🌱 How did Macomb’s clerk defend his record in the SOS debate?

Morning Macomb! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Macomb's clerk defend his record in the SOS debate?

Also on today's calendar: 6-weeks of Healing for Anxiety and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Some rain, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
• Tuesday: A passing shower, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gilchrist, Forlini spar over election denialism in SOS debate (theoaklandpress.com) — Macomb County residents see their county's election administration in the spotlight as clerk Anthony Forlini debates Garlin Gilchrist in the race for Michigan secretary of state, trading accusations over election denialism and voter data handling. The fact-checking piece scrutinizes Forlini's Macomb County audit, his hiring of a Jan. 6 attendee, and Gilchrist's past recount request, clarifying several disputed claims for voters.
   

📸 Around Macomb

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Macomb

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 14
• 6-weeks of Healing for Anxiety →
  Online Zoom,
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• Rock N Read
  North Branch - Creative/Story Room
  10:00 am
• Preschool Story Time
  North Branch - Creative/Story Room
  11:00 am
Wednesday October 14
• Little Listeners
  North Branch - Creative/Story Room
  11:00 am
• Board of Trustees →
  Macomb Township Hall, 54111 Broughton Rd, Macomb
  6:30 pm
Friday October 16
• MSN Fund Run 2026
  MSN
  8:00 am
• Medicare/Medicaid Assistance
  North Branch - Group Study Room A
  10:00 am
• Lord Of The Flies →
  Arsène Performing Arts, 24877 21 Mile Rd, Macomb
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• Rookie Readers Book Club
  North Branch - Creative/Story Room
  3:00 pm
• Lord Of The Flies →
  Arsène Performing Arts, 24877 21 Mile Rd, Macomb
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday October 13
• Red Cross Blood Drive →
  Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township
  12:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Happy Hour with Utica Shelby Kiwanis →
  Tap and Barrel, 50055 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township
  5:00 pm
Friday October 16
• The Groove Council at Kay Jay's Irish Pub →
  Kay Jay's Irish Pub, 5491 Auburn Road, Shelby Township
  9:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I was working on my sprinkler system yesterday Thur 10/8/26 at about 4:10 pm when I then went into the house for a moment.
  When I got back, my kneeler and seat were gone. My camera depicted a Van passing the house, stopping, backing up, and putting my kneeler and seat in… (Nextdoor Valley forge)

• Target posted a job opening for Specialty Sales (Style, Tech, Beauty) (T2113) in Macomb. Apply here.
• Brinker International posted a job opening for Bartender - Shelby Creek Chili's in Utica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macomb here.

🗞 Nearby News

Utica

• Roseville wrecks Anchor Bay's MAC White title bid (macombdaily.com)
• Burlington opening 12 stores this month. See where (mahoningmatters.com)
• Road Watch:Macomb and Metro Detroit construction week of Oct. 11 (macombdaily.com)

Chesterfield

• Infant dies after SUV and pickup crash head-on in Macomb Township (audacy.com)
• Team USA looks to continue medal-winning ways at 2026 IBF World Cup (bowl.com)

Sterling Heights

• Teacher in Sterling Heights elementary school surprised with Detroit Lions award (macombdaily.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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