April 29, 2025

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Doug Marrin

Residents Question What’s Next for Saline’s Dam

Photo: Aerial photo of Mill Creek Pond with a conceptual rendering of what it would look like if the dam were removed. Image: Town Hall slide presentation Saline residents gathered on December 10 for a presentation and town hall meeting to discuss the feasibility study on the future of the city’s dam, which could either ...

Doug Marrin

Saline Hosts Town Hall Presentation on the Future of Mill Pond Dam

The City of Saline took a proactive step on December 9, 2024, hosting a town hall meeting to discuss the future of the historic Mill Pond Dam. The well-attended meeting in council chambers presented findings from a recent Dam Removal Feasibility Study, presented data, and explored options for rehabilitating the dam and its potential removal. ...

Krista Kangas

PHOTOS: 2024 Saline Cocoa Crawl

On December 7, 2024, downtown Saline transformed into a festive haven for the Fourth Annual Cocoa Crawl. Seventeen local businesses delighted attendees with complimentary chocolate and hot cocoa-themed treats, offering special deals at each stop. Participants who completed their passports were entered into a drawing for a grand prize basket valued at over $1,000. Photos ...

Sue Kelch

GALLERY: Christmas at Saline’s Rentschler Farm

Photo: Mr. and Mrs. Claus at Rentschler Farm. Photo by Sue Kelch On Sunday, December 8th, the Saline Area Historical Society sponsored the annual Christmas at Rentschler Farm. Volunteers showed visitors around and provided historical information. On the first floor, Kordula Sadek, a senior in high school, showed the dining room Christmas decorations and food ...

Sue Kelch

Saline Depot Museum and the Significance of the First Train

Photo: Saline Depot 19th Century. Photo courtesy of SAHS The year was 1870. Saline had become an incorporated village just four years earlier. This was the year the first train arrived in Saline, and it was a big deal. Back in the 19th century, trains revolutionized travel and commerce by providing nationwide public transportation, an ...

Sue Kelch

GALLERY: 2024 Saline Area Chamber Holiday Parade

The Saline Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade brought festive cheer to downtown Saline, Saturday, December 7th, delighting residents and visitors alike with its vibrant floats, holiday music, and community spirit. Santa Claus made his grand entrance to the excitement of the crowd, and the streets sparkled with twinkling lights and holiday decorations. Photos by ...

Second Half Rally Lifts Saline to First Win

It was a tail of two halves for the Saline boys’ basketball team as the Hornets rallied from a 13-point halftime deficit to defeat Detroit Lincoln-King 38-35. The Hornets struggled in the first half and fell behind 23-10 at halftime, but the Hornets came to life after the break. Saline scored the first eight points ...

Saline Girls’ Roll Past Stevenson

The Saline girls’ basketball team improved to 2-0 with a 59-28 win over Livonia Stevenson Friday night. The highlight of the night came when Keira Roehm broke the school record for career three-pointers in just her second game of her junior season. Roehm wasted no time in setting the record with three triples in the ...

York Township sets Latest Agreement with Developer for Saline Valley Farms II

An agreement for the next building phase of Saline Valley Farms went to the York Township Board before the developer can move forward with constructing more homes. At their November meeting the York Township Board of Trustees reviewed and approved a development agreement for the next phase of Saline Valley Farms II. The Sun Times ...

Saline Girls’ Get by Seaholm in Opener

Cover- STN File Photo The Saline girls’ basketball team opened its season with a strong 51-47 win over Birmingham Seaholm Tuesday night. Seaholm had the size advantage over the Hornets, but Saline’s clutch outside shooting was the difference in the end. The Hornets led by one at the break 20-19, but Saline got hot in ...

Pittsfield Township looking at a New Residential Development

A plan for a new residential development has been introduced in Pittsfield Township. Called The Walden, the proposed development went before the township planning commission late last month. The plan has received preliminary site plan approval. To learn more the Sun Times News followed up with Haley Feeman, Municipal Services Coordinator for Pittsfield Charter Township. ...

Doug Marrin

Two men in front of colorful sign

Saline Council Supports DropTop Pizza’s Social District Application

The Saline City Council approved a resolution on November 18, 2024, endorsing DropTop Pizza’s application to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission for inclusion in the city’s social district. The resolution was passed as part of the council’s consent agenda during its regular meeting. Saline’s social district, established under Michigan’s Social District Act, allows participating businesses ...