May 31, 2025

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Articles for tag: city manager interviews, Daniel Swallow, Jason Smith, Michael Tremblay, Saline City Council, Saline Michigan, Todd Saums

Saline City Council Interviews Four Finalists for City Manager Role

The Saline City Council interviewed four finalists for city manager during a public meeting on May 21, 2025. Each candidate brought unique qualifications, leadership experience, and a shared commitment to public service. Photo: (Clockwise from upper left) Todd Saums, Jason Smith, Daniel Swallow, Michael Trembley. Images: Saline City video The Saline City Council held a ...

Saline Police Weekly Summary: May 5–11, 2025

The Saline Police Department responded to several incidents during the week of May 5 through May 11, including multiple traffic accidents, a larceny investigation, and assistance with a malfunctioning traffic light. Traffic IncidentsOfficers handled three motor vehicle accidents (MVAs) at various intersections. On May 5 at 3:31 p.m., police were called to E. Michigan Avenue ...

When Grandpa Started Fading Away

In this moving story from The Long Goodbye series, Sharon Mischakoff reflects on the love, loss, and lessons learned while caring for her husband Matthew through early onset Alzheimer’s. Photo: Matthew Mischakoff reading to Skyla Widmayer and Samantha Phelps. Photo by Sharon Burkhardt McGill Mischakoff The Sun Times News presents The Long Goodbye, a series ...

Saline City Council Passes Resolution Recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility

The Saline City Council voted to recognize Transgender Day of Visibility, committing to inclusivity and flying the transgender pride flag annually. At its March 17 meeting, the Saline City Council approved a resolution recognizing March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility, reaffirming the city’s commitment to inclusivity and support for the transgender community. The resolution ...

Sue Kelch

Sparkle and Shine: Building Confidence One Cheer at a Time

How a Saline Cheerabilities Team Inspires Joy, Inclusion, and Community Photo: Sparkle and Shine Cheerabilities Squad photo by Sue Kelch If you saw the Sparkle and Shine Cheerabilities team in the Saline Holiday Parade last December, you couldn’t help but notice a few things, like the bright pink hats and swishing fuchsia pom poms.  And ...

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 ...