🌱 Patch AM: What could happen to Saline’s dam and historic mansion this year?

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In today's newsletter:

• What could happen to Saline’s dam and historic mansion this year?

Also on today's calendar: Beginners ONLY Watercolor Class.

Today's riddle: What did the baby light bulb say to its mom? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 38 and low of 29 degrees.
• Tuesday: Rain and ice in the morning, temps: high: 39, low: 33.
• Wednesday: Dull and dreary, with a high of 40 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Data centers, revitalizing downtowns: Developments outside Ann Arbor to watch in 2026 (mlive.com) — Saline residents face big 2026 decisions, from the future of the aging Saline River dam—removal or restoration—to a possible city purchase of the historic Davenport-Curtiss Mansion for community use. At the same time, data center protests, the Stargate project in Saline Township, and regional housing and park plans could reshape nearby communities and the broader area.
   

📸 Around Saline

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Saline

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday January 7

• Beginners ONLY Watercolor Class
  Salt Valley Arts Studio Space, 400 W Russell St, Saline, MI, 48176,
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday January 10

• Saline Indoor Farmers Market
  Liberty School , 7265 N Ann Arbor St , Saline
  9:00 am

Saturday January 31

• Adopt a (Stuffed) Puppy
  Saline Recreation Center , 1866 Woodland Dr E , Saline
  10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday January 5

• MSHL - Jeopardy.Jan
  Milan Seniors for Healthy Living , 45 Neckel Ct , Milan
  11:00 am
• MSHL - Deby's Designs.Jan
  Milan Seniors for Healthy Living , 45 Neckel Ct , Milan
  12:30 pm
• Ypsilanti Grizzlies vs Mill Creek Middle School
  Ypsilanti Community High School , 2095 Packard St , Ypsilanti
  6:00 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Food Pantry-Aid in Milan
  Aid In Milan , 89 W Main St , Milan
  10:00 am

Monday January 12

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

Tuesday January 13

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

Wednesday January 14

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

Thursday January 15

• A2 Virtual+ Proctoring
  Skyline High School , 2552 N Maple Rd , Ann Arbor
  5:00 pm

Saturday January 17

• 2026 Ypsilanti Bourbon Fest
  Michigan Firehouse Museum and Education Center , 110 W Cross St , Ypsilanti
  4:00 pm

Sunday January 18

• Capricorn New Moon Sound Bath Meditation
  Key Massage & Wellness , 3937 E Willis Rd , Milan
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Saline. Apply here.
• FasTemps Employment posted a job opening for Stockroom Associate in Saline. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saline here.

🗞 Nearby News

Ann Arbor

• New Ann Arbor condos used as Michigan football crash pads, second homes for rich (mlive.com)
• Wrestling's Wisler, Weiand Place at Southern Scuffle - Michigan State University Athletics (msuspartans.com)
• The Motley Fool: Dividends and a chance for growth (dallasnews.com)

Milan

• Knight to make 5th Olympics appearance with women's hockey (qconline.com)

Ypsilanti

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-- The Patch AM Team

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