April 16, 2025

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Articles for category: Government

Saline Seeks Volunteers for Civic Committees

The City of Saline is seeking volunteers for open positions on its various boards and commissions. According to the city’s website, the purpose of the groups is to “foster and support the most desirable community, with efficient, high-quality services, striving to exceed our citizens’ expectations.”  The groups meet regularly to provide advisory input to the ...

Lyndon Township

Lyndon Township is getting the word out on the Broadband transition

Lyndon Township is transitioning to a new operator for the community-owned broadband network. To make sure this is a smooth change, it’s asking the community for some help. The new operator is ACD.net, which is based in Lansing. Township officials say the existing operator is not giving the township access to the needed customer contact ...

Dexter Wellness Center

Dexter Community Schools complete purchase of the Dexter Wellness Center

Updates on the future Dexter Community Center and Senior Center went out on April 26, with one big one being that Dexter Community Schools have officially purchased the Wellness Center. DCS Superintendent Chris Timmis sent out the updates to the community through his regular message, and said, “On Friday, April 26th Dexter Community Schools closed ...

Scio Twp Police Report, December 2023

In December, Deputies responded to 773 calls for police service in Scio Twp, down from 785 the previous year, a 2% decrease. Total calls for 2023 (Jan-Dec) are 9,809, down from 10,098 for the same period the prior year, a 3% decrease. Officers conducted 266 traffic stops, up from 245 last year. Sixty-two citations were ...

Dexter Twp Police Report, December 2023

In December, Deputies responded to 138 calls for police service, up from 122 the previous year, a 13% increase. Total calls for 2023 (Jan-Dec) are 1,913, up from 1,894 for the same period last year, a 1% increase. Officers conducted 96 traffic stops, up from 36 last year. Four citations were issued. Notable events from ...

Lodi Twp Police Report, December 2023

In December, Officers responded to 189 calls for police service, down from 195 the previous year, a 3% decrease. Total calls for 2023 (Jan-Dec) are 2,726, up from 2,213 for the same period last year, a 23% increase. Officers conducted 79 traffic stops, down from 105 last year. Thirty citations were issued. Notable events from ...

Saline government

Dementia Friendly Saline+ Wins National Award

For initiating the nation’s first Dementia Friendly Movie Program, nonprofit Dementia Friendly Saline+ has received one of three Innovations In Alzheimer’s Caregiving awards given by the Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) of San Francisco. The $20,000 awards celebrate state-of-the-art programs for persons dealing with Alzheimer’s or other dementias in themselves or persons they care for. Since early 2023, ...

February Election Decision for Saline Voters

The City of Saline is asking its registered voters to weigh in on two proposed amendments to the city’s charter during the upcoming Presidential Primary election scheduled for Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Now, thanks to a new measure approved by voters statewide back in 2022, all registered voters have an extended time period in which ...

saline-news

Whitepine Studios in Saline Offering Incentives for SASS Donations in Tackle Hunger Campaign

Whitepine Studios in Saline has announced a collaborative effort being launched for this year’s Souper Bowl of Caring food drive. The initiative, known for uniting churches, schools, businesses, and individuals, aims to support local food charities by hosting food drives. The drive includes partnerships with the First Presbyterian Church in Saline, Saline Main Street, and ...