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Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. New facility opens for Macomb County special-needs children, young adults (macombdaily.com subscription) — Families of special-needs students in Macomb County will soon have access to the new Donald Bollinger Education Center in Sterling Heights, opening Sept. 9. Funded by a 2022 county bond, the 120,000-square-foot facility replaces the old Bovenschen School and offers advanced therapeutic services, specialized medical support, and modern learning spaces for nearly 300 students from across the county.
2. These 2 Michigan high schools rank among best in the U.S. (cbsnews.com) — Students and parents in Macomb County can take pride in International Academy of Macomb in Clinton Township, which ranks among the very best high schools in the nation. U.S. News & World Report places it near the top for college readiness, continuing a strong track record for this selective program serving local teens.
3. Warren man charged after he was caught peeping through girl's bathroom window (clickondetroit.com) — Macomb County authorities are prosecuting a 22-year-old Warren man accused of peeping through a juvenile girl's bathroom window and fleeing from police. He now faces multiple felony charges, including stalking of a minor and computer-related offenses, with bond set at $250,000 and strict conditions while his case proceeds in local courts.
4. South Carolina women's basketball adds 5th-year transfer Brooke Daniels (usatoday.com) — A Macomb native, guard Brooke Quarles Daniels just secured a fifth year of eligibility and is transferring to powerhouse South Carolina, where she's expected to fill a key backcourt role. Her case is part of a broader wave of lawsuits reshaping NCAA eligibility rules and prompting new conference-level restrictions, especially for athletes with prior pro draft or contract experience.
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