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Thursday May 21st Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Farmington runners and jumpers cracked Oakland County’s top 10?
  • What Farmington Hills police revealed about the Woodland Hills park homicide
  • How a Farmington-area doctor helped shorten breast cancer radiation safely

Also on today's calendar: Swing Dancing - Walter E. Sundquist Pavilion - Downtown Farmington - Every Thursday - Free and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Want to hear a joke about a broken pencil? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 63 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Friday: Turning cloudy, temps: high: 67, low: 52.
  • Saturday: A couple of showers, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Oakland County girls track and field top 10 lists through regionals (theoaklandpress.com) — Farmington and North Farmington track athletes are prominently ranked among Oakland County’s top girls performers this spring, with strong showings in sprints, hurdles, distance events, relays, and high jump. These countywide top-10 lists highlight how competitive Farmington programs are heading into the postseason and give local fans a clear look at who to watch.    

2. Farmington Hills residents press police for answers in park homicide mystery (wxyz.com) — Farmington Hills residents pressed police for updates on the May 3 homicide at Woodland Hills Nature Park during a Neighborhood Watch meeting, where car break-ins also topped concerns. The police chief stressed investigative secrecy, increased park patrols, and urged anyone with information to contact Farmington Hills police directly.    

3. Recurrence With Concurrent or Sequential Radiation Dose Escalation to the Surgical Cavity in High-Risk Early Breast Cancer (ascopost.com) — A Farmington- and Farmington Hills–based radiation oncologist helped lead a major breast cancer study showing a shorter, concurrent radiation boost is as effective and safe as the longer traditional schedule. While the trial was national, it highlights advanced cancer care expertise available from physicians practicing in the Farmington area. Local patients may want to ask their care teams how these findings affect treatment options.    

4. Celebrating Pride in Oakland County (oaklandcountyblog.com) — Farmington residents have a local resource in Stand with Trans, which offers support groups, social events, and education for transgender and gender non-conforming youth and their families. Oakland County is also spotlighting Pride season with a range of LGBTQ+ organizations, health services, hotlines, and elder support, giving locals multiple ways to find community, assistance, and inclusive events this summer.    


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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday May 21
  • SEMI Connect Networking Group
    Livonia-Westland Chamber of Commerce (Westland Office), 8028 N. Wayne Road, Westland
    8:30 am
  • ESL One-on-One
    Farmington Community Library, 32737 W 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills
    12:00 pm
  • 2026 Women Thrive Conference
    MGM Grand Detroit
    12:00 pm
  • Technology One-on-One
    Farmington Community Library, 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills
    1:00 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Nevermind, it has no point. (Thank you Kristi B. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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