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🌱 Dakota High School threat deemed not credible after safety restrictions

Macomb, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Dakota High School threat deemed not credible after safety restrictions
  • A Macomb veteran's trucking dream gets a new start
  • Macomb Township Meijer workers pick charities for $10,000

Also on today's calendar: AAA Travel Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Showers late in the afternoon, with a high of 56 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with a few showers, temps: high: 46, low: 36.
  • Friday: Cloudy and chilly, with a high of 41 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Authorities respond to reported threat at Dakota High School in Macomb Township (cbsnews.com) — Investigators determined a reported threat at Dakota High School in Macomb Township was not credible after it prompted a school hold Tuesday. Seneca, Ojibwa and Cheyenne also entered secure status, barring entry and exit, while the Macomb County Sheriff's Office investigated the alleged threat.
   

• More than a truck: Veteran's new beginning opens doors for his family (thetrucker.com) — Macomb veteran Fahad Al-Kadhim hopes a donated truck will help him build a business and give his children opportunities he missed. The former interpreter for U.S. forces in Iraq and Army National Guard truck driver received a Freightliner through Progressive's Keys to Progress program in September.
   

• Meijer employees in Macomb County direct $80,000 to local charities (mlive.com) — Employees at Meijer's Macomb Township store chose Friends of Foster Kids and A ReJoyceful Animal Rescue to receive $5,000 each, supporting foster children and animal welfare. Their selections are part of $80,000 in donations directed by employees at eight Macomb County stores through the retailer's Team Gives program.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Macomb

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday November 14
  • AAA Travel Show →
    Macomb Community College - Lorenzo Cultural Center, 44575 Garfield Rd,
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi I’m looking for someone who can remove the trim and sub paneling and replace it.
    I’ll also need the holes fixed and a slope to prevent further moisture penetration around the home. These holes are along two separate bay windows… (Nextdoor Beacon Square)
  • CVS Health posted a job opening for Store Associate in Macomb. Apply here.
  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser Team Lead in Macomb. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Macomb here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Woods-Tower, L'Anse Creuse North share MAC Blue Division crown (macombdaily.com)
  • Michigan city explores idea of passenger rail service to Detroit, beyond (freep.com)
  • Hackel talks about new-term focus for him, Dems (macombdaily.com)

Chesterfield

  • Romeo girls finish in top 10 at state finals for eighth consecutive year (macombdaily.com)

Ok Macomb! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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