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What's up Northville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See how Northville High stacked up in Michigan's 2026 rankings
• How could a nearby landfill expansion affect Northville Township families?
• How a Northville hoarding case helped flood a local shelter with cats

Also on today's calendar: Back-to-School Giveaway for Local Families and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• These are Michigan's top 50 public high schools for 2026, according to U.S. News (mlive.com) — Northville High School ranks 13th among Michigan's top 50 public high schools in the latest U.S. News & World Report list, placing it among the state's strongest performers. The rankings weigh test scores, graduation rates, and college readiness, with most top schools clustered in southeast Michigan and a few standouts elsewhere in the state.
   

• Washtenaw County residents push for a voice in Arbor Hills landfill expansion decision (wxyz.com) — Northville Township residents are joining neighbors to challenge a proposed expansion of the Arbor Hills Landfill in nearby Salem Township, citing health, environmental, and long-term financial concerns. They're pressing Washtenaw County planners and commissioners for more community input before key votes this fall that could shape the landfill's future for decades.
   

• Northville hoarding case among 4 rescues bringing 149 cats to shelter (hometownlife.com) — A major cat hoarding case in a Northville home was one of four recent rescues that sent 149 cats to the Humane Society of Huron Valley, which is now over capacity. With cat intakes sharply up this year, the shelter is offering free adoptions for many adult and barn cats and asking the community for adopters and donations.
   

📸 Around Northville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Northville

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday August 20
• Back-to-School Giveaway for Local Families →
  Xfinity Store by Comcast, 2915 Oak Valley Dr, Ann Arbor
  10:00 am
Wednesday August 26
• Xfinity Student Hour →
  Xfinity Store by Comcast, 41592 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 21
• City Offices Closed
  City of Northville 215 W Main St, Northville, MI 48167
• TechXpert Computer Help by Appointment
  Northville District Library NDL , 212 West Cady St, Northville
  10:00 am
• Beginners ESL Conversation Group - In-Person
  Northville District Library Friends Community Room , 212 West Cady
  10:30 am
• Digital Conversion Training
  Northville District Library Digital Conversion Station , 212 West
  12:30 pm
• Family Friday
  Northville Chamber of Commerce Plymouth First United Methodist Church, 45201 N. Territorial Road, Plymouth, MI 48170
  5:30 pm
Saturday August 22
• 11th Annual VFW Post 4012 Auxiliary Golf Outing
  Northville Chamber of Commerce Downing Farms Golf Course 8145 7 Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48167
Monday August 24
• Financial Peace Seminar with Ed Harris
  Northville Chamber of Commerce New Hope Center for Grief Support, 133 W. Main Street, Suite 160, Northville, MI 48167
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Free Coffee for Michigan Students →
  M-36 Coffee Roasters Cafe, 1101 S University Ave, Ann Arbor
  10:00 am
Friday August 28
• Xfinity Michigan Fan HQ for Michigan Students →
  303 S State St, Ann Arbor
  10:00 am
Saturday August 29
• Xfinity Pop-Up for U of M Students →
  231 S State St, Ann Arbor
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I'm fortunate that I only have to feed my husband and myself.
  I feel for people who are trying to feed a family of four or more. Food prices are ridiculously high. I'm also fortunate that my husband doesn't mind… (Nextdoor Northville Heights)

• Fresh Thyme Farmers Market posted a job opening for Part Time Grocery Clerk in Northville. Apply here.
• Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk in Northville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Novi

• Detroit event pairs healthy menu with conversation for black women's health month (clickondetroit.com)
• GVSETS Puts Defense Focus on Ground Vehicles (corpmagazine.com)
• 'Kaboomistry' and More! Michigan Science Center brings hands-on science directly to kids (clickondetroit.com)

Plymouth

• LIV Golf players meet with lead investor ahead of season finale (golfchannel.com)
• The Museum of the Horseless Carriage receives $100K grant from Margaret Downing Foundation (oldcarsweekly.com)

Dearborn

• Demonstrators Clash In Dearborn Amid Anti-Islam Protest Ahead Of City Council Meeting (patch.com)
• 22 Arrested As Protesters Clash During Anti-Islam Demonstration In Dearborn: Police (patch.com)

Ok Northville! 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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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