June 17, 2025

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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 ...

Could a Public-Private Partnership Help Bring a Community Gathering Space to Saline?

The outcome of these discussions could shape the future of Saline’s downtown revitalization efforts. At its December 2nd meeting, the Saline City Council heard a presentation by Praxis Properties, owners and operators of Murphy’s Crossing in downtown Saline, regarding the possibility of a public-private partnership to create a downtown gathering space. Praxis Properties representative Tyler ...

Political Parties form at Saline High School around some Important Issues

A group of Saline High School students worked on a project their teacher described as a great way for them to see that government and politics isn’t just something that happens “over there” for adults in Lansing or Washington, but is something that can shape their lives even as students at SHS. The project took place ...

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Saline Area Schools are Updated on the Hate Speech Incidents

Through his September 27 Superintendent’s Community Message, Saline Area Schools Superintendent Steve Laatsch updated the school district about the hate speech incidents at Saline High School. In the update, Laatsch said: “I want to acknowledge the desire for information and closure as our community seeks to heal from the incidents addressed in my September 14 message to ...

In Plain English: Saline Area Ballot Proposals for the November 5th General Election 

We hope this makes it easier for you to decide “Yes” or “No.” The complex legal and technical language required for ballot measures can make understanding the choices difficult.  As we did for the August primary, we aim to break down the wording of the upcoming Saline area ballot proposals for the November 5th election. ...

In Plain English: Ballot Proposals for the November 5th General Election in Washtenaw County

We hope this makes it easier for you to decide “Yes” or “No.” The complex legal and technical language required for ballot measures can make understanding the choices difficult.  As we did for the August primary, we aim to break down the wording of the upcoming Washtenaw County ballot proposals for the November 5th election. ...

In Plain English: Michigan Public School Funding Explained

How schools get their money is confusing and misunderstandings often lead to unnecessary contention. Public school funding in Michigan is complex and draws from multiple sources. Reliable funding directly affects the quality of education, the availability of resources, and the equity of opportunities for all students so having a clear grasp of how it works ...

Saline Area Schools Take In the Feedback from the Listening Sessions and Community Surveys

With a goal of trying to do better and improve while making the school district an even more welcoming, inclusive and equitable environment for everyone, Saline Area Schools (SAS) is taking in what they learned from the recent Listening Sessions and Perceptions of Equity surveys and are aiming to put the feedback into action. At ...

August Primary Results Are In!

See who won the Democratic nomination for County Sheriff and more Voters across Michigan turned out to cast their ballots in yesterday’s primary election. Of the 324,138 registered voters in Washtenaw County, 83,375 weighed in on regional ballot initiatives and set the stage for partisan candidates in the November general election. Washtenaw County’s 26% turnout ...

Saline Mayor’s Annual Senior Conference Celebrates Its 11th Year

“Our goal is to bring together–not just the regulars from the senior center, but any senior in the area–for a day filled with learning and community.”  The Saline Area Senior Center (SASC) is preparing for its upcoming 11th Annual Mayor’s Senior Conference on Friday, August 16th. Hosted by Saline Mayor Brian Marl, the complimentary event ...