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Coffee in hand, Saline? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Saline’s Keira Roehm is powering a 6-1 Hornets start
  • How will Saline’s school policy overhaul affect families and classrooms?
  • Why are many Saline residents upset about a planned data center?

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Windy; a little morning rain, with a high of 59 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 39, low: 26.
  • Sunday: Snow showers; breezy, colder, with a high of 31 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. MLive's Miss Basketball Watch List for Jan. 8, 2026 (mlive.com) — Saline guard Keira Roehm is turning heads statewide, averaging strong points and assists while leading Saline High School’s girls basketball team to a 6-1 start. She’s now on MLive’s Miss Basketball watch list, putting both her and Saline hoops firmly in the statewide spotlight as the season heats up.
   

2. Saline Area Schools is Seeking New Policy Services (thesuntimesnews.com) — Saline Area Schools is moving from NEOLA to Thrun Policy Services, a change that will shape how district policies on issues like equity, attendance, and technology are written and updated. Board President Michael McVey says the shift is meant to keep Saline’s policies closely aligned with frequently changing state and federal education laws.
   

3. The Metro: Why Wayne State University is leaning into artificial intelligence (wdet.org) — Residents in Saline are pushing back against a planned data center, echoing similar resistance in Monroe and Kalamazoo counties as artificial intelligence infrastructure expands across Michigan. The story then shifts to Wayne State University’s new AI research center and an interview with its research chief about how AI could transform health care, work, and problem-solving statewide.
   

4. Jeffrey Jones Makes Dean's Honor List at Cedarville University. (thesalinepost.com) — A Saline student, Jeffrey Jones, has earned a spot on Cedarville University’s Dean’s Honor List for Fall 2025 by achieving at least a 3.75 GPA with a full course load. His accomplishment highlights local academic excellence while also spotlighting Cedarville’s rigorous, faith-based programs in southwest Ohio.
   

5. Jordan Ceperov Named MEDC Michigander Scholar (thesalinepost.com) — A Saline student, Jordan Ceperov, has been awarded a $5,000 Michigander Scholars scholarship from Kettering University and the Michigan Economic Development Corp. The program supports engineering and tech students who intern or work with major Michigan employers, helping keep high-skilled talent in the state’s mobility and manufacturing industries.
   

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  • Just got my mailbox replaced today (January 7th) on my dirt road Warner Rd.
    Someone plowed it down last week. I contracted with: American Mailbox Services Inc 2117 Helmsford Drive Wolverine Lake, MI 48390 1-800-683-8310 Young… (Nextdoor Saline Estates)
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