Saline Hires Lindman as Interim Police Chief

City Council voted 6-1 to hire the long-time Garden City officer, who retired in 2006.

Mike Lindman Recommended for Interim Police Chief Post

City Council will consider the recommendation Monday night.

Report: Saline City Manager Finalist for Holland Post

The Holland Sentinel reports that Todd Campbell is one of four finalists for the city manager post in Holland.

Pittsfield Township Recognized For Accounting

A nonprofit association gave the township the highest possible recognition for its accounting practices.

Lodi Township Finalizes Initial Draft of New Zoning Ordinance

The Board of Trustees is also looking to hire a deputy supervisor.

Saline Won't Get BK for West Side BP

Mayor Driskell said Burger King isn't interested in a franchise at the West Michigan Avenue location.

Interim Saline Police Chief May Be Appointed Dec. 19

Saline City council gave city manager Todd Campbell the go-ahead on his plan to replace retiring police chief Paul Bunten.

Saline Police Chief Bunten Content With Retirement Decision

Saline's mayor and police chief met to smooth over issues.

City Chooses Hard Cap On Employee Insurance Costs

The new insurance plan is expected to save the city close to $40,000 in 2012.

Saline City Council to Consider Appointment, Bunten Retirement, Health Care Benefits a Tax Settlement and More

Following a work session on health care benefits, city council meets at 7:30 p.m.

Chief Paul Bunten To Retire Jan. 16

City Council is expected to accept his retirement letter at Monday's meeting.

Pittsfield Township Introduces Historic District

Board of Trustees received the committee’s final report and introduced an ordinance to follow its advice.

Pittsfield Township Reviews New Ordinances at November Meeting

Five different ordinances will be brought for adoption at the December meeting after three were introduced and two were tabled in November.

Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test at 2 p.m.

The test plays a key role in ensuring the nation is prepared for any type of hazard and that the U.S. public can receive critical and vital information should it ever be needed.

Roth, Peters, TerHaar Elected to Saline City Council

Voters chose a newcomer and two incumbents to serve on the council.

Lodi Township Endorses Request to Move Cake Business Into Home

The Board of Trustees voted to allow the business at November’s meeting.

MDOT to Raise Michigan Avenue Speed Limits in Saline

The speed limit will remain unchanged downtown.

Long-Term Plan Quashed, Chief May Not Take Part in Short-Term Solution

The majority of city council wants a new chief to guide the restructuring of the department.

Saline Area Residents 'Robocalled' In School Board Election Campaign

Residents are reporting being robocalled by Saline School Board candidates David Zimmer and David Holden.

Congressman Walberg Visits Saline Monday

The Republican will be at Mac's Acadian Seafood Shack at 11:30 a.m.

Question 9 for Saline City Council Candidates: How Will You Govern?

This is the ninth and final question of Saline City Council candidates?

Question 8 for Saline City Council Candidates: How Should The City Handle Sidewalk Cafes

This is the eighth of nine questions posed to Saline City Council candidates.

Question 7 for Saline City Council Candidates: What Are Your Thoughts on Consolidation of Services?

This is the seventh of nine questions posed to Saline City Council Candidates.

Question 6 for Saline City Council Candidates: Would You Consider a Tax Increase?

This is the sixth of nine questions posed to Saline City Council candidates.

Question 5 for Saline City Council Candidates: How Will You Make Spending Decisions?

This is the fifth of nine questions posed to Saline City Council candidates.

Board Approves Renovations to Public Safety Building

Building updates that will increase safety of officers and public will start next week, pending unforeseen circumstances.

Pittsfield Board Denies Rezoning for Michigan Islamic Academy

The Board accepted the Planning Commission’s findings and denied the rezoning request from the Michigan Islamic Academy.

Question 4 for Saline City Council Candidates: Should the City Continue To Be Involved in the Celtic Festival?

Saline Patch asked the city council candidates nine questions. We'll publish one of the questions along with the answers each day for nine days.

Question 3 for Saline City Council Candidates: What Should Be Done for Downtown?

aline Patch asked the city council candidates nine questions. We'll publish one of the questions along with the answers each day for nine days.

Question 3 for School Board Candidates: What Needs to Happen With The Teachers' Contract?

Saline Patch asked the school board candidates 10 questions. We'll publish one of the questions along with the answers each day for 10 days.

Question 1 for Saline City Candidates: Why Are You Running?

Saline Patch asked the city council candidates nine questions. We'll publish one of the questions along with the answers each day for nine days.

Saline City Council Candidate John Heller

City Council candidate John Heller provided biographical information as well as answers to questions posed.

Saline City Council Candidate Jim Roth

City Council candidate Jim Roth provided biographical information as well as answers to questions posed.

Saline City Council Candidate James Peters

City Council candidate James Peters provided biographical information as well as answers to questions posed.

Saline City Council Candidate Linda TerHaar

City Council candidate Linda TerHaar provided biographical information as well as answers to questions posed.

Question 2 for Saline City Candidates: What Are the Top 3 Issues Facing the City?

Saline Patch asked the city council candidates nine questions. We'll publish one of the questions along with the answers each day for nine days.

Students Put Candidates on the Hot Seat at Forum

School board candidates questions on a variety of topics at Tuesday's forum.

Police Department Restructuring May Be Left to New Chief

The retiring Chief Bunten planned to eliminate the deputy chief's position and then hire one of his sergeants to fill a new lieutenant's position.

Student Group Hosts School Board Candidates Forum Tuesday Night

The forum takes place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Liberty School Media Center.

Council Approves Mayor's Trip To Phoenix for National League of Cities Convention.

Resident and city council hopeful John Heller called the trip a "political junket," but council members defended the trip as a wise investment.