🌱 Patch AM: Police seek tips after Utica man killed near Sterling Heights warehouse

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In today's newsletter:

• Police seek tips after Utica man killed near Sterling Heights warehouse
• How Utica's golfers punched their tickets to the state finals

Also on today's calendar: Michigan Psychic Fair at Holiday Inn Express and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny, nice and warm, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
• Sunday: Some rain, with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Utica man identified in deadly Sterling Heights shooting near warehouse (fox2detroit.com) — A 41-year-old Utica resident, Randy Kamal Abro, was fatally shot near a Sterling Heights warehouse at 15 Mile and Mound on Oct. 7, and police are still searching for two suspects. Investigators are asking Utica-area residents to watch for a black 2025 Toyota 4Runner caught on surveillance near the scene and to share any tips that could help identify the vehicle or those involved.
   

• Dakota wins first golf regional title; Romeo, Eisenhower also qualify (theoaklandpress.com) — Utica golfers made a strong showing at the Division 1 regional at Twin Lakes, with Utica Eisenhower clinching the final team spot at the state finals and Utica freshman standout Victoria McCulloch qualifying individually after a playoff. Local rivals Romeo and Macomb Dakota also advanced, while Utica's full team finished seventh but gained valuable postseason experience.
   

📸 Around Utica

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Utica

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 18
• Michigan Psychic Fair →
  Utica – Holiday Inn Express, 45555 Utica Park Blvd, Utica
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday October 10
• Donuts with Grown Ups Story Time
  North Branch - Creative/Story Room
  10:00 am
Tuesday October 13
• 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 14
• Little Listeners
  North Branch - Creative Story Room North Branch - Creative/Story Room
  11:00 am
Thursday October 15
• Happy Hour with Utica Shelby Kiwanis
  Tap and Barrel, 50055 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township
  5:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Medicare/Medicaid Assistance
  North Branch - Group Study Room A
  10:00 am
Saturday October 17
• Rookie Readers Book Club
  North Branch - Creative/Story Room
  3:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• 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 →
  Utica – Holiday Inn Express, 45555 Utica Park Blvd, Utica
  12:00 pm
• Michigan Psychic at the Holiday Inn in Utica →
  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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lost cat near Grant Park in Utica?
  Or is it someone's outdoor cat...? I've seen it multiple times in the last month very friendly (Nextdoor Van Dyke/Hall)

• Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Utica. Apply here.
• Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Shift Lead in Utica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Utica here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sterling Heights

• $5.3 million facility brings relief from decades of sewer odors in Sterling Heights neighborhood (wxyz.com)
• Fatal shooting closes 15 Mile, Mound roads in Sterling Heights (clickondetroit.com)
• Touchdown for Teachers photos (detroitlions.com)

Macomb

• Macomb County woman wins $1 million after checking scratch-off prizes (ourmidland.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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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