One Bicyclist’s Crash May Have Saved Another: Patch PM

METRO DETROIT, MI – Here are some stories to talk about tonight on Michigan Patch:

Stranger's Generosity Saves Teen from Serious Injuries a Day Later

• “I think God puts people in the right place at the right time for the right purpose,” says mom after son accidentally meets his “angel.”

Where Have UFOs Been Sighted in Michigan?

• Reports of unidentified flying object over Michigan are more common than you might think. See a list of sightings here. Do you believe?

Ferndale Student Who Revealed He Was Bullied Gets Dream Trip

• Not only did the student get a trip from Marcus Lemonis of CNBC's “The Profit,” sharing his personal story put an end to bullying.

Teams Set Rivalry Aside, Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown: Video

• The play didn’t count on the scoreboard, but it counted in the heart of a teen’s terminally ill mom and fans on both sides of the gridiron.

Nov. 8 General Election: No Ballot Questions Before Michigan Voters

• Group that wants to legalize recreational marijuana in Michigan is appealing denial of its petition, but it’s unlikely court will intervene.

Seller Caught in Craigslist Scam Still Owes $23.9K on Car

• A Bloomfield Township man sold his car on Craigslist, bank transferred the title and the check bounced — but that’s not all that happened.

Dearborn Cop Accused of Groping Woman Bound Over for Trial

• Defense attorney characterizes allegation as a “career-killing claim in hopes of getting some money out of it.”

Macomb County Reports First 2016 West Nile Virus Case

• During the remaining warm weather months, take precautions and eliminate standing water when possible.

Also Worth a Read

• Designer Call for Downtown Rochester's Festival of Trees
• L’Anse Creuse Student Chosen for Army All-American Halftime Show
• White House: Muslim Marine Recruit’s Death ‘Disturbing’
• Body of Missing Farmington Hills Woman Found
• Displaced By ITT Tech's Closing? This Workshop’s For You
• Donald Trump Closing In On Hillary Clinton in Michigan
• Fiat Chrysler Recalls 2 Million Vehicles; 3 Fatalities Cited
• Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh Goes Deep, But Did He Eat A Booger?
• Legislature Weighs Breed-Specific Dog Ordinance Ban: Michigan Patch Poll
• Apple Season 2016 in SE Michigan: U-Pick Farms, Cider Mills, Pumpkins
• 2016 Fall Foliage Peak in Michigan, U.S.: Interactive Map

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