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Pontiac, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Pontiac home-buying deal allegedly turned into nine felony counts
  • Will Pontiac neighbors stop this proposed cemetery near Stonegate Pointe?
  • Pontiac homeowners: why you can’t use this county repair loan anymore

Also on today's calendar: St. Paul's Rummage Sale and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Which rock group has four members who can't sing or play instruments ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Tuesday: An a.m. t-shower, then breezy, temps: high: 64, low: 44.
  • Wednesday: Cooler with a few showers, with a high of 51 and low of 38 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Oakland County woman accused of selling homes she didn't own pleads no contest to fraud (clickondetroit.com) — A 28-year-old Pontiac resident has pleaded no contest to nine charges tied to a scheme involving homes in Pontiac that she allegedly agreed to sell but did not own. Prosecutors say multiple buyers paid her for land contracts and titles but never received keys, access, or ownership, with sentencing set for June 11.
   

2. Proposed cemetery receiving pushback in Pontiac (theoaklandpress.com) — A proposed Muslim cemetery on a 28-acre parcel in Pontiac is facing strong opposition from nearby Stonegate Pointe residents, who say their concerns are about property values and environment, not religion. The site needs a special exception permit, and city officials note it complies with zoning while trying to mediate between the developer and neighbors. There is no set timeline yet for seeking planning commission approval.
   

3. Oakland County Homeowners Could Qualify for a Home Improvement Loan (oaklandcounty115.com) — Oakland County is offering interest-free home improvement loans up to $23,000, but Pontiac residents must now work directly with the City of Pontiac instead of the county program. The loans cover major repairs and accessibility upgrades, with no monthly payments and repayment due only when you leave your home. Several nearby communities, including Pontiac, are listed as non-participants in the county-run program.
   

4. Hundreds protest in Romulus against proposal to convert warehouse into ICE detention center (newsfromthestates.com) — A large protest in Romulus challenged plans to turn a warehouse into a 500-bed ICE detention center, drawing state and federal Democratic officials. An Oakland County activist warned that ICE detentions have risen in the Pontiac area since August, raising concerns about how any new facility could affect local immigrant families and neighbors.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday April 27
  • Board of Trustee Work Session
    Waterford Township- Township Calendar Waterford Town Hall3rd Floor External Conference Room (3-1)5200 Civic Center Dr.Waterford, MI  48329 - 5200 CIVIC CENTER DR Waterford MI 48329
    4:30 pm
  • Board of Trustees Meeting
    Waterford Township- Township Calendar - Township of Waterford - Auditorium 5200 Civic Center Dr Waterford MI 48329
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday April 28
  • Breakfast of Champions: 2026 Young Professionals Panel
    Auburn Hills Chamber-Commerce The Iroquois Club, Bloomfield Hills 43248 Woodward Ave Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
    8:30 am
  • Track v Boulan
    Avondale Middle School Auburn Hills, MI 48326
    4:00 pm

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  • The spring makers market is in full swing.
    At the Goldner Walsh Garden in Pontiac, come check out all the great things being offered. (Nextdoor Seminole Hills)

Ok Pontiac! 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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Pontiac

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