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Morning Saline! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Toyota's new Saline battery center could mean for local jobs
- What will Toyota's new Saline battery center actually do here?
- See where Saline's cross country teams rank statewide this week
Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 41 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 43.
- Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 33 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Toyota's Hybrid Surge: Over 60% of U.S. Sales Now Electrified as Gas Prices Bite (webpronews.com) — Toyota has just opened its new Battery Center of North America in Saline, bringing a major investment tied to the company's booming hybrid and EV sales. While the story focuses on national sales trends, the new facility signals long-term jobs, technology development, and economic activity coming right to Saline residents' doorstep. 
2. Toyota's $50M US battery center to test EV, hybrid battery tech (interestingengineering.com) — Toyota has opened a $50 million Battery Center of North America in Saline, creating a central hub where engineers will test and develop batteries for hybrids, EVs, plug‑ins, and hydrogen vehicles. The 30,000‑square‑foot facility will support Toyota's North American plants, collaborate with the University of Michigan, and keep more advanced battery research, troubleshooting, and engineering jobs rooted in Michigan.
3. Michigan statewide cross country coaches poll for the week of Sept. 28, 2026 (themorningsun.com) — Saline's boys and girls cross country teams both cracked the top 10 in the latest statewide coaches poll, highlighting strong local performances heading toward the MHSAA Finals. The boys are ranked ninth in Division 1, while the girls come in eighth, putting Saline firmly in the mix with Michigan's elite programs this season.
4. Madison Heights seeks safeguards against data centers (candgnews.com) — A massive $16 billion Oracle and OpenAI data center complex called The Barn is already under construction in Saline, with three huge buildings planned and major power and infrastructure needs. As Madison Heights moves to regulate similar projects, Saline residents can look to this development as a preview of the potential economic benefits and environmental concerns such facilities may bring.
📸 Around Saline
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Saline
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★ Featured events ★
- Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour →
2000 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant
3:30 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Saline Wood Carvers 30th Annual Show is This Saturday! →
Liberty School, 7265 N Ann Arbor St, Saline
9:00 am - Fall Into Fitness Week →
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9:15 am - Fall Into Fitness Week →
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8:00 pm - Fall Into Fitness Week →
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9:15 am - The Taco Truck of Clinton →
Stony Lake Brewing Co., 447 East Michigan Avenue, Saline
4:30 pm - Fall Beginner Crochet Class →
Ann Arbor Artist Studios Address: 4844 Jackson Rd Ste 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
1:00 pm - Beginner-Friendly Fall Crochet Class →
Ann Arbor Artist Studios Address: 4844 Jackson Rd Ste 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
1:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 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)
- Burger King (Carrols) posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Saline. Apply here.
- Journeys posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Saline. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saline here.
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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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