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🌱 How a Macomb County paternity test allegedly turned into a felony case

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Hello Macomb! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Macomb County paternity test allegedly turned into a felony case
  • Which Macomb County events made this week’s Community Spotlight list?

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 42 and low of 20 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and colder, temps: high: 28, low: 18. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: A little wintry mix, with a high of 35 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Michigan Men Could Face 15 Years After Alleged Paternity Test Switch-Up (icecreamconvos.com) — Macomb County prosecutors say two Michigan men are jailed after allegedly trying to cheat a court-ordered paternity DNA test at the county administration building, leading to felony evidence-tampering charges. With both labeled habitual offenders, they could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted, underscoring how seriously Macomb County treats child support and court compliance.
   

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

• Community Spotlight week of Dec. 21 and beyond (macombdaily.com) — Macomb County residents can plug into upcoming community activities, from a kids’ free throw contest in Eastpointe to weekly dances for widowed friends in Sterling Heights and an ongoing bottle-and-can drive helping neighbors in Richmond and Memphis. Nonprofits can also submit future events directly to the Macomb Daily to be featured in this Community Spotlight.
   


📸 Around Macomb

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Macomb

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    Monday December 22
  • Exercise
    Macomb, MI Calendar Macomb, MI 48042
    8:30 am
  • Tuesday December 23
  • Paper Plants
    North Macomb Branch Library North Branch - Creative/Story Room
    11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday December 20
  • Board Gaming Meet-up
    Library , 40255 Dodge Park Road , Sterling Heights
    10:00 am
  • Old-Fashioned Christmas
    Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm , 1005 Van Hoosen Rd , Rochester Hills
    12:00 pm
  • All Aboard! Model Railroad Exhibit presented by the Stoney Creek Model Railroad Club
    Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm , 1005 Van Hoosen Road , Rochester Hills
    12:00 pm
  • Reserved
    Rochester Calendar Rochester, MI 48307
    4:00 pm
  • Forge the Sun: Merry Metal X-Mas
    Diesel Concert Lounge , 33151 23 Mile Rd , New Baltimore
    5:00 pm
  • A Christmas Carol
    Wilson Hall, Rm 207 , 378 Meadow Brook Rd. , Rochester
    7:00 pm
  • Paul Elia Comedy Show at Paradise Banquet and Restaurant
    Paradise Banquet and Restaurant , 13461 Hall Rd , Utica
    7:30 pm
  • Dinner with Santa and Ms. Claus
    58510 Main St , New Haven
    11:00 pm
  • Sunday December 21
  • BAD SANTA TRAIL 5K
    Addison Oaks County Park , 1480 W Romeo Rd , Leonard
    9:00 am
  • Family Day: Pick Your Squishy
    Painting with a Twist , 50336 Schoenherr Rd , Shelby Township
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Roxy, a dog who went missing in Sterling Heights, MI, has been safely reunited with their family after 4 hours, 52 minutes. More details here https:… (Nextdoor Shenandoah)
  • Lost ATM card
    Fifth third on hall road in Clinton township, next to the walmarts, a lady named Doris, lost her ATM card on the ground I notified inside personnel… (Nextdoor Westbridge Manor)
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Utica. Apply here.
  • Walgreen Company posted a job opening for Photo Specialist in Utica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macomb here.

🗞 Nearby News

Utica

  • Utica administrator honored as emerging leader in school public relations (patch.com)
  • Lakeview pulls away from South Lake; Utica edges Ford on late free throws; L'Anse Creuse North freezes Anchor Bay (macombdaily.com)

Chesterfield

  • Macomb flooding mystery solved after crews discover sandbags beneath culvert (fox2detroit.com)

Sterling Heights


Ok Macomb! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I dreamed I was swimming in a pool of orange soda, but it was just a Fanta-sea.
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