New Court Date In Killing Of Oxford Father + Duggan Defends Firing

Hey, everybody! I'm here right on time with your Wednesday edition of the Rochester-Rochester Hills Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's going on locally.

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First, today's weather:

Clouds breaking; not as warm. High: 79 Low: 50.

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

1. New court date for man accused of killing Oxford dad in mistaken identity case. Marcus Nathan, 36, is charged with open murder and possession of a felony in connection with the April 20 shooting that killed Dennis Kendrick in the parking lot of the Abbey Ridge Apartment Homes complex in Oxford Township. His new court date was over to June 2. (The Oakland Press)
2. Oakland County Attorney Clarence Dass, 36, died Sunday after battling colon cancer, just days before the anticipated date of his twins' birth. Dass was the founder and manager of The Dass Law Firm, located in Bloomfield Hills. His law firm specialized in family, criminal and juvenile cases. (WDIV)
3. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan defended his stance and said he did not knowingly reveal a confidential FBI informant and alert a target of an ongoing investigation of bribery involving towing contractors in the city. (Detroit News)

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Today in Rochester-Rochester Hills:

• Principal Shopping District - City of Rochester - Meeting Calendar (5:30 PM)
• Safety Paths and Trails Committee - Charter Township of Oakland (6:00 PM)
• Stoney Creek High School commencement ceremony (7:00 PM)
• Secondhand Style Night (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Oakland County Sheriff's Office: "At the request of the Metroparks police, the Oakland County Sheriff's office will investigate the tragic drowning of a six year old female Detroit resident. It occurred at around 5:30 pm at Kent Lake/Martindale Beach in Kensington Metrop..." (Facebook)
• Executive Office, Oakland County, Michigan: "So happy I got to participate in not one, but two #MemorialDay parades today in Royal Oak and in my home city, #Ferndale, alongside my friends and #OaklandCounty veterans. Take some time this beautiful holiday weekend to reflect on the h..." (Facebook)
• RCS Hart Middle School: "7th grade students are ready for a great day!! #LeadwithHart" (Facebook)
• Rochester Community Schools, MI: "Brewster Elementary's Mrs. Clark is a shining example of RCS pride in excellence! #RCSpride" (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 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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