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Good morning Royal Oak! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Human trafficking case tied to Royal Oak heads to 44th District Court
  • How Royal Oak Shrine pulled off its dramatic overtime win
  • What Royal Oak doctors say is making kids sick this week

Also on today's calendar: LOCAL FILM PREMIERE: Ghost In The Closet Brings a Paranormal Comedy to Royal Oak's Five15 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A little rain in the morning, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: More clouds than sun, temps: high: 64, low: 50.
  • Tuesday: Mainly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Madison Heights woman accused of trafficking victim brought her child along, prosecutors say (clickondetroit.com) — A human trafficking investigation that included activity in Royal Oak has led to multiple felony charges against a Madison Heights woman, with prosecutors alleging she sometimes brought her minor child along. She's being held on a high bond and is scheduled for a probable cause conference at Royal Oak's 44th District Court, while police continue seeking additional potential victims or tips from anyone with information.
   

• Football Roundup: Lake Orion bounces back, shuts out West Bloomfield 45-0 (theoaklandpress.com) — Royal Oak readers will be glad to know Shrine's football team edged Madison Heights Bishop Foley 15-14 in overtime, staying undefeated at 4-0 in their CHSL division opener. A late fumble return touchdown, clutch two-point conversion, and an overtime TD pass plus extra point made the difference. The roundup also highlights big wins and shutouts for several other Metro Detroit programs.
   

• What's Going Around in Metro Detroit: Asthma flare-ups, gastrointestinal illnesses, COVID (clickondetroit.com) — Doctors, including specialists at Corewell Health Children's in Royal Oak, report rising asthma flare-ups and viral respiratory illnesses as kids return to school across Metro Detroit. Local clinics are also seeing more gastrointestinal bugs, sore throats, COVID cases, and early flu. Royal Oak families are urged to prioritize handwashing, vaccinations, rest, and staying home when sick to help limit spread.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    Carmel, a dog who went missing in Detroit, MI, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 days, 18 hours. Message from Owner: "She is… (Nextdoor Keller / Lockman)
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🗞 Nearby News

Berkley

  • House of Dank Shift Lead in Berkley, MI (mlive.com)
  • Prep Roundup: Mercy volleyball keeps rolling with win over St. Mary's (theoaklandpress.com)
  • Road Watch: Oakland County construction week of Sept. 18 and beyond (theoaklandpress.com)

Madison Heights

  • Officials reflect on legacy of 9/11 at flag retirement ceremony (candgnews.com)
  • Mike Rogers calls for gas tax suspension after voting for tax hike and saying suspensions may not lower prices (metrotimes.com)

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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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