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🌱 Patch AM: What investigators have — and haven’t — learned about the Saline River spill
Coming up: Scio Fall Fun Festival on the Saline Patch calendar
Hey there, Saline! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What investigators have — and haven't — learned about the Saline River spill
- How did Saline rack up 59 points against Skyline?
Also on today's calendar: Scio Fall Fun Festival and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 54 degrees.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 53.
- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Officials Investigate Oily Substance in Saline River (thesuntimesnews.com) — An oily substance discovered entering the Saline River at Curtiss Park has prompted an active investigation by Saline police, fire, public works, and state environmental officials. Crews have traced the material to storm drains uphill from the park, collected samples, and say the affected area appears small, with no park or river-use restrictions announced yet as testing continues. 
• FOOTBALL: Saline Rolls Over Skyline, 59-0 (thesalinepost.com) — Saline football fans can celebrate a dominant 59-0 win over Skyline, played at Huron after a power outage in northwest Ann Arbor. Quarterback Case Campbell and receiver Cruz Hanson led an explosive Hornets offense, while coach Kyle Short praised the team's growing identity and depth as Saline improved to 2-0 overall and 1-0 in the SEC Red.
📸 Around Saline
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Saline
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★ Featured events ★
- Scio Fall Fun Festival →
Scio Community Church, 1293 N Zeeb Rd, Ann Arbor
12:00 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- New Construction Open House
Saline Middle School Saline, MI 48176
5:00 pm - Sensory Friendly Open House
Saline Middle School Saline, MI 48176
5:30 pm - Board of Education Meeting
Saline Area Schools Liberty School Board Room
6:30 pm - SMS Open House
Saline Middle School Saline, MI 48176
6:30 pm - Saline MS Open House (Parent Mtg at 6 pm)
Saline Area Schools Saline Middle School, 7190 N Maple Rd, Saline, MI 48176, USA
6:30 pm - Liberty HS & Flex Open House
Liberty School, 7265 N Ann Arbor St, Saline
6:30 pm - Saline HS Open House
Saline High School, 1300 Campus Pkwy, Saline
6:30 pm - Murder in the Alley: A Saline Main Street Murder Mystery →
The 109 Cultural Exchange, 109 W Michigan Ave, Saline
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Saturday September 12
📣 Saline Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Forsythe Fundraiser: Milkshake Factory Dine Night
Forsythe Middle School Ann Arbor, MI 48104
4:00 pm - BOE Study Session →
Bishop Elementary BOE Conference Room
5:00 pm - Capsule Night
Huron High School Ann Arbor, MI 48104
6:00 pm - CET Auditions
Community High School Ann Arbor, MI 48104
7:45 pm
Tuesday September 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Mondelez International posted a job opening for Full-time Nabisco Merchandiser/Order Writer in Saline. Apply here.
- PAM Transport posted a job opening for CDL-A Dedicated Driver - Lease Purchase Program in Saline. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saline here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ann Arbor
- No. 16 Michigan catches controversial second-chance Hail Mary, survives WMU upset bid (dailyherald.com)
Milan
- Multiracial students made up 9% of Paddock Elementary enrollment in 2024-25 (annarbortimes.com)
- Vote now for Monroe County Region Athlete of the Week Aug. 31-Sept. 6 (monroenews.com)
Ypsilanti
- Ypsilanti gig worker launches app to help delivery drivers avoid bad tippers, hazards (mlive.com)
- YCS starts second International Baccalaureate Programme (wemu.org)
- Analyzing the adventure of adversity & ascension with San Jose State's big road win (mwcconnection.com)
Ok Saline! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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