January 02, 2026

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Articles for author: Sue Kelch

Sue Kelch

Saline Area Students Use Their Talents to Usher in the Holidays

Saline Area Students Use Their Talents to Usher in the Holidays

Photo:  Saline Holiday Parade 50th Logo winners Cooper Bush first place and Marlowe Samp second. Courtesy of SACC Saline area students marked the beginning of the holiday season early in December when they were recognized for their artistic contributions at Saline’s 50th Holiday Parade. The Saline Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC) invited students from the ...

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 ...

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