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Wake Up, Shelby and Utica: Sept. 1

Get your top local news headlines before you head out for the day.

Wow, can you believe it's already September? In just a few days, the kids will all be back to school and the summer will unofficially be over.

OK, that's enough sulking from me. Now let's look forward to a great September.

Here are your top headlines of the day.

Find out what's happening in Shelby-Uticafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • will take on its longtime archrival Stevenson High School tonight. Patch will have updates from on the field on Facebook before the game is even over. 
  • Also, if you are an amateur photographer, or just happened to snap an amazing pic during the game, you can upload them to Patch for the world to see. For instructions, . 
  • If you're making big plans for the holiday weekend, don't forget to check out Patch's weekend guide before finalizing your plans. 
  • Check out your weather forecast for the weekend. I see hot days and I see wet days. 
  • A 70-year-old Florida man accused of fondling his 11-year-old granddaughter inside a Utica motel was in court Tuesday, facing charges of criminal sexual conduct, second-degree. 

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