Good morning, Sterling Heights.

The Sterling Heights Area Community Foundation is offering 13 scholarships totaling $23,000 for students studying fields such as engineering, public service, or vocational training, and applications must be submitted by March 20 (awards will be distributed in May).

Local retailers are urging lawmakers to scrap Michigan’s 50-year bottle deposit law as mounting costs for return machines and cleaning burden small businesses; a University study found that recycling rates have dropped since COVID and suggests funds be used to improve drop-off options.

Macomb County’s emergency dispatch center, the state’s third largest facility, uses a 20 ft by 50 ft video wall and 350 camera feeds to monitor severe weather, and director Brandon Lewis said the center — covering all areas except Warren and nearly 800,000 residents — will guide responses tonight.

Travelers heading to Detroit Metro Airport experienced normal security screening today despite news of lengthy lines at other hubs due to reduced TSA staffing from a partial government shutdown (TSA agents have not been paid since Feb.

14). Experts recommend arriving early to avoid delays during spring break travel.

Daddy Daughter Dance at BIG Sterling Heights

6-9 p.m. — BIG | Best In Games — Cost varies — Enjoy a magical evening of dancing, treats, and arcade fun for dads and daughters.