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Good morning Saline! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Dingell's data center 'Bill of Rights' means for Saline Township.
  • How Saline's cross country squads stacked up at the latest jamboree.
  • How Toyota's new Saline battery center could shape Michigan's EV future.

Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A little morning rain, with a high of 66 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 42.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dingell Proposes Federal Data Center Bill of Rights (thesuntimesnews.com) — Residents near Saline Township's Oracle and OpenAI data center project could see new federal protections if Rep. Debbie Dingell's proposed data center 'Bill of Rights' advances. Her framework targets who pays for massive new power, water, and infrastructure needs, aims to shield household utility rates, and demands more transparency and community input on these projects.
   

2. Saline Cross Country Runs Strong at 2nd Jamboree (thesalinepost.com) — Saline High School's boys and girls cross country teams turned in strong performances at the Sept. 29 SEC Red Jamboree, with the boys finishing second and the girls third against seven schools. Local runners like Jake Szalay and Katarina Munson led deep Hornet packs, as the teams now look ahead to meets at Otsego, Lake Erie Metropark, and the SEC championship.
   

3. Toyota Opens Battery Center Of North America At Michigan R&D Campus (pulse2.com) — Toyota has opened its new 30,000-square-foot Toyota Battery Center of North America in Saline creating a local hub for battery development, testing, and evaluation. The facility will support Toyota plants across the continent, partner with the University of Michigan's Electric Vehicle Center, and help train Michigan engineers and technicians for the growing electric-vehicle industry.
   

4. WCC Hosts Manufacturing Day for High Schoolers (thesuntimesnews.com) — Saline high schoolers are among about 180 students heading to Washtenaw Community College for Manufacturing Day, where they'll tour robotics, CNC, welding, and engineering labs and meet local employers. The half-day visits highlight in-demand manufacturing careers and apprenticeship options that let students earn wages while training for technical jobs.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • PLEASE READ THE PHOTO CAT MISSING
    GREY AND WHITE ELVIS LOPRESTI HE IS CHIPPED PLEASE COMMENT IF YOU HAVE SEEN HIM (Nextdoor Brecon Park)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    A cat who went missing in Ann Arbor, MI, has been safely reunited with their family after 5 hours, 34 minutes. Message from Finder: "White/grey… (Nextdoor Bridgewater)
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Saline. Apply here.
  • Saline Area Schools posted a job opening for Varsity Head Coach, Girls Track & Field in Saline. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saline here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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