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Also on today's calendar: Resurrection Cemetery Open House & Tour and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? π€ (Answer below!)
1. Lutheran North, Imlay City settle little in BWAC showdown (macombdaily.com) β Macomb Township's Lutheran North boys soccer team battled Imlay City to a 0-0 draw in their first Blue Water Area Conference meeting, keeping the Mustangs unbeaten this season. Played Wednesday at Lutheran North, the match featured dominant Mustang pressure but standout goalkeeping on both sides. The result sets up a potential high-stakes rematch for the league title in October.
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2. Macomb County Records 49% Drop in Overdose Deaths Over Three Years (wrif.com) β Macomb County has cut overdose deaths by nearly half in three years, thanks to expanded crisis services, naloxone training, and medication safety efforts that Macomb-area families can access right now. A 24/7 crisis center now offers peer coaches, basic needs, and treatment connections, while stigma-reduction efforts continue during National Recovery Month. Local residents are encouraged to seek help whenever they're ready.
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3. A Spartan who helps shape AI to serve the common good (msu.edu) β A Macomb native who once led Michigan State's student government now helps guide AI development at Google DeepMind, focusing on making Gemini more trustworthy and useful. He credits his Macomb roots and MSU experience with teaching him to navigate complex institutions, manage big responsibilities, and think carefully about public trust in fast-moving technologies like artificial intelligence.
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4. Macomb County's most expensive MLS listing has a new price tag: $7.5M (freep.com subscription) β Macomb County's priciest home listing just dropped to $7.5 million, keeping the sprawling Woods Chateau in Washington Township atop the county's MLS rankings. The 95-room estate spans more than 30,000 square feet, with 15 bedroom suites, seven kitchens, business offices, and resort-style amenities. It could set a new county price record if it sells near asking.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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