🌱 How did a Shepherd student top the nation in business competition?
Shepherd, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Shepherd! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did a Shepherd student top the nation in business competition?
- Which Shepherd athletes are poised for big results at track regionals?
Also on today's calendar: Gaylord Varsity Softball @ Shepherd and 4 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower; chilly, with a high of 50 and low of 39 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 41.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Northwood University BPA students earn national honors in Nashville (ourmidland.com) — A Northwood University student from Shepherd, Nolan Longuski, captured first place in Advanced Word Processing and third in Digital Media Production at a national Business Professionals of America conference in Nashville. He and classmates from Michigan, Texas, and Ohio brought home multiple top-10 finishes across business and technology events. 
• Area track athletes enter regionals with state-caliber marks (themorningsun.com) — Shepherd High School athletes are heading into regional track meets this weekend with standout performances, including hurdler Tyler Travis and thrower Rissa Florian posting state-caliber marks. They’re part of a strong mid-Michigan field featuring Beal City, Sacred Heart, Alma, Ithaca, and others chasing state finals berths.
📸 Around Shepherd
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Bullock Creek Varsity Softball @ Shepherd →
Shepherd High School, 100 E Hall Ave, Shepherd
4:00 pm
Thursday May 14
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Other local events
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Gaylord Varsity Softball @ Shepherd →
Shepherd High School, 100 E Hall Ave, Shepherd
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Bullock Creek Varsity Baseball @ Shepherd →
Shepherd High School, 100 E Hall Ave, Shepherd
6:00 pm -
Story Learning with Maggie →
CRDL-Shepherd Community Library, 257 W Wright Ave, Shepherd
10:30 am -
Two-Spirit Talking Circle →
Seventh Generation Elijah Elk Culture Center, 7957 E Remus Rd, Mt Pleasant
6:00 pm -
Create, Make & Take →
CRDL-Shepherd Community Library, 257 W Wright Ave, Shepherd
4:30 pm -
Story Learning with Maggie →
CRDL-Shepherd Community Library, 257 W Wright Ave, Shepherd
10:30 am
Thursday May 14
Friday May 15
Wednesday May 20
Monday May 25
Tuesday May 26
Wednesday May 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
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FT - Lake City Elementary (BOTH ROOMS)
Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum 5093 E. Remus Rd. , Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
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Story Learning with Maggie
Chippewa River District Library 257 W Wright Ave, Shepherd, MI, 48883, US
10:30 am -
Story Learning with Tony
Chippewa River District Library 4035 N Mission Rd, Rosebush, MI, 48878, US
10:30 am -
Chippewa Valley Audubon Society
Chippewa River District Library 301 S. University Avenue, Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858, US
7:00 pm -
CRDL Teen Take & Make: Desktop Cell Phone Holder
Chippewa River District Library US
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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💬 Chatter
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- The truth is… when kids’ teeth are healthier, they are, too.
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- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Shepherd. Apply here.
- Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Mount Pleasant. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Shepherd here.
🗞 Nearby News
Mount Pleasant
- Mount Pleasant to host second annual Public Safety Expo May 16 (9and10news.com)
- Lions finalize rookie deals with signing of OT Blake Miller (themorningsun.com)
- Michigan mom, daughter graduate from same university together on Mother's Day weekend (mlive.com)
Alma
- Jake Kelley earns apron on Fox's MasterChef season 16 (ourmidland.com)
- Mid-Michigan talent headed to MHSFCA All-Star showcase (themorningsun.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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