Community Corner
🌱 Macomb Township grieves beloved community member killed in 23 Mile Road crash
Coming up on the Macomb Patch calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour
Hi there, Macomb! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Macomb Township grieves beloved community member killed in 23 Mile Road crash
Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A little morning rain, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 46.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 47 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Macomb Township, MI: Community Mourns Doda Ivanaj, 30, After Fatal Overnight Crash (richlandtoday.com) — Macomb Township residents are mourning after a fatal overnight crash on 23 Mile Road that killed 30-year-old Doda Ivanaj, remembered as a devoted family man and active community voice. Tributes from friends and the Albanian American community highlight his kindness and patriotism. Details of the crash and funeral arrangements remain pending as the investigation continues. 
📸 Around Macomb
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Macomb
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★ Featured events ★
- Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour →
2000 S Mission St, Mt Pleasant
3:30 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- HOMECOMING 2026 →
16825 24 Mile Rd, Macomb - Macomb Township Fire Department Open House →
Macomb, MI Calendar, 47711 North Ave, Macomb
11:00 am - Richmond at Lutheran North →
16825 24 Mile Rd, Macomb
4:30 pm - Rock N Read
North Branch - Creative\/Story Room North Branch - Creative/Story Room
10:00 am - Preschool Story Time
North Branch - Creative\/Story Room North Branch - Creative/Story Room
11:00 am - Planning Commission →
Macomb, MI Calendar, 54111 Broughton Rd, Macomb
6:30 pm - Little Listeners
North Branch - Creative\/Story Room North Branch - Creative/Story Room
11:00 am - Lord Of The Flies →
Arsène Performing Arts, 24877 21 Mile Rd, Macomb
7:30 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 16
📣 Macomb Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Homecoming Parade and Game
L'Anse Creuse High School - North Macomb, MI 48042
5:00 pm - Beneficial Garden Insects →
Burgess Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Drive, Shelby Township
10:00 am - Historical Speaker Series – Albert Kahn and Packard's Investors →
Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site, 49965 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township
1:00 pm - Weekly Meeting →
Filippas Restaurant, 45125 Mound Rd, Shelby Charter Twp
12:00 pm
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Thursday October 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Rick did a great job in getting our gas fireplace working again.
The pilot light wouldn't stay on. Rick was able to fix the pilot light (instead of replacing the whole unit like another company recommended). He… (Nextdoor Twin Rivers) - I need to hire a company or someone to come and clean my house just before I put it up for sale.
I know it's a big job. My house is only 1250 square feet! Anyone have any referrals or do this? (Nextdoor Westbridge Manor)
- IT Prof Group posted a job opening for EVS Cleaner - Macomb in Macomb. Apply here.
- Triumph Group, Inc. posted a job opening for ID/OD Grind Machinist - Day Shift in Macomb. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macomb here.
🗞 Nearby News
Utica
- Nightmare on Auburn returns to downtown Utica on Saturday (macombdaily.com)
- Utica rallies past Chippewa Valley; Fraser outlast Anchor Bay (macombdaily.com)
Chesterfield
- MCC announces scholarship awards at annual MCCF Scholarship Celebration Dinner (thedailynews.cc)
Sterling Heights
- Eisenhower looking to defend Macomb County swim and dive title (macombdaily.com)
- Sterling Heights launches $10M Clinton River Road project to boost safety near high school (wxyz.com)
- Macomb County job fair draws growing number of employers, job seekers (mlive.com)
Ok Macomb! 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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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