Here’s the Latest on Michigan Recount: Hand-Count or Optical Scan? Patch PM

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

Here’s the Latest on Michigan Recount: Hand-Count or Optical Scan?

• The Michigan Board of Canvassers deadlocked along party lines on President-elect Donald J. Trump's objection.

I-696 Will Be Closed This Weekend In Oakland County

• When you’re out and about this weekend, you will want to check out

Mayor Jim Fouts Breaks Down The Alleged Freedom Hill Environmental Scandal And Cover-Up

• Mayor Fouts believes Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, who has denied any Freedom Hill cover-up, is at the center of allegations.

Detroit Terror Suspect Accused of Acquiring Huge Arsenal for Jihad Attack

• Sebastian Gregerson is accused in a new federal court indictment of amassing a huge arsenal for an unspecified attack.

Bill Bans Local Governments' Right to Impose Plastic Bag Bans

• One southeast Michigan government has already approved an ordinance that would put a fee on plastic bags used by retailers.

What's Next For Poppleton Park? Find Out At The Public Informational Meeting

• The city is hosting an informational meeting to address all questions surrounding the polarizing park development plans.

Weekend Weather

Will You Need a Snow Shovel This Weekend?

• Chilly, wet weekend ahead, and you may need to find your snow shovel.

Patch Movie Guide

Patch Weekend Movie Guide: 'Jackie,' 'Rules Don't Apply,' 'Incarnate'

• Natalie Portman stars as Jackie O, and Warren Beatty makes his return to the big screen. Find out what to see and what to skip.

Great Reads

5 Great Reads for December and How to Get One for Less Than $10

• Book of the Month announces the five best books you need to read this month — plus there's a special discount for Patch readers.

Also Worth a Read

• Police: Woman Allegedly Choked By Haagen-Dazs Co-Workers
• Kellogg’s Dumps Breitbart; Breitbart Launches #DumpKelloggs Campaign
• St. Clair Shores Woman Is Fighting To Create An Online Child Abuser Registry
• Donald Trump Expected to Contest Michigan Vote Recount
• Detroit Mom Accused of Beating Gay Daughter Due to Her Sexual Orientation
• Wow! This Michigan House Has Its Own Hockey Rink
• Big Ten Slaps 'Bitter' Jim Harbaugh Over Rant Against Officiating

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