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🌱 Patch AM: How did Romeo seize control so quickly at Swinehart Field?

Happening soon: Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Walk on the Utica Patch calendar

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Coffee in hand, Utica? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Romeo seize control so quickly at Swinehart Field?
  • Former Utica High runner's Florida lightning death shocks local community

Also on today's calendar: Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Walk and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Turning sunny; warm, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 50.
  • Monday: Rather cloudy and less humid, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Romeo blasts Eisenhower in MAC Red opener (macombdaily.com) — Utica football fans saw a tough night at Swinehart Field as Romeo capitalized on Utica Eisenhower's early miscues and rolled to a 56-7 MAC Red-opening win. Big plays on the ground and through the air quickly put the Eagles in a deep hole, though coaches on both sides praised their players' effort and looked ahead to the rest of the conference season.
   

• Macomb County man, 20, killed by suspected lightning strike in Florida (macombdaily.com) — A former Utica High School cross-country runner from nearby Shelby Township has died in Florida after an apparent lightning strike while out on a walk near Walt Disney World. The 20-year-old had just started the Disney College Program and was training for the Chicago Marathon, and his family is remembering him as a kind, funny young man deeply loved by relatives and friends.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Utica

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Other local events
    Saturday September 12
  • Macomb County Health and Wellness Fair →
    MISD - Educational Service Center, 44001 Garfield Rd
    10:00 am
    • Monday September 14
  • Tech Tutoring
    North Branch - Group Study Room C
    1:00 pm
  • Teen Game Night
    North Branch - Creative/Story Room
    7:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 15
  • Mystery Book Discussion
    North Branch - North Branch Conference Room
    10:00 am
  • Rock N Read
    North Branch - Creative/Story Room
    10:00 am
  • Preschool Story Time
    North Branch - Creative/Story Room
    11:00 am
    • Wednesday September 16
  • Little Listeners
    North Branch - Creative/Story Room
    11:00 am
    • Thursday September 17
  • Happy Hour with Utica Shelby Kiwanis
    Tap and Barrel, 50055 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township
    5:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 22
  • Senior Expo USA →
    The Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van Dyke Ave
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Sterling Heights. Apply here.
  • Acosta posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser - Walmart in Sterling Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Utica here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sterling Heights

  • Sterling Heights is still the safest big city in Michigan, FBI data shows (audacy.com)
  • Enter For a Chance To Win Foster The People Tickets!​ (audacy.com)
  • Prairie grass replaces concrete in Sterling Relief Drain redesign (mlive.com)

Macomb

  • Macomb County sees lowest price for diesel gas at $4.59 in week ending Sept. 5 (warrensun.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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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