May 13, 2025

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Don’t Forget the…

Don’t Forget the… By Steve Gwisdalla Originally Published April 3, 2025 Recently, we went on a trip to Mexico over our son’s spring break vacation. We booked the trip a year ago and patiently waited. That patience ended the week before the trip, when impatience for the clock to speed up and our own procrastinations ...

Saline Singularity are Robotics All Stars

The Saline Singularity FIRST Robotics Team 5066 is making a name for itself at competitions this year. In a district competition in Milford, they won the Rising All Star Award, which is intended for teams that are showing rapid development in their programs, and then at the competition recently hosted in Saline they won the ...

Discover Summer Fun and Learning with Saline Community Education

Enrollment is now open for Saline Community Education’s Summer 2025 programs Saline Community Education has rolled out an exciting lineup of programs for Summer 2025, offering something for every age group—from early learners to older adults. With courses designed to enrich minds, foster creativity, and encourage movement, this season’s offerings reflect the district’s belief that ...

Saline Council Hears Communications Strategy Pitch for Improved Web Presence

Saline City Council considers a 10-month plan to overhaul its digital communication and boost community engagement. At its April 7, 2025, meeting, the Saline City Council received a detailed presentation on a proposed communications partnership with Metric Marketing, aimed at transforming the city’s digital presence. Acting City Manager Elle Cole explained the background of the ...

STN Staff

Sen. Sue Shink, Rep. Carrie Rheingans, and Michigan Physicians to Host Prescription Drug Affordability Town Hall 

On Thursday, Sen. Sue Shink (SD-14, Northfield Twp.) will host a town hall at the Ann Arbor District Library Traverwood Branch to discuss prescription drug affordability in Michigan and how a PDAB can help residents stay healthy and save money. She will be joined by Rep. Carrie Rheingans (HD-47, Ann Arbor); Dr. David Fivenson, a dermatologist in Ann Arbor; ...

Doug Marrin

Black Bears Are on the Move in Michigan

Black bears are expanding south into Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, prompting experts to share key tips for safe coexistence. Photo credit: MDNR Michigan’s black bear population is booming, and the effects are being seen far beyond the woods of the Upper Peninsula. Once rarely spotted below the Mackinac Bridge, black bears are now becoming more common ...

STN Staff

Saline Main Street Invites Community to Celebrate Local Military Heroes

Saline Main Street is pleased to announce openings for the Military and Veteran Banner Program, a community tradition honoring local heroes who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces. This unique tribute features custom-designed, full-color, double-sided banners displaying the honoree’s photo, name, military branch, and service dates or war/conflict. Showcased in downtown ...

STN Staff

Job Developers Alliance to Host Apprenticeship Fair

The Job Developers Alliance (JDA) is hosting their second annual Apprenticeship Fair on May 1, 2025. The Fair aims to connect those who are looking for hands-on skills and experience in a trade or profession with local employers. Attendees have the chance to learn more about apprenticeship programs where participants would learn a skill or trade ...

Saline Area Schools will be getting New Furniture and a Solar Roof Installation  

Saline Area Schools made some big financial decisions at the April 8 school board meeting, including devoting over one million dollars to the solar roof installation at the high school. The Saline Board of Education approved a number of projects, ranging from new furniture to the solar roof array. Funding comes from the voter approved ...