Photo: Saline Holiday Parade 2024. Photo by Sue Kelch This year, Saline is celebrating their 50th Holiday Parade event, a golden milestone. The holiday event traces its humble beginnings to 1975, calling it ‘Holiday Madness.’ The Saline Reporter, December 10, 1975, describes the ‘madness’ that first year, when “a downed power pole wiped out 75% ...
Photo: Flight School Graduation with Kate Melcher and Her Parents. Courtesy of Kate Melcher Raised in Saline with a sense of faith and service, Kate Melcher followed that calling from Capitol Hill to the cockpit of an Apache helicopter, and back again to advocate for America’s veterans. Her story is one of duty, compassion, and ...
From classrooms to barbershops, gyms to farmers markets, Saline’s dogs are more than pets. They’re beloved members of the community with stories to tell. In this playful feature, I let the town’s four-legged residents speak for themselves, sharing their adventures, quirks, and favorite hangouts across Saline. My biggest fans are Charlie and Ruby. Both rescues, ...
Photo: Building the Shaded Bench for the Dog Park. Photo courtesy of the Gallagher family Jack Gallagher, a Senior at Saline High School, recently added a new feature to the Curtiss Dog Park – a shaded bench for dog owners. And although his Eagle Scout project took only two days to complete, the idea took ...
Photo: Saline High School Students Raking Leaves, Courtesy of Saline Area Senior Center Fall brings colorful leaves and winter brings snowflakes. And while we enjoy the changing seasons, it also is a reminder of routine maintenance required to clear pathways. In fact, some community members may need extra help with maintenance, and hiring a company ...
Photo: The Detroit Observatory is in Ann Arbor. Google Street View Have you ever wondered why the Detroit Observatory is located in Ann Arbor? And were you aware that the Detroit Observatory transformed the University of Michigan into a world class research institution? Keep reading to learn more about the University of Michigan’s Detroit Observatory. ...
Photo: U.S. Congresswoman Dingell at the Saline Area Chamber of Commerce State of the Nation Luncheon. Photo by Sue Kelch On September 22, 2025, the Saline Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC) hosted the State of the Nation Legislative Luncheon. Molly Luempert-Coy, SACC Board President, recounts the origins of the program saying “it was my vision ...
Photo: Miss Saline Court 2025 at Saline’s Elementary School Open House. Photo from the Miss Saline Scholarship Pageant Facebook page The Miss Saline Scholarship Pageant has been described as “…hours of tense excitement to contestants, parents, and spectators alike…” – The Saline Reporter, September 10, 1958. But what goes on behind the scenes in preparation ...
Author’s note: I met James Scazli, owner and operator of Oscar’s Sports & Grill, to talk about being featured on the national media outlet America’s Best Restaurants. Upon entering Oscar’s, I am welcomed warmly by the staff. Then James comes over and greets me with “Are you a hugger?” Meet Owner/Operator James Scalzi Originally from ...
Photo: Best Salon Winner – Cani-Nails with Kevin Vu and Family. Photo by Sue Kelch Saline Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC) 2025 People’s Choice Awards were presented on Wednesday, August 27, at the Saline Community Fair. Molly Luempert-Coy, President of the SACC, announced winners by saying, “It’s wonderful to be back at the Saline Community ...
Photo: Rosette Nebula. Courtesy of Craig Reynolds Do you love to gaze at the night sky and marvel at the stars? Would you love to learn more about astronomy or even hang out with like-minded astronomy geeks? If you said yes to any of those questions, check out the University Lowbrow Astronomers. Their home base ...
On August 18, 2025, the Saline Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC) hosted the “State of the State Legislative Luncheon.” Lisa Bozzi, Executive Director of SACC, states the purpose of this event “is to bring the business community into conversation with our elected officials, State Representative Morgan Foreman and State Senator Jeff Irwin.” Bozzi adds, “This ...
Each town boasts about its famous visitors, and southeast Michigan has had a few. Like back in 1977, when Elvis Presley performed at Ann Arbor’s Crisler Arena, just a few months before he passed away. Or in the wee hours of October 14, 1960, when a vibrant young presidential hopeful named John F. Kennedy Junior ...
From its humble beginnings in 1936 to today’s family-friendly attractions, the Saline Community Fair continues to adapt and thrive. Photo: Saline Fair c1948. From the Saline Fair archives The Saline Observer news for November 19, 1936, included President Roosevelt’s re-election and ads for coffee at .20 cents a pound. But what grabbed the front-page headlines ...
Photos by Sue Kelch The Miss Saline Scholarship Pageant celebrated its 77th anniversary on August 9, 2025, at Saline’s Summerfest. Madylin Marshall, a senior, was named Miss Saline for 2025 with First Runner-Up Sophie Zadvinskis and Second Runner-Up Jillian Hayes. Twelve contestants vied for the crown, scholarships, and awards totaling $3,875. Andy Armaza, Dahlia Dell’ ...
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