🌱 How low Macomb County drivers actually paid for premium gas.

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In today's newsletter:

• How low Macomb County drivers actually paid for premium gas.
• Why Macomb County's crisis line is busier—and faster—than ever.
• Did you see last night's fireball over Macomb Township?

Also on today's calendar: Act 345 Fire Retirement System Board Meeting and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Sun mixing with clouds; nice, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
• Tuesday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 62.
• Wednesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Week ending Sept. 5: Lowest premium gas in Macomb County reaches $4.61 (warrensun.com) — Premium gas in Macomb County dipped as low as $4.61 per gallon for the week ending Sept. 5, with an average of $5.34 across stations. The report compares local prices with the statewide Michigan average and explains how global oil markets and refinery issues are driving recent volatility at the pump.
   

• Report: Macomb mental health-substance abuse efforts rise with need (macombdaily.com) — Macomb County Community Mental Health is handling sharply rising demand, with crisis-line calls up 10% to nearly 19,500 in 2025 and 19,086 residents served overall. The agency highlights faster-than-average response times, expanded mobile crisis teams, and a new 24/7 Substance Use Engagement Center in Sterling Heights aimed at keeping people safely supported at home when possible.
   

• Fireball meteor spotted in night sky in 2 places in Michigan (detroitnews.com) — Residents in and around Macomb Township may have caught a brief but bright fireball streaking across the sky Sunday night at 8:47 p.m., lasting just under five seconds. Weather watchers and NASA experts explain that such fireballs are spectacular yet fairly common, even though only a handful of meteorites have ever been confirmed in Michigan.
   

📸 Around Macomb

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Macomb

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 15
• Planning Commission →
  Macomb Township Hall, 54111 Broughton Rd, Macomb
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

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

Monday September 14
• Tech Tutoring
  North Branch - Group Study Room C
  1:00 pm
• Senior Alzheimer's Support Group →
  Shelby Township MI
  6:00 pm
• Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group →
  Shelby Township MI
  6:00 pm
• Teen Game Night
  North Branch - Creative/Story Room
  7:00 pm
• Planning Commission/Public Hearing →
  Shelby Township MI
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Rock N Read
  North Branch - Creative/Story Room
  10:00 am
• Mystery Book Discussion
  North Branch - North Branch Conference Room
  10:00 am

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Rebel Convenience Stores posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Macomb in Macomb. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Utica

• Metro Detroit Parkinson Hero Walk raises awareness and support for patients and veterans (wxyz.com)
• Sterling Heights man charged for exposing himself at Waterford Oaks County Park (theoaklandpress.com)
• Faith Life in Action week of Sept. 13 and beyond (macombdaily.com)

Chesterfield

• Macomb St. Clair Mega Cruise+Car Show of Chesterfield rolls in with new name, bigger reach (macombdaily.com)
• Macomb County Library events week of Sept. 12 and beyond (macombdaily.com)

Royal Oak

• Missing MI Hiker Found Alive On Isle Royale: Report (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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