🌱 Madison Heights man faces life after guilty verdict in child’s death
Madison Heights, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Madison Heights! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Madison Heights man faces life after guilty verdict in child’s death
- How a 2004 loss to USA sparked Madison Heights Bishop Foley history
Also on today's calendar: The Terrific Toy Story Movie Tinker Tuesday Maker Event and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Madison Heights man guilty of killing girlfriend's 6-year-old son (theoaklandpress.com) — A Madison Heights resident has been convicted in Oakland County of felony murder and first-degree child abuse in the death of his girlfriend’s 6-year-old son, with sentencing set for September. The child died in 2024 after severe abuse, and both adults now face potential life sentences. Prosecutors say the verdicts bring accountability, though they cannot undo the loss. 
• The End of a Dynasty: Reflecting on USA's 21-Year regional reign (huroncountyview.com) — Unionville-Sebewaing Area’s remarkable 21-year softball regional title streak began with a 2004 win over Madison Heights Bishop Foley and ended this year in a dramatic loss to Brown City. The columnist reflects on that first upset, the dynasty that followed, and the emotional end of an era. Madison Heights sports fans get a nostalgic nod in this statewide softball story.
📸 Around Madison Heights
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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River Day: Storm Drain Stenciling →
Civic Center Park Madison Heights, 360 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights
9:00 am
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Farmers Market →
City of Royal Oak - Community Events Royal Oak Farmers Market - 316 E 11 Mile Road Royal Oak MI 48067
7:00 am -
2026 Metro Detroit Stroll for Epilepsy™
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce Detroit Zoo 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067
7:30 am -
Michigan Concealed Carry Course →
Double Action Indoor Shooting Center & Gun Shop, 32411 Dequindre Rd, Madison Heights
10:00 am -
Kid's Sensory Garden Workshop
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce All 6 English Gardens locations
10:00 am -
Michigan CPL Renewal Course →
YOLO Firearms Academy, 28091 Dequindre Rd Suite 110, Madison Heights
1:00 pm -
Battle of the Valkyries →
Modern Skate & Surf, 1500 N Stephenson Hwy, Royal Oak
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Antiques & Collectibles Market →
City of Royal Oak - Community Events Royal Oak Farmers Market - 316 E 11 Mile Road Royal Oak MI 48067
8:00 am -
The Terrific Toy Story Movie Tinker Tuesday Maker Event →
Madison Heights Public Library, 240 W 13 Mile Rd, Madison Heights
9:00 am
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Tuesday June 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Coffee Connection @Properties-Christie's International
Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce @Properties-Christie's International 215 S. Center Dr. Royal Oak, MI 48067
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Lakeshore Ukulele Strummers Summer Concert
Maybelle Burnette Branch Library Harrison Township Public Library
2:00 pm -
Excavating the Past
Hazel Park Memorial Library (5th-12th Grade) Hazel Park, MI 48030
2:00 pm -
Comedy Avalanche Summer Showcase: Standup at the Lounge →
Belle's Lounge by Valentine Distilling Co., 161 Vester Ave, Ferndale
7:30 pm
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Workbox Staffing posted a job opening for Medal Model Maker in Madison Heights. Apply here.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Madison Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Madison Heights here.
🗞 Nearby News
Royal Oak
- 12 Day Trips You Can Take By Train In Michigan (everafterinthewoods.com)
- 2026 Michigan high school girls soccer state finals: MHSAA tournament schedule and where to watch (mlive.com)
- League of Women voters sets candidate forum schedule (theoaklandpress.com)
Hazel Park
- In a first, polyamorous people get bias protection in this Michigan city (kentucky.com)
Detroit
- Tornadoes, 75 MPH Winds Could Hit Detroit Area Thursday (patch.com)
- Where To Watch 2026 World Cup In Metro Detroit (patch.com)
- Body Found In Water Near Belle Isle In Detroit: Police (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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