New Rochester Area EV Charging Plant + Oakland Co. Lawyer Bribery Scam

Hello, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Rochester-Rochester Hills Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

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First, today's weather:

Afternoon showers. High: 69 Low: 53.

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

1. Ex-game show host sends support letter for Oakland County lawyer convicted in bribery scam. The letters may have helped make a difference in the sentence for Jay Schwartz, who represented trash hauler Rizzo Environmental Services, and was among nearly two dozen people accused in the pay-to-play probe that began in Macomb County years ago. (Detroit Free Press)
2. State Republicans filed a motion Monday asking the Michigan Court of Claims to reconsider its temporary suspension of the state's 1931 law banning abortion, arguing the court usurped the power of the state's legislature. (Michigan Patch)
3. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer partnered with a Canadian company to build an electric vehicle charging company in Auburn Hills, the governor's office announced Tuesday. The $3 million investment into its first ever U.S. manufacturing facility, creating 133 Oakland County jobs in 2023, the company said.(Rochester Hills Patch)

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Today in Rochester-Rochester Hills:

• Estate Planning Seminar (6:00 PM)
• Be Renewed: Spiritual Luncheon for Caregivers (11:30 AM)
• Kaleidoscope Keys: The Big Reveal - Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce (4:00 PM)
• City Beautiful Commission Meeting - City of Rochester - Meeting Calendar (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Rochester Community Schools, MI: "The legendary Mrs. Spag has been helping Rochester Adams High School math students succeed for decades! She is a terrific educator! #RCSFcares #RCSpride" (Rochester Community Schools, MI via Facebook)
• Meadow Brook Hall: "It will be a season of song at Meadow Brook with our Concert Series. With musical acts ranging from swing to folk to rock to jazz, there is something to inspire everyone. Each show will offer up great music, fun snacks (think guac & chip..." (Meadow Brook Hall via Facebook)
• Rochester Community Schools, MI: "The Board of Education recognized the eight winners of the 2022 Excellence in Education Award, presented by the RCS Foundation and the Pino Insurance Agency. Selected from 92 nominees, these outstanding RCS staff members have gone above ..." (Rochester Community Schools, MI via Facebook)
• Rochester Community Schools, MI: "It's the last day in the cafeteria for secondary students. West Middle School shared a shoutout for their lunchtime paraeducators, Ms. Wilson and Ms. Azabakht who keep the cafeteria positively humming. #RCSpride" (Rochester Community Schools, MI via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— 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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