April 29, 2025

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Sue Kelch

2024 Saline Craft Show Stitches Up Another Great Year

With over 200 crafters and thousands of attendees, the Saline Craft Show continues to deliver joy and creativity to the community. The Saline Craft Show enjoyed another successful year, offering a wide variety of crafters – over 200 – showing their wares.  From watercolors, to ornaments, to dog and human treats. Textiles, pottery, papercrafts, and ...

Doug Marrin

Saline High School’s Yearbook, The Salinian, Earns Prestigious Spartan Award

Saline Area Schools announced on social media on November 7 that Saline High School’s yearbook, The Salinian, earned the highly coveted Spartan Award from the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association (MIPA). This award represents the highest recognition for student publications in the state, a true testament to the yearbook team’s commitment to excellence. The Spartan Award ...

Sue Kelch

Saline District Library Cuts Ribbon on New Outdoor Plaza

Photo: Lori Byron, Board President, and Bill Roach, former Saline Library Board Member cut the ribbon – photo by Sue Kelch On November 10, the Saline District Library held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the outdoor plaza, pavilion, and story trail.  In spite of the fall drizzle, there was a large ...

STN Staff

Saline Hosts 49th Annual Holiday Parade

On Saturday, Dec. 7th Saline plans its 49th annual holiday parade and tree lighting. It will run through Michigan Ave in downtown Saline and is a free event available to all ages and families. The presenting sponsor this year SBK Orthodontics. It will also include a visit from Santa for the kids. The parade will ...

Sue Kelch

What Veterans Day Means to Saline

Photo: Commander Eric Engelmeier – photo by Sue Kelch On November 11, 1918 – the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month – the armistice with Germany went into effect and ended World War I.  On that day, Armistice Day was created, and in 1926 became a national holiday.  World War I ...

Doug Marrin

Saline High School to Present The Laramie Project

Saline High School’s Ellen A. Ewing Center for the Performing Arts will host performances of The Laramie Project, a play written by Moises Kaufman and members of the Tectonic Theater Project. Directed and produced by Kristen Glatz, the production will run for three performances: Friday, November 15, and Saturday, November 16, at 7:30 p.m., and ...

Doug Marrin

City of Saline Issues Snow Plowing and Winter Preparation Guidance

It’s coming… the frosty blanket that transforms our city streets, the quiet hush of snowfall, and the hum of snowplows gearing up to keep Salinians moving safely through winter. As winter sets in and snow begins to blanket the region, the City of Saline is gearing up to keep streets safe and accessible for all ...

Doug Marrin

Commissioner Beeman Retains Seat on County Board for District 3

Photo: Shannon Beeman. Photo: votebeeman.com County Commissioner for District 3 Shannon Beeman has retained her seat in the November 5, 2024, election defeating challenger Ryan Baumgart. Commissioner Shannon Beeman was first sworn in as Washtenaw County Commissioner for District 3 on January 9, 2019. Beeman brings a strong background in economic development and higher education, ...

Krista Kangas

Building Bridges Initiative in Saline Fosters Unity Through Art, Tradition, and Storytelling

Saline’s Building Bridges community group, co-founded by Pastor Kimberly Secrist Ashby and Councilmember Nicole Rice, brings people together to celebrate diverse perspectives through engaging local events. Photo: Co-owner of Whitepine Studios, Kaili Dence, and lead instructor and designer, Hollyann Stewart, present the Unite art piece at Whitepine Studios. Photo by Krista Kangas. Pastor Kimberly Secrist ...

Voters in Washtenaw County show their Support for Special Education

The votes are in and by a large number Washtenaw County voters put their support behind the Special Education Millage Renewal Proposal. By 73 percent of the vote, the proposal was approved by voters in the Nov. 5 election. The vote didn’t go unnoticed. “This millage renewal will positively impact every classroom in every school ...