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🌱 Patch AM: Can Utica’s runners turn strong rankings into state-final berths?
Happening soon: Michigan Psychic Fair on the Utica Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- Can Utica's runners turn strong rankings into state-final berths?
Also on today's calendar: County wide STRAIGHT TALK: Teens, School Safety and the Law - A Community Forum and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 46 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 54.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 73 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• So many questions to be answered at league, county and regional meets (macombdaily.com) — Utica High's cross-country teams are firmly in the county spotlight, with the girls ranked second and the boys third as they head toward key league, county, and regional meets. A month before state finals, the article breaks down Macomb County team rankings, standout Utica runners, and the big questions about which local athletes will surge when it matters most. 
📸 Around Utica
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Utica
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★ Featured events ★
- Michigan Psychic Fair →
Utica – Holiday Inn Express, 45555 Utica Park Blvd, Utica
12:00 pm
Sunday October 18
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Other local events
- County wide STRAIGHT TALK: Teens, School Safety and the Law - A Community Forum →
John Lewis Community Center, 14500 12 Mile Rd, Warren
6:00 pm - Donuts with Grown Ups Story Time
North Branch - Creative/Story Room
10:00 am - 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 - Little Listeners
North Branch - Creative Story Room North Branch - Creative/Story Room
11:00 am - Happy Hour with Utica Shelby Kiwanis
Tap and Barrel, 50055 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township
5:00 pm - Medicare/Medicaid Assistance
North Branch - Group Study Room A
10:00 am - Rookie Readers Book Club
North Branch - Creative/Story Room
3:00 pm - Michigan Psychic Fair at the Holiday Inn Express →
Holiday Inn Express, 45555 Utica Park Blvd, Utica
12:00 pm - Michigan Psychic Fair at Holiday Inn Express →
Utica – Holiday Inn Express, 45555 Utica Park Blvd, Utica
12:00 pm - Michigan Psychic Fair at the Holiday Inn →
Utica – Holiday Inn Express, 45555 Utica Park Blvd, Utica
12:00 pm
Thursday October 8
Saturday October 10
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- PennEngineering posted a job opening for Machinist in Utica. Apply here.
- Chili's posted a job opening for Server - Shelby Creek Chili's in Utica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Utica here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sterling Heights
- 2026 Candidate Interview: Tom Turner for State Representative District 57 (oaklandcounty115.com)
- Latest automation mergers, September 2026: Flow and motion control, industrial data, PLCs (controleng.com)
- GPCRDA gets good news about pension plan (candgnews.com)
Macomb
- 17605 Stallmann Dr #91, Macomb, MI 48042 (zillow.com)
New Baltimore
- Eminem's Ex-Wife, Kim Mathers, Jailed After Bond Violations: Judge (patch.com)
Ok Utica! 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: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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