🌱 Patch AM: How a huge Saline data center could reshape Michigan’s power and farms

Hi there, Saline! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a huge Saline data center could reshape Michigan's power and farms
• Saline safety Marquis Ray draws Michigan interest amid future schedule news

Also on today's calendar: Fall Fun Festival and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A couple of t-showers; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
• Monday: Warmer with periods of sun, temps: high: 87, low: 67. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Warm with periods of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Michigan's Solar Boom Is Coming — Can Farmers Keep Farming Under The Panels? (mitechnews.com) — A massive AI data center planned for Saline Township could demand so much electricity that state regulators have ordered DTE to cut its power first during grid emergencies. The piece explains how Michigan's push for data centers and solar farms may reshape farmland use, including agrivoltaics like sheep grazing under panels, while trying to keep costs off regular customers' bills.
   

• Newsstand: Michigan adds 2029 game vs. Bowling Green to schedule (on3.com) — A Saline High School football standout, safety Marquis Ray, is drawing Michigan's attention and praising new head coach Kyle Whittingham's fit with the Wolverines' tradition. The roundup also notes Michigan football adding a 2029 game vs. Bowling Green, early-season defensive optimism, and social-media highlights from football and basketball.
   

📸 Around Saline

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Saline

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Murder in the Alley: A Saline Main Street Murder Mystery →
  The 109 Cultural Exchange, 109 W Michigan Ave, Saline
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 8
• 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
• 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
• SMS Open House
  Saline Middle School Saline, MI 48176
  6:30 pm
• Board of Education Meeting
  Saline Area Schools Liberty School Board Room
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Fall Fun Festival →
  Scio Community Church, 1293 N Zeeb Rd, Ann Arbor
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday August 30
• Freighthouse Closed for Maintenence →
  Ypsilanti, MI Calendar, 100 Market Place, Ypsilanti
  8:00 am
Tuesday September 1
• Staff Meeting (Principal Lead)
  Perry Early Learning Center Ypsilanti, MI 48197
• Senior Night
  Huron High School Ann Arbor, MI 48104
  6:00 pm
• Regular City Council Meeting →
  Ypsilanti, MI Calendar, 1 S Huron St, Ypsilanti
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Staff Meeting - Library
  Ann Arbor STEAM Ann Arbor, MI 48104
  3:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• FOUND: Dog tag that says'Rosie' l
  Placed it on a tree trunk on Eastlook St. near the house that always has dog treats out. It is right near the sign that says 'Treats'. (Nextdoor Pleasant Ridge/Old Creek)

• Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(01107) - 401 E Michigan Ave in Saline. Apply here.
• Carrols Corporation posted a job opening for Team Member in Saline. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saline here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ann Arbor

• AAPS teachers set to vote on new contract next week (michigandaily.com)
• Advance Local : MLive.com Reporter - Community Insights, Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor, MI (syracuse.com)
• University of Michigan students say move-in delays leave them scrambling for housing at Haven on Geddes (clickondetroit.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: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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