🌱 Patch AM: Saline community mourns the passing of Catherine Marie Beach, age 97

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• Saline community mourns the passing of Catherine Marie Beach, age 97

Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A little snow, mainly later, with a high of 29 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Thursday: Quite cold with flurries, temps: high: 23, low: 15.
• Friday: Chilly with low clouds, with a high of 26 and low of 14 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Catherine Beach, Michigan Waitress of the Year, Saline's First Female Bus Driver, Enjoyed Life to the Fullest (thesalinepost.com) — Longtime Saline resident Catherine Marie Beach, a beloved waitress, musician, and community volunteer, has died at 97. Friends and family can attend visitation at Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home in Saline on January 2 and funeral services at First Presbyterian Church of Saline on January 3, with memorial gifts supporting the church’s music program.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 31

• Reflect w/Heather — Sanaras
  Sanaras Wellness Studio , 503 E Russell Rd , Tecumseh
  9:00 am
• Food Pantry-Aid in Milan
  Aid In Milan , 89 W Main St , Milan
  10:00 am
• NYE Dinner at Uncle Lyle's
  Uncle Lyle's Tavern and Grille , 108 Tecumseh St , Dundee
  6:00 pm

Thursday January 1

• We the People
  Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
• NEW YEAR'S DAY (City Hall Closed)
  City Hall , 147 Wabash St , Milan

Saturday January 3

• Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
  Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
  9:00 am
• Drop-in Wish & Treasure Box Craft
  Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
  11:00 am
• Mug Decorating and Hot Cocoa Bar
  Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
  2:00 pm

Monday January 5

• MSHL - Jeopardy.Jan
  Milan Seniors for Healthy Living , 45 Neckel Ct , Milan
  11:00 am

Wednesday January 7

• Drop-in Preschool Winter Crafts
  Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
  11:00 am

Tuesday January 13

• MSHL - CommonChapter.Jan
  Milan Seniors for Healthy Living , 45 Neckel Ct , Milan
  12:30 pm

Friday January 16

• Tecumseh's Annual Ice Sculpture Festival
  Downtown Tecumseh , W Chicago Blvd , Tecumseh
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ❄️ Snow removal services available today❄️
  Snow is coming down today into the early afternoon. Please contact me at 734-787-4455 to get your driveway,sidewalk, and steps cleared! Thank you (Nextdoor West Saline)
• Hey neighbors!
  In search of someone to reset some fence posts, and someone to renovate horse pastures. In Saline township- (Nextdoor Mooreville Rd)

• The Adecco Group posted a job opening for Manufacturing Machine Operator in Saline. Apply here.
• PSG Global Solutions posted a job opening for CW BIW Modeler in Saline. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saline here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ann Arbor

• From libraries to stores, Ann Arbor aims to add 50 EV charging stations across city (mlive.com)
• Carson's American Bistro in Ann Arbor to rebrand with new name, menu (mlive.com)
• 2025 Year in Review: Stories that make you feel good (michiganpublic.org)

Milan

• Road to World Cup 2026: The USMNT's Four Best Players of the Week-Ranked (modbee.com)

Clinton

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-- The Patch AM Team

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