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Hi there, Macomb! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How low Macomb County drivers actually paid for premium gas.
  • Why Macomb County's crisis line is busier—and faster—than ever.
  • Did you see last night's fireball over Macomb Township?

Also on today's calendar: Act 345 Fire Retirement System Board Meeting and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sun mixing with clouds; nice, with a high of 72 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A gusty t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 79, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 74 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Week ending Sept. 5: Lowest premium gas in Macomb County reaches $4.61 (warrensun.com) — Premium gas in Macomb County dipped as low as $4.61 per gallon for the week ending Sept. 5, with an average of $5.34 across stations. The report compares local prices with the statewide Michigan average and explains how global oil markets and refinery issues are driving recent volatility at the pump.
   

• Report: Macomb mental health-substance abuse efforts rise with need (macombdaily.com) — Macomb County Community Mental Health is handling sharply rising demand, with crisis-line calls up 10% to nearly 19,500 in 2025 and 19,086 residents served overall. The agency highlights faster-than-average response times, expanded mobile crisis teams, and a new 24/7 Substance Use Engagement Center in Sterling Heights aimed at keeping people safely supported at home when possible.
   

• Fireball meteor spotted in night sky in 2 places in Michigan (detroitnews.com) — Residents in and around Macomb Township may have caught a brief but bright fireball streaking across the sky Sunday night at 8:47 p.m., lasting just under five seconds. Weather watchers and NASA experts explain that such fireballs are spectacular yet fairly common, even though only a handful of meteorites have ever been confirmed in Michigan.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Utica

  • Metro Detroit Parkinson Hero Walk raises awareness and support for patients and veterans (wxyz.com)
  • Sterling Heights man charged for exposing himself at Waterford Oaks County Park (theoaklandpress.com)
  • Faith Life in Action week of Sept. 13 and beyond (macombdaily.com)

Chesterfield

  • Macomb St. Clair Mega Cruise+Car Show of Chesterfield rolls in with new name, bigger reach (macombdaily.com)
  • Macomb County Library events week of Sept. 12 and beyond (macombdaily.com)

Royal Oak

  • Missing MI Hiker Found Alive On Isle Royale: Report (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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