Post-COVID “tipflation” is confusing and frustrating many Americans By Cynthia Furlong Reynolds “Tipping is way, way out of control,” sighs a woman meeting two friends at Panera after she has paid a twenty percent tip for a cup of coffee that she will pour herself. She echoes what many Americans are feeling: confusion about the ...
Suspect in custody From Saline Police Chief Marlene Radzik At approximately 8:04 a.m., December 29, 2024, a 39-year-old man from Manchester, MI arrived at our police station at city hall and fired three rounds from a semi-automatic pistol he was carrying on his person. Prior to arriving at our police station, Michigan State Police troopers ...
Saline’s Unified Basketball teams have an awesome opportunity coming up that the community can help support them through. In a Facebook post, Saline High School said, “The Saline Unified Sports team has been working hard to make unified sports a reality in our district. Along with games scheduled against Dexter and Milan during the season ...
Discover the top stories that captivated readers in 2024, from local news to provocative community events. From community highlights to impactful local events, The Sun Times News readers engaged deeply with stories that shaped our locales and state in 2024. These 20 articles, ranging from breaking news to heartbreaking circumstances to provocative local events, captured ...
The more things change, the more they stay the same Author’s note: I like to browse old newspapers. Often, something will catch my attention that connects yesterday with today. These historical parallels remind me that while many things feel unknown today, history tends to follow familiar patterns over time. As the Detroit Free Press reported ...
The WISD wants to know what Saline students, parents, staff members and community members think of applied and experiential learning in their schools. In his Dec. 20 Community Message, Saline Area Schools Stephen Laatsch said “Saline Area Schools is partnering with the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) to enhance the education experiences of students through ...
From Saline PD In September, Saline Middle School administrators were notified of a report of bullying of a Middle School student involving handwritten notes. At the time of the report, no suspect had been identified. Middle School administrators opened an internal investigation in conjunction with then Saline Police School Resource Officer, Morgan Sieja. Students were ...
Saline’s Busch’s hosted a donation event to raise money for Saline Area Social Service. Many local residents donated gift cards that will be used to help provide food for families during the holiday season and following months. Busch’s Season of Sharing Food Drive raised a total of $16,000 dollars. The store has partnered with SASS ...
Photo: First United Methodist bells photo by Sue Kelch So when the holiday season comes along, what are a few of your favorite things? The snow? Or perhaps it’s the holiday lights that brighten those long, dark nights? Or maybe the welcome winter break or even football bowl games? Or maybe you love the bells. ...
Image: Rendering of a potential development project by Murphy’s Crossing owner Praxis Properties. Photo courtesy of Edge Design Associates and Praxis Properties. At its December 16 meeting, the Saline City Council approved the formation of a working group to evaluate competing proposals for downtown gathering spaces. Mayor Brian Marl introduced the initiative, emphasizing the need ...
Image: Saline Human Resources Director Elle Getschman explains the new sick leave law to the city council at its December 16, 2024 meeting. Image: City video screenshot. At a recent meeting, the Saline City Council reviewed updates to the city’s personnel policies, particularly regarding part-time and seasonal employee sick leave. The changes stem from Michigan’s ...
At its December 16 meeting, the Saline City Council unanimously approved a proposed increase to Rec Center membership rates for 2025. The changes include a 3% increase for resident memberships and a 6% increase for non-residents, effective January 1, 2025. Key Adjustments to Membership Fees Parks and Recreation Director Sunshine Lambert explained the need for ...
Some tried-and-true topics to a bit more modern areas of study, Saline Area Schools (SAS) will be introducing a handful of new courses at the high school next fall. The Board of Education approved these new courses for the Saline High School Course Catalog for 2025-26. These were recommended and submitted by SAS Executive Director ...
In November 2024, Deputies responded to 175 calls for police service in Lodi Township, down from 225 the previous year, a 22% decrease. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Nov) are 2,515, down from 2,537 for the same period last year, a 1% decrease. Officers conducted 59 traffic stops, down from 75 last year. Ten citations were ...
The Saline girls’ basketball team remained perfect on the season with a 51-18 win over Ypsilanti Lincoln Tuesday night. The win lifted the Hornets to 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the SEC Red. “This was a great team effort. We shared it well and got a lot of key contributions from a lot of different ...
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