🌱 How a new antidote is changing fire rescues in Macomb County

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In today's newsletter:

• How a new antidote is changing fire rescues in Macomb County
• Will Washington finally move on Selfridge’s stalled border mission center?
• Why a Macomb judge hit pause on a controversial insanity deal

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Some brightening; not as cold, with a high of 32 and low of 28 degrees.
• Wednesday: Areas of fog in the morning, temps: high: 38, low: 32.
• Thursday: Breezy with rain, with a high of 44 and low of 24 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mich. firefighter/medics are first in county with pre-hospital administration of Cyanokit (ems1.com) — Shelby Township firefighter/medics recently became the first in Macomb County to use a Cyanokit in the field, saving a man from cyanide poisoning after a commercial fire. Several other Macomb County departments and McLaren Macomb Hospital are now coordinating to stock this costly antidote, aiming to improve survival chances for future fire victims countywide.
   

2. Bipartisan senators urge action on stalled Selfridge center (macombdaily.com) — Federal lawmakers from both parties are pressing Homeland Security to move faster on the long-planned Northern Border Mission Center at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Macomb County. They say the center, already authorized and funded, is crucial for improving northern border security and want a detailed progress briefing this month.
   

3. Michigan judge rejects insanity plea in attempted child-abductions case (themorningsun.com) — A Macomb County Circuit Court judge has rejected an insanity plea deal and ordered a second mental evaluation for a Shelby Township man accused of attempting to abduct two children in Clinton Township and Sterling Heights. The decision delays a proposed not-guilty-by-reason-of-insanity resolution and was welcomed by victims’ families, who are pressing prosecutors and lawmakers for stronger accountability and clearer communication.
   

4. Record-setting jackpot: $32.9 million Lotto 47 jackpot-winning ticket sold at Wild Bill's Tobacco in Macomb County (audacy.com) — A record $32.91 million Lotto 47 ticket was sold at Wild Bill’s Tobacco on Gratiot near 21 Mile in Macomb County’s Chesterfield Township, and the winner hasn’t come forward yet. If you bought a ticket for the Dec. 13 drawing, double‑check it soon, as winners have one year to claim prizes and gambling help is available for anyone who needs it.
   

5. Warren man arrested after allegedly shooting cousin, leading police on high-speed chase (wxyz.com) — Macomb County deputies and local police captured a Warren man accused of shooting his cousin in Eastpointe, after a 115-mph chase ended with him hiding in icy water under a Harrison Township bridge. He’s now being held at Macomb County Jail, while the victim is hospitalized in stable condition and expected to recover.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Macomb

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Wednesday December 17

• Monthly Blood Pressure Checks
  Macomb, MI Calendar Macomb, MI 48042
  10:30 am
• Pizza & Bingo
  Macomb, MI Calendar Macomb, MI 48042
  11:00 am
• Board of Trustees
  Macomb, MI Calendar Macomb, MI 48042
  6:30 pm
• Winter Band Concert
  JAPAC
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Exercise
  Macomb, MI Calendar Macomb, MI 48042
  8:30 am
• Chicks with Sticks
  Macomb, MI Calendar Macomb, MI 48042
  10:00 am

Friday December 19

• Euchre Party
  Macomb, MI Calendar Macomb, MI 48042
  11:30 am

Monday December 22

• Exercise
  Macomb, MI Calendar Macomb, MI 48042
  8:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Toddler Classes - Little Eagles
  Eagle Creek Academy , 3739 Kern Road , Lake Orion
  9:30 am
• Chesterfield, MI FREE 5- Day Event
  Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Detroit Chesterfield , 45800 Marketplace Blvd , Chesterfield
  10:00 am
• Mystery Book Discussion
  North Branch - Conference Room
  10:00 am
• Pups to the Rescue: Paw Patrol Party
  North Branch - Creative/Story Room
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• ****IMPORTANT DOG SIGHTING**** Just saw a light brown poodle looking dog- possibly mixed with but definitely has that poodle curls.
  Had a collar on and from what I could see, it looks freshly groomed because it had a bandana scarf on along with its collar. I saw this dog on… (Nextdoor Beacon Square)
• Can someone recommend a painter I would like to paint my kitchen cabnets.
  Can you send pictures of your work you had done. Thanks (Nextdoor Penzien/Sumpter)

• Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Freight/Receiving in Macomb. Apply here.
• Emagine Entertainment posted a job opening for Team Member in Macomb. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macomb here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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