Saline Public Works Jacks of All Trades Run City Tasks
Mike Strait leads a six man Saline Department of Public Works crew handling street signs sewer cleaning mowing water and sewer systems and general city maintenance. The crew operates year round with winter snow removal and equipment repair while preparing for spring and summer projects.
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Jacks
Mike Strait
Saline Department of Public Works
Mike
the Observer
Charlie Williams
Si Woods
Walter Moore
Leonard
Strait
Methodist Church
Harry Bishop
Water Works
N. Lewis St
Dept
Department
City
Saline
Leonard Still
Harry . Bishop
Five Year Old Ward Injured In Saline Road Accident
Stephen Ward five was struck by a car on US 02 near City Park. Djakangir Moghadam a University of Michigan student drove 35 to 40 mph and rushed the boy to University Hospital for emergency care. Ward remained in satisfactory condition after a night of treatment as parents were located.
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Stephen Ward
Saline
Young Ward
Richard Ward
Monroe St
U. of M
Djakangir N. Moghadam
Oakland St
Ann Arbor
Earl Kirby
Ethe Observer
Moghadam
Gordon Prout
Stephen
West Michigan
Polie
Bill May Increase Defense Spending
The Senate Armed Forces Committee backed H. R. 7576, the Durham Civil Defense bill, authorizing up to 25 million dollars yearly with state local matches, 2 million for equipment, 300 thousand for civil schools, and 35 million for radiological monitoring gear. The measure heads to the Senate with Washtenawa County Civil Defense Director Gerald Miller optimistic.
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Senate Armed Forces Committee
Durham
U. S. Senate
Washtenawa County
Civil Defense
Gerald Miller
Mike Strait Named Civil Defense Aide
Saline Public Works chief Mike Strait was appointed Assistant Director of Civil Defense by the City Council. Lauren Wild urged stronger public information on Civil Defense after a weak siren test, noting many residents questioned the fire signal and that the siren did not reach all areas.
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Mike Strait
Civil Defense
Lauren Wild
Saline
Wild
Saline Dept. of Public Works
Council
Jackson
Lodi
Saline Post Office Prepares for New 4 Cent Postage
Saline Postmaster Mabel ONeill reports ample supplies of 4 cent stamps and postal cards to meet the new rates effective August 1. Lincoln 4 cent stamps and commemoratives will be available, with the Champion of Liberty Simon Bolivar issue set for July 25 in 4 and 8 cent denominations.
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Saline
Mabel O'Neill
O'Neill
Post Office Dept
Abraham Lincoln
Champion of Liberty
Simon Bolivar
Air Mail
Minor noninjury collision at Harris and Michigan
Saline police investigated a minor accident at the corner of South Harris and Michigan Avenue on Saturday afternoon. Robert Dean Scriver 22 of 1511 Lloyd Road Dundee and Stanley Phillip Kind 16 of 12880 Jordan Road Saline were involved. Kind was ticketed for failure to have his car under control. No serious damage occurred.
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Saline
South Harris and
Michigan Avenue
Robert Dean Scriver
Lloyd Road
Dundee
Stanley Phillip Kind
Jordan Road
Scriver
Young Kind
Kind
National Farm Safety Week Urges Caution on Family Farms
Editorial notes National Farm Safety Week in July 2026 and cites 12800 annual farming deaths with over a million injuries. Michigan State University safety expert Richard Pfister urges year round precautions for hazards around machinery, homes, roads, and recreation with the theme When You Work For Safety Safety Works for You.
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Richard Pfister
Michigan State University
Pfister
Uninfluenced Vote Urged in Washtenaw County Sheriff Race
The Washtenaw County sheriff campaign sees heated debate over Robert Lillie’s selection after Sheriff Kinger’s death. An open letter from Prosecutor Devine urges voters to rely on facts, not rumors, as the newspaper declares neutrality and calls for an impartial choice.
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Washtenaw County
Michigan
Robert ‘Lillie
Kinger
Washtenaw Co. Sheriff's Dept
Lillie
Post
Devine
Saline Teen Club Sets Rules at Monday Meeting
The Saline Teen Club executive board met at the Hollis home Monday evening and adopted rules. No smoking, bottles returned to cases, equipment to be kept at the registration desk, and only Saline area youth may join. Maximum 19 year olds may register the guest fee and guest policy outlined with attire noted.
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Salime Teen Club
Hollis
Cari
Ferah
Chi
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