Saline News

Country Market is applying for a license to sell packaged liquor at its Saline location as competition in the local grocery store market intensifies.

The stark reality facing the Saline school district, Superintendent Scot Graden says, is the district will become insolvent by the middle of next year if cuts aren't made.

Walmart recently announced that many of its stores will be open 24 hours on Thanksgiving and the following day to alleviate problems with customers rushing in for Black Friday deals, but the announcement appears to have had little effect in Washtenaw County.

Is it environmental awareness or political correctness? That's the question swirling around a bill recently introduced in the Michigan House that would require driver's education programs to propagate environmental doctrines to new drivers, reports the Detroit News.

A special fund-raiser at the Straight Farmhouse in Garden City will benefit the historical location.

Buoyed by a stronger than expected showing in the city of Ann Arbor, opponents of a countywide enhancement millage easily defeated the 2-mill tax Tuesday.

Ann Arbor's retail landscape hasn't varied much over the years: The strong demographics in the market and limited supply meant competition for spaces stayed fierce and prices stayed high.

After months of debate and campaigning, Election Day is here. Polls open at 7 a.m. and will remain open until 8 p.m.; officials are expecting a high turnout, bolstered mainly by a countywide schools millage on the ballot.

When you've been nationally recognized as a bike-friendly community , you can rightly take pride in that.

Ray Bandelow works on a circuit board at high-tech electronics manufacturer Saline Lectronics.

Two more United Auto Workers locals have voted down changes in their contract with Ford Motor Co., further jeopardizing passage of the deal.

Judy and Chris Erickson of Saline, Michigan are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Carrie Davis to Frank Hillis, son of Carol Hillis of Clinton Township, Michigan.

If you don't know where you're going, any road can get you there. Some might argue that such benign neglect has characterized Ann Arbor's stewardship of its cultural sector.

The driver of a van that struck and killed a bicyclist in Pittsfield Township in July told police he took his eyes off the road for a moment to change a pre-set radio station, a police officer testified in court today.

27: Hot Shots: Career Networking Event. 5-7 p.m. Melange, 314 S. Main St., Ann Arbor.

Going from one booth to another, seeing all of the handy work put into the wonderful hand crafted items at a local Arts and Crafts Show is exciting.

While riding shotgun in a jeep one night, he was on his way to deliver messages to one of the Army bases in Korea when someone came up behind him with a gun.

Ford Motor Co. and the UAW today said they have reached a tentative agreement on additional modifications to a 2007 national labor contract, and passage could be easier than many had originally expected.

Last night I was wondering what this morning's Opening Day at the Walmart of Saline would bring.

Ann Arbor residents might not have to sort their recyclables in the future - and they might even get rewarded for recycling - if the City Council ultimately passes a proposal reviewed Monday evening.