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Make time for Key Ceremony for Army SGT Wesley Byrd on the Carleton Patch calendar

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Hi there, Carleton! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Carleton home is at the center of a federal case.

Also on today's calendar: Key Ceremony for Army SGT Wesley Byrd and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Friday: A little rain in the morning, temps: high: 67, low: 45.
  • Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Michigan man texted about sexual interest in 'young boys,' abusing child, feds say (clickondetroit.com) — Federal investigators say a man traced to a home in Carleton is jailed pending trial after being charged with receiving and possessing child sexually abusive material, following graphic text exchanges about young boys. The complaint details July messages, videos allegedly sent to him, and his scheduled Oct. 16 preliminary examination in Detroit, developments that may concern Carleton residents about safety and law enforcement activity nearby.
   

📸 Around Carleton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Carleton

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★ Featured events ★

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Other local events
    Friday October 2
  • Carleton Savvy Cook Bookers →
    Carleton Branch Library, 1444 Kent St, Carleton
    12:00 pm
    • Saturday October 3
  • Carleton Movie Club - Spooky Season
    Carleton Branch Library, 1444 Kent St., Carleton
    1:00 pm
    • Monday October 5
  • Gardens of Carleton →
    Carleton Co-op Apartments, 188 Center St, Carleton
    9:00 am
  • Carleton Co-Op Apartments →
    Carleton Co-op Apartments, 188 Center St, Carleton
    10:00 am
    • Tuesday October 6
  • Pages and Play
    Carleton Branch Library, 1444 Kent St., Carleton
    10:30 am
    • Wednesday October 7
  • Disappearing Four-Patch Quilt Class
    Carleton Branch Library, 1444 Kent St., Carleton
    1:30 pm
    • Thursday October 8
  • Huron Chiefs vs Airport Jets →
    Huron High School, 32044 Huron River Dr, New Boston
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday October 15
  • Milan JV Football @ Airport →
    Airport High School, 11330 Grafton Rd, Carleton
    6:00 pm
    • Monday October 26
  • North County Book Club →
    Carleton Branch Library, 1444 Kent St, Carleton
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Cox Communications, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time Driver (Manheim) in Carleton. Apply here.
  • Cox Automotive, Inc. posted a job opening for Vehicle Photographer I (Union) (Manheim) in Carleton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carleton here.

🗞 Nearby News

Flat Rock

  • 2026 Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC that I drove cost $156K. It's worth it (miamiherald.com)
  • Holiday-themed exhibits to return to Flat Rock train museum (bnd.com)
  • Frankenmuth's rise headlines Week 6 Michigan prep volleyball rankings (mlive.com)

Woodhaven

  • Anderson holds off Carlson, Trenton to claim second straight Downriver League boys tennis crown (thenewsherald.com)

Monroe

  • How data centers factor into DTE's 20-year power plan (planetdetroit.org)
  • Hearing taking place on possibility of new trial in fatal Swan Boat Club crash (newsbreak.com)

Ok Carleton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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