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π± Patch AM: Can Clawson cool off Lakes after their clash with unbeaten Cabrini?
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In today's newsletter:
- Can Clawson cool off Lakes after their clash with unbeaten Cabrini?
Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? π€ (Answer below!)
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- Friday: Flurries; breezy, much colder, with a high of 28 and low of 22 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy and not as cold, temps: high: 40, low: 18. βοΈ Brr!
- Sunday: Partly sunny and colder, with a high of 25 and low of 16 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Cabrini remains perfect on season with win over WOLL in key CHSL boys hoops showdown (theoaklandpress.com) β Waterford Our Lady of the Lakesβ boys basketball team will visit Clawson on January 6 after a long holiday break, looking to regain consistency on the court. That matchup comes after Lakes fell 59-50 to undefeated Allen Park Cabrini in a back-and-forth Catholic League showdown, where Cabrini used a big second half and strong three-point shooting to stay perfect at 7-0.
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π Events Nearby
- Ribbon Cutting @Happy Girl Wine Royal Oak
Happy Girl Wine Royal Oak , 1100 S. Washington Ave. , Royal Oak
12:00 pm - Gym-Royal Oak HS Basketball B FR Home Southfield Christian
Royal Oak High School Royal Oak, MI 48073
4:00 pm - Parents Night Out - DECEMBER - Birmingham, MI 2025
Birmingham Family YMCA , 400 E Lincoln St , Birmingham
5:00 pm - Royal Oak HS Basketball B JV Home Southfield Christian
Royal Oak High School Royal Oak, MI 48073
5:30 pm - ROBIN HORLOCK @ SHIFT KITCHEN & COCKTAILS
Shift Kitchen & Cocktails , 117 Willits St , Birmingham
5:30 pm - Israel Lodge #18 A.A.S.R.M. After Work Jazz Affair
The Event House , 27701 Southfield Rd , Lathrup Village
6:00 pm - Gym-Royal Oak HS Basketball B V Home Southfield Christian
Royal Oak High School Royal Oak, MI 48073
7:00 pm - Royal Oak Holidays Grinch & Games Weekend
Royal Oak, MI Calendar , 204 S Troy St , Royal Oak - Farmers Market
Royal Oak Farmers Market , 316 E 11 Mile Road , Royal Oak
7:00 am - Antiques & Collectibles Market
Royal Oak Farmers Market , 316 E 11 Mile Road , Royal Oak
8:00 am - Wine & Wrap
Michigan by the Bottle , 29932 Woodward Ave , Royal Oak
1:00 pm
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Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- MDOT reports cleared crash on SB I-75 at 9 Mile and cleared fire on NB I-75 after 9 Mile.
7:24PM on Dec 17: The right lane and right shoulder of NB I-75 after 9 Mile are blocked due to a fire. (Nextdoor )
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Clawson. Apply here.
- The Gap, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Somerset Collection in Troy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clawson here.
π Nearby News
Royal Oak
- Michigan ranked choice voting campaign suspends 2026 ballot effort (mlive.com)
- Parking, other tickets plunge in area. Are speed traps vanishing? (theoaklandpress.com)
- Vintage holiday bash celebrates 25 years with live bands, nog and more (detroitnews.com)
Troy
- Lathrup Village Police Department welcomes new leadership (candgnews.com)
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