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- How did Utica wrestlers stack up against 35 other county teams?
Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Mostly sunny and chilly, with a high of 30 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: A bit of snow and sleet, temps: high: 36, low: 32.
- Tuesday: A thick cloud cover, with a high of 43 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Algonac outduels Romeo for second straight Macomb Classic title (macombdaily.com) — Utica wrestling fans can celebrate a strong showing at the Macomb County Invitational Classic, where the Chieftains finished fifth overall and heavyweight Landon Cook captured the 285-pound title. Several other Utica wrestlers placed, as Algonac edged Romeo to repeat as team champion in a deep 36-team field at Anchor Bay High School.
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📸 Around Utica
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Utica
- Paper Plants
North Branch - Creative/Story Room
11:00 am
Tuesday December 23
📣 Utica Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Antiques & Collectibles Market
Royal Oak Farmers Market , 316 E 11 Mile Road , Royal Oak
8:00 am - In-Person Free Robotics/Math Workshop for Kids at Warren, MI (7-14)
Homewood Suites by Hilton Warren Detroit , 31993 Van Dyke Ave , Warren
11:00 am - SUNDAY FUNDAY ~ Pick your Fave (6+)
Painting with a Twist , 3320 S Rochester Rd , Rochester Hills
11:30 am - Free Visits with Santa
The Village Of Rochester Hills , 104 N Adams Rd , Rochester Hills
12:00 pm - All Aboard! Model Railroad Exhibit presented by the Stoney Creek Model Railroad Club
Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm , 1005 Van Hoosen Road , Rochester Hills
12:00 pm - Little Donut Truck At The Village Of Rochester Hills
The Village Of Rochester Hills , 104 N Adams Rd , Rochester Hills
12:00 pm - Holiday Tea & Tour
Meadow Brook Hall , 350 Estate Dr , Rochester
12:30 pm - Wine & Wrap
Michigan by the Bottle , 29932 Woodward Ave , Royal Oak
1:00 pm - Hollywood Feed Rochester Meet and Greet
3038 Walton Blvd. , Rochester Hills
1:00 pm - Open Studio **Pay at the door**
Painting with a Twist , 28750 Utica Rd , Roseville
2:00 pm - Documentary Film Screening: Nanoplastics. Threat to Life.
MJR Marketplace Cinema , 35400 M-53 , Sterling Heights
3:00 pm
Sunday December 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Anyone know someone who can reglaze a tub and tiles for a reasonable price?
The handyman from last years job just started peeling from May of 24... pretty sure he didn't do something right. Thank you (Nextdoor Van Dyke/Hall)
- The Learning Experience posted a job opening for Lead Teacher in Utica. Apply here.
- Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Utica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Utica here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sterling Heights
- SERVICE CIRCUIT: Service clubs help pets and people enrich holidays (macombdaily.com)
- Despite BrightDrop End, GM Sees Potential For Commercial EVs (gmauthority.com)
- EMU celebrates fall graduates with 2025 Winter Commencement (easternecho.com)
Macomb
- Wintertime in Macomb (macombnowmagazine.com)
- Macomb County Library events week of Dec. 20 and beyond (macombdaily.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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