Bigfoot Sighting In Shelby Township Downplayed + Auburn Hills Fire

Welcome back, Rochester-Rochester Hills! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Here we go.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 92 Low: 74.

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Here are the top stories today in Rochester-Rochester Hills:

1. Police downplayed a possible Bigfoot sighting in Shelby Township last weekend, describing the sighting as a "suspicious incident" and a "shadow or silhouette" captured on a resident's surveillance camera. (The Oakland Press)
2. Firefighters from seven different cities and townships around Oakland County helped battle a fire that destroyed several apartments in Auburn Hills. (WDIV)
3. Some Republican state lawmakers introduced a bill Tuesday that would punish a doctor with a 10-year felony and up to a $100,000 fine for performing an "illegal" abortion under the state's 1931 abortion ban. (Michigan Patch)

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Today in Rochester-Rochester Hills:

• Brunch & Tour - June - Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce (11:00 AM)
• Brunch & Tour - June (11:00 AM)
• Free Marquee Concert with Thornetta Davis (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Rochester Police: "The Rochester Fire Department is proud to announce its fourth annual Citizen's Fire Academy to start on September 13th, 2022. Weekly classes are Thursday evenings from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm through November 15th, 2022. All classes will star..." (Rochester Police via Facebook)
• Downtown Rochester: "Restock Alert! These Vintage Map Lunch Totes sold out in two days! Don't miss your opportunity! $20 each - available now online or in-store at the Downtown Collaboration Studio, 431 Main - open 'til 9 pm tonight! https://www.downtownroch..." (Downtown Rochester via Facebook)
• Downtown Rochester: "It's a good day to have a good day. Enjoy Thursday Night Markets tonight from 5-9pm featuring local. produce, specialty foods, gifts, paper goods, kids crafts and more! See you there ! • • • #downtownrochestermi #lovelocal #shoplocal #th..." (Downtown Rochester via Facebook)
• Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm: "#Onthisday in 1892, Sarah Van Hoosen Jones was born! With the support of her family and community, Sarah carved her own path in life by taking over the operation of the Van Hoosen Farm. Happy Birthday, Sarah!" (Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm via Facebook)

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About me: I was born and raised on Detroit's Westside, in the hard working blue-collar Polish neighborhood of Warrendale. I'm a Detroit Public School graduate who fought hard to earn my education. My aspiration into journalism came as a young kid, when I began following the corruption scandal of former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. My first break in to the journalism world began with the opportunity to work at the Michigan Journal, where I primarily reported on campus and local news throughout the Dearborn community. I eventually worked my way to news editor. So with first-hand experience growing up in a tight-knit neighborhood, I know the importance of delivering news and telling stories that impact local communities. And as a breaking news editor at Patch for Metro Detroit, it's my job to deliver that news. So feel free to contact me about news tips or your own unique experiences at dylan.siwicki@patch.com

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