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In today's newsletter:
- How much have tickets dropped for drivers in New Baltimore’s court?
Also on today's calendar: Planning Commission Meeting and 1 more event.
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Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in New Baltimore-Chesterfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Windy with rain, with a high of 46 and low of 27 degrees.
- Friday: A.M. flurries; windy, colder, temps: high: 30, low: 24.
- Saturday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, with a high of 41 and low of 21 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Parking, other tickets plunge in area. Are speed traps vanishing? (macombdaily.com) — New Baltimore drivers are seeing far fewer traffic and parking tickets processed through the 42-2 District Court than in years past, even as statewide enforcement has dropped sharply. Across Michigan, police staffing cuts, COVID-era changes, and new parking technologies have reduced ticket-writing, while crashes are down but traffic deaths have edged up. The story highlights how Metro Detroit communities are rethinking traffic and parking enforcement.
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📸 Around New Baltimore
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Baltimore
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★ Featured events ★
- Forge the Sun: Merry Metal X-Mas
Diesel Concert Lounge, 33151 23 Mile Rd, New Baltimore
5:00 pm
Saturday December 20
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Other local events
- Planning Commission Meeting
New Baltimore City Hall , 36535 Green St , New Baltimore
7:30 pm - Planning Commission Meeting - CANCELLED
New Baltimore, MI Calendar , City Hall 36535 Green St. , New Baltimore
7:30 pm - Room Full of Hendrix - The Ultimate Jimi Hendrix Experience
Diesel Concert Lounge , 33151 23 Mile Rd , New Baltimore
7:00 pm
Tuesday December 23
Saturday December 27
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🗓 Events Nearby
- A Holly Jolly Christmas - Senior Event
Tina's Country House & Gardens , 50828 North Ave , Macomb
12:00 pm - Young at Heart - Senior Fitness Class
Richmond, MI Calendar , 36164 Festival , Richmond
9:30 am - Adult Open Gym - Basketball
Richmond, MI Calendar , 68931 Main Street , Richmond
6:00 pm - Winemaker's Dinner & Barrel Tasting Experience
Youngblood Vineyard , 61829 Ray Center Rd , Ray
6:00 pm - Wine & Wrap
Royal Oak Michigan by the Bottle , 29932 Woodward Ave , Royal Oak
1:00 pm - Trash/North End Recycling Collection
Richmond, MI Calendar Richmond, MI 48062 - Senior Exercise
Richmond, MI Calendar , 35200 Division Road , Richmond
10:00 am - Volleyball Clinic with Coach Piper
Richmond, MI Calendar , 68931 Main Street , Richmond
2:00 pm
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Sunday December 21
Monday December 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in New Baltimore. Apply here.
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Supervisor in New Baltimore. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Baltimore here.
🗞 Nearby News
New Haven
- Eastpointe wins second straight; New Haven, Port Huron Northern, Chippewa Valley cruise to victoires (macombdaily.com)
Chesterfield
- Lotto 47 ticket sold in Chesterfield Township wins record high jackpot (freep.com)
- U.S. techs shine at Yamaha World Technician Grand Prix (powersportsbusiness.com)
Richmond
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-- The Patch AM Team
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