š± Tornadoās path into Melvindale adds to Michiganās week of storm damage
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In today's newsletter:
- Tornadoās path into Melvindale adds to Michiganās week of storm damage
Also on today's calendar: Thurston Varsity Softball @ Melvindale and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the DJ's favorite part of the candy? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A couple of showers; breezy, with a high of 65 and low of 37 degrees.
- Sunday: Cooler; a p.m. shower or two, temps: high: 50, low: 28.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and chilly, with a high of 47 and low of 39 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Chaos after tornado damages Michigan farm, releasing 200-300 cows (themirror.com) ā Recent Michigan storms spawned multiple tornadoes, including one that crossed Dix Highway into Melvindale, damaging roofs, windows, HVAC equipment, and downing trees. While another tornado released hundreds of cows at a farm in Sheridan Township, Melvindale residents mainly faced power issues, debris, and heavy rain-related flooding across parts of Wayne County. 
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Melvindale Varsity Baseball @ Thurston
Lee M. Thurston High School, 26255 Schoolcraft, Redford Township
4:00 pm
Monday April 20
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Other local events
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Native Plants For Michigan Gardeners
Melvindale Public Library Melvindale, MI 48122
6:00 pm -
Thurston Varsity Softball @ Melvindale
Melvindale High School , 4500 Enterprise Dr , Allen Park
5:00 pm -
Redford Union Varsity Softball @ Melvindale
Melvindale High School , 4500 Enterprise Dr , Allen Park
6:00 pm -
Garden City Girls Varsity Soccer @ Melvindale
Melvindale High School , 4500 Enterprise Dr , Allen Park
5:00 pm
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Monday April 27
Monday May 11
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š Events Nearby
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Rotary Free Shred Day
City of Southgate , 14400 Dix Toledo Rd , Southgate
9:30 am -
South Lyon JV Baseball @ Allen Park
Allen Park High School , 18401 Champaign Rd , Allen Park
1:00 pm -
Riverview Varsity Baseball @ Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park High School , 1701 Champaign Rd , Lincoln Park
1:10 pm -
ZOSO - The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
District 142 - Live Music & Event Venue , 142 Maple St , Wyandotte
7:00 pm -
The Wicked Wiz of Oz
Ford Community & Performing Arts Center , 15801 Michigan Ave , Dearborn
5:00 pm -
Dearborn Community Chorus: The Wicked Wiz of Oz
Ford Community & Performing Arts Center , 15801 Michigan Ave , Dearborn
5:00 pm -
Allen Park Girls JV Soccer @ Taylor
Taylor High School , 11211 Beech Daly Rd , Taylor
4:30 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
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š Nearby News
Allen Park
- Allen Park police chief issues apology over tornado warning siren activation failure (wxyz.com)
- 8 Tornadoes Touched Down In MI During Severe Storms Tuesday Night: NWS (patch.com)
- State of emergency expanded to 5 counties, 2 cities by Whitmer amid continued severe weather ā¢ Michigan Advance (michiganadvance.com)
Lincoln Park
- āMess on McLain': Potholes, flooding on McLain Street leave Lincoln Park residents frustrated (clickondetroit.com)
Detroit
- Here's Where You Can Celebrate Record Store Day In Metro Detroit (patch.com)
- Storms Likely Across Metro Detroit Friday As Temps Drop (patch.com)
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