🌱 How Richards Middle’s student makeup has shifted over the last decade.
Fraser, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Fraser! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Richards Middle’s student makeup has shifted over the last decade.
- Behind the limited-time chance to erase extra court fees in Fraser.
- How Fraser’s Ramblers battled to a hard-fought volleyball win.
Also on today's calendar: Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Community Walk and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 59.
- Friday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Enrollment analysis: White students made up 69.6% of Richards Middle School's enrollment in 2024-25 (warrensun.com) — Families in Fraser Public Schools can see how Richards Middle School’s enrollment is changing, with white students now making up about 70% of its 661 students, down from previous years. The report compares a decade of demographic shifts across the district, notes Fraser High’s enrollment makeup, and places local trends in the context of statewide academic performance and achievement gaps. 
• Eastpointe, Roseville district courts offer short-term amnesty programs (macombdaily.com) — Fraser residents with overdue tickets or court fines can get late fees waived this month through an amnesty program at the 39th District Court, which serves both Roseville and Fraser. By paying the original fine amount by Sept. 30, many extra fees can be forgiven, and the court is also offering flexible payment plans and online or Zoom options to reduce in-person hassles.
• Chippewa Valley outlasts Grosse Pointe North; Fraser outlasts Ford in four sets (macombdaily.com) — Fraser volleyball fans can celebrate a big MAC White Division win, as the Ramblers outlasted Utica Ford in four hard-fought sets behind standout performances from Payton Hill and Parker Edwards. The story also recaps Chippewa Valley’s revenge victory over Grosse Pointe North and highlights other strong showings from Macomb County high school teams.
📸 Around Fraser
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★ Featured events ★
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Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Community Walk →
Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Dr,
9:00 am
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
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City Council Meeting →
Fraser, MI Calendar, 33000 Garfield Road, Fraser
6:30 pm -
Women Living in Recovery
CARE of Southeastern Michigan, 18441 Utica Road, Roseville
6:30 pm -
10,000 Sq. Ft. Rummage Sale →
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 375 Lothrop Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms
9:00 am -
Relapse Prevention
CARE of Southeastern Michigan, 31900 Utica Rd, Fraser
10:00 am -
Fraser Family Tailgate
FHS Stadium
5:30 pm -
Living in Recovery
CARE Office, 18441 Utica Rd, Roseville
10:00 am -
Vape Use Prevention Program 8/17/26 - 9/14/26
CARE Office, 18441 Utica Rd, Roseville
4:30 pm -
St. Clair at Fraser →
34270 Garfield Rd, Fraser
9:00 pm -
Save the Date - 2026 Salute to Excellence →
Vintage House, 31816 Utica Road, Fraser
5:30 pm
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Monday September 14
Saturday September 19
Monday October 5
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🗓 Events Nearby
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SMART Recovery →
CARE of Southeastern Michigan, 18441 Utica Road, Roseville
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Downtown Development Authority →
St. Clair Shores, MI Calendar, 27600 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores
10:00 am -
Relapse Prevention →
CARE of Southeastern Michigan, 18441 Utica Road, Roseville
3:30 pm -
Hazel Park at South Lake →
South Lake High School, 21900 9 Mile Rd, St. Clair Shores
6:30 pm
Wednesday September 9
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🗞 Nearby News
Roseville
- Mint Cannabis Budtender - Roseville in Roseville, MI (mlive.com)
- 'Off to a good start': School begins for many Metro Detroit students (detroitnews.com)
- Vote for the Free Press Boys Athlete of the Week, Aug. 31-Sept. 6. (freep.com)
Sterling Heights
- Plans for old Chili's restaurant in Sterling Heights temporarily delayed (macombdaily.com)
- Sterling Heights transforms drain into green space (detroitnews.com)
Grosse Pointe
- Body Found Along Lake St. Clair In Grosse Pointe Shores: Police (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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