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In today's newsletter:
- Why a Macomb County defamation fight is heading back to court
- Who holds the key to this 13-year Macomb County hit-and-run?
- Which Macomb County teams stayed hot in holiday hoops action?
Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 25 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Wednesday: Cold; afternoon snow showers, temps: high: 25, low: 10.
- Thursday: Frigid with a few flurries, with a high of 18 and low of 13 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Former Lenox Twp. supervisor's defamation lawsuit reinstated (macombdaily.com) — A state appeals court has revived a defamation and related claims lawsuit involving Lenox Township’s current and former supervisors, overturning a Macomb County judge’s earlier dismissal. The case, centered on allegedly false statements in a 2020 campaign flyer, now heads back to circuit court, with potential implications for local political campaigns and accountability in Macomb County government. 
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2. Family seeks answers 13 years after mother of five killed in hit-and-run (wxyz.com) — A Macomb County family is still searching for answers 13 years after 37-year-old Sandra Lee Leopp was killed in an unsolved hit-and-run near Van Dyke and 28 Mile in Washington Township. Her children are asking anyone with information to contact authorities, as Crime Stoppers is offering up to $6,500 for tips leading to an arrest.
3. Dakota holds off Farmington; Chippewa Valley fends off WL Central; UPSM bounces Romeo (macombdaily.com) — Macomb County hoops fans saw Macomb Dakota extend its winning streak with a 77-65 victory over Farmington at the Motor City Roundball Classic, while Chippewa Valley notched two strong holiday-tournament wins. Several other regional teams, including Romeo and Roseville, also featured in a busy slate of non-league boys basketball action across southeast Michigan.
4. MANUFACTURED HOUSING ASSOCIATION Files Suit 2025-004477-CZ vs Govt. Case Specifics plus Broader Insights. Why is Purported Manufactured Housing Improvement Act Linked Case Under Reported? FEA (manufacturedhomepronews.com) — A major lawsuit in Macomb County Circuit Court pits the Michigan Manufactured Housing Association against the City of Warren, accusing officials of improperly blocking improvements at several local manufactured home communities. The case, closely tied to Macomb County courts and covered by the Macomb Daily, could shape how state and local codes are enforced at parks like Twin Pines, Landmark Estates, and Motor City Mobile Home Park. Upcoming hearings in early 2026 may clarify what rules really govern these properties.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Macomb
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10:00 am - Adaptive Tech
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Toddler Classes - Little Eagles
Eagle Creek Academy , 3739 Kern Road , Lake Orion
9:30 am - 50+ Programming in Pictures
Sterling Heights, MI Calendar , 40200 Utica Road , Sterling Heights
10:00 am - Romeo at Almont
Almont High School , 4701 Howland Rd , Almont
11:00 am - 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 - Mochi Magic & Boba Bliss
The Flavor Lab , 812 N. Main St. , Rochester
3:00 pm - Snow White - All Drag Panto
Emerald Theatre , 31 N Walnut St , Mt Clemens
3:00 pm - City Buildings Closed
City Hall , 40555 Utica Road , Sterling Heights
8:30 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
Tuesday December 30
Wednesday December 31
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