June 16, 2025

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Mike Williamson

Saline Improves to 9-0 in SEC Red

The Saline-Dexter SEC Red softball showdown was a one-sided affair as the Hornets remained unbeaten in the conference with a doubleheader sweep of the Dreadnaughts 16-0 and 14-4 Monday. Abby Curtis and Zosia Mazur combined for a four-inning no-hitter with Curtis striking out eight in three innings and Mazur two of the three batters she ...

STN Staff

Saline Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 Award Honorees

The nominees of Saline Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC)’s 2025 Circle of Excellence Award, which recognizes those who have substantial contributions from living or working in the Saline Area, have been announced. These Circle of Excellence Awards also honor businesses that have made significant contributions to the community. Event sponsors include A & H Lawn ...

Lodi Township Police Report, March 2025

In March 2025, Deputies responded to 162 calls for police service in Lodi Township, down from 190 the previous year, a 15% decrease. Total calls for 2025 (Jan-Mar) are 453, down from 681 for the same period last year, a 33% decrease. Officers conducted 71 traffic stops, down from 108 last year. Nine citations were ...

Sue Kelch

Saline’s Volunteer Spirit Shines in April

From student-led clubs to senior support and city initiatives, Saline celebrates the people who make a difference during National Volunteer Month. Photo: Builders Club cleaning patio courtesy of Saline Senior Center April is National Volunteer Month, and Saline has no shortage of volunteer opportunities. – let’s take a look. Saline Schools Builders Club Helps Students ...

Saline High School has a National Champion

After competing in a national competition, Semmy Badenhop, a Saline High School senior, was crowned the first-ever National Machining League Champion. Badenhop earned both the prestigious title and a $10,000 grand prize. To learn more about this great news, the Sun Times News connected with Jackelyn Martin, Saline Area Schools’ Executive Director of Communications and ...

Saline Police Weekly Report, 4-22-25

BB Gun Vandalism, Larceny, and Multiple Vehicle Accidents The Saline Police Department responded to several incidents during the week of April 15–18, 2025, ranging from property damage to vehicle accidents and a reported theft. Here are the highlights from the department’s press summary: BB Gun Damages Window Incident #25-1834 – Malicious Destruction of PropertyDate: April ...

Teacher Contract Negotiations Continue in Saline Area Schools

At the February 25 school board meeting, Saline Education Association (SEA) president Bridget Corie spoke to the school board and gathered public, which included teachers, about the current contract negotiations between the teachers union and district. During one part of her talk, she said “we deserve to be compensated fairly for the incredible work we ...

Mike Williamson

Saline Softball Rolls to Five Wins

The Saline softball team improved to 6-0 in the SEC Red and 9-2 overall after a 5-0 week. The Hornets opened the week by sweeping Bedford 9-2 and 18-3. Saline broke open a tie game with a single run in the fourth, two in the fifth, and five in the sixth to take the opener. ...

STN Staff

Saline-Area Students Excel in Automotive Design Competition

Nine SWWC CAD students earn top honors; teacher named ASBE Teacher of the Year Saline students in the South and West Washtenaw Consortium’s (SWWC) CAD program made an impressive debut at this year’s American Society of Body Engineers (ASBE) high school design competition—earning nine top-eight finishes and the prestigious Teacher of the Year award. The ...

Mike Williamson

Saline Soccer Cruises to Pair of SEC Red Wins

The Saline girls’ soccer team improved to 7-0 on the season with three impressive wins this week. The Hornets outscored teams 28-0 in their three games, including two mercy wins in the SEC Red. Saline dominated from the start in a 13-0 pasting of Ypsilanti Lincoln in a game that ended at halftime. Four Hornets ...

Many Hands Lifesharing Community: A Helpful Hand for those in Need

There’s a big need in Washtenaw County that the planners of the Many Hands Lifesharing Community hope to help address with their development. They estimate around 7,000 people in the county have Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) with at least 1,000 of them being of adult age with parents who are aging. These individuals, their ...