🌱 Patch AM: Why a violent dog attack ended with a shooting and investigation

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• Why a violent dog attack ended with a shooting and investigation

Also on today's calendar: 10th Anniversary Blue Ribbon Run and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 73 and low of 51 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 70, low: 45.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Berlin Township man shoots, kills his dog, after animal attacks woman, deputies say (cbsnews.com) — A woman seriously injured by a dog attack in Monroe County was transported to Corewell Health Trenton Hospital for treatment, tying this incident directly to local emergency services. Deputies say the Berlin Township roommate's Akita repeatedly bit the 25-year-old, who stabbed the dog to stop the attack before the owner later shot and killed it. Authorities are still investigating and asking for tips.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Trenton

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 11
• 10th Anniversary Blue Ribbon Run →
  Woodhaven Community Center Park, 23101 Hall Rd, Woodhaven
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday October 7
• Traffic Safety Commission Meeting →
  Caucus Room, 2800 Third St., Trenton
  7:30 pm
Thursday October 8
• Downtown Development Authority Meeting →
  Caucus Room, 2800 Third St., Trenton
  6:00 pm
Friday October 9
• 2026 Halloween Walk →
  Westfield Center, 2700 Westfield Rd., Trenton
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Scary Skate: A Family-Friendly Halloween Celebration →
  Kennedy Recreation Center Rink, 3101 West Rd, Trenton
  6:30 pm
Monday October 12
• Historical Commission Meeting →
  Commissions Office, 2800 Third St., Trenton
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 15
• Shop or Treat →
  Downtown Business District, West Jefferson & West Rd., Trenton
  5:30 pm
Friday October 16
• Free Autism TRUNK OR TREAT! →
  SOS Trenton, 3701 West Rd, Trenton
  5:00 pm
Monday October 19
• Council Regular Meeting →
  Council Chambers, 2800 Third St., Trenton
  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 20
• Cultural Commission Meeting →
  Caucus Room, 2800 Third St., Trenton
  6:30 pm
• Recreation Commission Meeting →
  Kennedy Recreation Center Rink, 3101 West Rd, Trenton
  7:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday October 7
• Family Restaurant Night: Easy Pick Mini Mart
  Erving Elementary School, 22764 West Rd, Brownstown Township
  4:00 pm
• Football (Boys 7) - Wagar Junior High School
  Woodhaven High School
  4:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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• 18778 Hilltop Cir #112, Riverview, MI 48193 (redfin.com)
• Lincoln Park boys soccer settles for draw with Edsel Ford in Downriver League season finale (thenewsherald.com)

Woodhaven

• Michigan statewide cross country coaches poll for the week of Oct. 5, 2026 (thenewsherald.com)
• Dancing with Ray Bolger?  What a rush! (capjournal.com)
• Army Navy USA Features Timberland Work Boots for Construction and Outdoor Professionals (express-press-release.net)

Gibraltar

• Statistical leaders for Monroe County Region football through six games (monroenews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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