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Hey there, Ferndale! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How bad is I-696 construction dust getting for Ferndale neighbors?

Also on today's calendar: Purdon Studio Theatre Stop Kiss and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: High clouds and warm, with a high of 75 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some rain, temps: high: 65, low: 57.
  • Monday: Warmer with periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ferndale residents raise air quality concerns as I-696 construction dust settles on homes (wxyz.com) — Ferndale residents living along I-696 say dust from the long-running Restore the Reuther construction project is coating their homes, cars, and windows and raising worries about what they're breathing. Some neighbors report new respiratory issues and have filed complaints with the state, while MDOT says it's using standard dust-control measures as a major traffic shift and weekend closure wrap up this phase of work.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Hazel Park

  • Why some say Michigan should ban bitcoin ATMs as victims lose millions (freep.com)
  • Macomb Sheriff's joins program to assist deputies interact with vulnerable people (macombdaily.com)
  • Benchmark: FBA award winner helps set the legal standard (legalnews.com)

Oak Park

  • I-696 weekend closure marks major step toward completion of Restore the Reuther project (wxyz.com)
  • Dr. Manuel Rosenbaum (thejewishnews.com)
  • Road Watch: Oakland and Metro Detroit construction Oct. 10 and beyond (theoaklandpress.com)

St. Clair Shores

  • 3 Dead After Boat Crash On Lake St. Clair Near Macomb County Harbor: Sheriff (patch.com)

Ok Ferndale! 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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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