🌱 Patch AM: How a fatal gunshot in Clawson fits a 30% homicide jump

Morning Clawson! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a fatal gunshot in Clawson fits a 30% homicide jump
• What clever laundry trick did a Clawson neighbor just share?

Also on today's calendar: Super Saturday – Dearborn Grand Opening and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the baby light bulb say to its mom? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Low clouds, with a high of 38 and low of 31 degrees.
• Tuesday: Rain and ice in the morning, temps: high: 37, low: 34.
• Wednesday: Low clouds, with a high of 40 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2025 homicides in Oakland County up 30% over prior year (theoaklandpress.com) — One of Oakland County’s 30 homicide victims in 2025 was 18-year-old Derek Scholl, who was fatally shot at a home near 14 Mile and Renshaw in Clawson during what prosecutors describe as an accidental gun discharge. The broader report shows county homicides rose 30% from 2024, outlines where killings occurred, and details the status of many ongoing court cases.
   

• Heloise: Those who can donate should (unionleader.com) — A Clawson resident shares a practical tip for drying comforters at home, suggesting a mix of machine and outdoor air-drying to avoid chemical smells. Other readers around the country write in about smart charitable giving, easy dinner planning, and organizing phone contacts, offering everyday ideas Clawson neighbors might borrow at home.
   

📸 Around Clawson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clawson

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 17

• Super Saturday – Dearborn Grand Opening
  1300 Shehadi Court Dearborn, MI 48126,
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday January 6

• Gym-Royal Oak HS Basketball B FR Home Berkley High School
  Royal Oak High School Royal Oak, MI 48073
  4:00 pm
• Gym-Royal Oak HS Basketball B JV Home Berkley High School
  Royal Oak High School Royal Oak, MI 48073
  5:30 pm
• Gym-Royal Oak HS Basketball B V Home Berkley High School
  Royal Oak High School Royal Oak, MI 48073
  7:00 pm

Thursday January 8

• Archangel Healing Gong Journey ($44.44)
  Sacred Wave Gong Immersions , 808 Rochester Rd , Clawson
  5:00 pm

Friday January 9

• Lincoln Girls Varsity Basketball @ Clawson
  Clawson High School , 101 John M Ave , Clawson
  7:00 pm

Sunday January 11

• Mediatrix of All Graces Gong Journey
  Sacred Wave Gong Immersions , 808 Rochester Rd , Clawson
  3:00 pm

Monday January 12

• Gym-Royal Oak HS Basketball G JV Home Academy Of The Sacred Heart
  Royal Oak High School Royal Oak, MI 48073
  5:30 pm
• Gym-Royal Oak HS Basketball G V Home Pontiac High School
  Royal Oak High School Royal Oak, MI 48073
  6:00 pm

📣 Clawson Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday January 5

• GYM- Tai Chi - City OF RO
  Keller Elementary Royal Oak, MI 48067
  6:15 pm
• Human Rights Commission Meeting
  Royal Oak, MI Calendar , 203 S Troy St , Royal Oak
  6:30 pm
• POOL- City of Royal Oak open swim
  Royal Oak High School Royal Oak, MI 48073
  6:30 pm

Tuesday January 6

• ROYAL Networking
  Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce , 200 S. Washington Ave. , Royal Oak
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Shift Supervisor in Clawson. Apply here.
• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Clawson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clawson here.

🗞 Nearby News

Royal Oak

• Man, 29, charged with first-degree murder in death of Milford resident (cbsnews.com)
• Joyce Maybelle LaFlamme (hastingsreminder.com)

Troy

• Oakland County community calendar Jan. 4 and beyond (theoaklandpress.com)
• 1992 GMC Typhoon (bringatrailer.com)

Madison Heights

Ok Clawson! 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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