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1. Madison Heights seeks safeguards against data centers (candgnews.com) — Saline is the planned site of "The Barn," a $16 billion Oracle and OpenAI data center complex with three massive buildings now under construction, promising major economic impact and infrastructure demands. Nearby Madison Heights is responding by tightening its zoning rules, highlighting growing regional concern over noise, water use, and environmental effects from such AI-driven facilities.
2. Toyota's $50M US battery center targets EVs, hybrids and longer-lasting batteries (newsbreak.com) — Toyota has opened a $50 million, 30,000-square-foot Battery Center of North America in Saline, creating a local hub for testing and developing batteries for hybrids, EVs, plug‑ins, and hydrogen vehicles. The facility will support Toyota's North American plants, collaborate with the University of Michigan, and help engineers improve battery durability and performance in conditions drivers face across the continent.
3. Vote for the Ann Arbor-area Football Friday Night Hero of Week 6 (mlive.com) — A Saline High School freshman defensive back, Evan Penn, is among six Ann Arbor-area nominees for this week's Football Friday Night Hero after returning his first interception for a touchdown in a win over Huron. Local readers can review all the standout performances and cast an online vote through late Sunday night.
4. Family Business Led Matthew Fillinger, Husand and Father, to Career in Commercial Printing Sales (thesalinepost.com) — Saline is mourning the passing of 65‑year‑old Matthew McClellen Fillinger, a longtime resident whose career in commercial printing grew from his family's Ann Arbor typesetting business. Remembered for his love of cars, hands‑on repair skills, music, and animals, he leaves behind his wife Nancy, three daughters, and grandchildren. A visitation and celebration of life will be held October 17 in Ann Arbor.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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