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🌱 See how Dakota High students kicked off their first day back.

Be sure to catch RedCross Blood Drive on the Macomb Patch calendar

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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:

  • See how Dakota High students kicked off their first day back.
  • What Selfridge's $1B overhaul means for nearby Macomb County roads
  • Inside the $16 million upgrade to Macomb's Athletics & Expo Center.

Also on today's calendar: RedCross Blood Drive and 8 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 78 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 56.
  • Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 79 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Students and teachers jump right in on first day of school (detroitnews.com) — Students and teachers at Dakota High School in Macomb jumped straight into lessons on the first day of school, from AP calculus problems to medical careers coursework. Hallways were busy, seniors showed off decorated jeans, and staff focused on getting classes rolling smoothly for local teens starting the new year.
   

• $1B Selfridge Air Base Overhaul Advances With $141M Airfield Award (enr.com) — A nearly $1 billion modernization of Selfridge Air National Guard Base is moving ahead, including a $140.9 million contract for major runway and taxiway work. For Macomb Township residents, related projects like the $27.8 million relocation of William P. Rosso Highway and drainage upgrades will reshape traffic patterns near I-94 and Jefferson and support the base's long-term future in the region.
   

• MCC reopens renovated Athletics-Expo Center in Warren (macombdaily.com) — Macomb Community College has reopened its renovated Athletics & Expo Center in Warren, giving Macomb County students and visitors upgraded gyms, locker rooms, and a modernized expo hall for graduations, trade shows, and community events. The $16‑million project improves comfort, capacity, and amenities for the Monarchs' nine athletic teams and the many large gatherings hosted there each year.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found dog was taken to Clinton Twp police department, will end up at Macomb County Animal Control.
    I'm not the finder. So don't ask questions or give advice on what to do. (Nextdoor 22 Mile rd)
  • Nikki I see you're looking for a pet sitter.
    I'm insured and Red Cross certified in pet first aid and CPR. I have ample references and would love to set up a meet and greet. We used to live in… (Nextdoor Springhill Meadows/Howard)
  • Triumph Group posted a job opening for Supervisor, Quality Inspection in Macomb. Apply here.
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Night Clerk in Utica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macomb here.

🗞 Nearby News

Utica

  • Sterling Heights to launch $10 million Clinton River Road upgrade this fall (mlive.com)
  • Plans for old Chili's restaurant in Sterling Heights temporarily delayed (macombdaily.com)
  • Warren City Council votes to approve 12-month data center moratorium (candgnews.com)

Chesterfield

  • Macomb, Oakland food companies receive state grants to stoke growth (macombdaily.com)
  • Michigan crews assist Canadian officials in water search for missing man (wxyz.com)

Bloomfield Hills

  • 2 Teens Injured In E Bike Crash With Pickup Truck In Oakland County: Police (patch.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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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