🌱 Why a warrant was issued in Monroe’s No Kings protest case

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a warrant was issued in Monroe’s No Kings protest case
• How a new Ford warehouse could reshape jobs in Frenchtown Township
• Monroe’s IHM community mourns Sr. George Ellen Brannick, IHM

Also on today's calendar: Every Christmas Story Ever Told.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Cold with snow flurries, with a high of 29 and low of 21 degrees.
• Friday: Cloudy, flurries; chilly, temps: high: 30, low: 20.
• Saturday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 23 and low of 10 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

1. Man suspected of threatening No Kings protestors misses court date (monroenews.com) — A man accused of sending violent messages to organizers of the No Kings protest in downtown Monroe failed to appear for a Dec. 8 court hearing, and a bench warrant will be issued. Local activist Katybeth Davis of Good Trouble Monroe thanked Monroe authorities for pursuing the case, while the suspect faces a riot-inciting charge tied to the October demonstration.
   

2. Ford planning 1.5 million square foot facility in Frenchtown Twp. (monroenews.com) — Ford plans a massive $195 million, 1.5‑million‑square‑foot parts warehouse at Telegraph and Buhl in Frenchtown Township, adding roughly 200 jobs and new tax revenue for Airport Community Schools. The project, InSite’s third Ford site in Monroe County, will sit across from Ford’s existing distribution center and could be operating by 2027 if construction proceeds as expected.
   

3. May They Rest in Peace: Sr. George Ellen Brannick, IHM (detroitcatholic.com) — Monroe’s IHM community is mourning Sr. George Ellen Brannick, IHM, who died Dec. 5 at age 99 and will be honored with services at the IHM Motherhouse Chapel on Dec. 15. A beloved teacher for more than 50 years, she later served and volunteered at the Monroe Motherhouse, where many residents and staff knew her from her daily mail rounds.
   

4. Driver dies after medical emergency leads to crash on I-75 (wtol.com) — A 76-year-old Chesterfield man died after an apparent medical emergency led to a two-vehicle crash on northbound I-75 in Frenchtown Township, according to the Monroe County Sheriff. The midday collision near Post Road sent both vehicles into the median, but the Westland driver and passenger in the other car were uninjured. The man was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monroe

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Friday December 12

• Ben Calandra LIVE at the Michigan Wine and Beer Portal and River Raisin Trading Post, Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, 6-9 p.m.
  River Raisin Trading Post, 8 N Monroe St, Monroe
  5:00 pm

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Friday December 12

• Every Christmas Story Ever Told
  Monroe Community Players , 2121 N Monroe St , Monroe
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Literacy on the Lawn
  Ellis Library and Reference Center , 3700 S. Custer Rd. , Monroe
  11:00 am
• Waterloo Library Visit
  Ellis Library and Reference Center , 3700 S. Custer Rd. , Monroe
  1:00 pm
• Materials Management Planning Committee Meeting
  Monroe County, MI Calendar , 2353 S Custer Rd. , Monroe
  2:00 pm
• Limitless Creativity Art Class
  Disability Network Washtenaw Monroe Livingston , 15515 S Dixie Hwy , Monroe
  3:00 pm
• Board of Commissioners Agenda Meeting
  Monroe County, MI Calendar Monroe, MI 48161
  5:00 pm
• Santa Visit
  Frenchtown-Dixie Branch Library , 2881 Nadeau Rd. , Monroe
  5:30 pm
• Sip & Paint A Michigan Winter - Wed., Dec. 10, 2025, 6-8 p.m.
  River Raisin Trading Post , 8 N Monroe St , Monroe
  6:00 pm
• Santa in Pajamas
  The Mall of Monroe , 2121 N Monroe St , Monroe
  6:00 pm
• Holiday Bingo & Cookie Decorating
  Ellis Library and Reference Center , 3700 S. Custer Rd. , Monroe
  6:30 pm
• Monroe County Civil War Roundtable
  Ellis Library and Reference Center , 3700 S. Custer Rd. , Monroe
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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• Looking for a reliable person to assist with light house care and watching my two boys (ages 4 and 6) for a couple of weeks.
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  Does anyone have any tips on putting back up some insulation that came loose or fell down in crawl space. Not sure if nailed or glued or just try????… (Nextdoor N Roessler Frenchtown)

• It was an exciting day yesterday for SMCC Wrestling as the Falcons/Kestrels traveled to Ida for an Assembly Dual. Although the Falcons/Kestrels came... (X: SMCCMonroe)
• 27th Annual SMCC Athletic Boosters Reverse Raffle The Reverse Raffle is the largest Athletic Booster Club fundraiser and a great opportunity to come... (X: SMCCMonroe)

• Checkers & Rally's - Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member (Michigan) in Monroe. Apply here.
• TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Merchandise Stocker 10pm-5am in Monroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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