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A York Township Neighborhood is looking to improve their Roads

The Timber Ridge subdivision is moving its way through the Special Assessment District process in hope of getting their roads improved. They took a big step forward at the December York Township Board meeting. The Sun Times News followed up with York Township Supervisor Chuck Tellas to ask about Timber Ridge. For SAD to happen ...

Dos Hermanos Express: Serving Up Fresh, Authentic, Quick and Delicious Mexican Cuisine in Scio Township

Really good food from really good ingredients is a motto at Dos Hermanos Express. Specializing in Mexican food, such as Tortas, Burritos, Quesadillas, Tacos, Nachos, Loaded Fries, Taco Salad and more, Dos Hermanos is coming up on a year in business at its location off of Jackson Road. They’re looking forward to welcoming in even ...

Sue Kelch

Saline Shone Bright with Holiday Traditions That Warmed the Season

Saline lit up the holiday season with enchanting luminaries, stunning downtown lights, and heartfelt resolutions for the new year. Saline Holiday Lights photo by Sue Kelch The lights of the holiday season are a welcome relief from the long, dark, and cold winter nights.  Between the luminaries of Christmas Eve on N. Ann Arbor Street ...

Man holding a tablet with tipping screen inside a restaurant

Are Americans Reaching a Tipping Point in Tipping?

Post-COVID “tipflation” is confusing and frustrating many Americans By Cynthia Furlong Reynolds “Tipping is way, way out of control,” sighs a woman meeting two friends at Panera after she has paid a twenty percent tip for a cup of coffee that she will pour herself. She echoes what many Americans are feeling: confusion about the ...

Doug Marrin

Shots Fired at Saline Police Station

Suspect in custody From Saline Police Chief Marlene Radzik At approximately 8:04 a.m., December 29, 2024, a 39-year-old man from Manchester, MI arrived at our police station at city hall and fired three rounds from a semi-automatic pistol he was carrying on his person. Prior to arriving at our police station, Michigan State Police troopers ...

Saline’s Unified Basketball Players will face Dexter before Pistons Game

Saline’s Unified Basketball teams have an awesome opportunity coming up that the community can help support them through. In a Facebook post, Saline High School said, “The Saline Unified Sports team has been working hard to make unified sports a reality in our district. Along with games scheduled against Dexter and Milan during the season ...

The Sun Times News’ Most Read Stories of 2024

Discover the top stories that captivated readers in 2024, from local news to provocative community events. From community highlights to impactful local events, The Sun Times News readers engaged deeply with stories that shaped our locales and state in 2024. These 20 articles, ranging from breaking news to heartbreaking circumstances to provocative local events, captured ...

Survey: Saline Area Schools is partnering with the Washtenaw Intermediate School District

The WISD wants to know what Saline students, parents, staff members and community members think of applied and experiential learning in their schools. In his Dec. 20 Community Message,  Saline Area Schools Stephen Laatsch said “Saline Area Schools is partnering with the Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD) to enhance the education experiences of students through ...

STN Staff

Felony Warrant Issued in Saline Middle School Harassment Case

From Saline PD In September, Saline Middle School administrators were notified of a report of bullying of a Middle School student involving handwritten notes. At the time of the report, no suspect had been identified. Middle School administrators opened an internal investigation in conjunction with then Saline Police School Resource Officer, Morgan Sieja. Students were ...

STN Staff

Local Saline Store Raises $16,000 for Saline Area Social Service

Saline’s Busch’s hosted a donation event to raise money for Saline Area Social Service. Many local residents donated gift cards that will be used to help provide food for families during the holiday season and following months. Busch’s Season of Sharing Food Drive raised a total of $16,000 dollars. The store has partnered with SASS ...

Doug Marrin

Saline City Council Approves Downtown Public Space Working Group

Image: Rendering of a potential development project by Murphy’s Crossing owner Praxis Properties. Photo courtesy of Edge Design Associates and Praxis Properties. At its December 16 meeting, the Saline City Council approved the formation of a working group to evaluate competing proposals for downtown gathering spaces. Mayor Brian Marl introduced the initiative, emphasizing the need ...

Doug Marrin

Saline Updates Sick Leave Policy to Comply with New Law

Image: Saline Human Resources Director Elle Getschman explains the new sick leave law to the city council at its December 16, 2024 meeting. Image: City video screenshot. At a recent meeting, the Saline City Council reviewed updates to the city’s personnel policies, particularly regarding part-time and seasonal employee sick leave. The changes stem from Michigan’s ...