April 17, 2025

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Lodi Township Police Report, February 2024

In February, Deputies responded to 192 calls for police service in Lodi Township, down from 248 the previous year, a 23% decrease. Total calls for 2024 (Jan-Feb) are 491, up from 458 for the same period last year, a 7% increase. Officers conducted 104 traffic stops, down from 125 last year. Thirty-one citations were issued. ...

Call for Community Stewards to Keep Saline’s Green Clean

Mill Pond Park R.O.M.P. Structure. Photo: Saline Rec Facebook. The Saline Parks Commission is set to breathe new life into the city’s green spaces with the launch of the “Friends of the Parks” initiative. As the summer months beckon, the commission, in collaboration with the Department of Parks and Recreation, is reaching out to the ...

Council Completes Annual Process for Liquor License Approvals

The annual process for the renewal of liquor licenses in Saline has been completed. All twelve establishments serving liquor in Saline have had their licenses approved with no concerns at the March 18 city council meeting. The yearly process involves a thorough review by various city departments. Businesses holding liquor licenses must submit their applications ...

Lodi Township Police Report, January 2024

In January, Deputies responded to 299 calls for police service in Lodi Township, up from 210 the previous year for a 42% increase. Officers conducted 92 traffic stops, down from 103 last year. Seventeen citations were issued. Notable events from the police call log include: One assault Three larcenies 19 crashes One medical assist Eight ...

Everything You Need to Know About the Saline Spring Craft Show on March 16, 2024

2022 Saline Craft Show. Courtesy Cheryl Hoeft. The Saline Spring Craft Show is one of Michigan’s premier craft exhibitions, showcasing the work of talented crafters from around the Midwest. Here’s what you can expect: Date and Time: Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Location: Saline Middle School, 7190 North Maple Rd, Saline, MI ...

Mark your Calendar: The Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic will be Performing their 30th Anniversary Hometown Show

The Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic. photo courtesy of the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic A special show for a special anniversary, the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic will be performing their 30th Anniversary Hometown Show featuring a very special guest. This show will mark the return of Saline Fiddler’s Alumni and Grammy nominated artist, Jeremy Kittel and his band, Kittel ...

Future Fireworks Displays Unlikely in the City of Saline

A fireworks display. Photo courtesy Pixabay. Fireworks displays within the City of Saline are not an option anytime in the foreseeable future. At its February 12, 2024, meeting, Saline City Council voted to dissolve the Fireworks Planning Committee established following a July 2022 request by Mayor Brian Marl. In a memo to the council and ...

Saline Adopts Comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan

City Manager Colleen O’Toole (left) and City Treasurer Elle Cole during the City Council Working Meeting that preceded the City Council meeting on Monday, February 12, 2024. Photo courtesy City of Saline. Saline has a new Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) in place for 2025-2030 following approval by the City Council at its meeting on Monday, February 12, ...

Saline Area Fire Board Department fire truck

Saline Fire Department Seeks Community Volunteer

The Saline Area Fire Department is seeking applications for an at-large position on its nine-person governing board – the Saline Area Fire Board (SAFB) oversees the budget, policy and capital expenditures for the fire department that serves the residents of the City of Saline, and Townships of Lodi, Saline and York. The SAFB is looking ...