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Hi there, Novi! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Novi court set to hear high-profile judge OWI case in November
  • Why a Novi judge sent this fatal Wixom assault case to trial
  • Which unlimited internet plans now serve Novi homes best?

Also on today's calendar: UFC331: VAN vs. PANTOJA 2 At Select Michigan Theaters and 9 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 57 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunshine and less humid, temps: high: 75, low: 55.
  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 68 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Warren judge faces November trial on 'super drunk' driving charge (macombdaily.com) — A high-profile 'super drunk' driving case involving longtime Warren Judge John Chmura will be tried Nov. 16 in Novi's 52-1 District Court, with Judge David Law presiding. The case was moved to Novi and assigned to the St. Clair County Prosecutor's Office to avoid conflicts, and centers on an alleged high-BAC crash into a SMART bus that caused minor passenger injuries.
   

2. DoorDash driver sent to trial for fatal assault of Wixom man, 75 (detroitnews.com) — A Novi District Court judge has ordered DoorDash driver Ryan Turner to stand trial in circuit court after finding probable cause in the fatal assault of 75-year-old Wixom resident Lloyd Poole. The case centers on a December confrontation in Poole's neighborhood, captured on video, that left him unconscious until his death months later, with the judge calling the footage "extremely disturbing."
   

3. Best Home Internet in Southeast Michigan: 7 Plans Without a 1.2 TB Data Cap (valiantceo.com) — Novi households are now part of a competitive Southeast Michigan internet market where several providers offer unlimited-data plans, including new fiber options like T-Mobile Fiber built with Metronet. This guide compares seven major no-contract plans on price, upload speeds, and price guarantees, helping Novi residents decide whether to stick with cable, switch to fiber, or try 5G home internet.
   

4. 'I'm dangerous': Abdul El-Sayed pushes back on opponent's attack (meaww.com) — Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is defending his criticism of corporate power and distancing himself from the Democratic Socialists of America label, saying he's "dangerous to the current system," not voters. The race also has a Novi connection, highlighting Republican Mike Rogers' 2024 election watch party held in Novi as El-Sayed contrasts his stance with Rogers' corporate ties and calls for stronger political morals.
   

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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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