Rochester-Area Women Give Back + FBI Agents Raid West Bloomfield home

Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Dylan Siwicki, your host of the Rochester-Rochester Hills Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Clouds breaking and warmer. High: 59 Low: 35.

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

1. Armed with a paintbrush, some creativity and a little extra time on their hands, two Rochester-area women are giving back to their community in a big way. (C&G Newspapers)
2. Federal agents raided a West Bloomfield home Tuesday morning and arrested two Wayne County employees after they said the workers stole more than $1.7 million to buy and resell power equipment. (Farmington Hills Patch)
3. The driver who hit a Roseville student was on a detour because police closed down a section of nearby Groesbeck Highway to deal with another situation that ended in a fatal shooting. (WDIV)
4. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Tuesday she'll "fight like hell to protect abortion access in Michigan," in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court memo suggesting the court may overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed women a right to an abortion. (Michigan Patch)

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Today in Rochester-Rochester Hills:

• Rochester Wednesday Golf League (9:00 AM)
• Principal Shopping District - City of Rochester - Meeting Calendar (5:30 PM)
• Rescheduled Girls Night Out Meet and Greet (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Nextdoor Neighbor, W Auburn Rd: "Hi everyone! - Looking for a handyman to pour concrete. Its a small slab, not enough for most companies to bother with. Thank for your help!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Brookedale West: "Have you been to the Downtown Rochester Farmer's Market? - The season's Opening Day is this Saturday, May 7th from 8am to 1pm. More info at https://www.rochester.life/News/20220401News_DDAMarket01.html" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Stonehaven Blvd: "My appliances and water heater are getting backed up. - There's a ton of debris in our well water. Has anyone used a good company that installs whole house water filters? Also, need recommendations for good brands/systems? Thanks!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Georgetown: "Trust and Estate Lawyer referral - Novi/Northville area. - A friend of mine is seeking an experienced estate attorney to review a Trust that she is named in. Any referrals for that area? She does not want to drive more than 15 minutes r..." (Nextdoor)

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That's it 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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