🌱 Why Allen Park’s Lions camp is on Zach Ertz’s radar
Allen Park, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Allen Park! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Allen Park’s Lions camp is on Zach Ertz’s radar
- Allen Park remembers longtime resident Betty Jean Gross, 98
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
- Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Zach Ertz Cleared of Injury: 4 NFL Teams Who Should Sign the Pro Bowl TE (sportsnaut.com) — Allen Park gets a brief national spotlight as the Detroit Lions’ training camp at the Meijer Performance Center is mentioned among possible landing spots for veteran tight end Zach Ertz. The piece weighs how Ertz’s experience could complement existing stars like Sam LaPorta and Jared Goff, while also exploring fits with the Chiefs, Cowboys, and Commanders. 
• Betty Jean Gross (villages-news.com) — Longtime Allen Park resident Betty Jean Gross, who moved here in 1960 and raised her family in the community, has died at age 98. Remembered for her sharp wit, love of storytelling, and devotion to family, she will be laid to rest beside her husband during a private family service in Florida on their wedding anniversary.
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River Rouge High School - 20th Year Class Reunion *All Access Weekend Pass* →
The Prestige Banquet Hall, 6600 Allen Rd, Allen Park
7:00 pm
Saturday August 15
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Other local events
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HS Band Camp
Allen Park Public Schools Allen Park High School, 18401 Champaign Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101, USA
8:30 am
Friday August 7
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🗓 Events Nearby
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HS Band Camp
Allen Park High School , 18401 Champaign Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101, USA
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Youth Event Hold (both)
Southgate Veterans Memorial Library (Adults) Southgate, MI 48195
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Story & S.T.E.A.M.
Melvindale Public Library Melvindale, MI 48122
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[FREE] Dearborn, MI (Dearborn Homecoming Festival) →
Ford Field Park, 22051 Cherry Hill St, Dearborn
6:00 pm -
2026 Junior League World Series
City of Taylor - Main Calendar Heritage Park - 12111 Pardee Road Taylor MI 48180
10:00 am -
VVA-528 Gen. Mtg.
VVA Chapter 528 Dearborn, MI 48124
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Library Board Meeting
Bacon Memorial District Library Bacon Room
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Library Event Hold (back)
Southgate Veterans Memorial Library (Adults) Southgate, MI 48195
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Board Game Night
Bacon Memorial District Library Bacon Room
6:00 pm -
Book Bedazzling (back)
Southgate Veterans Memorial Library (Kids) Southgate, MI 48195
7:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Saturday August 8
Sunday August 9
Monday August 10
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🗞 Nearby News
Lincoln Park
- Lincoln Park residents say garbage truck is breaking their trash can lids, attracting rats (wxyz.com)
- Transgender candidate Joanna Whaley victorious in Michigan Democratic primary (advocate.com)
- Ann Arbor Taco Fest hosts visitors from across Michigan (michigandaily.com)
Dearborn
- Dearborn 'Afghanistan' Viral Video Sparks Debate (dailydot.com)
- Dearborn Homecoming Festival adds minor curfew, new security measures ahead of weekend event (clickondetroit.com)
Detroit
- Storms Return To Detroit Area Wednesday (patch.com)
- 'We Shook Up The World': El-Sayed Says After Winning MI's Democratic Nomination For U.S. Senate (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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