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Good morning Birmingham! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What led Birmingham to pay $675,000 over a police encounter?
  • Why are Birmingham voting records at the center of a federal case?
  • How did Groves pull off a one-point win over Seaholm?

Also on today's calendar: Greenwood Cemetery Star Spangled Tour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Rain, a thunderstorm, with a high of 65 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: A bit of morning rain, temps: high: 69, low: 54.
  • Monday: Variable clouds with a shower, with a high of 63 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Birmingham man beaten, tased by police officers gets $675K settlement (clickondetroit.com) — A former Birmingham resident has received a $675,000 settlement after alleging Birmingham police unlawfully entered his Bowers Street home, beat him, tased him multiple times, and pursued charges later dismissed by a judge. The federal civil-rights case, which accused the city and five officers of excessive force and wrongful arrest, was dismissed with prejudice after the settlement was confirmed, while city officials have declined public comment so far.
   

• Russian national accused of illegally voting in 2024 U.S. election (detroitnews.com) — A Birmingham resident and Russian national is accused in federal court of illegally voting in the 2024 presidential election, after investigators say Birmingham City Clerk records show she cast a ballot despite not being a U.S. citizen. Prosecutors expect a guilty plea to the "voting by an alien" charge, which carries up to a year in prison and possible immigration consequences, amid broader scrutiny of Michigan election integrity.
   

• Jeremiah Whitley's fourth-quarter TD helps Groves top rival Seaholm, 14-13 (theoaklandpress.com) — Birmingham's crosstown football rivalry tilted Groves' way Friday night, as Jeremiah Whitley's late touchdown and a stout Falcons defense sealed a 14-13 win over Birmingham Seaholm. The game in Beverly Hills featured big rushing performances on both sides and key fourth-down stops, with Groves now 3-1 and set to host Harper Woods next week for first place in the OAA Blue.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Prep Roundup: Mercy volleyball keeps rolling with win over St. Mary's (theoaklandpress.com)
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  • Brother Rice grad J. Chris Newberg's laughs lead the metro area's busy music weekend (theoaklandpress.com)

Ferndale

  • Uber Driver Killed In Oakland County Drunk Driving Crash: Police (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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