Burglary spree hits rural Saline area targets
Saline police report a surge in break ins at rural homes and small businesses. Three suspects were nabbed after an attempted entry on York Terrace while a Bemis Rd home was robbed of cash and checks. Detectives describe a new phone-theft casing method and urge residents to remove names from mailboxes. Two juveniles are sought in a Bemis Rd break in. Burglaries near Saline numbered 12 to 14 in six months, police say, likely professional.
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Saline
York Terrace
Bemis Rd
Wagner, Weber, Brassow
John C. Michaels
Michaels
Sheriff's Department
Cpl
Ron Ritter
Ritter
Waldo Whitcomb
Bemis-Warner Rd
Wendell Wells
S. Wagner Rd
Jim Levieit
Levieit
Sheriff’s Department
Cpl. Ritter
School Contract OK Expected This Week
Ratification of the 1968-69 master school contract may come this week from the Board of Education and the Saline Education Association. A board meeting is set for Friday evening and an SEA ratification meeting is planned for 8 p.m. Thursday at the Presbyterian Church.
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Board of Education
Saline Education Association
Harold Hintz
Presbyterian Church
Howard McCann
Washtenaw County Declared Disaster Area After Floods
Washtenaw County is designated a disaster area following a severe June flood. At Congressman Marvin Esch's request the SBA assessed damages and approved emergency loans for individuals small business and rental property owners. Interested applicants can contact the SBA regional office in Detroit at 1249 Washington Blvd or call 226 7240.
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Washtenaw County
Marvin Esch
Small Business Administration
Congressman Esch
Small Business Administration Regional
Washington Blvd
Detroit
Zoning Board Set Meeting in Saline Township
Saline Township zoning board will gather at 8 p.m. Thursday August 15 to discuss land use matters and local development. Residents may attend at the board room, with agenda items including permits and compliance issues.
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Saline Township
Anderson and Keveling Seek Top City Post
Nominating petitions show George Anderson, the current councilman and mayor pro tem, and Hugh Keveling, a former council member, running for mayor. Four candidates seek three council seats: George Johnson the current mayor, incumbent councilman Glenn Clark, and two existing council members Kenneth Rogers and Waldo Gross. Rogers, a former city clerk and longtime local business figure, could not be reached for comment. Gross, a broker, veteran planning commissioner, and church member, argues for urgent storm drainage fixes and youth activities. Reveling seeks mayor with plans for charter changes and a city manager form of government.
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Eek
George Anderson
Hugh Keveling
George Johnson
Glenn Clark
Kenneth Rogers
Waldo Gross
Rogers
Saline Savings Bank
Utilex
Fowlerville
Saline
Universal Die Casting
Hoover
Saline Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
The
Presbyterian Church
Russell St
Charles Kern
Ditch and Parkway Drainage to Be Buried South of Willis Rd
A subdivision drain will carry runoff underground to the south side of Willis Road, with completion in six weeks and landscaping to follow. The project eliminates utility poles by installing underground electrical and phone lines as part of a broader parkway transformation. The Jaycees bridge at Curtiss Park is returning after flood damage and will be rebuilt and reinstalled in time to support the Fifth Annual Rotary Cookout on August 24 at the park shelter.
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Willis Rd
Jaycees
Curtiss Park
Friis and Brackel
Lo Saline Dpw
Ted
DPW
Old Creek Subdivision
Old Creek Drive
Fair Housing Ordinance Planned For Saline August 19
City Council directs City Attorney Allan Grossman to draft a fair housing ordinance modeled after Michigan 1968 act to be presented August 19. The measure aims to guarantee housing rights regardless of race and aligns with state law. Also notes Teen Club meetings for Saline youths ages 13 to 19 at The Place basement of the Presbyterian Church each Sunday at 8 p.m.
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Allan Grossman
Michigan
George Romney
Presbyterian Church
Saline Area
City Meetings Move to Corner Building
The City of Saline announces all official meetings will continue at the present City Hall at the corner of Michigan Ave and Ann Arbor St until further notice. The old city hall on S Ann Arbor St is being remodelled to provide more room for council chambers courtroom police station and an Emergency Operations Center in the basement.
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Weston Vivian
Marvin Esch
Congressman Esch
Saline
S. Jerome Bronson
Oakland County
Kenneth Bronson
City of
Michigan Ave
Ann Arbor St
City Hall
S. Ann Arbor St
Jaycee M Night Meeting Guests Preview
District chapters will be guests at the Jaycee M Night meeting at 8 p.m. Monday. The place will be announced. A color film will be shown. Also noting Thursday noon meeting for the Kiwanis Club and Rotary Club gathering at Walkers Restaurant Leuthen at 6 30 p.m. Monday.
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Jaycee
Kiwanis ‘Club
Rotary Club
Leuthen
Walkser’s
Er’s Bakery
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