Pup with Braces Spreads Smiles Around the World: Patch PM

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

Michigan Dog with Braces Spreads Smiles Around the World

Wesley, a Golden Retriever puppy, wasn’t eating well when his adult teeth came in crooked. The remedy was the same as for many kids.

Leap Day Kismet: Siblings Born 4 Years, Minutes Apart

A Michigan couple feel they’ve won the “baby lottery” with the birth of two “leaplings.”

Ben Carson Won't Be There, Asks Rivals to Be Nice at GOP Debate

Ben Carson — who mocked verbal free-for-all in last debate when he said “Would somebody attack me, please?” — wants more civility in Detroit. But he won't be there.

3 More Meetings Before Farmington Votes on School Closures

Harrison High School, Dunckel Middle School and Highmeadow Common Campus targeted for closure.

Wayne County On the Mend, Challenges Remain: State of the County

County Executive Warren C. Evans says he will convene experts to consider alternatives to funding government with property taxes.

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• 2 New Mixed-Use Projects Approved for Rochester
• Royal Oak Store Part of $80M Meijer Makeover
• 'Beverly Hills Cop' Star, Real 'Super Cop' Gil Hill, Dies
• More Trouble for Couple Who Hired 5 Men Who Died in Fire
• Woman Jumps from Second-Story Window to Escape Fire
• Newspaper Carrier Discovers Hit-and-Run Victim
• Man Killed at Amtrak Crossing 'Thought He Could Make It'
• Snow Totals Updated: Hour-By-Hour Forecast for Metro Detroit
• 'Hearts Full of Joy': Uber Shooting Victim Off Life Support

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