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🌱 Patch AM: How Wyandotte’s “King of the Library” shaped 45 years of stories
And on the Wyandotte Patch calendar - JACKSON DEAN wsg Rob Stone and GlenBrooke
Good day Wyandotte! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Wyandotte's "King of the Library" shaped 45 years of stories
Also on today's calendar: DANCING QUEEN: AN ABBA SALUTE and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
- Friday: Sunshine and nice, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• From card catalogs to AI: Reference librarian retires after 45 years (thenewsherald.com) — A beloved fixture at Wyandotte's Bacon Memorial District Library, reference librarian Wallace "Wally" Hayden has retired after 45 years of helping residents find answers and uncover local history. Colleagues recall his deep knowledge of Wyandotte, his role in preserving thousands of historic photos, and even hosting a presidential visit, while noting he'll still be around the library as a patron. 
📸 Around Wyandotte
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Wyandotte
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★ Featured events ★
- JACKSON DEAN wsg Rob Stone and GlenBrooke →
District 142 - Live Music & Event Venue, 142 Maple St, Wyandotte
7:00 pm
Thursday August 20
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Other local events
- AHS Community Pep Rally - Football Stadium
Anderson High School Southgate, MI 48195
6:00 pm - DANCING QUEEN: AN ABBA SALUTE →
District 142 - Live Music & Event Venue, 142 Maple St, Wyandotte
7:00 pm - AHS Link Crew Training
Anderson High School Southgate, MI 48195
8:00 am - AAUW (front)
Southgate Veterans Memorial Library (Adults) Southgate, MI 48195
2:30 pm - Race the Space: Hot Wheels
Bacon Memorial District Library Multi Purpose Program Room
10:00 am - Al Turner Drop In Chess
Bacon Memorial District Library Multi Purpose Program Room
5:00 pm - HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY - Westland
City of Southgate 14400 Dix Toledo Rd, Southgate, MI 48195
8:00 am
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Saturday August 29
📣 Wyandotte Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Mermaid Crafting
Melvindale Public Library Melvindale, MI 48122
6:00 pm - Lap Swim @ WHS
Gudith Elementary School 24787 Van Horn Rd, Brownstown Township, MI 48134, USA
5:00 pm - Walk Indoor Track; Pickleball; Open Gym (Basketball) @WHS
Gudith Elementary School 24787 Van Horn Rd, Brownstown Township, MI 48134, USA
5:00 pm - AHS Community Pep Rally - Football Stadium
Anderson High School Southgate, MI 48195
6:00 pm
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Lincoln Park. Apply here.
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (1187) - 1318 Dix Hwy in Lincoln Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wyandotte here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lincoln Park
- Lincoln Park water bills set to increase by up to 28% starting Sept. 1 (wxyz.com)
- Democrats Are Trying to Disqualify Trans Candidates. Here's How. (pridesource.com)
- Wife of fake DTE worker sentenced to prison for role in murder (candgnews.com)
Southgate
- Southgate's refurbished Bank Tower gem opens with ribbon cutting (socialhousenews.com)
- Multiple people arrested during Christian Crusader's protest outside Dearborn City Council (audacy.com)
Allen Park
- Sign installed on I-94 to mark Cpl. Mohamed Said Memorial Highway (thenewsherald.com)
Ok Wyandotte! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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