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In today's newsletter:

  • Can Farmington finally flip the script against Walled Lake Western Friday?
  • How could Farmington's autism‑therapy giant be shaped by Wall Street?

Also on today's calendar: Sewing Fundamentals: Costume Construction Workshop and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 72 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 73, low: 56.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 64 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Football Notebook: Brother Rice offense keeps buzzing with Martin and 'The Bus' (theoaklandpress.com) — Farmington football fans will see the Falcons host Walled Lake Western this Friday, trying to overcome a history that hasn't favored them when Western is coming off a loss. The countywide notebook also highlights tight Lakes Valley Conference races, including South Lyon East's one‑point win over North Farmington, and notes several unbeaten Oakland County teams as league play heats up.
   

• Private equity is cashing in on autism therapy. Children are paying the price. (minnpost.com) — Families in Farmington should know that a major autism‑therapy provider headquartered in the city, Centria Healthcare, is part of a broader national boom in private‑equity‑owned ABA centers drawing billions in Medicaid dollars. A lengthy investigation raises concerns that profit‑driven business models can encourage overbilling, long hours of therapy, and weak oversight, potentially affecting the quality and availability of services for autistic children, including those treated by companies based here.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday September 17
  • Baby Storytime (0-12 months)
    Farmington Community Library, 23500 Liberty Street, Farmington
    10:30 am
  • Terrific Twos Storytime (Age 2)
    Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills
    10:30 am
  • Pick Your Own Project →
    Fired and Fused, 32326 Grand River Avenue, Farmington Hills
    11:00 am
  • Technology One-on-One
    Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills
    1:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Farmington Hills

  • Repeat Felon Arrested and Charged in $4.75M Medicare Fraud Scheme (justice.gov)
  • AI Engineer (Health Care Exp Mandatory) - Logging-In (dice.com)
  • Former doctor sentenced to prison in child porn case (theoaklandpress.com)

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  • Motor City Comic Con Announces 'The Closer' Actresses Kyra Sedgwick and Mary McDonnell Alwong with 'The Boys' Actors Jack Quaid and Tomer Capone, to Attend Fall Show! (michiganmamanews.com)
  • Marching bands: See what the biggest West Michigan schools are performing in 2026 (mlive.com)

Ok Farmington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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