Brooks Brewing Co. To Reopen + Expanded COVID-19 Test Sites

Hey, Rochester-Rochester Hills! Let's get you started this Friday with everything you need to know going on around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very cold. High: 21 Low: 11.

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

1. Brooks Brewing Co. to reopen Shelby Township location after 5-month closure. (Detroit Free Press)
2. Oakland County expands drive-thru COVID testing sites, begins boosters for 12-15. (WDIV ClickOnDetroit)
3. Longtime Oakland County International Airport leader retiring this week. (The Daily Tribune)
4. These Michigan lawmakers sought to delay certifying 2020 election. (Detroit News)
5. Michigan lawmakers plan to offer real solutions to protect students from violence. (WXYZ)

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Today in Rochester-Rochester Hills:

• Oakland University Men's Basketball vs Green Bay ; Super Hero Night! (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Rochester Police: "We are posting a BOL (Be on the Lookout) for these two missing cats. They are missing from the area of Walnut and 2nd. The orange one is "Baby" and the black one with spots is "Pepe" Orange cat is friendly, while the other is more skitti..." (Facebook)
• Rochester Community Schools, MI: "Ms. Craft was recognized for being "crafty," welcoming and caring! To recognize your favorite RCS educator, click here: https://rcs-foundation.org/thank-you-rcs-employee/. #RCSFcares #RCSpride" (Facebook)
• Rochester Community Schools, MI: "World studies students are learning about mummification processes used in ancient civilizations. #RCSpride" (Facebook)
• Executive Office, Oakland County, Michigan: "Know your status and help keep your community, your loved ones and your neighbors safe by getting tested for #COVID19. Public Health Oakland offers free testing at select sites in #OaklandCounty. Make an appointment or find walk-in and a..." (Facebook)
• Oakland County, Michigan Government: "Anyone can use OK2SAY to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at students, school employees, and schools. #OaklandCounty, if you see or hear something, report it. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2PtLst1" (Facebook)

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— Dylan Siwicki

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 Dearborn community. I eventually worked my way to news editor. In correlation to work in journalism, I had an amazing opportunity to study and write about many different cultures and backgrounds at the Piast Institute, which also helped me prepare for this role. 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