Saline City Council selected candidate Dan Swallows to fill the city manager role at their June 22 meeting. After a multi-month decision process, Swallows was selected from a pool of three finalists in a 4-3 vote. After the departure of the previous City Manager, Deputy Manager Elle Cole took on the position’s responsibilities in the …
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued Until June 24th 5:45 PM for Washtenaw County
Weather Alerts
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Washtenaw County The National Weather Service in Detroit/Pontiac has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northern Lenawee County and southwestern Washtenaw County, effective June 24 from 4:46 PM EDT until 5:45 PM EDT. The storm was located over Cement City, moving east at 25 mph. Hazardous conditions include wind gusts …
A Little Look at LedgerLync
Chuck Colby
If you’re a startup founder in the Ann Arbor area — particularly one juggling payroll, taxes, and HR tasks between late-night coding sessions or investor meetings — there’s a new business in town designed just for you. LedgerLync, co-founded by longtime entrepreneurs Swatee Kulkarni and Bhushan Kulkarni, provides integrated back-office support for early-stage companies that have …
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CPD Weekly Police Report, June 15-21
Doug Marrin
Incident #: 25-2262 Location: 1600 block of Commerce Park Dr. Date: June 22, 2025 Time: 10:39 am INFORMATION: While on routine patrol, officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Commerce Park Drive for the report of an assault and battery complaint. Upon arrival, the officer observed the reported suspect vehicle leaving the scene, and …
County Reports Suicide Rates Up in Dexter, Milan. Unchanged in Chelsea, Saline
Doug Marrin
Photo: Huron River in Washtenaw County. Photo by Dwight Burdette CC. Editor’s Note: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please seek help immediately. You are not alone. A new report from the Washtenaw County Health Department highlights recent suicide trends in Dexter, Chelsea, Saline, and Milan, revealing areas of both …
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Dexter Resident Honored with Eversight Shared Vision Award
Lonnie Huhman
Dexter resident Terry Walters was surprised, but also proud for the honor he received this past weekend in Ann Arbor. It’s something that means a lot to him. Walters received the Eversight Shared Vision Award for his support of Eversight’s mission to restore sight and prevent Blindness through donation, transplantation, and research. Eversight, which is …
Kelly Parkinson Leads Saline’s Allegra to National Printing Award, Honoring Founders’ Legacy
Doug Marrin
Photo: Owner Kelly Parkinson (front left) next to Kelly Cashen. Back (L-R) Sherry Cherry, Tammy Smith, and Lyne Losey, Allegra’s client support critical to its success, each with over 20 years of experience in the business. Photo courtesy of Allegra. Kelly Parkinson, owner of Allegra Marketing Print Mail Ann Arbor, recently earned national recognition for …
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Crash on I-94 in Scio Township Leads to Vehicle Trapped in Wires
Lonnie Huhman
A crash on I-94 caused a grass fire and the driver to be transported to the hospital after being extricated from the vehicle by Scio Township firefighters. The crash happened on Monday, June 23. To learn more, the Sun Times News connected with Scio Township Assistant Chief/ Fire Marshal Brandon Sears, who managed the incident …
Scio Township has Questions about the City of Dexter’s Master Plan
Lonnie Huhman
Scio Township has some concerns with the City of Dexter’s proposed amendments to its Master Plan, specifically areas that could impact the township. Both the Scio Township Planning Commission and Board of Trustees are in agreement that they have issues with some of the proposed changes Dexter wants to make it to its Master Plan. …
Heat Advisory Issued June 23rd 3:20 AM for Washtenaw County
Weather Alerts
A Heat Advisory is in effect for southeast Michigan, including areas such as Chelsea, Dexter, Milan, Saline, and Ann Arbor. The advisory, issued by the National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac, is effective from June 23 at 3:20 AM EDT until June 24 at 8:00 PM EDT. Residents can expect heat index values ranging from 98 to …
Third-party Review of Saline Area Schools Athletic Department is Completed
Lonnie Huhman
The third-party review of the Athletic Department is in for Saline Area Schools and there were some important recommendations suggested. The presentation of the review was given at the June 10 school board meeting by 5/3 Athletic Consulting. The review was initiated in part from the Saline Varsity Football Team having to forfeit three games …
Bridge Closure Update: Maple (Foster) Rd Bridge (Ann Arbor Twp)
STN Staff
On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC) issued an emergency closure of the Maple Road (Foster) Bridge over the Huron River, located between Huron River Drive and Country Club Road in Ann Arbor Township. The closure is due to a failure in the bridge’s post-tensioning system, specifically a broken steel cable, …
Local 4th of July Events
STN Staff
This 4th of July, several local communities are hosting celebrations, including Chelsea, Dexter and Ann Arbor, which provide a diverse array of activities. Chelsea: On June 28th the Chelsea Rotary Club will be hosting a fireworks display at the fairgrounds. The event will be from 3 to 11 PM, with free admission. Parking will be …
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