Hello Monroe County! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Teen boxers headed to Ireland, 1817 living history, and Bedford fireworks + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Leadership transition ahead: United Way of Monroe/Lenawee Counties executive director Laura Schultz Pipis announced Monday she will retire. The longtime nonprofit leader’s exit will open a key role serving Monroe and Lenawee -- learn more about the change.
Local teens get big opportunity: Monroe High’s Ari Hunter and Brycen Lee will fight in Ireland with a boxing team, starting Thursday, June 25 in Belfast and continuing Sunday, June 28 in Ballyliffin -- see the boxing trip details.
Expansion boosts local manufacturing: Adrian Steel will invest $43.4 million to expand its Adrian facility, creating 40 new jobs, with completion October 1, 2027. The company manufactures cargo management solutions for various vehicles -- see the expansion plans.
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03 — On our radar
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Tiny victories await: Between errands at The Mall of Monroe, swing into Clawkicker and test your grabber skills on rows of claw machines. It’s quick, oddly therapeutic, and very Monroe County core... walk out with bragging rights, maybe a squishy friend, definitely a dopamine bump.
Riverside pizza vibes: If you haven’t hit The Clamdigger in a while, consider this your nudge; pies, toasted subs, and proper cocktails taste better with a River Raisin view. Grab a buddy for the pool table, claim a spot on the deck, and let the boats provide background entertainment.
Houseplant glow up: Turn your living room into a mini jungle with The Conservatory, a tropical house plant shop that actually helps you keep stuff alive. Swing by for air purifying plants, expert care tips, and gift-worthy greens that make your place feel fresher than the lake breeze.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏛 1817 Living History @ Territorial Park on the River Raisin | Thursday (6/25) at 10:00 AM – Time-travel on the River Raisin, where the 1789 Navarre House and a working 1810s kitchen show off hearth cookery, heirloom gardens, and pre-industrial farming you thankfully do not have to weed. Kids get old-timey games, Monroe County residents get in free, dogs stay leashed.
🎵 Jake Burman & Co. @ Saint Mary's Park | Thursday (6/25) at 7:00 PM – Bring a chair to St. Mary’s Park for a free homecoming, as Monroe’s Jake Burman & Co. tear into rock, indie, Americana, and alt country for their city debut. Swing through the Social District for a to-go drink, then let the lawn do the dancing.
🎆 Bedford Fireworks @ Indian Creek Park (Temperance) | Friday (6/26) at 6:00 PM – Bedford fireworks are lighting up Indian Creek Park at sundown, with food trucks and vendors rolling in early to keep us happy. Lawn chairs multiply, patches of grass get claimed, and we all pretend we are not tearing up at the finale, again.
🏈 Detroit Lions Youth Football : Temperance Fundamentals Mini-Camp @ Grogan's Towne Field at Bedford Community Stadium | Saturday (6/27) at 8:30 AM – Got a kid who treats the living room like Ford Field? This two-day Detroit Lions fundamentals mini-camp in Temperance covers every spot from quarterback to corner, plus special teams, then caps each day with an NFL Flag scrimmage, bragging rights, and pleasantly exhausted campers.
🧱 Lego Fun @ Maybee Branch Library | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Consider this your Saturday truce with the Lego landmines at home, a low-key build session where kids call the shots and you flex nostalgic engineering skills. Family fun with big imaginations, tiny architects, and zero cleanup at your place, just how weekends should be.
🧘 Outdoor Music, Movement & Mindfulness @ Ellis Library & Reference Center | Monday (6/29) at 10:00 AM – Summer is stretching out on the library lawn with music, light dancing, a little yoga, and easy outdoor fun, so you can pretend your blanket counts as a mat. Bring a towel or blanket, breathe a bit, then call it cross-training for reading season.
✂ Tween/Teen Crafting @ Maybee Branch Library | Monday (6/29) at 4:00 PM – Kid energy to burn? The library's six-week crafting run gives tweens and teens a new project each week, with rotating supplies and techniques. They get glue, paint, and bragging rights, you get quiet, and fewer eye rolls.
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07 — The Monroe County report Weather forecastToday — High: 78°F — Low: 61°F — Precip: 1%
Sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. East southeast wind 1 to 7 mph. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 79°F — Low: 60°F — Precip: 72%
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 40%. This house is wildThis brand-new 3-bed, 2-bath ranch by Ripcord Construction pairs modern style with easy single-level living on nearly 2 private acres in Carleton. The open layout features high ceilings, sun-filled rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, first-floor laundry, and an attached 2-car garage. A full insulated basement with 9-foot ceilings adds exciting future potential.
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