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Good morning Macomb! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How three national awards could boost Macomb County’s future growth
  • Why a routine Shelby Township traffic stop drew in federal agents
  • How a new award spotlights Macomb’s growing skilled trades opportunities

Also on today's calendar: The Rochester Symphony Orchestra Proudly Presents “Light” A World of Holiday Music Awaits You and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Macombfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Colder with a flurry, with a high of 28 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Cloudy, flurries; chilly, temps: high: 29, low: 16.
  • Saturday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 23 and low of 11 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Macomb County Planning, Economic Development garners 3 awards (macombdaily.com) — Macomb County’s Planning and Economic Development department just earned three national awards for work that directly shapes local quality of life, from the Lake St. Clair Coastal Study to talent attraction and student career exploration. The honors spotlight efforts to market the county’s shoreline, grow aerospace and defense jobs, and mentor Center Line middle schoolers through real-world digital design projects.
   

2. Man listed on FBI terrorist watch list arrested after traffic stop in Southeast Michigan (cbsnews.com) — A man flagged on an FBI terrorist watch list was arrested after a traffic stop in Macomb County, with Shelby Township police coordinating closely with federal agents. Officers pulled the driver over near West Utica and Dequindre, then turned him over to federal authorities for deportation processing, underscoring ongoing efforts to keep local neighborhoods safe from organized criminal threats.
   

3. Rep. Robinson named ABC SEMI's Legislator of the Year (gophouse.org) — Macomb County’s role in Michigan’s skilled trades boom is highlighted as state Rep. Ron Robinson is honored as ABC SEMI’s Legislator of the Year. He credits SEMCA and local builders with creating blue-collar career paths for young residents who want to build families and futures in Macomb, emphasizing long-term economic and workforce benefits for the community.
   

4. Arguments in lawsuit for safety and mental health funding to be heard on Thursday (macombdaily.com) — Macomb Intermediate School District is among dozens of Michigan districts challenging new state rules tied to $321 million in school safety and mental health grants, arguing required waivers of legal privilege are unconstitutional and vague. A Court of Claims hearing Thursday will help determine whether districts, including those serving Macomb families, must trade certain legal protections to keep or accept this per-student funding.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Please be aware !!!
    A big scam is going around. I got a phone call from someone who said that I was supposed to be in court for a jury duty and I didn’t show up. I told… (Nextdoor The Rivers)
  • Found this in the street in Brentwood Farms.
    Proof will have to given that it belongs to you. (Nextdoor Valley Forge III)
  • Burger King Corporation posted a job opening for Crew Member - Adult in Macomb. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Adult Crew Team Member Currently Starting UP TO $16 AN Hour in Macomb. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macomb here.

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