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

In today's newsletter:

  • Probation again for man tied to multiple Troy sex offense cases
  • Want to see real investors dissect live deals in Troy?
  • How Troy's unbeaten Colts are shaping the OAA Red title chase

Also on today's calendar: Introduction to Inner Engineering and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 69, low: 46.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Auburn Hills man who pleaded no contest to another criminal sexual conduct charge gets probation (clickondetroit.com) — A man previously accused in multiple incidents in Troy and Auburn Hills has again received probation after pleading no contest to fourth‑degree criminal sexual conduct tied to behavior inside a Michaels store in Troy. Prosecutors say he was already on probation for earlier offenses, including unwanted contact at a Troy gas station. He received credit for 141 days served and five years of additional probation, information Troy residents may want to note for personal safety awareness.
   

2. MREI Shark Tank: Real Deals. Real Investors! 🦈 (biggerpockets.com) — A real estate "Shark Tank"–style event is coming to the MSU Management Education Center in Troy on October 15, giving locals a chance to watch live deal analysis and investor feedback. Attendees can learn how experienced investors structure deals, network with active Michigan real estate professionals, and, for qualifying MREI members, even pitch their own properties for potential funding or partnerships.
   

3. Prep Roundup: Eighth-ranked Seaholm keeps pace in OAA Red with shutout (theoaklandpress.com) — Troy High's boys soccer team remains unbeaten at 9-0-1 after a 3-0 road win over Berkley, keeping the Colts atop the OAA Red alongside rival Troy Athens. The roundup also highlights Birmingham Seaholm's narrow win and several other metro Detroit soccer, field hockey, and tennis results that shape league races this fall.
   

4. Can't put your phone down at night? Try bloomscrolling instead (arcpublishing.com) — A therapist from Birmingham Maple Clinic in Troy explains how intentionally seeking positive, uplifting content—called bloomscrolling—can counter the anxiety and lost sleep many people experience from doomscrolling at night. She notes that even five minutes of focusing on feel‑good videos or stories can shift brain chemistry toward calm and happiness. Troy residents glued to their phones before bed may find this a simple, local‑backed strategy to improve rest and mood.
   

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