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🌱 Sterling Heights senior shatters county swim record and turns recruiters’ heads

Sterling Heights, Michigan Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Sterling Heights senior shatters county swim record and turns recruiters’ heads
  • Have you seen Sterling Heights’ new “Real Miss Daisy” bus-safety rap?
  • Did your Michigan Lottery numbers hit, and where do you claim?

Also on today's calendar: Rummage Sale - St. Paul's United Methodist Church and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 64 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 66, low: 50.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Utica Eisenhower repeats, Stevenson's Buford shine at Macomb County girls swim meet (macombdaily.com) — Sterling Heights Stevenson standout Olivia Buford dominated the Macomb County girls swim and dive championships, earning Swimmer of the Meet with a county‑record 50 freestyle and a commanding 100 butterfly win. While Utica Eisenhower repeated as team champion, Buford’s performance put Sterling Heights firmly in the spotlight as college recruiters take notice of her rising profile.
   

2. Sterling Heights community creates 'Slim Shady' parody reminding drivers to stop for school buses (ktvu.com) — Sterling Heights Police and Henry Ford II High School students have released a playful “Real Miss Daisy” rap video that urges drivers to always stop for school buses with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm. You can watch it on the city’s social media and SHTV YouTube, where officials hope its catchy lyrics will stick with local drivers as kids return to school.
   

3. Michigan Lottery Daily 3, Daily 4 results for Oct. 3, 2026 (fiorreports.com) — If you play the Michigan Lottery in Sterling Heights, you’ll find the full Daily 3, Daily 4, and other winning numbers from October 3 here, plus step‑by‑step instructions on how to claim prizes. Big winners can even schedule an appointment at the Sterling Heights regional office to redeem prizes over $100,000.
   

4. Faith Life in Action week of Oct. 4 and beyond (macombdaily.com) — If you’re looking for worship options near Sterling Heights, this roundup highlights local livestreams from Christ Lutheran Church and St. Malachy Church alongside many nearby congregations. It also lists Bible studies, card parties, rummage sales, and euchre nights in surrounding communities, giving you several ways to connect with faith groups online or in person throughout October and beyond.
   

5. BAE Systems Awarded More Than $656 Million Across Six U.S. Defense Contracts (pulse2.com) — BAE Systems’ Land & Armaments facility in Sterling Heights will help build 32 new Amphibious Combat Vehicle recovery variants under a $230 million contract modification, part of more than $656 million in new U.S. defense work. The project, running through 2028, should support local high‑skill manufacturing and engineering jobs tied to Marine Corps ground vehicles.
   

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    I used to get pizza delivered from Green Lantern which is apparently not an option at my new address. So wondering what is best pizza option for my… (Nextdoor Troy)
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    I just got my water bill today and it’s usually 4 or 5 at the most. This month it was 10! We’ve checked indoor and outdoor, and we don’t see any… (Nextdoor Ryan/Hickorywood)
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  • Dick's Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate in Sterling Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sterling Heights here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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