🌱 How Macomb residents can fight the spreading spotted lanternfly

Hello Macomb! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Macomb residents can fight the spreading spotted lanternfly

Also on today's calendar: Planning Commission and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 82 and low of 49 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly cloudy and not as warm, temps: high: 71, low: 58.
• Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Spotted lanternfly is spreading in Michigan. MSU gives tips to help protect trees (wxyz.com) — Spotted lanternfly, an invasive pest already established in Macomb County, is continuing to spread across Michigan and threatens more than 70 plant species. Michigan State University experts explain how residents can build simple lampshade-style traps and are urging people in affected counties to kill and report any insects they see to help protect local trees and yards.
   

📸 Around Macomb

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Macomb

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★ Featured events ★

Monday September 14
• Back To School Night →
  Lutheran North, 16825 24 Mile Road, Macomb
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 15
• Planning Commission →
  Macomb Township Hall, 54111 Broughton Rd, Macomb
  6:30 pm
Friday September 18
• Act 345 Fire Retirement System Board Meeting →
  Macomb Township Hall, 54111 Broughton Rd, Macomb
  8:30 am
Saturday September 19
• Bloom Fest →
  Recreation Center, 20699 Macomb St, Macomb
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 23
• Yale at Lutheran North →
  Lutheran North High School, 16825 24 Mile Rd, Macomb
  4:30 pm
• Board of Trustees →
  Macomb Township Hall, 54111 Broughton Rd, Macomb
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday September 13
• Guided Hikes: Insects and Late Summer Blooms (All Ages) →
  Shelby Township MI
  12:30 pm
• Route 66: The Mother Road in a '57 Chevy →
  Packard Proving Grounds, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township
  1:00 pm
• Historical Speaker Series – Route 66: The Mother Road in a '57 Chevy →
  Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township
  1:00 pm
Monday September 14
• Tech Tutoring
  North Branch - Group Study Room C
  1:00 pm
• Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group →
  Shelby Township MI
  6:00 pm
• Senior Alzheimer's Support Group →
  Shelby Township MI
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Found cat.
  Down country club drive. Does anyone know who she belongs too? (Nextdoor Winding Creek)
• Found 28/frost rd 9/10/26.
  Friendly and dog friendly. Female . Dog is safe for now finder can't keep‼️ 586-943-7366 (Nextdoor Gratiot Ave)

• TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for USPS Mail Sorter in Rochester. Apply here.
• Olive Garden posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Rochester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macomb here.

🗞 Nearby News

Utica

• Metro Detroit Parkinson Hero Walk raises awareness and support for patients and veterans (wxyz.com)
• Westside Rolls Past Birmingham, 15-2, to Advance to USPBL Championship Game - USPBL powered by Mortgage Matchup (uspbl.com)
• Cynthia Sue 'Cindy' Johnson (Simms) (mountainmessenger.com)

Chesterfield

• Bridge in front of Chesterfield Twp. offices closed 'indefinitely' (macombdaily.com)

Sterling Heights

• Sterling Heights is still the safest big city in Michigan, FBI data shows (audacy.com)
• Enter For a Chance To Win Foster The People Tickets!​ (audacy.com)

Ok Macomb! 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: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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