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Sterling Heights
Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Good morning, Sterling Heights. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three Macomb County residents pleaded guilty Aug. 26 to fraud in a $3 million Paycheck Protection Program scheme that misused false payroll, bank, and tax records—sentencing is set for early 2026 with each defendant facing up to 30 years in prison. Sterling Heights Sentry
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bell Media-owned 89X returned to Detroit airwaves two days ago after five years as a country station by reviving its alternative rock format at 8:08 a.m. Thursday with 'Stop!' by Jane's Addiction—marking the station's fresh start. FOX 2 Detroit
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A shipping loophole—called the De Minimis Exemption—that let packages under $800 enter duty-free ended just after midnight, so customs now checks every package and costs may rise. Local shoppers say the change will slow deliveries and could push up prices when buying online from retailers like Shein, Temu, and Amazon. WXYZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tomorrow, Spotlight on the News will focus on history, civic education, principles, and courage with guest speakers Daniel A. Baxter of the Dr. Ossian H. Sweet Foundation — Gleaves Whitney of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation set to share their work impacting Michigan’s past, present and future. WXYZ
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Founders First Fridays Networking Event
10 AM - 12 PM — Velocity Innovation Center — Free entry — Network with local founders and entrepreneurs in a casual setting.
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Alison Krauss & Union Station Live
7-9 p.m. — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Grammy-winning bluegrass with Alison Krauss & Union Station on their long-awaited tour.
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