🌱 Patch AM: How a New Baltimore tattoo joke sparked a national Flock backlash

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In today's newsletter:

• How a New Baltimore tattoo joke sparked a national Flock backlash
• Where New Baltimore Anchor Bay stands in this week's football rankings

Also on today's calendar: SCAMS Prevention Presentation and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 73, low: 55.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Michigan Tattoo Artist's' Free Ink for a Flock Camera' Joke Backfires as People Take It Literally (motorbiscuit.com) — A New Baltimore tattoo artist's joking Instagram offer of free ink for anyone bringing in a Flock license-plate camera went viral, drawing millions of views and some alarming responses. He's now stressing that he never intended to encourage vandalism, warning locals that damaging cameras is illegal even amid ongoing privacy debates around Flock ALPRs.
   

• Plenty of movement in Macomb County football rankings (macombdaily.com) — Macomb County's latest high school football rankings feature New Baltimore Anchor Bay just outside the top 10, listed among teams that recently dropped out but are still "bubbling under." Romeo remains the county's lone unbeaten, while several other Macomb Area Conference powers shuffle positions after early-season surprises and lopsided wins.
   

📸 Around New Baltimore

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Baltimore

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Anchor Bay Countryfest 2026 →
  Walter & Mary Burke Park, 36300 Front Street, New Baltimore

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• SCAMS Prevention Presentation →
  New Haven Community Center
  12:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Anchor Bay Countryfest →
  Walter & Mary Burke Park, New Baltimore
Saturday September 19
• Fairways Fore Life →
  Cedar Glen Golf and Outing, 36860 25 Mile Rd, New Baltimore
  9:00 am
• Orphan Car Show 2026 →
  Stahls Motors & Music Experience, 56516 N Bay Drive, New Baltimore
  10:00 am
• Planet Fitness Chesterfield Member Appreciation Event →
  Planet Fitness, 50860 Gratiot Ave
  10:00 am
Sunday September 20
• New Baltimore Farmers Market →
  Front & Washington streets, New Baltimore
  9:00 am
Monday September 21
• Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Meeting →
  City Hall - Council Chambers, New Baltimore
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Senior Expo USA →
  The Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van Dyke Ave
  10:00 am
• Tuesday Open Hours →
  Stahls Motors & Music Experience, 56516 N Bay Drive, New Baltimore
  1:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Straight Talk: Teens, School Safety & The Law →
  Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Rd
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Resurrection Cemetery Open House & Tour →
  Resurrection Cemetery, 18201 Clinton River Rd
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Chesterfield

• South Korean automotive components company to expand in Chesterfield Twp. (macombdaily.com)
• We Buy Houses Royal Oak: 5 Top Companies (homelight.com)

Mount Clemens

• Macomb County Man Charged After Stomping Kitten To Death On Church Steps: Prosecutor (patch.com)
• Challenger remains on ballot in Eastpointe judicial race (macombdaily.com)
• Clinton Twp. woman pleads to leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle (macombdaily.com)

Rochester

• 3-Year-Old Boy Shot, Killed Inside Oakland County Home: Sheriff (patch.com)

Ok New Baltimore! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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