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Coffee in hand, Novi? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Novi police are saying about the Oakland Glens homicide case
  • What Novi's new bus driver pay means for local school transportation
  • How Novi's early fireworks faded in a tough loss to Salem

Also on today's calendar: Emagine For Everyone: Dementia Friendly Screenings At Select Michigan Theaters and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Thursday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 56.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Homicide investigation underway after man found dead in home (candgnews.com) — Novi police are investigating the August 31 death of 46-year-old resident Jonathan Michael Harley as a homicide after finding him deceased during a welfare check at his Oakland Glens mobile home. Detectives are still piecing together the timeline and say social media reports of gunshots don't currently match their findings, but the case remains active.
   

• Metro Detroit Schools Combat Driver Shortage With Pay Raises and Bonus Offers (wcsx.com) — Novi Community School District has raised bus driver pay to $23–$26 an hour as Metro Detroit districts boost wages and bonuses to tackle an ongoing driver shortage. Officials say drivers play a key role in students' daily experience, and districts are recruiting people with commercial licenses or an interest in working with children, even offering hands-on info sessions in nearby Utica.
   

• 2-0 Salem stonewalls Novi following rocky start (socialhousenews.com) — Novi football fans saw the Wildcats jump ahead on a 66-yard touchdown before Salem rallied for a 26-14 home win on the P-CEP North Turf Field. Despite big plays from Novi standouts like receiver Johnny Woytowich and safety Alex Abler, Salem's balanced offense and multiple fourth-down stops ultimately controlled the game and set up their rivalry matchup with Plymouth.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Patients with total knee replacement surgeries: If you do not have a 1st floor bedroom, coming home from hospital, how are you accomodating yourself, if not possible to climb up stairs to go to your bedroom?
    If anyone had a bed for this reason, what type of working comfortable bed did you have OR any fruitful suggestion, will be highly appreciated. Thank… (Nextdoor Windridge)
  • Has anyone lost a cat?
    This cat was found in the area. It has been shaved, so it doesn't look like a typical stray cat. It seems like it may belong to someone. (Nextdoor Chase Farms)
  • Aspen Dental Management, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Dental Office Manager in Novi. Apply here.
  • Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Novi. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Novi here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Golfers give their best shot at Detroit News/GAM Hole-In-One Contest (detroitnews.com)
  • Misprinted state ID's go out to thousands. How Michigan is fixing it (hometownlife.com)

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Farmington Hills

  • Homes for Sale in Farmington Hills MI with Pool (zillow.com)
  • Robert Gagnon Sells 28,000 Shares of Opus Genetics (NASDAQ:IRD) Stock (marketbeat.com)
  • Some want to spike Birmingham's new sign, which they find unwelcoming (freep.com)

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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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