Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of March.
Good morning, Southfield.
📰 Economy
AAA advises Southfield drivers heading south for spring break to fill up in states like Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee where gas is cheaper than in Michigan.
Filling up along I-75 or I-69 and I-65 may help reduce fuel costs on a nearly 24-hour drive to Florida.
🎓 Education
Mostyn Community Development announced its Summer Bridge Program on March 27 to help high school-bound students with developmental disabilities during Developmental Disabilities Awareness month — the program is designed to ease their transition into high school.
📰 Finance
On March 11, a 69-year-old Oakland County woman who had played the same Lotto 47 numbers for years won a $1.2 million jackpot after buying her ticket at Cloverleaf BP on Telegraph Road in Southfield, and she chose a one-time lump-sum payment of about $832,000 so her husband could retire.
A 69 year old Southfield ticket buyer won $1.2 million in the Michigan Lottery's Lotto 47 game on March 11 when her ticket matched all six numbers, and she claimed about $832,000 as a lump sum.
She said the win will allow her husband to retire and let them relax.
🏛️ Government
New potholes from the spring thaw are causing trouble for drivers, and MDOT said it spends roughly 20% of its non-winter maintenance funds (within a $6.5 to $7.5 billion budget) on repairs.
The issue persists as the season advances.
📰 Lifestyle
Jamie Sherrod offered a $2,500 reward with no questions asked for anyone returning her missing dog Harvey after speaking with Crissy Murphy on Friday, Mar.
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🏈 Sports
Today, the Professional Women's Hockey League game at Little Caesars Arena features the New York Sirens and Montréal Victoire in the final Detroit Takeover Tour stop, and fans can watch the nationally televised match on ION + join the lively crowd in person.
Michigan clinched a spot in the Elite Eight at the Sweet 16, sparking cheers among Metro Detroit fans, while Michigan State is still fighting to secure its tournament entry — a tense moment for local supporters.
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