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In today's newsletter:
- How a Saline man’s online ticket turned into $1 million
- How Saline’s heavyweight hero clinched a rivalry win over Chelsea
- How Saline joined regional vigils mourning Renee Good this weekend
Also on today's calendar: Look Good Do Good and 5 more events.
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- Monday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 39 and low of 29 degrees.
- Tuesday: Breezy; an afternoon shower, temps: high: 43, low: 35.
- Wednesday: A bit of snow and rain, with a high of 39 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• Online Powerball Ticket Turns Michigan Man Into Instant Millionaire (wgrd.com) — A Saline resident, Brian Bauer, just became a $1 million Powerball winner after buying his ticket online through the Michigan Lottery. He says the surprise windfall will ease financial pressure and allow him to share the money with loved ones, joining several other recent Michigan lottery millionaires highlighted in the piece. 
• Saline Wrestling Second at Orange and Blue Classic (thesuntimesnews.com) — Saline’s Hornets wrestling team just took second at the Orange and Blue Classic in Lincoln Park, led by dominant individual titles from Brice LaFleur and Jericho Powe. The squad also edged rival Chelsea 39-33 in a thriller that came down to Powe’s decisive heavyweight win, with several Saline wrestlers contributing key pins and placements.
• Dexter Strong Hosts Candlelit Vigil to Honor Renee Good (thesuntimesnews.com) — Residents in nearby Saline joined Ann Arbor and other cities in holding candlelight gatherings honoring Renee Good, who was fatally shot by a federal immigration officer in Minneapolis. The main vigil described here took place in Dexter, drawing about 70 people to Main Street for a solemn, politically tinged remembrance organized by Dexter Strong.
📸 Around Saline
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Saline
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★ Featured events ★
- Saline Indoor Farmers Market
Liberty School, 7265 N Ann Arbor St, Saline
9:00 am
Saturday January 17
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Other local events
- Look Good Do Good
2798 E Munger Rd , Tecumseh
8:00 am - Girls 7th Blue Basketball - Home vs Bedford
Saline Middle School Saline, MI 48176
4:15 pm - Girls 8th Blue Basketball - Home - SEC game
Saline Middle School Saline, MI 48176
5:30 pm - Saline Indoor Farmers Market
Liberty School , 7265 N Ann Arbor St , Saline
9:00 am - Adopt a (Stuffed) Puppy
Saline Recreation Center , 1866 Woodland Dr E , Saline
10:00 am - Mario Kart Live
Saline Recreation Center , 1866 Woodland Dr E , Saline
5:30 pm - Saline Indoor Farmers Market
Liberty School , 7265 N Ann Arbor St , Saline
9:00 am
Monday January 12
Wednesday January 21
Saturday January 24
Saturday January 31
Friday February 6
Saturday February 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
- MSHL - Ask the Pharm.Jan
Milan Seniors for Healthy Living , 45 Neckel Ct , Milan
11:00 am - NEW Date: CHS Jazz Arktic Blast Concert at the Ark
Community High School Ann Arbor, MI 48104
6:00 pm - Dine to Donate @ Aubree's Fundraiser
Ford Early Learning Center Ypsilanti, MI 48197
11:00 am - MSHL - CommonChapter.Jan
Milan Seniors for Healthy Living , 45 Neckel Ct , Milan
12:30 pm
Monday January 12
Tuesday January 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- All lanes are open on WB M-14 after BUS US-23 (Main St) Exit 3 in Washtenaw County.
6:16AM on Jan 11: The right lane of WB M-14 after BUS US-23 (Main St) Exit 3 is blocked due to a crash in Washtenaw County. (Nextdoor )
- Adecco US, Inc. posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Saline. Apply here.
- Catholic Diocese of Lansing posted a job opening for Upper Elementary/Middle School Teacher in Saline. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saline here.
🗞 Nearby News
Ann Arbor
- Ann Arbor residents protest ICE in ‘ICE Out For Good' (michigandaily.com)
- Five bills to watch in the Michigan state legislature: December 2025 Five bills to watch in the Michigan state legislature: December 2025 (michigandaily.com)
- Major Furniture Chain With 9 Michigan Stores Is Closing All Locations (us103.com)
Milan
- Showing Up for Milan: Josh Kofflin Concludes His City Council Term (thesuntimesnews.com)
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