We’re now into August and families are thinking about the start of the school year. However, school districts like Chelsea, Dexter, Milan and Saline are still in the dark as to how some things will look this upcoming year. The reason being is that Michigan lawmakers have not yet put together a final budget that ...
Photo: SalineMainStreet.Org Saline Main Street’s signature fall event is turning 20, and organizers are planning a festive celebration to mark the milestone. The 20th Annual Oktoberfest will take place Friday and Saturday, September 19–20, 2025, in downtown Saline. The weekend promises a mix of new commemorative offerings and returning crowd favorites. To celebrate two decades ...
Two big bond projects at Saline High School (SHS) are set to open just in time for the new school year. In her July 29 Community Message, Saline Area Schools (SAS) Superintendent Rachel Kowalski said, “The High School STEAM Center and Weight Room are planned to open on schedule by the start of the school year.” Work ...
Saline Area Schools new Superintendent Rachel Kowalski is excited to be in Saline. Since coming on board earlier this summer, Kowalski has been spending a lot of time getting to know the school district community. In Kowalski’s first Superintendent Community Message sent out on July 2 she said, “With deep gratitude and enthusiasm, I want ...
A new pop-up art gallery in downtown Saline features the concrete and mixed-media work of artist Brian Caiazza. Open at 101 S. Ann Arbor Street through August. By John Anderson Photo by John Anderson Saline has an art gallery. At least, through August it does. The storefront window, found prominently on the corner of Murphy’s ...
A string of developments from Dundee to Saline may soon include three Dunkin’s — formerly Dunkin Donuts — alongside national eateries and new residential units. In Dundee, work is already underway to construct a combined Dunkin’ and Baskin Robbins, alongside a Verizon Wireless. In Milan, Dunkin’ and Jimmy Johns are slated to fill the space once occupied by JR’s Restaurant. Saline approved a new Dunkin’...
Discover everything happening at Saline Summerfest 2025 on August 8-9, including live music, a 5K run, kids’ activities, arts and crafts, food vendors, the Miss Saline Pageant, and more in downtown Saline. Photo: Saline Summerfest Earth Angels photo by Sue Kelch This year marks the 37th annual Saline Summerfest, and it promises to be an ...
Saline City Council voted at its July 21 meeting to renew its annual contract with local non-profit Saline Main Street, which includes as-needed financial support capped at $20,000. Saline Main Street, formed a little over a decade ago, aims to “operate as a cultural and commercial hub for entrepreneurship, innovation, entertainment and the arts,” according ...
The Saline Area Schools Board of Education appointed Nate Hanson to fill the vacancy on the school board left by Brad Gerbe. The appointment came at the July 14 school board meeting where a handful of the candidates were interviewed. After much back and forth amongst the school board with it seeming divided on who ...
The Lodi Township Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denying the Toll Brothers Arbor–North and Arbor–South development site plan after residents voiced concerns about water, sewage, and gated communities. Tension between the future and the status quo, or past, was on full display at the Lodi Township Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday evening, July 22, ...
Ridge LaPage, a local Boy Scout, completed a split rail fence at the Leslee Niethammer Saline River Preserve as part of his Eagle Scout project. A dedication was held August 2 to recognize his work. Photo: Ridge LaPage (second from right) stands with supporters at the Leslee Niethammer Saline River Preserve during the construction of ...
In a collaborative effort to address the ongoing opioid crisis, a new Naloxone Distribution Box has been installed outside the First Presbyterian Church of Saline at 143 East Michigan Avenue. The project is a partnership between the church, Home of New Vision, and the Saline Police Department, aimed at providing 24/7 public access to naloxone, ...
Due to multiple external factors, including the transition between city managers and the expectation of further detailed reports later next month, the Saline City Council voted to extend the Rec Center Task Force’s deadline to Oct 31, 2025. Saline City Council formed its Rec Center Task Force at a meeting earlier this year to look ...
Registration Opens July 30 at 7:00 a.m. Saline Community Education has unveiled its Fall 2025 catalog, offering a vibrant lineup of classes and activities for all ages and interests, from toddlers discovering early literacy to retirees exploring watercolor or financial freedom. Whether you’re looking to dive into the arts, strengthen your finances, improve fitness, or ...
The City of Saline clarifies common misconceptions about the proposed Saline River Dam removal, addressing concerns about flooding, property values, Mill Pond Park, and historic preservation. Photo: A photo of the newly constructed Saline River Dam spillway in 1935. Courtesy City of Saline. In response to growing public interest and concern, the City of Saline ...
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