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🌱 Patch AM: Why Clawson dropped controversial Flock cameras after resident privacy backlash.
Also, don't miss Trick-or-Treat Trail on the Clawson Patch calendar
Greetings Clawson! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Clawson dropped controversial Flock cameras after resident privacy backlash.
- See where Clawson football stands in this week's state rankings.
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 75 and low of 51 degrees.
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 67, low: 47.
- Friday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 68 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 5 Michigan police agencies used Flock readers for immigration searches (bnd.com) — Clawson has ended its contract with Flock license plate readers after residents raised privacy concerns, joining several other Oakland County communities rethinking the surveillance technology. The investigation details how multiple Metro Detroit agencies used Flock data for immigration-related searches and how state and local leaders are now pushing for tighter rules and greater transparency around these systems. 
• Associated Press prep football rankings for Week 7 of the 2026 season (theoaklandpress.com) — Clawson's football team is now on the radar statewide, earning votes in the Division 6 Associated Press prep rankings heading into Week 7. The list shows where top Michigan programs stand across all divisions, giving Clawson fans context for how their team stacks up against bigger-name schools this season.
📸 Around Clawson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clawson
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★ Featured events ★
- Trick-or-Treat Trail →
Clawson City Park, Clawson
6:00 pm
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- ADDAMS PTA -Trick or Trunk
Addams Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
5:30 pm - HOCO Parade
Clawson High School Clawson, MI 48017
5:45 pm - NORTH / MIDDLE PARKING LOT- Trunk or Treat
Northwood Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48073
6:00 pm
Friday October 16
📣 Clawson Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Coffee with the Counselor - Senior Year
International Academy East Campus Troy, MI 48083
8:00 am - FMS-Explore Health Sciences Careers at OCC
Ferndale Public Schools, 22322 Rutland Dr, Southfield
8:30 am - Troy Union Fun Run →
Troy MI
9:05 am - Drop In Exercise Classes - Wednesday Feel Good Fit →
9:30 am - Drop In Groups - Knit & Crochet →
10:00 am - Drop In Exercise Classes - Wednesday Senior Stretch/Chair Yoga →
10:45 am - Drop In Groups - Rummikub →
11:00 am - Drop In Groups - Dominoes →
12:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
Royal Oak
- Royal Oak library will be closed this weekend (theoaklandpress.com)
- 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch' tour coming to metro Detroit. See when (bnd.com)
- City moves up Brake's departure (delgazette.com)
Troy
- Don't Forget To Celebrate National Pierogi Day (foodnetwork.com)
- The Hidden Cost of Fragmented Automation: One Manufacturer's Solution (manufacturingtomorrow.com)
Ferndale
- Hazel Park Man Breaks Baby's Bones, Admits Crying Frustrated Him: Prosecutor (patch.com)
Ok Clawson! 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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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