🌱 Who’s coming to Caro for the 64th Thumb Meet of Champions?
Caro, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min readGood day Caro! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Who’s coming to Caro for the 64th Thumb Meet of Champions?
- How eight misplaced ballots in Caro flipped a $10 million decision
Also on today's calendar: Valley Lutheran Varsity Softball @ Caro and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Chilly with showers around, with a high of 49 and low of 40 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 60, low: 38.
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 64th Thumb Meet of Champs on the horizon (sanilaccountynews.com) — Caro High School will host the 64th Thumb Meet of Champions on May 26, bringing top track and field athletes from 29 area schools into town. Events begin with girls pole vault at 2:30 p.m., with field events at 4 p.m. and running events after a 6 p.m. Parade of Athletes and honoree recognition. 
• Cass City school proposal passes by just 2 votes after recount (abc12.com) — Election officials meeting in Caro have certified a $10 million Cass City school bond that ultimately passed by just two votes after eight misplaced absentee ballots were legally added to the tally. The Tuscola County Board of Canvassers verified each ballot with state guidance before reversing the initial result and also finalized Mayville Community Schools’ election outcome.
📸 Around Caro
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Upcoming Events in
Caro
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★ Featured events ★
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Kingston JV Baseball @ Caro →
Caro High School, 301 N Hooper St, Caro
4:00 pm
Friday May 15
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Other local events
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Valley Lutheran Varsity Softball @ Caro →
Caro High School, 301 N Hooper St, Caro
6:00 pm -
Deckerville Varsity Softball @ Vassar →
Vassar Middle and High School, 220 Athletic St, Vassar
6:00 pm -
Swan Valley Varsity Baseball @ Caro →
Caro High School, 301 N Hooper St, Caro
6:00 pm -
Deckerville Varsity Softball @ Vassar →
Vassar Middle and High School, 220 Athletic St, Vassar
4:00 pm
Monday May 18
Thursday May 21
Wednesday May 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
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MS Track League Meet @ Kingston
Akron-Fairgrove Schools Fairgrove, MI 48733
4:00 pm -
Softball Home vs BCAS
Akron-Fairgrove Schools Fairgrove, MI 48733
4:00 pm -
Baseball Home vs BCAS
Akron-Fairgrove Schools Fairgrove, MI 48733
4:00 pm -
Baseball @ North Huron
Akron-Fairgrove Schools Fairgrove, MI 48733
4:00 pm -
MS Track Invite @ Mayville
Akron-Fairgrove Schools Fairgrove, MI 48733
4:00 pm -
Softball Game at North Huron
Akron-Fairgrove Schools Fairgrove, MI 48733
4:00 pm -
Brian Coonan →
Arrowhead Golf & Grill, 1201 Gun Club Rd, Caro
7:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Monday May 18
Tuesday May 19
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- The truth is… when kids’ teeth are healthier, they are, too.
Kindergarten Dental Screenings help find dental problems early. They’re free, local, and now they’re required for all Michigan kindergarteners. Find… (Nextdoor )
- Clean Team posted a job opening for Commercial Cleaner in Caro. Apply here.
- McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Custodian in Caro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Caro here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cass City
- Beaverton family buys Gem Theater to keep community staple open (michigansthumb.com)
- Who is Michigan's top senior girls prep soccer player? Our picks, your votes (mlive.com)
- Barry Lyn McAlpine (whtc.com)
Frankenmuth
- Celebrate Tradition at the 2026 Frankenmuth Bavarian Festival (midmichigannow.com)
- Frankenmuth Funtown Chowdown Food Truck Festival is back May 14 (mlive.com)
- No injuries following Saturday garage fire in Frankenmuth (sanilacbroadcasting.com)
Ok Caro! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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