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🌱 Patch AM: Flat Rock driver killed as Monroe man rushed to Trenton hospital.
Also, don't miss 10,000 Sq. Ft. Rummage Sale on the Trenton Patch calendar

What's up Trenton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Flat Rock driver killed as Monroe man rushed to Trenton hospital.
Also on today's calendar: 10,000 Sq. Ft. Rummage Sale and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
- Thursday: Partial sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
- Friday: Turning cloudy and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Flat Rock man dies in head on crash in Monroe County (bluewaterhealthyliving.com) — A serious Monroe County crash sent an 83-year-old Monroe man to Corewell Health Trenton Hospital, where he remains in serious condition, and claimed the life of a 48-year-old Flat Rock driver. Investigators say both men were belted, alcohol was not involved, and the collision happened when one vehicle crossed the center line on North Telegraph Road.
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📸 Around Trenton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Trenton
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- FB B V Away Southgate Anderson H.S. →
Woodhaven-Brownstown School District Trenton, MI 48183
7:00 pm - Class Assignments available to see in Parent Connect!
Yake Elementary School Trenton, MI 48183
4:00 pm - Lap Swim @ WHS
Yake Elementary School 24787 Van Horn Rd, Brownstown Township, MI 48134, USA
5:00 pm - Walk Indoor Track; Pickleball; Open Gym (Basketball) @WHS
Yake Elementary School 24787 Van Horn Rd, Brownstown Township, MI 48134, USA
5:00 pm - Open Swim @ WHS
Yake Elementary School 24787 Van Horn Rd, Brownstown Township, MI 48134, USA
6:00 pm - SOC B JV Away Trenton High School →
Woodhaven-Brownstown School District Trenton, MI 48183
4:30 pm - SOC B V Away Trenton High School →
Woodhaven-Brownstown School District Trenton, MI 48183
6:00 pm - Elementary Open House
Yake Elementary School
4:30 pm - 10,000 Sq. Ft. Rummage Sale →
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 375 Lothrop Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms
9:00 am
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Friday September 11
📣 Trenton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Race the Space: Hot Wheels
Bacon Memorial District Library Multi Purpose Program Room
10:00 am - SMS Open House
Flat Rock Community Schools Flat Rock, MI 48134
4:30 pm - Bobcean Open House
Flat Rock Community Schools Flat Rock, MI 48134
4:30 pm - Al Turner Drop In Chess
Bacon Memorial District Library Multi Purpose Program Room
5:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Syncreon America, Inc. posted a job opening for Forklift Operator in Trenton. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Trenton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Trenton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Riverview
- Riverview Gabriel Richard set to co-op with Monroe St Mary Catholic Central for upcoming ice hockey season (thenewsherald.com)
- Homegrown: An Even-Up Trade for This 1947 Studebaker Pickup (hagerty.com)
- Social media personality is Metro Detroit's angel influencer (bluewaterhealthyliving.com)
Woodhaven
- New Woodhaven council member appointed; quorum restored (thenewsherald.com)
Gibraltar
- 2026 Gibraltar Carlson football season preview and schedule (thenewsherald.com)
Ok Trenton! 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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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