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Shenanigans at the Senior Center! - News Image

Jan 23, 2023

Shenanigans at the Senior Center!

After last year’s successful season of the comedy "CASSEROLE CASANOVA" and the 60’s Revue "PEACE LOVE AND TIE-DYE"
The Salina Senior Theatre Project will be opening this year’s season with Kathleen Crandalls, comedy "SHENANIGANS AT THE BLUE PELICAN INN". Showing Apri
Warming Shelter Information - News Image

Dec 21, 2022

Warming Shelter Information

Salina Grace, located at 304 W. Grand Ave., operates a Winter-Only Overnight Emergency Shelter.
This will be a REFERRAL ONLY night-by-night shelter, no programs, just a warm place to sleep at night during the winter.
Shelter Guests MUST check in between 6 p.m. – 9
Dangerous Winter weather ahead - News Image

Dec 21, 2022

Dangerous Winter weather ahead

A surge of Arctic air will bring extreme wind chills late Wednesday night through Friday. Hazardous travel conditions are expected due to accumulating, blowing, and drifting snow beginning late Wednesday through Thursday afternoon.
Dangerously cold wind chills are ex
ARPA Update - News Image

Nov 28, 2022

ARPA Update

Jail Project Update: Construction Continues - News Image

Oct 07, 2022

Jail Project Update: Construction Continues

In the two months since our last update, lots of activity has occurred at the jail site. Many of the exterior walls have gone up, as have the dividing walls with the housing blocks. Individual rooms and offices are starting to take shape within the building.
Access r
Opioid Dashboard - News Image

Sep 01, 2022

Opioid Dashboard

The opioid dashboard is a website with up-to-date statics on opioid use and abuse in Saline County, information about contributing factors, education on how to identify opioid abuse and overdose, what to do to prevent it, and what resources are available and how to acce
Senior Services - News and Information  - News Image

Sep 01, 2022

Senior Services - News and Information

DID YOU KNOW… … that you can help the Senior Center fulfill its mission to foster healthful aging by joining our volunteers. We need volunteers in the dining room at lunchtime and to deliver Meals On Wheels to those who are homebound. Volunteers deliver at lunchtime t
28th Judicial District Community Corrections earns national achievement award for Criminal Justice and Public Safety - News Image

Aug 22, 2022

28th Judicial District Community Corrections earns national achievement award for Criminal Justice and Public Safety

Saline & Ottawa Counties 28th Judicial District Community Corrections has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for clien
Simpson Road Closure between Magnolia and Crawford - News Image

Aug 22, 2022

Simpson Road Closure between Magnolia and Crawford

This notice is an update on the status of the Simpson Road closure between Magnolia Road and Crawford Street.
We understand the public’s frustration with the road being closed and not seeing active construction. However, we ask for patience as we wait for the should
Healthy Workplace Roundtable - News Image

Aug 22, 2022

Healthy Workplace Roundtable

Are you an HR representative or executive at your company?
We want to talk to YOU!
The Saline County Health Department is hosting a Healthy Workplace Roundtable on August 25 for HR representatives and executives. This is an open forum discussion designed to share
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Sundowner West Mobile Home Park - News Image

Aug 18, 2022

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Sundowner West Mobile Home Park

TOPEKA The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Sundowner West Mobile Home Park public water supply system located in Saline County.
Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:
Boi
Fidget Quilts?!!? What the Heck is a Fidget Quilt? - News Image

Aug 18, 2022

Fidget Quilts?!!? What the Heck is a Fidget Quilt?

Fidget quilts?!!? What the heck is a fidget quilt? Well, for the sewers in the Piece Makers at the Salina Senior Center, it’s a 15”x 25” set of squares with various “fidgety” items sewn on. What are they for? They are to help calm or soothe Alzheimer’s and dementia pati
Residents to begin receiving RNR Notices - News Image

Aug 08, 2022

Residents to begin receiving RNR Notices

RNR (Revenue Neutral Rate) Notices will start arriving in Saline County residents' mailboxes today.
"The revenue neutral rate is the tax rate for next year that would give the taxing entity the same dollar amount of property tax revenue that was collected this year w
Childcare Recruitment Fair - News Image

Aug 01, 2022

Childcare Recruitment Fair

The Saline County Health Department is proud to host a Child Care Recruitment Fair Thursday, August 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 125 W. Elm St. 


Saline County Jail: Walls are going up! - News Image
Phillip (Phil) Smith-Hanes - County Administrator
Jul 14, 2022

Saline County Jail: Walls are going up!

Update on Jail Project - News Image
Phillip (Phil) Smith-Hanes - County Administrator
Jun 06, 2022

Update on Jail Project

Progress continues on the new Saline County Jail and Sheriff's Office - News Image
Phillip (Phil) Smith-Hanes - County Administrator
Mar 02, 2022

Progress continues on the new Saline County Jail and Sheriff's Office

Update on Jail - News Image
Phillip (Phil) Smith-Hanes - County Administrator
Jan 03, 2022

Update on Jail

County Breaks Ground on New Jail - News Image
Phillip (Phil) Smith-Hanes - County Administrator
Oct 27, 2021

County Breaks Ground on New Jail

The Saline County Jail project took a big step forward on October 27th. Officials gathered to officially break ground on the project.
The project was approved by voters last November. A one-half percent sales tax to help pay for the new building went into effect on A
Saline County Jail Groundbreaking  - News Image
Phillip (Phil) Smith-Hanes - County Administrator
Oct 12, 2021

Saline County Jail Groundbreaking

Jail Project Progressing - News Image
Phillip (Phil) Smith-Hanes - County Administrator
Jul 13, 2021

Jail Project Progressing

Two More Milestones for Jail Project - News Image
Phillip (Phil) Smith-Hanes - County Administrator
Jun 21, 2021

Two More Milestones for Jail Project