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🌱 Patch AM: Police seek tips after Utica man killed near Sterling Heights warehouse
Also check out Michigan Psychic Fair on the Utica Patch calendar
Greetings Utica! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
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!)
- 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 ★
- Michigan Psychic Fair →
Utica – Holiday Inn Express, 45555 Utica Park Blvd, Utica
12:00 pm
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- Donuts with Grown Ups Story Time
North Branch - Creative/Story Room
10:00 am - 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 - Little Listeners
North Branch - Creative Story Room North Branch - Creative/Story Room
11:00 am - Happy Hour with Utica Shelby Kiwanis
Tap and Barrel, 50055 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township
5:00 pm - Medicare/Medicaid Assistance
North Branch - Group Study Room A
10:00 am - Rookie Readers Book Club
North Branch - Creative/Story Room
3:00 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 →
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
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
📣 Utica Shout Outs!
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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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