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And on the Utica Patch calendar - Preplanning Seminar with Resurrection Cemetery

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Hello Utica! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which music stars are headed to UWM Field this September?
  • How will Utica's new police drone actually be used?
  • See how Eisenhower's first game in the new stadium played out.

Also on today's calendar: Preplanning Seminar with Resurrection Cemetery and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 81, low: 65.
  • Thursday: Clouds and sun with a shower, with a high of 82 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. USPBL prepares for star-studded lineup at its inaugural Fall Music Classic (candgnews.com) — Utica residents can look forward to the inaugural USPBL Fall Music Classic at UWM Field Sept. 18-20, bringing major country, rap, and rock acts to town. City leaders hope the three-day festival will boost downtown restaurants, bars, and shops, adding to Utica's growing lineup of entertainment attractions. Tickets start at $81.89 and are on sale now.
   

2. Utica City Council approves police purchase of drone through state grant (candgnews.com) — Utica's City Council has approved the police department's purchase of a high-tech Axon Air Skydio X10 drone, fully funded by a state grant with no local tax dollars. The drone will support searches for missing people, document crash scenes faster, and bolster security at special events, with several officers receiving FAA-certified training to operate it safely over the city.
   

3. Eisenhower debuts new stadium with shutout of Stevenson (macombdaily.com) — Utica Eisenhower boys soccer christened the newly renovated Swinhart Stadium with a 3-0 shutout of Sterling Heights Stevenson, extending their perfect, shutout start to the season. The game marked the first official contest at the stadium in 1.5 years, giving local fans a look at a strong Eagles squad before tougher matchups against Troy Athens and Romeo later this week.
   

4. Q&A: Seoung Lee of Chow Down Detroit (bluewaterhealthyliving.com) — Metro Detroit food creator Seoung Lee, known as Chow Down Detroit, explains how he uses his popular social media channels to spotlight small restaurants while keeping reviews positive and unpaid. He also mentions an upcoming partnership to support elementary schools and teachers in Utica, tying his brand's success back to local community help.
   

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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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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