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Cheers Bloomfield Hills! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police investigate fatal tow truck crash on Tunxis Avenue in Bloomfield Hills.
  • Which Bloomfield Hills students just earned National Merit semifinalist honors?
  • How did the Comerica–Fifth Third merger hit Bloomfield Hills customers?

Also on today's calendar: RedCross Blood Drive and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tow truck driver killed in Bloomfield crash (fox61.com) — A tow truck driver was killed Tuesday night in a crash on Tunxis Avenue in Bloomfield Hills, prompting an investigation by the North Central Municipal Accident Reconstruction Team. Police say the man was found unresponsive beside his truck and died at the scene, while the other driver, whose vehicle flipped, remained on site and was taken to a hospital for evaluation.
   

2. National Merit scholars program names 535 Michigan semifinalists (detroitnews.com) — Bloomfield Hills students from Cranbrook Kingswood, International Academy, Brother Rice, and Bloomfield Hills High School are among 535 Michigan semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing them in the top 1% of seniors nationwide. Local families can see which Bloomfield Hills teens are recognized and what scholarship opportunities they'll now pursue as finalists are selected through 2027.
   

3. Fifth Third-Comerica merger leaves some customers angry over glitches (bnd.com) — Bloomfield Hills bank customers were among those dealing with online glitches after Fifth Third's merger and conversion of Comerica accounts, with one Woodward Avenue branch crowded by people seeking help. The article details how some metro Detroit customers struggled to log in, pay bills, or see records, and what the bank says it's doing to fix problems after converting 600,000 accounts.
   

4. Michigan's Best Private High Schools Ranked for 2026 (wcrz.com) — Families in Bloomfield Hills will be interested to know that three local schools—Academy of the Sacred Heart, The Roeper School, and Cranbrook Schools—rank among Michigan's top private high schools for 2026. Using Niche's ratings for academics, college prep, and activities, the list highlights how strongly Bloomfield Hills institutions stack up against other leading schools across the state.
   

5. Prep Roundup: Shutout earns Milford its third LVC win in a row (theoaklandpress.com) — Bloomfield Hills athletes had a mixed week, with the boys soccer team falling 5-0 to unbeaten Troy while the Black Hawks volleyball squad swept Novi to improve to 12-4. The roundup also tracks records and standings for nearby rivals, giving Bloomfield Hills fans a quick snapshot of where their teams stand in conference play.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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