 win over Grosse Pointe South. Sienna Snyder found the net five minutes into the first half to give Saline an early 1-0 lead.