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Saline Council Approves Vehicle Purchases to Modernize Fleet

Saline Council Approves Vehicle Purchases to Modernize Fleet

Saline City Council invests in modernizing its fleet with new vehicles, addressing efficiency and sustainability goals. Photo: Saline Deputy City Manager Elle Cole speaks on the city’s fleet upgrade at the council’s November 18, 2024 meeting. Image: City video screenshot At the November 18, 2024, meeting, the Saline City Council unanimously approved the purchase of ...

Doug Marrin

Consultant Recommends Water Rate Increase for Saline Residents

Consultant Recommends Water Rate Increase for Saline Residents

Saline City Council reviews consultant’s proposal for water and sewer rate hikes to fund infrastructure upgrades and address rising costs. At the November 18, 2024, Saline City Council meeting, a consultant presented findings from a comprehensive water and sewer rate study. The study recommends a 6.5% increase in water rates and a 7.5% increase in ...

Doug Marrin

Saline Community Education Unveils Winter and Spring 2025 Programs

Saline Community Education Unveils Winter and Spring 2025 Programs

Saline Community Education has announced its Winter and Spring 2025 programming lineup, which includes a diverse array of courses and activities for individuals of all ages. Registration opens on December 4 at 7:00 a.m., with offerings designed to inspire learning, creativity, and community engagement. Superintendent Stephen Laatsch emphasized the inclusive and enriching nature of these ...

Saline Area Schools are Planning to Review its Athletic Department

Saline Area Schools are Planning to Review its Athletic Department

In the wake of a varsity football season that saw the school district forfeiting three games because of a penalty for use of an ineligible player, Saline Area Schools (SAS) are looking into reviewing the entire athletic department. The Sun Times News (STN) followed up with SAS Board of Education President Michael McVey by email to ...

STN Staff

St. Andrew’s Choir Hosts December Concert

St. Andrew’s Choir Hosts December Concert

You & yours are cordially invited to a Christmas concert and reception featuring the outstanding men’s choir society Measure for Measure on Friday, December 13 at 7:30 pm in the St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church Sanctuary. This is another concert in our parish series “Great Music in a Sacred Space.” Doors will open at ...

STN Staff

City of Saline’s 2025 Utility Rates Proposed

City of Saline’s 2025 Utility Rates Proposed

As part of the City’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and efficiency of its water and sewer infrastructure, staff has worked with Bendzinski & Co. to complete its annual utility rate study. The findings of the study were presented at the November 18, 2024 regular City Council meeting.. This study considers both current operational ...

Sue Kelch

Kiwanis Brings Words to Life: Saline Third Graders Get Their Own Dictionaries

Kiwanis Brings Words to Life: Saline Third Graders Get Their Own Dictionaries

A Decade-Long Tradition Combines Education, Excitement, and Community Impact Photo: 3rd Graders at Woodland Meadows Receive Dictionaries. Photo by Sue Kelch By Sue Kelch For over a decade now, the Saline Kiwanis Club has been delivering dictionaries to every 3rd grader in Saline.  Dubbed “The Dictionary Project,” the Saline Kiwanis handed out books to St. ...

STN Staff

City Staff to Present Findings from the Saline River Dam Feasibility Study

City Staff to Present Findings from the Saline River Dam Feasibility Study

Photo: Saline River Dam: Google Streetview Community News City of Saline staff and consultants from Spicer Group will be presenting findings from the Saline River Dam Feasibility Study on Monday, December 9 at 6 p.m. The feasibility study was approved at the June 26, 2023 City Council meeting and was initiated to consider alternatives for ...

Sue Kelch

Building Bridges Initiative Kicks Off at Whitepine Studios in Saline

Building Bridges Initiative Kicks Off at Whitepine Studios in Saline

Community Leaders and Artists Unite to Celebrate Diversity Through Art The first Building Bridges event was held at Whitepine Studios in Saline.  Founded by Pastor Kimberly Secrist Ashby and Saline Councilmember Nicole Rice, the purpose of this community group is to bring people together to celebrate diverse perspectives through engaging local events. Pastor Kimberly said, ...

Sue Kelch

Saline Resident Advocates for Pedestrian Safety Improvements

Saline Resident Advocates for Pedestrian Safety Improvements

Zach Kaster’s efforts lead to a safer community with an illuminated crosswalk installation in Saline. Photo: Zach Kaster and Mayor Marl use the illuminated crosswalk photo by Sue Kelch By Sue Kelch This story is about how one individual can make a difference and improve others’ lives. Meet that one person, Zach Kaster.  Zach, along ...

Saline Hockey Splits Pair to Open Season

Saline Hockey Splits Pair to Open Season

Cover STN File Photo The Saline hockey team opened its season with a road trip to the Grand Rapids area and came home with a split of two games. The Hornets held off Hudsonville for a 3-2 win in the season opener Friday. Saline jumped out to a 3-1 lead but had to hold off ...

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