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π± Patch AM: Why a Trenton truck shop owner chose to sell after 30 years
Coming up: Lap Swim @ WHS on the Trenton Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Trenton? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Trenton truck shop owner chose to sell after 30 years
- Trenton man cited after U-turn leads to rollover crash up north
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid; a morning thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How the 'human factor' plays a role in a shop owner's decision to sell (fleetmaintenance.com) — A longtime family-owned truck repair shop in Trenton Downriver Bus & Truck Repair, was sold in 2025 to Kerry Brothers Truck Repair as its owner prepared for retirement. The story explains how trust, culture, and employee opportunities shaped that decision, and compares it with other shop owners nationwide weighing if and when to sell to larger networks or private equity groups. 
• U-turn attempt leads to rollover crash (oceanacountypress.com) — A 59-year-old man from Trenton was cited after his U-turn attempt in Oceana County led to a rollover crash involving a Grand Rapids family. The other driver and a young passenger had minor injuries treated at the scene, and the report notes the Trenton man's improper lane usage as the cause.
📸 Around Trenton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Trenton
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- Lap Swim @ WHS
Bates Elementary School 24787 Van Horn Rd, Brownstown Township, MI 48134, USA
5:00 pm - Walk Indoor Track; Pickleball; Open Gym (Basketball) @WHS
Bates Elementary School 24787 Van Horn Rd, Brownstown Township, MI 48134, USA
5:00 pm - Open Swim @ WHS
Bates Elementary School 24787 Van Horn Rd, Brownstown Township, MI 48134, USA
6:00 pm - SOC B JV Home OPEN →
Woodhaven-Brownstown School District Trenton, MI 48183
4:30 pm - SOC B V Home Taylor High School →
Woodhaven-Brownstown School District 24787 Van Horn Road Brownstown, MI 48134
6:00 pm - LVS Prep Day
Gibraltar Schools Trenton, MI 48183
8:00 am
Friday August 21
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
📣 Trenton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- WEB Training
Flat Rock Community Schools Flat Rock, MI 48134
8:00 am - Al Turner Drop In Chess
Bacon Memorial District Library Multi Purpose Program Room
5:00 pm - Women Writing!
Bacon Memorial District Library Schwartz Room
6:00 pm - AHS Yearbook distribution from 25-26 school year
Anderson High School AHS Bus Loop
6:00 pm - Walk Indoor Track; Pickleball; Open Gym (Basketball) @WHS
Wegienka Elementary School 24787 Van Horn Rd, Brownstown Township, MI 48134, USA
5:00 pm - Lap Swim @ WHS
Wegienka Elementary School 24787 Van Horn Rd, Brownstown Township, MI 48134, USA
5:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Trenton. Apply here.
- Syncreon America, Inc. posted a job opening for Quality Coordinator (NE) in Trenton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Trenton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Riverview
- Monroe County Region high school sports calendar for Aug. 17-23 (monroenews.com)
Woodhaven
- Hall of Famer Mifsud lands dream job at Bedford (lansingstatejournal.com)
Gibraltar
- SMRCA Announces 2026 Roofing Scholarship Winners (roofingcontractor.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: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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