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Morning Novi! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning a 12 Mile drive? Here's what Novi drivers must know now.
  • How Novi's Wildcats battled back late in a tough Hartland loss.
  • See how Novi's E85 prices stack up against nearby Oakland County cities.

Also on today's calendar: Brahms and More! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 74, low: 50.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Road Watch: Oakland County and Metro Detroit construction Sept. 25 and beyond (theoaklandpress.com) — If you drive 12 Mile in Novi, expect lane closures and delays as crews rebuild pavement, upgrade crosswalks, and improve SMART bus stops between Novi Road and Farmington Road through late fall. The broader Road Watch list also flags nearby closures and detours on 10 Mile, Pontiac Trail, and major freeways that could affect your commute into and out of Novi.
   

• Football Roundup: North Farmington hands South Lyon first LVC loss, beats Lions in OT (theoaklandpress.com) — Novi football fans saw a tough night as the Wildcats fell 41-6 to Hartland, scoring only on their final drive with a 32-yard touchdown pass from Cody Walker to Dante Darling. Despite the loss, Walker, Darling, and defender Alex Abler turned in notable performances that highlight players to watch as the season continues.
   

• Drivers in Oakland County see lowest E85 gas at $2.89 in week ending Sept. 19 (seoaklandnews.com) — Drivers around Novi can compare local E85 prices with the rest of Oakland County, where the lowest reported rate last week was $2.89 per gallon. While Novi's listed prices are higher than that low, the snapshot helps you gauge whether it's worth driving to nearby communities for cheaper fuel as regional and national market pressures keep prices volatile.
   

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Ok Novi! 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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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