🌱 How a Woodhaven High alum became a Syracuse defensive cornerstone

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• How a Woodhaven High alum became a Syracuse defensive cornerstone

Today's riddle: What is the astronaut’s favorite meal? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 97 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 94, low: 71.
• Thursday: Hot with clouds and sun, with a high of 93 and low of 69 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Get to Know Your Orange: #19 DB, Cornell Perry (nunesmagician.com) — A former Woodhaven High School multi-sport standout, defensive back Cornell Perry is now a key returning starter for Syracuse heading into the 2026 season. The Brownstown native, who captained Woodhaven’s basketball and track teams, played all 12 games last year and is projected to lock down a starting role again after a strong spring.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Woodhaven

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Friday July 17

• Lap Swim @ WHS
  Erving Elementary School 24787 Van Horn Rd, Brownstown Township, MI 48134, USA
  5:00 pm
• Walk Indoor Track; Pickleball; Open Gym (Basketball) @WHS
  Erving Elementary School 24787 Van Horn Rd, Brownstown Township, MI 48134, USA
  5:00 pm
• Open Swim @ WHS
  Erving Elementary School 24787 Van Horn Rd, Brownstown Township, MI 48134, USA
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday July 17

• Lap Swim @ WHS
  Wegienka Elementary School 24787 Van Horn Rd, Brownstown Township, MI 48134, USA
  5:00 pm
• Walk Indoor Track; Pickleball; Open Gym (Basketball) @WHS
  Wegienka Elementary School 24787 Van Horn Rd, Brownstown Township, MI 48134, USA
  5:00 pm
• Open Swim @ WHS
  Wegienka Elementary School 24787 Van Horn Rd, Brownstown Township, MI 48134, USA
  6:00 pm

Monday July 20

• Regular Board of Education Meeting
  Flat Rock Community Schools 28639 Division St, Flat Rock, MI 48134, USA
  5:00 pm

Friday July 24

• Wrestling Camp →
  Gabriel Richard Catholic High School, 15325 Pennsylvania Rd, Riverview
  12:00 pm

Sunday July 26

• Brian T McCosky →
  RiverTown Tavern, 2960 W Jefferson Ave, Trenton
  2:00 pm

Saturday August 1

• Jazz on the River →
  Elizabeth Park, 4250 Elizabeth Dr, Trenton
  10:00 am

Saturday August 8

• Cruzin Flat Rock →
  Huroc Park, 28700 Arsenal Rd, Flat Rock
  5:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Trenton

• Man, 54, fatally shot at Monroe County marina (mlive.com)
• Extreme Heat Watch: Cooling center list for Metro Detroit (clickondetroit.com)

Flat Rock

• A Very Special Ford Mustang Got Some Fresh Air Over The Weekend (fordauthority.com)

Riverview

• Friendly Lincoln Showcases Used Vehicle Specials for Luxury Car Shoppers Across Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio (digitalmarketreports.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Launch (Thank you Lee S. for sending it in!)
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