Community Corner
š± How a Macomb Township fence scheme finally ended in prison time
Spotted on the Macomb calendar: Preplanning Seminar with Resurrection Cemetery
What's up Macomb! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Macomb Township fence scheme finally ended in prison time
- Where Macomb County drivers found E85 for just $2.49 a gallon
- Which MAC White football team is poised to surprise Macomb fans?
Also on today's calendar: Preplanning Seminar with Resurrection Cemetery and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A passing morning shower, with a high of 81 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Ex Macomb Twp. fence company owner sentenced for theft, false pretenses (macombdaily.com) — A Macomb Township woman has been sentenced in Macomb County Circuit Court after stealing tens of thousands of dollars from her father and multiple fence-company customers across several local communities. Her no-contest pleas and repeated violations led to prison time, restitution orders, and dismissal of some charges. The case highlights ongoing efforts by Macomb prosecutors to address financial crimes against seniors. 
2. Macomb County saw lowest price for E85 gas at $2.49 in week ending Aug. 8 (warrensun.com) — Macomb County drivers paying for E85 can find some of Michigan's lowest recent prices, with one local station reporting $2.49 per gallon during the week ending Aug. 8 and a countywide average of $3.47. The piece compares those prices with statewide trends and explains how global oil markets and refinery issues are driving local volatility.
3. Macomb Area Conference White Division football team capsules (macombdaily.com) — High school football fans around Macomb will see a reshaped MAC White Division this fall, with Anchor Bay and Port Huron Northern joining a field that already includes Roseville, Lakeview, Utica and Warren Mott. The capsules break down returning starters, key newcomers and outlooks, highlighting which Macomb County-area teams could contend for league titles and deep playoff runs.
4. Jay DeBoyer selected as John James' lieutenant governor pick for Michigan GOP ticket (annarbortimes.com) — Macomb County Republicans are central to U.S. Rep. John James' choice of House Oversight Chair Jay DeBoyer as his preferred lieutenant governor running mate, ahead of the Aug. 22 GOP convention. If DeBoyer joins the ticket, Macomb and St. Clair county parties must quickly agree on a new candidate for his 63rd House District seat, potentially reshaping local representation.
📸 Around Macomb
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Macomb
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★ Featured events ★
- Preplanning Seminar with Resurrection Cemetery →
Fern Hill Golf Club, 17600 Clinton River Rd,
7:00 pm - Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Walk →
Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Dr,
9:00 am - Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Community Walk →
Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Dr,
9:00 am
Tuesday September 1
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
- MSN Crusader Day
L'Anse Creuse Middle School - North MSN
8:30 am - Stories and Snacks
North Macomb Branch Library North Branch - Creative/Story Room
10:00 am - Medicare/Medicaid Assistance
North Macomb Branch Library North Branch - Group Study Room A
10:00 am - Rookie Readers Book Club
North Macomb Branch Library North Branch - Creative/Story Room
3:00 pm - Tech Tutoring
North Macomb Branch Library North Branch - Group Study Room C
1:00 pm - PAWS for Reading
North Macomb Branch Library North Branch -
6:30 pm - Hammered Flower Bandannas
North Macomb Branch Library North Branch - Creative/Story Room
7:00 pm - Board of Trustees →
Macomb, MI Calendar, 54111 Broughton Rd, Macomb
6:30 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
📣 Macomb Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Makeup Crusader Day
L'Anse Creuse High School - North Macomb, MI 48042
8:00 am - MSN Crusader Day
L'Anse Creuse Middle School - North MSN
8:30 am - Stories and Snacks
North Macomb Branch Library North Branch - Creative/Story Room
10:00 am - Medicare/Medicaid Assistance
North Macomb Branch Library North Branch - Group Study Room A
10:00 am
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Pet Reunited
Oreo, a dog who went missing in Sterling Heights, MI, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 17 minutes. Message from Owner: … (Nextdoor Shenandoah) - Have a sick wild rabbit that needs rehab.
Growth on its neck thats open to flys. Moving very slow. Not scared off easily. If anyone rehabs rabbits, this one is next for you. 23 mile and Card… (Nextdoor Wingate Farms)
- Triumph Group Inc posted a job opening for Mill Machinist - Night Shift in Macomb. Apply here.
- Hallmark Cards, Inc. posted a job opening for Hallmark Field Merchandiser (Part Time) Macomb, MI 48042 in Macomb. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macomb here.
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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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