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In today's newsletter:

  • How a new antidote just changed fire rescues in Macomb County
  • How a $500,000 grant could transform Lucido River Park access
  • Will Washington Township greenlight the massive 32 Mile data center?

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: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: Chilly with sun and clouds, with a high of 30 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Saturday: Cloudy, flurries; very cold, temps: high: 24, low: 7.
  • Sunday: Very cold with flurries, with a high of 23 and low of 13 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Shelby Township paramedics administer first cyanide antidote in county (theoaklandpress.com) — Shelby Township paramedics recently became the first in Macomb County to use a Cyanokit antidote in the field, saving a man from suspected cyanide poisoning after a commercial fire. Several Macomb County fire departments and McLaren Macomb Hospital are now partnering to stock these costly kits, aiming to give local residents faster, potentially lifesaving treatment for dangerous smoke inhalation.
   

2. Macomb Township slated for state grant to develop Lucido River Park (macombdaily.com) — Macomb Township is in line for a $500,000 state grant to help build a major boardwalk at the new Paul and Annette Lucido River Park off North Avenue, improving access to the North Branch Clinton River. Township leaders say this first-phase project anchors a long-term riverfront greenway vision, preserving natural space as development grows and giving residents more places to walk, explore nature, and gather.
   

3. Macomb County residents pack zoning meeting to oppose proposed data center (wxyz.com) — Macomb County residents packed Washington Township Hall to challenge a proposed 312-acre “32 Mile Technical Campus” and data center near 32 Mile and M-53, raising concerns about energy use, water demand, and neighborhood impacts. The zoning board delayed any recommendation, with more debate and a key decision expected when officials reconvene in early January, potentially shaping development in northern Macomb for years.
   

4. Macomb County mansion ambush: 3 charged in attempted murder of businessman to return to court (clickondetroit.com) — A Macomb County businessman who was shot outside his Macomb Township home is at the center of a high-profile case now returning to 41-A District Court. Three Sterling Heights and Eastpointe residents face charges including conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and embezzlement, as a judge weighs whether there’s enough evidence to send the case to Circuit Court for possible trial.
   

5. Macomb judge orders new evaluation for man who tried to abduct girls (freep.com subscription) — A Macomb County Circuit Court judge has ordered an independent mental health evaluation for a man accused of trying to abduct two girls in separate 2024 incidents in Clinton Township and Sterling Heights. Families of the Macomb County victims, concerned about a possible insanity-based outcome and future public safety, pushed for the new review and say they want accountability that will follow him if he’s ever released.
   

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  • Looking for someone to remove snow asap my Moms person never showed…shes unable physically to do her own driveway …please let me know it’s a mess…posting for my mom …any question message me
    Call Linda +1 (586) 251-6916 she is in Shelby 21 and Schoenerr area (Nextdoor Strathmore)
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  • Admore, Inc. posted a job opening for Heidelberg Cylinder Paper Die Cutter Press Operator in Macomb. Apply here.
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