City of Saline

The City of Saline is getting a $1.5 million matching grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to help pay for the development of a downtown public square. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Saline is taking a second look at a new ordinance regulating e-bikes and similar modes of transportation. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Dan Swallow officially took over Monday as Saline’s City Manager. He just left the same position in Tecumseh. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The Saline City Council tonight will share and discuss an independent analysis that recommends changes to area fire and rescue services. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The City of Saline has a goodwill agreement for the possible purchase of the historic Davenport House - Curtiss Mansion. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Officials in Saline have figured out what happened that caused a major water well pump to fail. They say repairs should be completed by the end of next week. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

The City of Saline says it will likely be the end of the week before it knows what happened to a major water well and how long it will take to be repaired. In the meantime, the request to stop all non-essential water use continues. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Saline City Council on Monday placed measures on the November ballot. It includes a renewal of the Road Millage. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Saline City Council tonight is expected to approve the contract for incoming City Manager Dan Swallow. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The City of Saline is considering whether to rehabilitate, replace, or remove the historic Saline River Dam. Dam removal offers long-term ecological benefits but raises concerns about aesthetics, recreation, and economic impact. A final decision on the matter is coming in October. In the meantime, the city has been taking public input and reaching out to neighboring communities for discussion. WEMU's David Fair talked with Saline Mayor Brian Marl about what has been learned so far and what comes next in the process.