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Good morning Macomb! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Were you near this deadly Metropolitan Parkway crash in Clinton Township?
- How Macomb’s new bar president plans to unite local attorneys
Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Macomb Townshipfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Wednesday: A little snow, mainly later, with a high of 28 and low of 13 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Thursday: Very cold with flurries, temps: high: 22, low: 19.
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high of 25 and low of 16 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man, 27, Killed In 3-Car Crash In Metro Detroit: Police (patch.com) — A 27-year-old Ann Arbor man died after a three-car crash Monday night on Metropolitan Parkway in Clinton Township, here in Macomb County. Police say a van rear-ended a Mustang at a turnaround, and investigators are still probing whether alcohol or drugs were involved while asking witnesses in Macomb to come forward. 
Find out what's happening in Macomb Townshipfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Connection and collaboration: New president ready to help bar thrive (legalnews.com) — Macomb County’s legal community has a new leader as Farrah Ramdayal-Howard takes over as president of the Macomb County Bar Association, emphasizing mentorship, collaboration, and in-person networking like the 5:01 Happy Hours in Mount Clemens. She shares how her background, elder law practice in Shelby Township, and deep involvement in Macomb-focused bar groups shape her plans to strengthen connections across the county’s legal community.
📸 Around Macomb
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Macomb
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🗓 Events Nearby
- City Buildings Closed
City Hall , 40555 Utica Road , Sterling Heights
8:30 am - Toddler Classes - Little Eagles
Eagle Creek Academy , 3739 Kern Road , Lake Orion
9:30 am - Chair Yoga at First Congregational Church
First Congregational Church , 1315 N. Pine Street , Rochester
10:30 am - New Year's Eve Party | BIG Sterling Heights
BIG | Best In Games , 43680 Van Dyke Ave Suite B , Sterling Heights
12:00 pm - Kids NYE Bash
Ike's Restaurant , 38550 Van Dyke Ave , Sterling Heights
12:30 pm - Home Grown for Homeschool Scholars (Ages 5-10) @ Mount Clemens Public Library
Mount Clemens Public Library , 150 Cass Ave , Mt Clemens
1:00 pm - Kids New Year's Eve Event
City of Mount Clemens , 1 Crocker Blvd , Mt Clemens
4:00 pm - New Year’s Eve with Wayback Machine!
Century Banquet Center - American Polish Century Club , 33204 Maple Ln Dr , Sterling Heights
7:00 pm - Macomb County New Year's Eve Gala
City of Mount Clemens , 1 Crocker Blvd , Mt Clemens
9:30 pm
Wednesday December 31
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- 4° windchill this morning.
Please bring your animals inside. This is not a feral cat. https://neighbors.ring.com/n/z33D4ajCnz (Nextdoor Gratiot Ave) - The spring on our garage door broke on Christmas Eve.
Called and spoke to Lucas at 9:10 am on December 27, said he could be at our house at noon. . He arrived on time fixed our garage door. Very nice… (Nextdoor Sawmill Creek)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Maintenance Custodian Associate in Utica. Apply here.
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for FULL TIME Back of House Team Member in Utica. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macomb here.
🗞 Nearby News
Utica
- Basketball Recap: Rochester Picks Up Eighth Consecutive Win (maxpreps.com)
Chesterfield
- Michigan lawmakers boost security amid surge in reported threats (macombdaily.com)
- Team USA outlasts Slovakia 6-5 to improve to 3-0 (letsplayhockey.com)
- Eight news stories to look forward to in 2026 (macombdaily.com)
Sterling Heights
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