Should Education Secretary Nominee Betsy DeVos Face More Questioning? Patch PM

METRO DETROIT, MI – Here are some stories from the Michigan Patch network worth talking about tonight:

Betsy DeVos Education Secretary Confirmation: Democrats Seek 2nd Hearing

• Aide to U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander: Committee won't hold second hearing; Democrats say position "too important ... to jam a nominee through."

Dog Missing Ears, Nose Named; Reward Grows to $32K

• Reward to catch whoever intentionally ripped ears and nose from Detroit dog, now named Baron, grows from $2,500 to $32,000 and counting

What To Do If You Fall Through Ice

• Authorities have received a spate of rescue calls involving dogs falling through ice and owners becoming trapped when they go in after them.

Michigan Here’s the Latest Group Calling For Mayor Jim Fouts' Resignation

• The Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights are urging Mayor Jim Fouts to resign amid the release of offensive tapes.

Sierra Nevada Recalls Affect Bottles in Michigan with ‘Packaging Flaw’

• Michigan was among 37 states where flaw may cause glass to break off and possibly fall in the bottle, cause beer to go flat.

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Detroit Area Weather Forecast: 7 Day Outlook

• Here's a preview of what the weather holds in store for metro Detroit this week.

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• Seven Weeks Since The Disappearance Of Danielle Stislicki
• Royal Oak Police Officer Prevents Suicide
• Mom Shoves Teacher After Daughter Reports Slur on Bus: School
• Betsy DeVos Ethics Statement: Education Secretary Pick's Financial Holdings Donald
• Local Educator Pens Crucial New Book To Impact Powerful Principals

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