🌱 How will this $1.5B data center affect Farmington Hills neighbors?
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In today's newsletter:
- How will this $1.5B data center affect Farmington Hills neighbors?
- Which Farmington Hills student is taking her radon message national?
- How a Farmington Hills doctor got swept into a federal sting
Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and 6 more events.
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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy; areas of morning fog, with a high of 37 and low of 28 degrees.
- Thursday: Breezy with rain, temps: high: 46, low: 25.
- Friday: A.M. flurries; windy, colder, with a high of 28 and low of 22 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Southfield City Council approves controversial data center plan (freep.com subscription) — A massive $1.5 billion data center has been approved in Southfield just south of I-696 along the Farmington Hills line, drawing strong opposition from nearby residents, including at least one from Farmington Hills. Neighbors worry about heavy power use, possible pollution, noise, and limited permanent jobs, while the developer promises a closed-loop water system and dozens of positions once DTE can supply power in 2027 or 2028. 
2. Farmington Hills seventh-grader wins Radon Poster Contest (orionontv.org) — A Warner Middle School seventh-grader from Farmington Hills has won Michigan’s 2025 Radon Poster Contest, beating out entries from across the state with a design warning that “Radon is a Silent Killer.” Her poster now advances to the National Radon Poster Contest, where it will compete for cash prizes, while state officials encourage residents to learn more about radon testing and lung cancer prevention.
3. Prominent Metro Detroiters busted in child porn sting (fox2detroit.com) — A Farmington Hills physician is among three Metro Detroit men facing federal child pornography charges after an FBI sting based in Toledo. Authorities say phones seized in the investigation contained numerous illegal images and messages, and all three defendants could face at least five years in prison if convicted. A grand jury may still add further charges.
4. 86 MSU graduates receive MSU Board of Trustees' Award for academic excellence (msu.edu) — Two students from Farmington Hills are among 86 Michigan State University graduates honored for maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA and receiving the MSU Board of Trustees’ Award. Their achievements, in human resources and finance, highlight local academic excellence on a statewide stage and will be recognized at December commencement ceremonies.
5. Michigan House cancels $645M in state spending without Senate OK (dailypress.net) — State lawmakers have abruptly canceled nearly $645 million in Michigan project funding, including grants for the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills. A Farmington Hills state representative is protesting the loss, warning it comes amid rising antisemitism and Holocaust denial, while Republican leaders frame the move as a push for tighter oversight and future negotiating leverage.
📸 Around Farmington Hills
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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A Very Farmington Christmas
Farmington Players, 32332 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills
8:00 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
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ESL Conversation Group
Farmington Community Library , 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
6:30 pm -
Technology One-on-One
Farmington Community Library , 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
1:00 pm -
ESL One-on-One
Farmington Community Library , 32737 W 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
1:00 pm -
Books & Bites (Grades 6-12)
Farmington Community Library , 23500 Liberty Street , Farmington
6:30 pm -
ESL Conversation Group
Farmington Community Library , 23500 Liberty Street , Farmington
10:30 am -
Technology One-on-One
Farmington Community Library , 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
1:00 pm -
FCL Coding Lab for Kids! (Grades 3-5)
Farmington Community Library , 23500 Liberty Street , Farmington
4:00 pm -
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
North Congregational Church , 36520 W 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Wednesday December 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Board of Trustees (LERS) Meeting
Livonia, MI Calendar , 33000 Civic Center Drive , Livonia
8:30 am -
Beat the Streets 2025
University High School Academy , 19301 W 12 Mile Rd , Lathrup Village
9:00 am -
Play-Doh Party
Walled Lake City Library , 1499 E West Maple Rd Suite 100 , Walled Lake
10:30 am -
The Next Chapter: A 55+ Book Discussion Group: The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali
Northville Community Center , 303 W Main St , Northville
11:00 am
Wednesday December 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Police found a nonverbal girl, believed to be around 10 years old, wandering alone on Detroit's west side and have since reunited her with her family.
8:35AM on Dec 16: Police are searching for the parents or guardians of a child found on Detroit's west side. (Nextdoor )
- Fresh Thyme posted a job opening for Cashier Coordinator in Farmington. Apply here.
- STXZ posted a job opening for Private Lacrosse Coach in Farmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Farmington Hills here.
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