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DETROIT, MI – Here are some stories to talk about tonight on Michigan Patch:

‘20/20’ to Feature Michigan’s Tea Party Trysters

The program promises “a emotional and explosive hour” on the Todd Courser-Cindy Gamrat affair and fake gay sex scandal.

Disgruntled Church Member Stabs Security Volunteer: Police

Brian Boulus, 21, was charged with assault with intent to commit murder and is detained on $100,000 bond.

Unimaginable Pile of Junk Mail: Stop Charity Solicitations

A Birmingham woman received more than 300 mailings from charities seeking donations in 2015. How should she and others stop them?

Oakland Exec Says He Didn’t Downplay Flint Water Crisis

L. Brooks Patterson says he repeated remarks of political insider who suggested crisis is a hoax, plus the latest on Snyder’s “Hurricane Katrina.”

9 Days of Blues, 14 Venues, 40 Bands = $20K for Charity

The 15th annual charitable event is expected to draw 12,000 people to Ferndale.

Also Worth a Read

• Rochester Hills Developing First Park in 20 Years
• Plymouth Man in Line for TIME Dealer of the Year
• ‘Thou Shalt Not Drill’: Congregants Oppose Oil Exploration
• Dad of Boy Isolated in Basement Takes Surprise Plea
• Glenn Frey, Eagles Guitarist, Dies at 67
• $25K Reward Offered in Clinton Township Slaying
• Iran Frees Michigan Native in Prisoner Swap
• Vodka, and Lots of It, Returns to Royal Oak
• How to Prevent Pipes from Freezing as Temps Plummet
• Max & Erma’s Closes All But 3 Michigan Restaurants

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