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🌱 Patch AM: Family seeks answers after marina shooting victim dies in Trenton
Also, don't miss Trenton Art Festival on the Trenton Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Family seeks answers after marina shooting victim dies in Trenton
Also on today's calendar: Council Regular Meeting and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.
- Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 74, low: 61.
- Friday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Family reflects on marina homicide victim as investigation continues (bnd.com) — A South Rockwood marina shooting victim, 54-year-old Randolph Waldrop, ultimately died from his injuries at Corewell Hospital in Trenton, and his family is still waiting for answers. As Monroe County investigators continue working the unsolved case, relatives are remembering his humor, love of motorcycles and music, and the close family bond he shared with his brother and daughters.
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📸 Around Trenton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Trenton
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★ Featured events ★
- Trenton Art Festival →
Downtown Business District, West Jefferson & West Rd., Trenton
12:00 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- FB B JV Away Allen Park High School →
Woodhaven-Brownstown School District Trenton, MI 48183
6:00 am - Tennis (Boys V) - Lincoln Park High School
Woodhaven High School
4:00 pm - VLB G FR Away Lincoln Park High School →
Woodhaven-Brownstown School District Trenton, MI 48183
4:00 pm - TEN B V Home Lincoln Park High School →
Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, 24787 Van Horn Road, Brownstown
4:00 pm - Volleyball (Girls F) @ Lincoln Park High School
Lincoln Park High School
4:00 pm - Football (Boys F) @ Allen Park High School
Allen Park High School
4:00 pm - Boys Soccer at Taylor HS
Shumate Middle School, 11211 Beech Daly Rd, Taylor
4:00 pm - Varsity Tennis vs. Wyandotte
Gibraltar Schools Trenton, MI 48183
4:00 pm - TEN B JV Away Lincoln Park High School →
Woodhaven-Brownstown School District Trenton, MI 48183
4:00 pm - Volleyball (Girls JV) @ Lincoln Park High School
Lincoln Park High School
5:30 pm - Council Regular Meeting →
Council Chambers, 2800 Third St., Trenton
7:00 pm
Thursday September 17
Monday September 21
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
Woodhaven
- Initial Associated Press prep football rankings for the 2026 season (theoaklandpress.com)
Southgate
- Long-vacant bank tower in Southgate transformed into luxury apartments (thenewsherald.com)
- Food trucks are mostly off-limits in this Metro Detroit city. That could change (mlive.com)
Ok Trenton! 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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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