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🌱 Warren’s Beer Middle School community grieves a student’s heartbreaking death

Warren, Michigan Patch AM: a 5 min read

What's up Warren! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Warren’s Beer Middle School community grieves a student’s heartbreaking death
  • Warren woman heads to trial after 24 neglected animals seized
  • How did an SUV end up inside a Warren medical office?

Also on today's calendar: Grosse Pointe Theatre presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella thru June 21, at the Schaap Center and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Warren, Michigan, Student Death Leaves Beer Middle School Community Heartbroken (theunionstar.com) — Beer Middle School in Warren is mourning the recent death of a student, a loss that has deeply affected classmates, staff, and families across the city. Grief counselors, teachers, and parents are working to support students as they process their emotions. Community members continue sharing condolences and encouragement with the student’s loved ones during this difficult time.
   

2. Warren woman faces trial for neglecting 24 dogs, puppies and turtles (detroitnews.com) — A Warren woman has been ordered to stand trial after authorities say they found nine dogs, 11 puppies, and four turtles living in deplorable conditions at her Hobart Avenue home near Nine Mile and Schoenherr. Warren police helped execute the February search warrant, initially tied to a narcotics investigation. The case highlights a series of recent animal cruelty prosecutions affecting Warren and nearby communities.
   

3. SUV crashes into Warren medical building, injuring 3 and leaving heavy damage (wxyz.com) — Three people suffered minor injuries Thursday morning when an SUV crashed into a Warren medical office building, shattering glass and heavily damaging the Metro Pain Clinic space. Staff, patients, and witnesses described a chaotic but ultimately fortunate scene, as no one was seriously hurt. Warren police are still investigating what caused the Dodge Durango to plow into the building.
   

4. Former Warren police officer James Burke acquitted in fatal 2024 crash that killed best friends (clickondetroit.com) — A Macomb County jury has acquitted former Warren police officer James Burke of all criminal charges in a 2024 high-speed crash in Warren that killed two men. Families of the victims reacted angrily, while Burke’s family called the verdict overdue. Separate $100 million civil lawsuits against the City of Warren and involved officers are still moving forward.
   

5. Couple Fostered ‘Most Shut Down' Senior Dog—Weeks Later, Came the Twist (newsweek.com) — A senior dog named Daisy is getting a fresh start after arriving at I Heart Dogs Rescue and Animal Haven in Warren, where a local couple first fostered and then adopted her. Once too frightened to leave their bathroom, she’s slowly relaxing into neighborhood walks, comfy beds, and peanut butter treats. Her story underscores how Warren-area residents are giving overlooked senior dogs a second chance.
   


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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday June 12
  • Coffee Connection @Properties-Christie's International
    Greater Royal Oak Chamber-Commerce @Properties-Christie's International 215 S. Center Dr. Royal Oak, MI 48067
    8:00 am
  • Excavating the Past
    Hazel Park Memorial Library (5th-12th Grade) Hazel Park, MI 48030
    2:00 pm
  • Lakeshore Ukulele Strummers Summer Concert
    Maybelle Burnette Branch Library Harrison Township Public Library
    2:00 pm
  • Put on Your Crown - Set
    Painting with a Twist Roseville, 28750 Utica Rd, Roseville
    7:00 pm
  • Saturday June 13
  • 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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My cat has been missing for a few weeks now in the 10 and Mound area.
    She is strictly an indoor cat. She is Spade and chipped her name is Karah. If you see her can you please let me know. My phone # is (586) 904-7516… (Nextdoor Eureka)
  • Please help us find our dog.
    He went missing this morning. 10 Mile between hoover and Van Dyke area! His name is chop. If you have seen him, please comment or give my husband a… (Nextdoor South Warren)
  • National Beverage posted a job opening for Switcher/Forklift Operator in Warren. Apply here.
  • Adient posted a job opening for Production Supervisor in Warren. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Warren here.

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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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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Warren

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