🌱 Why four people were cited over explosive target practice in White Lake

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In today's newsletter:

• Why four people were cited over explosive target practice in White Lake
• How does a White Lake lawmaker view Detroit’s new democratic socialists?

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Windy; areas of morning fog, with a high of 36 and low of 27 degrees.
• Thursday: Windy with rain, temps: high: 42, low: 24.
• Friday: A.M. flurries; windy, colder, with a high of 27 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Psych evaluation ordered for Pontiac felon accused of killing his stepfather (theoaklandpress.com) — White Lake residents may notice increased enforcement after four people were cited there for target practice involving a legal explosive compound, mentioned in connection with broader Oakland County crime coverage. The main case involves a Pontiac man ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation after being charged in the fatal shooting of his stepfather, with his next court date set for March 2026.
   

• Democratic socialists gain visibility in Detroit amid national movement (detroitnews.com) — White Lake Township gets a brief mention through state Sen. Jim Runestad, who criticizes the rise of democratic socialists as Detroit prepares to seat two such members on its City Council. The piece explores how these officials hope to shift city priorities on affordability, housing, and tax incentives, and how their growing visibility is shaping partisan debate in Michigan.
   

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Wednesday December 24

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Thursday December 18

• Dublin Book Club
  Dublin Community Senior Center , 685 Union Lake Rd , White Lake
  10:30 am
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  White Lake Township Library , 11005 Elizabeth Lake Rd , White Lake
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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 17

• Alzheimer's Association: Caregiver Support Group
  Independence Township Senior Center in the Carriage House , 6000 Clarkston Road , Clarkston
  3:00 pm
• Crafternoon (K-6th grade)
  Community Room Milford Public Library , 330 Family Drive , Milford
  4:30 pm

Friday December 19

• A Monstar Christmas
  Backroads Bar And Grill , 15217 Apollo Dr , Holly
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Celebrate the Solstice
  Independence Oaks County Park , 9501 Sashabaw Rd , Village of Clarkston
  10:30 am
• Magic of Lights
  Pine Knob Music Theatre , 33 Bob Seger Dr , Village of Clarkston
  5:30 pm
• A NIGHT OF COMEDY @ RIVER ROCK GRILLE
  River Rock Grille , 15100 Dixie Hwy , Holly
  8:00 pm

Tuesday January 13

• STEAM Youth Explorers - Milford, MI 2026
  Carls Family YMCA , 300 Family Dr , Milford
  5:00 pm

Monday January 19

• STEAM Club - Milford, MI 2026
  Carls Family YMCA , 300 Family Dr , Milford
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• An accident caused us to need a garage door repair.
  We called Precision Garage Door Service and a technician, Josh, was at my house within an hour. We discussed the options to repair or replace,… (Nextdoor White Lake Charter)

• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in White Lake. Apply here.
• Suser Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Dish Washer/Prep Cook in White Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near White Lake here.

🗞 Nearby News

Milford

• Milford Food Bank Receives Donation For Equipment (inkfreenews.com)

Walled Lake

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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