Rochester's Paint A Miracle Celebrates + Rochester Pets For Adoption

Happy Thursday, people of Rochester-Rochester Hills! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 84 Low: 61.

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

1. Rochester's Paint A Miracle celebrates 20 years of creative expression. The nonprofit teaches art to children and adults with disabilities, as well as other challenges, transforming their lives. (C&G Newspapers)
2. A Farmington Hills man bribed mail carriers to file phony unemployment claims and steal credit cards from residents. Three mail carriers also pleaded guilty. (Farmington Hills Patch)
3. Oxford school officials vehemently denied an independent review offer into the Nov. 30 tragedy from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's office Tuesday night during a school board meeting, arguing any independent investigation should wait until all criminal and civil litigation is over. Nessel blasted the school distract for delaying the investigation. (Rochester-Rochester Hills Patch)
4. Rochester-Rochester Hills: Cats, Dogs, Pets Up For Adoption At Area Shelters. (Rochester-Rochester Hills Patch)

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Today in Rochester-Rochester Hills:

• Medicare Educational Event - Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce (5:30 PM)
• SMART Towns Program: Exploring the Moon: How and Why *Via Zoom Presentation (7:00 PM)
• Smart Towns Program: Exploring the Moon - How and Why *Via ZOOM (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Rochester Community Schools, MI: "Congratulations to Excellence in Education Award winner Hanan Spencer who empowers students to work hard, be disciplined and move their skills to a higher level! #RCSFcares #RCSpride" (Facebook)
• Rochester Community Schools, MI: "As these Meadow Brook students prepared to leave for fifth-grade camp, Executive Director for Elementary Teaching and Learning Cory Heitsch shared some practical advice: "Stay hydrated! And have fun!" #RCSpride" (Facebook)
• Oakland County, Michigan Government: "Yellow bird is the word. Thanks @mi_nature_guide for sharing your photo with us from #AddisonTwp. . . Use #OaklandCounty for a chance to be featured. http://ow.ly/JT7U50J4vwP" (Facebook)
• Rochester Community Schools, MI: "We are proud of Lauren Daugherty, a future educator! #RCSFcares #RCSpride #RCSclassof2022" (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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