🌱 Patch AM: How did Utica’s teams fare in this week’s big matchups?

Cheers Utica! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Utica's teams fare in this week's big matchups?
• Why some Utica-area residents want license plate cameras removed

Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 47 degrees.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 46.
• Monday: Luminous sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gonzales passes for four TDs to lead OLSM past Warren De La Salle (macombdaily.com) — High school football fans in Utica saw Orchard Lake St. Mary's dominate Warren De La Salle 42-6 at UWM Field, powered by quarterback Jabin Gonzales' five first-half touchdowns. The win keeps OLSM rolling toward a big showdown with Detroit Catholic Central, while related MAC White coverage notes Fraser staying unbeaten with a sweep of Utica's volleyball team.
   

• Communities wrestle with license plate reader technology (msu.edu) — Utica residents are among those voicing concerns about Flock Safety license plate reader cameras as Michigan communities debate how, or whether, to keep using the technology. State police chiefs support new rules on data retention, audits, and officer training, while some cities have already canceled contracts. Lawmakers are weighing statewide regulations, but local governments will ultimately decide if these cameras stay in their neighborhoods.
   

📸 Around Utica

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Utica

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3
• Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour →
  2000 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant
  3:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 3
• Meditation and Mini-Healing Sessions - Harrison Twp →
  38000 Shoreline Dr
  11:00 am
Tuesday October 6
• Rock N Read
  North Branch - Creative\/Story Room North Branch - Creative/Story Room
  10:00 am
• Preschool Story Time
  North Branch - Creative\/Story Room North Branch - Creative/Story Room
  11:00 am
Wednesday October 7
• Little Listeners
  North Branch - Creative\/Story Room North Branch - Creative/Story Room
  11:00 am
Sunday October 18
• Michigan Psychic at the Holiday Inn in Utica →
  Utica – Holiday Inn Express, 45555 Utica Park Blvd, Utica
  12:00 pm
• Michigan Psychic Fair at Holiday Inn Express →
  Utica – Holiday Inn Express, 45555 Utica Park Blvd, Utica
  12:00 pm
• Michigan Psychic Fair at the Holiday Inn Express →
  Holiday Inn Express, 45555 Utica Park Blvd, Utica
  12:00 pm
• Michigan Psychic Fair at the Holiday Inn →
  Holiday Inn Express, 45555 Utica Park Blvd, Utica
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday October 3
• Electronics Recycling Day →
  Sterling Heights, MI Calendar, 7200 18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights
  9:00 am
• Tea Blending Workshop →
  Sterling Heights, MI Calendar, 40255 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights
  10:00 am
• Animal Athletes →
  Sterling Heights, MI Calendar, 42700 Utica Road, Sterling Heights
  10:30 am
• Try Girl Scout Day →
  Sterling Heights, MI Calendar, 40255 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kroger posted a job opening for Meat Clerk in Utica. Apply here.
• Lincoln Electric posted a job opening for Night Shift Machinist in Utica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Utica here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sterling Heights

• May They Rest in Peace: Deacon Johnny Vanneste (detroitcatholic.com)
• Grab Free Passes to an Early Screening of WHALEFALL (week99er.com)
• Transportation provider accused of hiding freight revenue from owner-operators (freightwaves.com)

Macomb

• 24413 Sheffield Forest Dr, Macomb, MI 48042 (redfin.com)

Royal Oak

• Man Charged In Downtown Royal Oak Shooting: Prosecutor (patch.com)

Ok Utica! 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: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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