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šŸŒ± How a Sterling Heights park abduction case is unfolding in court

Sterling Heights, Michigan Patch AM: a 5 min read

Greetings Sterling Heights! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Sterling Heights park abduction case is unfolding in court
  • How Sterling Heights teams dominated diamonds and fairways this week
  • See why Sterling Heightsā€™ Dutton Farm was named Nonprofit of the Year

Also on today's calendar: Preplanning Seminar with Resurrection Cemetery and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is something you always have, but also leave behind? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 62, low: 41.
  • Sunday: Some clouds, then sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 45 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Man accused of attempted Macomb County child abductions to get second evaluation (macombdaily.com) ā€” Sterling Heights residents are watching closely as a man accused of attempting to abduct two girls in separate 2024 incidents in Clinton Township and Sterling Heights has been deemed competent for trial, but granted a second mental evaluation. One alleged attempt occurred at Clinton River Park North, where relatives and a Citizen on Patrol member intervened. Families of the girls remain frustrated by delays as an October trial date stands.
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2. Utica clubs Cousino; L'Anse Creuse North rebounds to shut down Romeo (macombdaily.com) ā€” Sterling Heights athletes had a big day, with the Stallions baseball team routing Eastpointe 26-0 behind a no-hitter and Stevenson golfers topping Cousino at Maple Lane Golf Course in the city. The roundup also highlights strong performances by nearby Utica, Lā€™Anse Creuse North, Eisenhower, and other Macomb County schools across softball, soccer, volleyball, golf, and tennis.
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3. Six business, retiring MCC boss honored at Macomb Business Awards (macombdaily.com) ā€” A Sterling Heights-based nonprofit, Dutton Farm, was recognized as Nonprofit of the Year at the Macomb Business Awards for its work supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The group has expanded into Macomb County, partnering with local businesses to provide social, recreational, and workforce-development opportunities. Several other Macomb County employers and institutions were also honored for workplace culture, manufacturing, placemaking, and talent development.
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4. Suspect arrested for antisemitic vandalism at Oak Park synagogue (audacy.com) ā€” Sterling Heights residents should know that two out-of-state men were recently arrested after allegedly spray-painting swastikas and other hateful messages on a residential fence in the city. In a related concern for regional safety, Oak Park police also arrested a suspect accused of antisemitic graffiti at Congregation Beth Shalom, prompting increased patrols near religious sites and schools.
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5. Michigan Treasury sends out wrong notices, scaring some tax filers (freep.com subscription) ā€” Sterling Heights taxpayers may be among many Michiganders who received alarming but erroneous ā€œNotice of Adjustmentā€ letters from the state Treasury suggesting they owed more or would get smaller refunds. Local CPA Robert Wexler and other accountants say a statewide system glitch failed to credit some estimated payments, and officials have paused new notices while working on a fix.
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    Friday April 24
  • AM Dodgeball
    Beverly Elementary Birmingham, MI 48009
    8:00 am
  • Sit w/the Supe
    Biggby Coffee in Clawson
    8:30 am
  • Euchre Party
    Macomb, MI Calendar Macomb, MI 48042
    11:30 am
  • Novi Home Show ā€“ Free Tickets Available
    Macomb County Chamber , 28 1st St Ste. B , Mt Clemens
    12:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • UPDATED:
    Bank of America just did something really consumer unfriendly across the entire world this morning. So they are forcing all of their clients/ā€¦ (Nextdoor Ryan/Hickorywood)
  • Looking for recommendations for a lawn mowing service for my home in Sterling Heights (Clinton River Rd.
    and Schoenherr area). I have a fenced-in back yard with gates, so large riding mowers won't work. Need someone with a walk-behind mower. Anyā€¦ (Nextdoor Cranberry Marsh Drain)
  • Huron-Clinton Metroparks posted a job opening for (Seasonal) Beach Recreation Attendant in Utica. Apply here.
  • Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Manual Machinist - 1st Shift in Fraser. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sterling Heights here.

Ok Sterling Heights! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Footprints. (Thank you LAURIE T. for sending it in!)
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