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🌱 Patch AM: See where Utica Eisenhower lands in this week’s state rankings.
Spotted on the Utica calendar: Senior Expo USA

Good morning Utica! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See where Utica Eisenhower lands in this week's state rankings.
Also on today's calendar: Senior Expo USA and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 74, low: 62.
- Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• MIHSSCA boys soccer rankings for the week of Sept. 14, 2026 (theoaklandpress.com) — Utica residents can cheer as Utica Eisenhower's boys soccer team is ranked 11th statewide in Division 1 in this week's Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association poll. The list highlights how Eisenhower stacks up against top programs from Troy, Ann Arbor, Portage, and other cities across all four divisions.
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📸 Around Utica
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Utica
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Little Listeners
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 - Senior Expo USA →
The Palazzo Grande, 54660 Van Dyke Ave
10:00 am - Straight Talk Teens, Schools, Safety, and the Law →
Macomb Community College - Center Campus, 44575 Garfield Rd
6:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
Tuesday September 22
Thursday October 1
📣 Utica Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Local Development Finance Authority Regular Meeting →
Velocity, 6633 18 Mile Road, Sterling Heights
8:00 am - Passport Walk-in Week →
City Hall, 40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights
8:30 am - Chalk the Walk →
Sterling Heights, MI Calendar, 40255 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights
4:30 pm - Stop the Scroll: Reclaim Your Attention from Digital Devices →
Sterling Heights, MI Calendar, 40255 Dodge Park Road, Sterling Heights
6:00 pm - Whitmore Lake at Parkway Christian →
Parkway Christian, 14500 Metropolitan Pkwy, Sterling Heights
6:30 pm - City Council Regular Meeting →
City Hall, 40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights
7:00 pm - 50+ Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide →
Sterling Heights, MI Calendar, 40200 Utica Road, Sterling Heights
10:30 am - Civil Service Commission Regular Meeting →
City Hall, 40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights
11:00 am
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Shift Supervisor in Costco in Utica. Apply here.
- ArtiFlex Manufacturing posted a job opening for Press Operator in Sterling Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Utica here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sterling Heights
- For seventh consecutive year, Sterling Heights named one of country's safest big cities (macombdaily.com)
- Studio 9 Salon Expands Bridal Suites and Extension Services (dispatch.com)
- Faith Life in Action week of Sept. 13 and beyond (macombdaily.com)
Macomb
- Senior Fun Festival connects Macomb County seniors to resources and services (mlive.com)
Rochester
- 1 Shot, Injured During Fight At Youth Football Game In Oakland County: Officials (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: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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