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🌱 How firefighters contained a challenging Highland Road garage fire Monday morning

Ann Arbor, Michigan Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hi Ann Arbor! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How firefighters contained a challenging Highland Road garage fire Monday morning
  • Where Ann Arbor’s next Treeline Trail segment is planned to take shape
  • How could Ann Arbor’s carbon offset plan affect your climate future?

Also on today's calendar: Beginner-Friendly Fall Crochet Class and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happens when two monkeys get a divorce? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cooler with clouds and sun, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Rain late in the afternoon, temps: high: 59, low: 53.
  • Friday: Windy with a shower or two, with a high of 56 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ann Arbor, MI, Garage Construction Challenges Firefighters (firehouse.com) — Firefighters in Ann Arbor spent hours battling a difficult garage fire Monday morning on Highland Road, where the home’s Tudor-style construction trapped flames in hard‑to‑reach attic pockets. Damage was contained mainly to the bedroom above the garage, no residents were hurt, and one firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion as multiple neighboring departments provided support and backup coverage.
   

• New land purchases will advance Ann Arbor's Treeline Trail plan (wemu.org) — Ann Arbor’s Treeline Trail is moving forward as the city prepares to buy a key lot on Felch Street and incorporate a recently acquired parcel along Allen Creek. These properties are expected to anchor a green gateway segment, rain gardens, and an elevated trail section with a signature bridge over Main, linking Broadway Park West toward Michigan Stadium.
   

• Ann Arbor gathers resident feedback on city carbon offset efforts (michigandaily.com) — Ann Arbor is asking residents how the city should use carbon offsets as it pushes toward its A2ZERO goal of carbon neutrality by 2030. At a public forum at the Ann Arbor District Library, officials and experts explained how carbon credits might work, fielded questions about spending city funds locally versus globally, and encouraged residents to stay involved in shaping future climate projects.
   

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  • Seeking to hire someone licensed & insured for a roof/exterior repair job.
    We need about 25 feet of damaged fascia and rake replaced on the 1st and 2nd level, additional vents added to the 2nd level, and the chimney flashing… (Nextdoor Georgetown)
  • Minnie our TNR barn cat has gone missing Oct 10th.
    She’s about 1 1/2 old, very sweet with humans. Very small Tortoise. Northfield Church Road (Nextdoor Maple - Joy)
  • L.L.Bean, Inc. posted a job opening for Floor Stocker - Ann Arbor MI in Ann Arbor. Apply here.
  • P.F. Chang's China Bistro posted a job opening for Line Cook in Ann Arbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ann Arbor here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • NHRA Countdown: Who's In Control And Who's Ready To Strike? (dragzine.com)
  • 'We can do it': Tallahassee's Rosie the Riveter still has what it takes (miamiherald.com)
  • See what's planned in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti areas for No Kings: Vote Early (mlive.com)

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Plymouth

  • Teen Robbed At Gunpoint At Plymouth Twp. Gas Station: Police (patch.com)

Ok Ann Arbor! 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: "What happens when two monkeys get a divorce?" — They are banana split. (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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