November 14, 2025

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Articles for author: Sue Kelch

Sue Kelch

Saline’s Dogs Have Their Day — In Their Own Words

Saline’s Dogs Have Their Day — In Their Own Words

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, ...

Sue Kelch

How an Eagle Scout Project Benefits the Whole Community

How an Eagle Scout Project Benefits the Whole Community

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 ...

Sue Kelch

Saline Students Volunteer for Leaf Raking and Snow Shoveling

Saline Students Volunteer for Leaf Raking and Snow Shoveling

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 ...

Sue Kelch

Miss Saline Is All About Uplifting and Empowering Women

Miss Saline Is All About Uplifting and Empowering Women

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 ...

Sue Kelch

Saline Community Fair Celebrates 89 Years of Tradition and Local Pride

Saline Community Fair Celebrates 89 Years of Tradition and Local Pride

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 ...

Sue Kelch

Madylin Marshall Crowned Miss Saline 2025 at 77th Annual Scholarship Pageant

Madylin Marshall Crowned Miss Saline 2025 at 77th Annual Scholarship Pageant

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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