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🌱 How Sterling Heights police tracked down a fleeing driver after a crash

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Sterling Heights police tracked down a fleeing driver after a crash
  • How Sterling Heights soccer turned last year’s struggles into a scoring surge
  • Why Sterling Heights beats other Michigan cities for quality of life

Also on today's calendar: Preplanning Seminar with Resurrection Cemetery and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Dense fog will lift, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 68, low: 38.
  • Sunday: Lots of sun; breezy, cooler, with a high of 49 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Off-duty police officer arrested for OWI following hit-and-run crash in Metro Detroit (themorningsun.com) — Sterling Heights police are investigating a late-night hit-and-run at Metropolitan Parkway and Van Dyke in which a teen driver’s car was struck and the other driver fled. Officers later found the damaged vehicle at a Sterling Heights home and arrested an off-duty Detroit police officer on suspicion of impaired driving. No injuries were reported, and witnesses are urged to contact local police.
   

2. Sterling Heights enjoying turnaround season, shuts out Fitzgerald; L'Anse Creuse North blanks Dakota; Romeo hands Anchor Bay first loss (macombdaily.com) — Sterling Heights High’s girls soccer team is off to a strong 4-1-0 start, already doubling last year’s win total and routing Warren Fitzgerald 8-0 behind standout performances from several Stallions. The article also recaps other recent Macomb Area Conference girls soccer and baseball results involving nearby schools, giving local fans a quick snapshot of how area teams are shaping up.
   

3. Lansing Ranked Worst for First-Time Homebuyers in Michigan (99wfmk.com) — A new WalletHub study on first-time homebuyer cities finds that while many Michigan communities struggle with quality of life, Sterling Heights stands out as the only one ranking in the upper half nationwide. The rankings weigh affordability, real estate strength, and livability factors like schools, crime, and jobs. Lansing lands near the bottom overall, but Michigan generally scores well on affordability.
   

4. Shelby Twp. residents warned to stay away from Clinton River following storms (macombdaily.com) — Sterling Heights residents are being urged to stay away from the Clinton River because recent storms have created fast currents, unstable banks, and dangerous debris. Shelby Township police issued a warning in effect until further notice, and Sterling Heights and other nearby cities have echoed the call for extreme caution along the river and its banks.
   

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  • UPDATE: I found the owner using PawBoost and the dog is home safe!
    They lived on the other side of my building so looks like she didn't get too far lol FOUND DOG: Shiba Inu near Shoal Creek Apts (15 miles and Ryan… (Nextdoor Georgian Manor)
  • Cat Adoption event this Sunday in Bloomfield Hills!
    Animal House of South East Michigan recently started partnering with the Bloomfield Hills Petsmart. We'd love to see you this upcoming Sunday at our… (Nextdoor Magnolia Park)
  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Costco Forklift Operator in Rochester. Apply here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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