🌱 Patch AM: How a 19-year-old Grosse Pointe Farms officer saved a coworker

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In today's newsletter:

• How a 19-year-old Grosse Pointe Farms officer saved a coworker
• See how Grosse Pointe runners placed at the massive Hanson's Invitational

Also on today's calendar: Free Trunk or Treat and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.
• Monday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, temps: high: 74, low: 52.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Quick-Thinking Teen Officer, 19, Saved Life of Sanitation Worker After Freak Accident Led to Massive Blood Loss (people.com) — A Grosse Pointe Farms sanitation worker is recovering after a severe arm injury on his route, thanks to a 19-year-old city public safety officer who rushed him to the hospital instead of waiting for an ambulance. Co-workers quickly applied makeshift tourniquets, and all three are set to be honored at an upcoming city council meeting, highlighting everyday risks faced by local crews.
   

• Hanson's Invitational 2026 (milesplit.com) — Results from the Hanson's Invitational show strong performances by Grosse Pointe South and Grosse Pointe North runners across boys, girls, and middle school races. Local athletes are scattered throughout the leaderboards, giving families and fans a detailed look at times, placements, and how Grosse Pointe stacked up against programs from across southeast Michigan.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grosse Pointe

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 27
• Grosse Pointe Solemn Vigil for Peace and Justice →
  Corner of Kercheval and St Clair, 17030 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Alliance Française de Grosse Pointe Season Opener →
  Pier Park, 350 Lake Shore Road, Grosse Pointe Farms
  5:00 pm
• The GUD Band →
  Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms
  6:30 pm
• The French History of Detroit, 1701-1840 →
  Grosse Pointe Public Library-Woods Branch, 20680 Mack Ave., Grosse Pointe Woods
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Planet D Nonet →
  Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms
  6:00 pm
Sunday October 4
• Grosse Pointe Theatre's Les Misérables →
  Schaap Center, 15001 E. Jefferson Ave., Grosse Pointe Park
  2:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Groupe de Conversation October →
  Village Grille, 16930 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Park
  6:00 pm
• The GUD Band →
  Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• Russ Macklem →
  Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Music From Mozart to Mercury →
  Grosse Pointe Unitarian Church, 17150 Maumee Avenue, Grosse Pointe
  4:00 pm
• Russ Macklem →
  Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• Free Trunk or Treat →
  St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 375 Lothrop Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms
  2:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Is this someone's dog?
  Found near east Warren between alter and outer drive in Morningside. He has a collar on and is super friendly and healthy. I brought him home ao he… (Nextdoor Cornerstone Village)
• Thank you cornerstone for this babydoll.
  Evonne came in for her consultation and was able to stay same day for her service. Thank you for your support #shortcut #relaxer #steamtreatment … (Nextdoor Cornerstone Village)

• Kroger posted a job opening for Cashier in Harper Woods. Apply here.
• Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Merchandising Assistant Manager in Eastpointe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grosse Pointe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grosse Pointe Park

• Renowned businessman, philanthropist, art collector Richard Manoogian dies at age 90 (bnd.com)

Grosse Pointe Farms

• Heroic Teen Officer Saves Sanitation Worker After Grisly Injury (wideopencountry.com)

Grosse Pointe Woods

• Michigan's Best Private High Schools Ranked for 2026 (wkfr.com)
• Women's Hockey Defeats Sacred Heart In Season Opener, 4-2 (friars.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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