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🌱 Patch AM: How a Lake George tragedy still shapes life for Trenton seniors

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Thursday December 11th Patch AM
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Hi there, Trenton! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Lake George tragedy still shapes life for Trenton seniors
  • Why a fatal I-75 crash ended at a Trenton hospital
  • Could Trenton residents soon see their unemployment debts wiped away?

Also on today's calendar: Saddle Up Country Dance Party and 5 more events.

Find out what's happening in Trenton Grosse Ilefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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


Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Trenton Grosse Ilefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Clouds and sun with a flurry, with a high of 29 and low of 22 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy, flurries; chilly, temps: high: 31, low: 21.
  • Saturday: Cloudy, flurries; very cold, with a high of 25 and low of 10 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• 20 years after Ethan Allen capsized on Lake George, survivor remembers losing 20 friends (adirondackexplorer.org) — A longtime tour guide for Trenton seniors is reflecting on the 20th anniversary of the Ethan Allen tour boat disaster, which killed three residents from her group and ended the city’s senior travel program. She recounts surviving the capsizing on Lake George, the limited legal accountability that followed, and how the tragedy reshaped both her life and local senior offerings.
   

• Man dies following crash on I-75 in Michigan (toledoblade.com subscription) — A 76-year-old Chesterfield man died after a two-car crash on northbound I-75 near Newport, and he was pronounced dead at Corewell Health Trenton Hospital in Trenton. Authorities say witnesses reported he appeared to suffer a medical emergency before his minivan hit the median wall. No one else was injured, and Monroe County deputies are asking witnesses to come forward.
   

• Senate votes to forgive up to $2.7B in pandemic unemployment overpayments (crainsdetroit.com subscription) — Michigan’s Senate has voted to forgive up to $2.7 billion in pandemic unemployment overpayments, a move Trenton’s state senator Darrin Camilleri says is vital for residents who can’t repay thousands of dollars. The bill would bar the state from collecting improperly paid benefits after three years, while business groups push to ensure employers aren’t stuck covering the cost.
   


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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Report of police activity at airport in Detroit, Michigan.
    11:42PM on Dec 9: Social media reports police presence at Detroit Airport. (Nextdoor )
  • The crash on eastbound I-96 after Schaefer has been cleared.
    11:33PM on Dec 9: Crash on EB I-96 after Schaefer Lanes blocks the right lane, right shoulder, and entrance ramp from Grand River. (Nextdoor )
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Trenton. Apply here.
  • Dorsey College posted a job opening for HVAC Instructor (Part time/Adjunct) - Woodhaven, MI in Trenton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Trenton here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Woodhaven wrestling powers past Riverview in special spotlight dual meet (thenewsherald.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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