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Hello Royal Oak! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Groves end Royal Oak's impressive five-game win streak?
  • Which acts are hitting Royal Oak Music Theatre this week?
  • Royal Oak couple shares emotional thanks after dramatic Isle Royale rescue

Also on today's calendar: Royal Oak Garden Club Annual Perennial Exchange 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 74 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 73, low: 56.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 65 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Groves halts Royal Oak's five-game win streak, beats Ravens 3-1 (theoaklandpress.com) — Royal Oak High's boys soccer team saw its five-game win streak snapped at home as Birmingham Groves rallied for a 3-1 OAA White win, despite the Ravens striking first. The story highlights key plays, Royal Oak's strong early-season form, and what's next on the schedule, including an upcoming trip to Utica and a home league match against Stoney Creek.
   

2. Plan It Calendar: 9/17-9/23 (toledoblade.com) — Royal Oak residents can catch several big-name acts at Royal Oak Music Theatre this week, including Paul Cauthen's Book of Paul Tour, comedian J. Chris Newberg, and heavy band Loathe. The broader calendar also highlights concerts, festivals, lectures, and family outings across northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan if you're up for a short drive.
   

3. Rescued Isle Royale hiker thanks everyday heroes who helped bring him home: 'Wow, America you are beautiful' (mlive.com) — Royal Oak resident Craig Berg and his wife Debbie are publicly thanking everyone who helped during the tense days he was missing while hiking on Isle Royale. From National Guard kayakers who spotted him to rescue teams and neighbors back home, the family says the outpouring of prayers, support, and simple kindness left them overwhelmed and deeply grateful.
   

4. For 15 Years, a Painless Sledgehammer Seemed to Pound Inside Her Head Every Time She Drifted Off (medicaldaily.com) — Doctors at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak diagnosed a 77-year-old woman's terrifying nightly "explosions" as exploding head syndrome, a rare but benign sleep disorder. Their case report, shared at a national sleep conference, shows how simple reassurance and proper evaluation can dramatically improve sleep after years of misdiagnosis and anxiety.
   

5. Frozen Soul announce early 2027 European/UK tour with Darkest Hour, Denial of Life and Dethroned (lambgoat.com) — Royal Oak metal fans will see Frozen Soul this fall when they join a larger North American tour hitting Royal Oak Music Theatre on November 20. The band has also announced a headlining European and UK run for early 2027, giving locals a heads-up before tickets disappear for the Michigan date.
   

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    They are called the tree of heaven very very invasive the roots spread. They come up everywhere the seeds replant them. I see him in everybody's yard… (Nextdoor Red Run)
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Ok Royal Oak! 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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