Party Like It's 1933 (for a Good Cause): Patch PM

Here are some stories to talk about tonight on Michigan Patch:

End of Prohibition Event Brings Holiday Cheer to Kids

Eight clubs and restaurants are participating in the Ferndale Good Fellows’ Celebration of Repeal of the 18th Amendment — and it’s for a very, very good cause.

New Riddle in Herpes Lawsuit Against Mystery Celeb

Well, that was quick — and downright “strange,” a law professor says.

Police Peeved by Obama Order to Return Surplus Military Tanks

Sheriffs in Oakland, Wayne and Macomb counties must give back tracked armored vehicles and other military surplus equipment.

Owner of Pit Bulls in Fatal Mauling of Boy, 4, Arrested

“They got my baby!” mom screamed as dog pack ripped 4-year-old Xavier Strickland from her arms, pulled him under fence and mauled him. Read the original story here.

Dog, Man Beaten to Put Them ‘Out of Their Misery’: Police

An Oakland County woman accused of brutally attacking her husband and dog said she wanted to end their suffering. Read the original story here.

Also Worth a Read

• Thieves Shake Down Teens at Bus Stop, Return Property: Police
• Townsend Hotel Offers Luxury Furnishings at Thrift
• Deadline Extended for Elite 40 Under 40
• City Offers Mea Culpa, Issues Correct Tax Bills
• 20 Speak on Farmington Grade Reconfiguration
• Filmmaker Michael Moore Opens Home to Syrians
• Attack of Disabled Man Posted on His Facebook Page: Watch
• Smuggler Who Stuffed 51 Turtles in Pants Takes Deal

Holidays & Seasonal

• Another Appliance? Gifts They’ll Use, Gifts They Won’t: Holiday Gift Buying
• Postal Service Christmas 2015 Shipping Deadlines
• Toys That Can Kill: This Year’s Most Dangerous Toys
• Wild Lights in Competition for National Honor: How to Vote
• Satan Plans to Meet Cruz at Michigan Capitol
• Dearborn Ranked Best Christmas Town in Michigan

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