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 ...
In December, Deputies responded to 197 calls for police service in the City of Dexter, down from 209 the previous year, a 6% decrease. Total calls for 2023 (Jan-Dec) are 2,802, down from 3,332 for the same period last year for a 16% decrease. Officers conducted 83 traffic stops, down from 93 last year. Three ...
By Cynthia Furlong Reynolds, Writer On January 3, a barking dog and a white wisp of smoke heralded a new era in firefighting challenges for local fire departments. Alerted by their barking dog, Marvin, Drina, and Byxie Boluyt fled their Loch Alpine home as a white wisp of smoke was fanned into flames that began ...
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, ...
All vehicles have a lifespan; especially emergency vehicles that get a lot of use and have certain standards they need to meet. This is where the Scio Township Fire Department is with its water tanker. The township fire department’s 2002 tanker is nearing the end of its lifespan, so the department wants to have a ...
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 ...
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 ...
Just a heads up for voters in Dexter Township and around Washtenaw County, there are some changes when it comes to casting your ballot. Dexter Township voters have an upcoming vote on Feb. 27 with the renewal of the township Public Safety Millages. The changes or better yet additions in voting happened with the passing ...
January 8, 2024 Saline City Council Meeting. Photo courtesy City of Saline. On Monday, January 8, 2024, during its first meeting of the year, the Saline City Council appointed staff, council, and citizen representatives to serve its various positions, boards, and committees. Larry Sirls, Saline’s Director of Public Works, was officially appointed Street Administrator. As ...
In the year of Dexter’s Bicentennial, Gordon Hall has been standing proudly on the hill overlooking our town for 181 of Dexter’s 200 years. This grand old house was completed in 1843 by the town’s founder, Judge Samuel Dexter. It is now owned by the Dexter Area Historical Society (DAHS), who plans to restore it ...
Saline Mayor Brian Marl presents his 12th State of the City remarks on January 8, 2024. Photo courtesy City of Saline. Saline Mayor Brian Marl presented his annual State of the City address on Monday, January 8, 2024, during the city’s first council meeting of the year. The 2024 remarks constitute Mayor Marl’s 12th State ...
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is hosting an informational meeting about the contamination at the former Silver Lake Grocery. EGLE sent out notification on Oct. 9, to different interested parties, about the “informational public meeting regarding the EGLE-funded cleanup of historical gasoline contamination at the former Silver Lake Grocery (11100 ...
In a uniquely forward-thinking move at its meeting on October 2, 2023, the Saline City Council voted unanimously to update and enhance its nondiscrimination ordinance, first enacted in 2018. The change stems from the city council’s previous request to, “assemble a working group to review the city’s nondiscrimination ordinance,” said City Manager Colleen O’Toole. O’Toole, ...
At their September 18, 2023 meeting Saline City Council voted 6-1 to finalize an agreement with Washtenaw County for Police Dispatch Services. The city of Saline is one of only two municipalities in Washtenaw County that doesn’t already contract with the county for this service. Goals for this change, according to a presentation by City Manager ...
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