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Coming up on the Trenton Patch calendar: 10th Anniversary Blue Ribbon Run

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In today's newsletter:
- Why a Berlin Township dog attack ended at Trenton's hospital.
Also on today's calendar: 10th Anniversary Blue Ribbon Run and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 45 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 54.
- Saturday: Pleasant with high clouds, with a high of 73 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Woman stabs dog to stop attack in Berlin Township (bnd.com) — A woman injured in a serious dog attack in Berlin Township was taken to Corewell Health in Trenton for treatment of multiple bite wounds. Deputies say she stabbed the dog to stop the attack, and the owner later shot and killed it. Monroe County authorities and animal control are still investigating what led to the violent incident.
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📸 Around Trenton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Trenton
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★ Featured events ★
- 10th Anniversary Blue Ribbon Run →
Woodhaven Community Center Park, 23101 Hall Rd, Woodhaven
12:00 pm
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- 2026 Halloween Walk →
Westfield Center, 2700 Westfield Rd., Trenton
6:00 pm - Scary Skate: A Family-Friendly Halloween Celebration →
Kennedy Recreation Center Rink, 3101 West Rd, Trenton
6:30 pm - Historical Commission Meeting →
Commissions Office, 2800 Third St., Trenton
6:30 pm - Shop or Treat →
Downtown Business District, West Jefferson & West Rd., Trenton
5:30 pm - Free Autism TRUNK OR TREAT! →
SOS Trenton, 3701 West Rd, Trenton
5:00 pm - Council Regular Meeting →
Council Chambers, 2800 Third St., Trenton
7:00 pm - 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 - OPEB Board Meeting →
Commissions Office, 2800 Third St., Trenton
1:15 pm - Fire and Police Pension Board Meeting →
Commissions Office, 2800 Third St., Trenton
2:00 pm
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Monday October 19
Tuesday October 20
Wednesday October 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Football (Boys F) - Oscara A. Carlson High School
Woodhaven High School
4:00 pm - Boys Soccer at Allen Park High School
Shumate Middle School, 18401 Champaign Rd, Allen Park
4:00 pm
Thursday October 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Feldman Automotive posted a job opening for Service Porter in Trenton. Apply here.
- Stellantis, N.V. posted a job opening for Toolmaker in Trenton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Trenton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Riverview
- 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)
- 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 is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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