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🌱 Patch AM: Why Saline council is fighting over election hiring and nepotism rules.

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Good morning Saline! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Saline council is fighting over election hiring and nepotism rules.

Also on today's calendar: Xfinity Student Hour and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 56.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• In Discussion Over Nepotism, Rice Tells Girbach "You're Not Running Because You Wouldn't Win" (thesalinepost.com) — Saline City Council members clashed over alleged nepotism in hiring election workers, focusing on the deputy clerk's son and the need for a clearer policy. While some officials defended the long-respected Saline Clerk's office and its audits, others pressed for stronger rules to avoid any perception of impropriety before upcoming elections.
   

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  • Busch's, Inc. posted a job opening for Kitchen Production Associate (Multi-Location, Full Time) in Saline. Apply here.
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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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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