Community Corner
đ± Inside the new Bollinger Center transforming special education in Macomb County
Coming up: Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Walk on the Macomb Patch calendar
Hi there, Macomb! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Inside the new Bollinger Center transforming special education in Macomb County
- See how International Academy of Macomb stacks up against U.S. high schools
- Warren man faces multiple felonies after alleged bathroom window peeping
Also on today's calendar: Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Walk and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
- Sunday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 84, low: 69.
- Monday: Turning cloudy, with a high of 86 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
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.
📸 Around Macomb
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Macomb
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★ Featured events ★
- Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Walk →
Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Dr,
9:00 am - Oakland/Macomb Out of the Darkness Community Walk →
Stony Creek Metropark, 4300 Main Park Dr,
9:00 am - Healing for Anxiety →
Online,
7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
Monday September 21
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Other local events
- Tech Tutoring
North Macomb Branch Library North Branch - Group Study Room C
1:00 pm - MSN School Picture Day
L'Anse Creuse Middle School - North MSN
8:00 am - Planning Commission →
Macomb, MI Calendar, 54111 Broughton Rd, Macomb
6:30 pm - Planning Commission - CANCELLED →
Macomb, MI Calendar, 54111 Broughton Rd, Macomb
6:30 pm - NorthFlicks - Movie Night (Adult)
North Macomb Branch Library North Branch - North Branch Meeting Room
6:00 pm - Zoning Board of Appeals - CANCELLED →
Macomb, MI Calendar, 54111 Broughton Rd, Macomb
6:30 pm - 10,000 Sq. Ft. Rummage Sale →
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 375 Lothrop Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms
9:00 am - RedCross Blood Drive →
1730 W Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills
11:00 am - Fairways Fore Life →
Cedar Glen Golf and Outing, 36860 25 Mile Rd, New Baltimore
9:00 am
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Thursday September 3
Friday September 11
Saturday September 19
📣 Macomb Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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