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

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new crisis team could change Macomb County emergency responses
  • Need a free mammogram in October? Here's how to register
  • How a stranger's arrest is pushing Crescentwood parents to demand security.

Also on today's calendar: Oktoberfest and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 69 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 75, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Board backs new crisis response deputy for Macomb County sheriff (mlive.com) — Macomb County is moving toward launching a new Crisis Response Unit that pairs a sheriff's deputy with a mental health professional to handle behavioral health emergencies and follow-up visits. The program, funded in part by Macomb County Community Mental Health, aims to divert people from jail into treatment and reduce use-of-force incidents across the county.
   

2. Free Mammogram Screenings and Health Fairs in Macomb County: Register Now for October Events (wrif.com) — Macomb County residents can sign up now for free mammogram screenings and health fairs offered Oct. 6 and Oct. 26 at mobile units in the county. Women over 40, regardless of insurance, can receive mammograms, plus flu shots, blood pressure checks, and other wellness resources, but advance registration by phone is required.
   

3. Unknown man arrested after approaching students at Crescentwood Elementary during recess (wxyz.com) — An unknown man approached children during recess at Crescentwood Elementary in Macomb County, prompting staff to rush students indoors and police to arrest the individual shortly afterward. Parents from the school community are now pressing for more information and stronger security, while the district emphasizes student safety and praises staff and students for following protocols.
   

4. St. Clair Shores woman sentenced to 100 weekends in jail for fatal driveway crash (cbsnews.com) — A St. Clair Shores woman has been sentenced in Macomb County Circuit Court to two years of probation and 100 weekends in the Macomb County Jail for leaving the scene of a driveway crash that killed a 76-year-old resident. Along with weekend incarceration, she must complete community service, counseling, and avoid contact with the victim's family.
   

5. 7 Brew raises traffic concerns along Gratiot in Roseville (macombdaily.com) — A new 7 Brew drive-thru on Gratiot in Roseville is causing long traffic backups that nearby businesses say are scaring off customers and vendors. City officials plan to meet with owners and hope upcoming locations, including one at Macomb Mall, will ease congestion while they work toward a longer-term fix.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Macomb

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Other local events
    Saturday September 26
  • Apple Pomanders for Fall
    North Branch - Creative/Story Room
    10:00 am
    • Sunday September 27
  • Powderpuff Game
    L'Anse Creuse High School - North Macomb, MI 48042
    5:00 pm
    • Monday September 28
  • Tech Tutoring
    North Branch - Group Study Room C
    1:00 pm
    • Tuesday September 29
  • Rock N Read
    North Branch - Creative/Story Room
    10:00 am
  • Preschool Story Time
    North Branch - Creative/Story Room
    11:00 am
    • Wednesday September 30
  • Little Listeners
    North Branch - Creative/Story Room
    11:00 am
    • Thursday October 1
  • NorthFlicks - Movie Night (Adult)
    North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
    6:00 pm
  • Zoning Board of Appeals - CANCELLED →
    Macomb, MI Calendar, 54111 Broughton Rd, Macomb
    6:30 pm
    • Friday October 2
  • Homecoming 2026 →
    16825 24 Mile Rd, Macomb

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  • Update kitty is back home and found
    My cats missing if seen please contact me at 5864773006 her name is Boobagooby (Nextdoor Westbridge Manor)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Macomb. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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