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🌱 How did time in Baldwin’s North Lake center reshape this father’s life?

Baldwin, Michigan Patch AM: a 3 min read

What's up Baldwin! 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 did time in Baldwin’s North Lake center reshape this father’s life?
  • Why are detainees in Baldwin joining a nationwide hunger strike?

Also on today's calendar: Healthy Remedy Class with Jenn from Jenn’s Earthly... and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: A couple of p.m. t-showers, temps: high: 80, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 64 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• After Being Released from North Lake, Life Continues for a Venezuelan Immigrant (elcentralmedia.com) — A Venezuelan immigrant who spent nearly two months at ICE’s North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin is rebuilding life with his family in Detroit. He recalls difficult conditions in Baldwin, mounting household debts during detention, and the relief of returning to work, church, and everyday family moments while still worrying about future immigration risks.
   

• Hundreds at Delaney Hall Join Detained People Across Country in Hunger Strike Against Inhumane Conditions (aclu.org) — People detained at an immigration facility in Baldwin have joined a wave of hunger and labor strikes nationwide, protesting spoiled food, poor medical care, and retaliation. Their actions mirror similar protests in New Jersey, Texas, and other states, all demanding better conditions, meaningful case reviews, and release from detention.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Reed City. Apply here.
  • PSG Global Solutions posted a job opening for Part-Time Clinic Clerk in Big Rapids. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Baldwin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Big Rapids

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  • NEWS NUGGETS: Angels of Action distributes 166,656 pounds of food (bigrapidsnews.com)
  • Chippewa Hills 3-sport athlete eyes banner sophomore season (bigrapidsnews.com)
  • Severe thunderstorm watch issued across parts of Michigan this evening (bigrapidsnews.com)

Ok Baldwin! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Baldwin

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