Tate Myre’s Father Speaks + Prosecutor Looks Into Wrongful Claims

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

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First, today's weather:

Rain, then ice in the morning. High: 37 Low: 11.

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

1. Tate Myre's father shares his heartache. (WDIV)
2. Oakland Co. prosecutor launches unit to probe wrongful conviction claims. (The Detroit News)
3. If School Shootings Are So Routine, Why Did Oxford Linger in the National News? (Hour Detroit Magazine)
4. Ex-Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith sentenced 21 months, fined $20,000. (Fox 2 Detroit)
5. 18-month-old boy unhurt after Detroit road rage shooting, suspect chased and arrested by Southfield Police. (FOX 2 Detroit)

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Today in Rochester-Rochester Hills:

• Board of Trustees Budget Workshop - Charter Township of Oakland (3:00 PM)
• Just Posh Esthetics and Massage Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (4:00 PM)
• Flashlight Tour - Meadow Brook Hall (5:30 PM)
• Planning Commission Special Meeting - City of Rochester - Meeting Calendar (7:00 PM)
• Sweethearts Cabaret (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Rochester Community Schools, MI: "Longtime volunteer and tireless advocate for children with special needs, Angie May is being recognized with a Distinguished Service Award during the Rochester Community PTA Council Founders Day celebration. RCS appreciates Angie's partn..." (Facebook)
• Downtown Rochester: "Calling all artists! The Rochester DDA is seeking artists to submit an original illustration for the upcoming issue of In Town Magazine. Mod art and style is seeing a resurgence in popularity and is the contest theme! We're seeking illus..." (Facebook)
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• Meadow Brook Hall: "Let all your fairy tale dreams come true. Meadow Brook hosts breathtaking weddings and receptions, specially curated to for you. If you're looking for dreamy views, incredible food and a unique guest experience, then we invite you to con..." (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 Dearborn community. I eventually worked my way to news editor. In correlation to work in journalism, I had an amazing opportunity to study and write about many different cultures and backgrounds at the Piast Institute, which also helped me prepare for this role. 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