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What's up Utica! 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:
- How Utica’s Mahti Gwilly powered his way to county MVP
Today's riddle: I’m trying to think of a new cloud joke. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Shelby-Uticafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Cloudy with a little rain, with a high of 49 and low of 24 degrees.
- Monday: Colder with snow at times, temps: high: 31, low: 22.
- Tuesday: Cold; a bit of afternoon snow, with a high of 25 and low of 22 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Utica's Mahti Gwilly earns Macomb County Player of the Year honors (macombdaily.com) — Utica High School standout Mahti Gwilly has been named Macomb County Player of the Year after leading the Chieftains to a shared MAC White title and three straight playoff appearances. The senior running back, linebacker, and returner piled up more than 1,900 all-purpose yards this season and leaves as one of Utica’s most decorated football players while weighing college opportunities.
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📸 Around Utica
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Utica
- Weekly Meeting
Filippas Restaurant , 45125 Mound Rd , Shelby Charter Twp
12:00 pm
Thursday January 8
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🗓 Events Nearby
- SHS Girls Tournament
Adlai E. Stevenson High School , 39701 Dodge Park Rd , Sterling Heights
9:00 am - 50+ Programming in Pictures
Sterling Heights, MI Calendar , 40200 Utica Road , Sterling Heights
10:00 am - City Buildings Closed
City Hall , 40555 Utica Road , Sterling Heights
8:30 am - New Year's Eve Party | BIG Sterling Heights
BIG | Best In Games , 43680 Van Dyke Ave Suite B , Sterling Heights
12:00 pm - Kids NYE Bash
Ike's Restaurant , 38550 Van Dyke Ave , Sterling Heights
12:30 pm - New Year’s Eve with Wayback Machine!
Century Banquet Center - American Polish Century Club , 33204 Maple Ln Dr , Sterling Heights
7:00 pm - Sensory Friendly Storytime
Library , 40255 Dodge Park Road , Sterling Heights
11:00 am - 70's Glow Stick Night at the Dodge Park Ice Rink
Sterling Heights, MI Calendar , 40620 Utica Road , Sterling Heights
7:00 pm - Trivia Night
Library , 40255 Dodge Park Road , Sterling Heights
6:00 pm - 50+ Intro to Pickleball (One-Day Clinic)
Sterling Heights, MI Calendar , 40200 Utica Road , Sterling Heights
6:00 pm - Victorian Book Club
Library , 40255 Dodge Park Road , Sterling Heights
6:30 pm
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
Wednesday December 31
Saturday January 3
Monday January 5
Tuesday January 6
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ABM Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for School Custodian in Sterling Heights. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Sterling Heights
- Local entertainment venues adapt as Americans choose low-key New Year's Eve celebrations (wxyz.com)
- All-Macomb County Dream Team Offense is an electric group who could surely put up the numbers (macombdaily.com)
- Police Fleets in 2025: Stories That Defined the Year (government-fleet.com)
Macomb
- Special Weather Statement Issued 5:59AM for Washtenaw County (thesuntimesnews.com)
- 11 Things I Won't Do After Working As A Housecleaner (huffpost.com)
- GORE: Uber and Lyft, the revolutionary means of travel (macombdaily.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
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