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🌱 Patch AM: Body Found Along Lake St. Clair In Grosse Pointe Shores: Police

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Greetings Grosse Pointe! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Body discovered near Grosse Pointe Yacht Club amid recent lake search
  • How a Maire Elementary teacher turned history into a living museum

Also on today's calendar: 10,000 Sq. Ft. Rummage Sale and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 59.
  • Friday: Sunny and beautiful, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Body Found Along Lake St. Clair In Grosse Pointe Shores: Police (patch.com) — Residents of Grosse Pointe Shores and Grosse Pointe Farms are learning that police have discovered a body along Lake St. Clair near the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club. Authorities have not yet identified the person, but the discovery follows an intensive, now-suspended search for a 74-year-old man who fell overboard without a life jacket between the yacht club and Pier Park.
   

• Maire's Michigan History Teacher of the Year helps past come alive for students (candgnews.com) — A longtime Maire Elementary teacher in the Grosse Pointe Public School System has been named Michigan's 2026 History Teacher of the Year, bringing statewide recognition to a familiar local classroom. Sarah Neely's creative projects, like a student "Living Museum" and partnerships with historic sites, are highlighted as ways she makes history feel personal and exciting for Grosse Pointe kids.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Grosse Pointe

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    Thursday September 10
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    Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, 97 Kercheval St, Grosse Pointe Farms
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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday September 9
  • Brownell, Parcells, Pierce Back to School Night
    Grosse Pointe School District, 389 St. Clair, Grosse Pointe
    6:30 pm
  • City Council Meeting
    City of Harper Woods, 19617 Harper Ave, Harper Woods
    7:00 pm
  • Recreation Commission Meeting →
    Grosse Pointe Park, MI Calendar Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday September 10
  • Monteith Back to School Night
    Grosse Pointe School District, 389 St. Clair, Grosse Pointe
    6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Taher, Inc. posted a job opening for K-12 Food Service Aide ( Sub ) in Grosse Pointe. Apply here.
  • Del Taco posted a job opening for Team Member in Warren. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Grosse Pointe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grosse Pointe Park

  • Grosse Pointe Park extends contract with insurance provider (candgnews.com)

Grosse Pointe Farms

  • Body recovered in lake near Grosse Pointe Farms may be missing boater (freep.com)
  • 8 Events In Metro Detroit Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks (patch.com)
  • Grosse Pointe Farms recognizes outstanding public safety officers (candgnews.com)

Grosse Pointe Woods

  • Michigan's Best Private High Schools Ranked for 2026 (wbxxfm.com)
  • Golfers give their best shot at Detroit News/GAM Hole-In-One Contest (detroitnews.com)

Ok Grosse Pointe! 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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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