Michigan Recount Costs Soaring; State GOP Chair Calls It a Scam: Patch PM

METRO DETROIT, MI – Here are some stories from the Michigan Patch network worth talking about tonight:

Michigan Recount Costs Could Equal Wisconsin’s

• Michigan Secretary of State Ruth Johnson said the cost to hand-count Michigan's 4.8 million ballots could be about $2 million.

Deputies Locate The Parents Of Child Found Wandering The Streets

• Deputies report there was alleged miscommunication between the boy's babysitter and his parents.

Royal Oak Man Charged In I-75 Crash That Killed A 10-Year-Old Girl

• Police allege the 26-year-old man was drunk at the wheel during the fatal crash.

Ex-Inkster Cop Has 'No Idea' Why He Beat Suspect Unconscious

• The former police officer, who says he suffers from PTSD from his time in the military and police work, could be home in weeks.

Polar Vortex May Return for Winter of 2016-2017: How to Prepare

• A private weather forecast service expects deadly cold of the 2013-2014 winter to return: How to keep your pipes from freezing, other tips.

Big Ten Slaps 'Bitter' Jim Harbaugh Over Rant Against Officiating

• University of Michigan fined $10,000 after Jim Harbaugh said he is "bitterly disappointed" in officiating in 30-27 loss to rival Ohio State

Emagine Entertainment Is Opening A New Luxury Theatre

• The new theatre will feature plush powered reclining seats among other five-star amenities.

Patch Holiday Gift Guide

Patch Holiday Gift Guide: Little Luxuries for Your Loved One's Home

• From embroidered cocktail napkins to sumptuous robes, these gifts will add some beauty and luxury to your loved one's home.

Also Worth a Read

• Man Found Dead In Oakland County Apartment Complex Parking Lot
• The Great Lakes Water Authority Will Host Sewer And Water Charges Meetings
• Normandy Oaks Task Force Update: Back To The Drawing Board. Literally.
• Jim Brady's Detroit of Royal Oak Is Rolling Back Prices to 1954 Levels On Nov. 30
• Suburban Mayor Raises Stink About Methane Gas at Freedom Hill
• Teen Abducted, Sexually Assaulted While Walking To School: Police
• It's Official: Donald Trump Wins Michigan; President-Elect Could Fight Recount
• Slain Wayne State Police Officer Collin Rose: Vigil, Viewing, Funeral Set
• Ferndale Judge Credits Co-Worker For Saving His Life By Donating A Kidney
• Sing It Loud, Aretha: 4 Minute, 35 Second National Anthem Spiritual

The Holidays

2016 Holiday Guide for Metro Detroit: Santa Visits, Tree Lights, Christmas Events

• The holidays get off to a sparkly start with cocoa, carols, reindeer and the big guy himself.

10 Tips to Prevent Package Theft During Holiday 2016 Shopping Season

• Don't let "porch pirates" steal your holiday presents. Tips to prevent online purchases from being stolen outside your home.

2016 Christmas TV Schedule: When Are Holiday Classics On TV?

• Find out when your favorite holiday movies will air on network and cable television this 2016 season. The pre-Thanksgiving rush is on.

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