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What's up Troy! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Troy intern became a nationally respected public fleet leader

Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 34 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy with a little rain, temps: high: 46, low: 28.
  • Monday: Some snow, with a high of 32 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sam Lamerato on Public Fleet, People, and Leading With Purpose (worktruckonline.com) — A former City of Troy fleet intern who rose to manage the city’s vehicles for nearly four decades shares how he modernized operations while keeping technicians at the center. He reflects on building respect for Troy’s fleet department, his people-first leadership style, and how he now mentors public fleet managers nationwide through consulting and training.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A bad accident at Maple and M-5 caused traffic to be diverted, and the crash was cleared on SB M-5 at Maple.
    3:16PM on Dec 25: A bad accident at Maple and M-5 has resulted in all southbound lanes of M-5 being blocked. (Nextdoor )
  • The Honey Baked Ham Company, LLC posted a job opening for Store Associate Year-Round in Troy. Apply here.
  • Bright Horizons Family Solutions posted a job opening for Elementary School Teacher in Troy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Troy here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Detroit archbishop marks first Christmas Mass (theoaklandpress.com)
  • Hmong refugee in mid-Michigan remains in legal limbo after pardon stopped his deportation at the last minute (theoaklandpress.com)

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Ok Troy! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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