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🌱 Patch AM: What you should know before the Saline data center wastewater hearing

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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 you should know before the Saline data center wastewater hearing
  • Why Saline Township's data center is suddenly driving statewide election debates
  • How Saline's golfers stacked up in a tough regional field

Also on today's calendar: Fall Beginner Crochet Class and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some rain, temps: high: 64, low: 51.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Local Control and Energy Costs Take Focus as Data Center Debate Continues (thesuntimesnews.com) — Saline Township's Oracle and OpenAI data center is again under scrutiny as lawmakers push statewide bills to strengthen local control and regulators compare its fast-tracked power deal to Google's more heavily reviewed contracts. Residents should also note an Oct. 21 virtual state hearing on a permit to discharge treated wastewater from the Saline Township facility into the Saline River.
   

• Saline Township Data Center Draws Attention in Michigan Election Debates (thesuntimesnews.com) — Saline Township's massive Oracle and OpenAI data center is now a flashpoint in Michigan's governor and U.S. Senate races, putting the rural community under a statewide spotlight. Candidates are clashing over tax incentives, corporate influence, and whether local governments like Saline Township should control future data center development while construction on the project continues.
   

• Ann Arbor girls golf regionals: 2 teams capture championships (mlive.com) — Saline High's girls golf team finished sixth at regionals, led by Aubrey Gale's 102 and solid rounds from four teammates, but missed qualifying for the state finals. Ann Arbor-area powers Pioneer and Father Gabriel Richard captured regional titles, while Dexter and Chelsea golfers also advanced. Local fans can still follow these nearby teams at the state tournament next weekend.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hey neighbors.
    In case you don't already know: we're in peak bird migration season. Here's how we can help: Fall migration ends Nov. 30 (with peak migration mid… (Nextdoor Hidden Creek)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Mosquito, a cat who went missing in Ann Arbor, MI, has been safely reunited with their family after 14 days, 9 hours. Message from Owner: "He just… (Nextdoor Bridgewater)
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Online Order Filling Team Supervisor in Saline. Apply here.
  • TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Music Therapist E (9-P11) in Saline. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saline here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Milan Senior Center Interim Director Discusses Goals, City Relationship (thesuntimesnews.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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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