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🌱 Why are Wayne County’s court-appointed lawyers walking away from indigent cases?
Also check out AAUW-Dearborn 73rd Used Book,Media, and Gift Fundraiser on the Wayne Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Why are Wayne County's court-appointed lawyers walking away from indigent cases?
- How a loaded gun ended up in a Canton daycare classroom
- Will Wayne County override the veto on Google's massive tax breaks?
Also on today's calendar: AAUW-Dearborn 73rd Used Book,Media, and Gift Fundraiser and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Cloudy with a few showers, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.
- Friday: A touch of morning rain, temps: high: 67, low: 48.
- Saturday: Sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wayne Co. owes defense lawyers nearly $600K, they say, as county probes fraud (bnd.com) — Wayne County's system for paying court-appointed defense lawyers is under fire, as a dozen current and former attorneys say they're owed nearly $600,000 and some have stopped taking indigent cases. County officials insist most invoices are paid and are probing possible billing fraud, but attorneys warn that payment delays and investigations are driving experienced counsel away and could weaken legal representation for low-income defendants. 
• Toddler pulls loaded gun from backpack at daycare; parent arrested (wjla.com) — A toddler at a Canton daycare pulled a loaded gun from a backpack, but staff quickly secured the weapon and no one was hurt. Canton's police chief praised the center's response, and the case is now being sent to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office, an important reminder for Wayne-area families about firearm storage and daycare safety.
• Wayne County Commission to revisit Van Buren Township data center tax breaks after veto (detroitnews.com) — Wayne County commissioners are set to revisit a $125 million tax incentive package for Google's proposed "Project Cannoli" data center in nearby Van Buren Township after County Executive Warren Evans vetoed the deal. The outcome could shape jobs, tax revenues, and regional development affecting Wayne and surrounding communities, as officials weigh public input, environmental conditions, and long-term community benefits.
📸 Around Wayne
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wayne
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★ Featured events ★
- AAUW-Dearborn 73rd Used Book,Media, and Gift Fundraiser →
Dearborn Ice Skating Center, 14900 Ford Rd, Dearborn
9:00 am - Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour →
2000 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant
3:30 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Flavorful Creations
Mission Cafe, 7310 Woodward Ave Suite 113, Detroit
8:30 am - Livy's Sweet Rolls
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency, 30600 Michigan Ave, Westland
8:30 am - J&T's Kitchen Detroit
Mission Cafe, 7310 Woodward Ave Suite 113, Detroit
12:00 pm - Council Meeting →
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6:00 pm - Flavorful Creations
Mission Cafe, 7310 Woodward Ave Suite 113, Detroit
8:30 am - Wayne Metro On The Go-Operation Refugee
Mother's Pantry, 27717 Carlysle St, Inkster
9:00 am - Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry Assistance
Fish & Loaves Community Food Pantry, 25670 Northline Rd, Taylor
9:00 am - J&T's Kitchen Detroit
Mission Cafe, 7310 Woodward Ave Suite 113, Detroit
12:00 pm - Christian Warrior Training- Securing Sacred Spaces →
CrossPointe Community Church, 36125 Glenwood Road, Wayne
6:00 pm - Christian Warrior Training- Securing Sacred Spaces 10/8/26 →
CrossPointe Community Church, 36125 Glenwood Road, Wayne
6:00 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
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🗞 Nearby News
Westland
- Dundee police issue alert after string of thefts from unlocked vehicles, stolen cars (newsbreak.com)
- Lincoln Park covers Flock license plate readers amid privacy concerns (clickondetroit.com)
- What's happening at Westland Mall? City says developers are knocking (bnd.com)
Romulus
- Absentee ballot printing error in Belleville, Sumpter and Van Buren Twp (fox2detroit.com)
- These US airports are winning over travelers. See which ranked highest (usatoday.com)
Detroit
- Detroit Man Charged With Murder After Fatally Striking Father Of 5 With Van: Prosecutor (patch.com)
- Arrest Made In Detroit Mass Shooting That Killed 3: Police (patch.com)
Ok Wayne! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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