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Good Morning Grosse Pointe: Aug. 24

A few quick bits of information to get the day started in Grosse Pointe.

Five quick pieces of information to get the day started in Grosse Pointe: 

1. Keep the umbrella handy, according to the National Weather Service scattered thunderstorms are expected after 2 p.m. The conditions will change from cloudy to sunny and temperatures are expected to reach 87 with winds ranging from 13 to 21 miles per hour but gusts could reach as high as 31 miles per hour. The chance for rain remains at night with the temperature dipping to 65.

2. Some Grosse Pointers felt the reported earthquake, did you? The epicenter was in Virginia and it was rated a 5.9 magnitude. If you did feel it, you can .

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3. Officials behind the this weekend. Changes to the show may be necessary but officials will make those decisions after the completion of the investigation. 

4. Grosse Pointe Public School Board approved the . The recalls leave only 10 teachers on layoff status but their union representative is hopeful they, too, still have a chance to be called back. 

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5. An initial draft of a bill concerning the proposed Schools of Choice could be introduced to legislators as early as this week according to several officials. Rep. Tim Bledsoe said his understanding is that the draft will be part of a larger package with several bills related to other school topics, such as charter schools. 


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