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Counterfeit Cash Crisis in Oakland County: Local Businesses on High Alert This holiday season, Oakland County, Michigan, businesses are grappling with a new issue: counterfeit money. Several shops, including Funky Monkey Toys in Oxford, have reported receiving fake bills, with the owner estimating potential losses of thousands of dollars. The incidents, which have occurred multiple times in Oxford and nearby Lake Orion, are being investigated by Oakland County deputies. To protect themselves, businesses are advised to check the texture and watermarks of bills, and use UV lights to verify denominations. The counterfeit bills are reportedly older one-hundred-dollar notes, possibly bleached and reprinted. The situation has left businesses feeling betrayed and on high alert.

Immigration enforcements impact on Michigan schools: Amidst heightened fears, districts navigate supporting students and families affected by detentions and citizenship status issues. A lockdown in Clarkston and letters of support for detained parents in Southwest Detroit highlight the human impact. Schools, once no-go zones, now face incidents near grounds causing fear. Advocacy groups advise schools to protect student information and comply with legal requirements, aiming to create a safe and welcoming environment for all students.

Despite a triumphant win over the Dallas Cowboys, the Detroit Lions face a setback as safety Brian Branch suffers a serious Achilles injury, potentially sidelining him for the rest of the season. The extent of the damage is still uncertain, but recovery times can range from six to twelve months, with many athletes requiring a full year to heal. The Lions roster and Branchs future availability remain uncertain as he begins his rehabilitation.

Detroit Medical Center tightens visitor rules amid surging flu cases; two visitors allowed, children under 12 banned, symptomatic visitors asked to reschedule; influenza A, H3N2 strain, prevalent, with hospitalizations and antiviral treatments on the rise.

Eastpointe, Michigan teacher, Martin Waskowski, arrested for possessing and transporting child exploitation materials. Charged in federal court, released on GPS tether. Waskowski taught at Pleasantview Elementary for three years. School district prioritizes student safety, provides social workers for support. Preliminary hearing set for December twenty-third.

In Detroits tree lighting ceremony, Dave Hillyard lost his wallet, but a kind stranger named Sierra Williams found it and went above and beyond to return it. Sierra, a pop-up bar worker, drove from downtown Detroit to Farmington Hills to deliver the wallet to Daves front door. Dave and his girlfriend, Shelby Lukas, were actively seeking Sierra to thank her, and their social media post went viral. They finally met Sierra at a coffee shop, expressing their deep gratitude for her kindness. This heartwarming story showcases the power of small gestures and the goodness of strangers.

An eighty-eight-year-old Michigan Army veteran, Ed Bambas, who lost his pension and returned to work at Meijer, received a life-changing gift: a $1.7 million check from a GoFundMe campaign, enabling him to retire for a second time.

25-year-old Alex Buely Neumar from Mount Pleasant is charged with stalking a 15-year-old girl, throwing Molotov cocktails at her home, and using a computer to commit a crime. Neumar, who met the girl on Snapchat, is accused of driving to her neighborhood and throwing homemade incendiary devices after she stopped responding to his messages. He is now held on a $1 million bond in Livingston County jail.