Community Corner
🌱 Can you help police find this Jeep in a DeWitt man’s death?
Also, don't miss Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour on the DeWitt Patch calendar

Good morning DeWitt! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Can you help police find this Jeep in a DeWitt man's death?
Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Periods of rain, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 66, low: 42.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Authorities release surveillance image of Jeep involved in deadly I-69 hit-and-run (wilx.com) — State police are asking for tips after a 52-year-old DeWitt man died from injuries in a hit-and-run while checking his trailer on I-69 near M-100. Investigators have arrested a suspect from Charlotte on unrelated charges but are still searching for the damaged gray 2018 Jeep Compass and urging residents and repair shops to report any sightings.
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📸 Around DeWitt
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🗓 Upcoming Events in DeWitt
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★ Featured events ★
- Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour →
2000 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant
3:30 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- MI-AIM Educational Conference & Retreat →
St. Francis Retreat Center, 703 E. Main Street, DeWitt
1:00 pm - Holt at DeWitt →
13601 Panther Drive, DeWitt
7:00 pm - Holt at DeWitt football game →
DeWitt High School, 13601 Panther Drive, DeWitt
7:00 pm - Picnic With Princesses →
Bridge + Main Market, 119 North Bridge Street, DeWitt
11:30 am - 10th Anniversary Charity Golf Tournament →
Prairie Creek Golf Course and Banquet Center open weather permitting, 800 East Webb Drive, DeWitt
10:00 am - Walking Club →
DeWitt District Library, 13101 Schavey Rd, DeWitt
10:00 am - Okemos at DeWitt football game →
DeWitt High School, 13601 Panther Drive, DeWitt
7:00 pm
Friday October 2
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Saturday October 17
Tuesday October 20
Friday October 23
📣 DeWitt Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Walk with Ease →
Delta Township District Library, 5130 Davenport Drive, Lansing
11:00 am - Downtown Management Board meeting →
East Lansing, MI Calendar, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing
12:00 pm - DMB Marketing Committee meeting →
East Lansing, MI Calendar, 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing
12:00 pm - Family Playtime →
East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing
2:30 pm - Stress Busters →
Bath Township Public Library, 14051 Webster Rd, Bath
3:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 7-Eleven, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Restaurant Leader (Assistant Manager) in Dewitt. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Lansing. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near DeWitt here.
🗞 Nearby News
East Lansing
- East Lansing Public Schools superintendent to retire at end of school year (wilx.com)
- ICYMI: DIGGING INTO INNOVATION: MSU Research Foundation breaks ground on $20M Rosenberg Center at Michigan State University (michiganbusinessnetwork.com)
- MSU researchers work toward universal flu, HIV vaccines (eurekalert.org)
Lansing
- Central Michigan University joins Lansing Promise to offer scholarships for local students (eastmichigannews.com)
Ok DeWitt! 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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