🌱 Patch AM: Where Northville High ranks in Michigan’s newest high school standings

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In today's newsletter:

• Where Northville High ranks in Michigan's newest high school standings
• How Northville cats ended up in a packed Ann Arbor shelter

Also on today's calendar: Xfinity Student Hour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 74 and low of 57 degrees.
• Sunday: Breezy with a shower in spots, temps: high: 75, low: 51.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Top high schools in Michigan for 2026 ranked by U.S. News and World Report (ourmidland.com) — Northville families can see Northville High School ranked among Michigan's top performers, coming in 13th statewide and 507th nationally in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 list. The piece breaks down how nearly 18,000 schools were evaluated and shows where neighboring districts like Novi, Ann Arbor, and others landed. It's a useful snapshot for comparing local high school options and STEM strength.
   

• Humane Society of Huron Valley overwhelmed with cats after 4 hoarding cases, seeks adopters (wxyz.com) — Northville is one of four communities where cat hoarding cases sent a total of 149 cats to the Humane Society of Huron Valley, leaving the Ann Arbor shelter packed to capacity. Adoption fees for adult cats are temporarily waived, but many animals need patient homes after coming from unsafe, unsanitary conditions. Area residents willing to adopt or foster can help free up space quickly.
   

📸 Around Northville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Northville

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 26
• Xfinity Student Hour →
  Xfinity Store by Comcast, 41592 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth
  7:00 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

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Other local events

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
• TechXpert Computer Help by Appointment
  Northville District Library NDL , 212 West Cady St, Northville
  7:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Downtown Development Authority
  City of Northville City Hall - lower level meeting room
  8:30 am
• TechXpert Computer Help by Appointment
  Northville District Library NDL , 212 West Cady St, Northville
  11:00 am
• Ribbon Cutting at Vision, Learning, & Performance Specialists
  Northville Chamber of Commerce 117 N Wing St Suite 200 Northville, MI 48167
  12:00 pm
• Virtual Author Talk with Beronda Montgomery
  Northville District Library ONLINE EVENT , 212 West Cady St, Nort
  2:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Xfinity Pop-Up for U of M Students →
  231 S State St, Ann Arbor
  10:00 am
Friday September 11
• 10,000 Sq. Ft. Rummage Sale →
  St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 375 Lothrop Rd, Grosse Pointe Farms
  9:00 am
• Inspired by Sargent Opening →
  Northville Art House, 215 W Cady St, Northville
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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• Caravan Facilities Management, LLC posted a job opening for Part Time Janitor in Northville. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Novi

• DaVita dialysis clinic in Novi has repeated deficiencies as families demand answers after 2 deaths (wxyz.com)
• Novi hosts pro national pickleball tourney with some of the sport's biggest names (mlive.com)
• Megan Moroney says her Cloud 9 Tour has 'changed lives' (zapgossip.com)

Plymouth

• Restored 1970 Chevelle SS 396: $169,900 Big-Block (motorious.com)

Dearborn

• 2 Dearborn Officers Shot Overnight After Exchanging Gunfire With Suspect: Police (patch.com)
• Dearborn Police Release More Details In Shooting That Injured 2 Officers (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: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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