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🌱 Patch AM: What years of inspection reports reveal about Novi’s DaVita dialysis clinic
Be sure to catch Summer Sunset Forest Therapy Walk on the Novi Patch calendar
Hello again Novi! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What years of inspection reports reveal about Novi's DaVita dialysis clinic
- Which Novi roads will be torn up and detoured for months?
- How to see if Novi's license plate readers have tracked your car
Also on today's calendar: Summer Sunset Forest Therapy Walk.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
- Sunday: Breezy with a shower, temps: high: 75, low: 51.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. DaVita dialysis clinic in Novi has repeated deficiencies as families demand answers after 2 deaths (wxyz.com) — Families of two patients who died after June treatments at the DaVita dialysis clinic in Novi are demanding stronger oversight, citing a decade of repeated sanitation and infection-control deficiencies. State investigators allowed the clinic to reopen after finding no significant protocol breaches, but the facility still holds a below-average federal quality rating, leaving relatives pushing for deeper reviews and clearer accountability in Novi. 
2. Road Watch: Oakland County and Metro Detroit road construction week of Aug. 21 and beyond (theoaklandpress.com) — Drivers in and around Novi face ongoing construction on 12 Mile Road between Novi Road and Farmington Road, plus major work and a northbound closure on Novi Road between 8 and 9 Mile. Lane reductions, detours and accessibility upgrades are scheduled through late summer and into fall, so plan extra time and alternate routes if you commute, shop or travel through these corridors.
3. Have you been Flocked? How to check if a license plate reader scanned your plate (fox2detroit.com) — Automatic license plate reader cameras from Flock are being used widely across Michigan, and Novi is among several Oakland County communities where some cameras have recently been vandalized. A new website, Haveibeenflocked.com, lets drivers see if their plate was searched, fueling debate over privacy, surveillance and how police and other users access this data. The story outlines both civil-liberties concerns and crime-fighting successes.
4. Top high schools in Michigan for 2026 ranked by U.S. News and World Report (ourmidland.com) — Novi families can see Novi High School ranked among Michigan's top-performing schools, including a strong showing on the state's STEM list. The statewide U.S. News rankings compare nearly 18,000 schools nationwide, letting you see how Novi stacks up against other Michigan districts and specialized academies.
📸 Around Novi
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Novi
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★ Featured events ★
- Summer Sunset Forest Therapy Walk →
MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi
7:30 pm
Sunday August 23
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Other local events
- Novi Taco Fest →
Fountain Walk, 44175 W 12 Mile Rd, Novi
5:00 pm - Novi Varsity Football @ Northville →
Northville High School, 45700 Six Mile Rd, Northville
7:00 pm
Friday August 28
Friday September 18
📣 Novi Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Open Mic at Stingers Wixom →
Stingers, 49110 Grand River Ave, Wixom
7:00 pm - Financial Peace Seminar with Ed Harris
Northville Chamber of Commerce New Hope Center for Grief Support, 133 W. Main Street, Suite 160, Northville, MI 48167
6:00 pm - TechXpert Computer Help by Appointment
Northville District Library NDL , 212 West Cady St, Northville
7:00 pm - Library Board Meeting
Wixom Public Library 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI, 48393, US
7:00 pm - Downtown Development Authority
City of Northville City Hall - lower level meeting room
8:30 am - Ribbon Cutting at Vision, Learning, & Performance Specialists
Northville Chamber of Commerce 117 N Wing St Suite 200 Northville, MI 48167
12:00 pm - Virtual Author Talk with Beronda Montgomery
Northville District Library ONLINE EVENT , 212 West Cady St, Nort
2:00 pm - Book-A-Librarian
Wixom Public Library 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI, 48393, US
2:00 pm - Board of Education Meeting →
Northville Public Schools Old Village School, 405 W. Main St., Northville
6:30 pm - Between the Lines
Wixom Public Library 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI, 48393, US
2:00 pm
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Novi PatchAM possible:
- eLake Tech Solutions LLC — (734) 469-4111
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- BACKYARD DAHLIA UPDATE: 🌸 Khalee's Giant White is blooming!
This stunning 10-inch bloom has just started to open—and is going to be a showstopper! (Nextdoor Orchard Ridge Estates)
- Lifetime Fitness - Life Time, Inc. posted a job opening for Weekend Kids Event Team Member in Novi. Apply here.
- Bath & Body Works posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate-NOVI TOWN CENTER in Novi. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Novi here.
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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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