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Spotted on the Saline calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour

Thursday October 1st Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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 Oracle's massive Saline Township data center could mean for you
  • Saline football surges to a top-five statewide ranking.

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

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Cloudy, showers around; warm, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Friday: A bit of morning rain; cooler, temps: high: 65, low: 42.
  • Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 65 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Oracle VP says they want to be good neighbors to Saline Township (wemu.org) — A major Oracle data center called The Barn is rising in Saline Township, with a company vice president promising to be a "good neighbor" and touting more than $150 million in annual local economic impact. Oracle says it plans to stay long term, support events like the local fair and Saline Area Fire Department, and engage more directly with nearby residents.
   

• Michigan Sports Writers football polls for Sept. 30 (michigansthumb.com) — Saline football fans can celebrate as the Hornets are ranked fourth in Michigan's latest Division 1 poll with a 5-0 record. The statewide rankings, compiled by the Michigan Sports Writers panel, compare Saline with other undefeated powers and highlight how teams across multiple divisions are stacking up this week.
   

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

🗞 Nearby News

Ann Arbor

  • Mid-Century home on the Huron is a $1.9M riverside retreat (mlive.com)
  • Health care affordability tops survey of Michigan small business owners ahead of midterm elections (michiganpublic.org)
  • Research Lab Specialist Intermediate (umich.edu)

Milan

  • Fall Sports Stars: Vote for the top boys tennis senior in the Ann Arbor area (mlive.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 waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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