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Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Sterling Heights. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Roger Bandes is a 90-year-old barber in Sterling Heights who began cutting hair in 1960 and has worked for 65 years with no plans to retire. The Marine Corps veteran works through occasional shoulder pain to stay active and remain connected with his community. WXYZ
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas prices in Michigan have dropped by 11 cents per gallon from last week and now average $3.15 for regular unleaded fuel — the American Automobile Association reported that metro Detroit prices average $3.20. The decrease means filling a 15-gallon tank costs about $47 — which is $10 less than last year. WXYZ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, July 7, a report detailed how local parks used controlled burns to renew habitats and support native species—an approach that experts believe will enhance ecosystem balance. Metromode
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 700 workers at McLaren Macomb Hospital began a three-day strike on Monday over low wages and unsafe staffing levels, and the hospital said it will use replacement staff to maintain patient care. The union demands include a set wage scale and fair overtime opportunities, while the hospital said its offer includes a 15% raise over three years—raising hourly wages above $59. FOX 2 Detroit
TRAVEL NEWS
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Primus in Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill — Ticket prices vary — Experience the funky sounds of Primus alongside Ty Segall in an unforgettable night of music.
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Summer Unity Tour: LIVE and Collective Soul
6-7:30 p.m. — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre — Tickets available — Experience an unforgettable night with rock legends Collective Soul and +LIVE+ along with special guests Our Lady Peace and Greylin James Rue.
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Michigan Founders Fund: Founders First Fridays: August
10 AM - 12 PM — Velocity — Free entry — Network with fellow founders and entrepreneurs in a casual setting to share challenges and resources.
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Slightly Stoopid - Step Into The Sun Tour 2025
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill — Cost info not specified — Catch Slightly Stoopid with special guests Iration and Little Stranger on their summer tour.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.
~ Will Rogers
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