🌱 Taylor police seek tips after woman found dead in motel room
Taylor, Michigan Patch AM: a 5 min readGreetings Taylor! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Taylor police seek tips after woman found dead in motel room
- How Downriver neighbors are helping a young Taylor entrepreneur rebuild after fire
- Why a Taylor man is facing serious charges after a Livonia stabbing
Also on today's calendar: How to Crochet a Bookmark: Part One* and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Warm with sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 65.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Police: Man was living with dead girlfriend inside Taylor motel (fox2detroit.com) — Taylor police are investigating after a local woman was found dead in a room at the Taylor Red Roof Inn, where investigators believe her boyfriend stayed for days before leaving town. Officers say the room was in hoarder-like condition, and they’re now seeking the boyfriend for questioning while medical examiners determine her exact cause of death. Anyone with information is urged to contact Taylor police. 
• Downriver community rallies around 11-year-old entrepreneur after house fire destroys her supplies (wxyz.com) — An 11-year-old girl from Taylor lost her bedroom and all the supplies for her small crafting business when a house fire tore through her room over the weekend. Neighbors and the Romulus shop Polka Dots are donating money, waiving fees, and setting up a special display to help her restart. Residents can drop off monetary donations at Polka Dots to support the family’s rebuilding.
• ‘He was a shining light': Livonia stabbing victim's mother shares message of love after son's death (clickondetroit.com) — A man from Taylor has been charged in connection with a fatal stabbing in Livonia that followed an alleged backpack theft, while another suspect faces a second-degree murder charge. The victim’s mother is publicly grieving her son, emphasizing love, forgiveness, and a call for more serious charges for the Taylor suspect ahead of a June 11 court hearing.
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Regular Planning Commission Meeting →
City of Taylor - Main Calendar - 23555 Goddard Road Taylor MI 48180
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Yoga for Health & Fitness
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How to Crochet a Bookmark: Part One* →
Taylor Community Library, 12303 Pardee Rd, Taylor
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Senior Aerobics
City of Taylor - Senior Services - 6750 Troy Taylor MI 48180
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Colonial Days
City of Taylor - Main Calendar Heritage Park - 12111 Pardee Road Taylor MI 48180
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Touch a Truck →
City of Taylor - Main Calendar Beacon Baptist Church - 21721
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17th Annual Happy Soles 5K Supporting Fish & Loaves
City of Taylor - Main Calendar Heritage Park - 12111 Pardee Road Taylor MI 48180
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🗓 Events Nearby
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MHSAA Baseball Regional Semifinal 9 →
Southgate Thomas J. Anderson High School, 15475 Leroy St, Southgate
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Al Turner Drop In Chess
Bacon Memorial District Library Multi Purpose Program Room
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Entrepreneurship 102 Workshop →
Foundation For Pops, 17500 Dix Rd, Melvindale
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Girl Scouts #78481 (front)
Southgate Veterans Memorial Library (Adults) Southgate, MI 48195
6:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 6/2 UPDATE
Still searching everywhere for him, I have put out some clothing, walked the neighborhood with his favorite treats, calling for him. I am so sick to… (Nextdoor Van Born / Beech Daly) - Did anyone just see the green and blue fire flying through the sky really fast I looked it up.
It said it was a meteor. What do you guys think? (Nextdoor Wick/Pardee)
- Corewell Health posted a job opening for Housekeeper II in Taylor. Apply here.
- BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. posted a job opening for Cart Attendant Part Time in Taylor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Taylor here.
🗞 Nearby News
Southgate
- Southgate Heritage Days turns 50 this year (thenewsherald.com)
- Neighbor of man arrested in crash at Detroit Metro Airport terminal recalls his actions hours before incident (cbsnews.com)
Allen Park
- Lions Rookie Blake Miller Opens Up About Facing Aidan Hutchinson in Practice (detroitsportsnation.com)
Romulus
- Proposed $3B Romulus sports village remains conceptual, officials say (mlive.com)
- The Ruta Beggars and Northwoods Ramblers in Michigan (bluegrasstoday.com)
- New barriers installed at Detroit Metro Airport after crash (abc12.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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