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Morning Northville! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How long will Clement Road's dangerous sinkhole disrupt Northville drivers?
  • When can your family explore Fuller Farms' Fall on the Farm?
  • Why wasps are swarming Northville cider drinkers this fall

Also on today's calendar: "If Stones Could Talk" Oakwood Cemetery Tours and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 63 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 64, low: 49.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 71 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'A sinkhole': Northville neighbors frustrated with Clement Road repair timeline (clickondetroit.com) — Neighbors on Clement Road in Northville are dealing with a worsening sinkhole-like crater that has made part of the street impassable and complicated trash pickup and emergency access. Wayne County says it will replace underground stormwater pipes, rebuild the embankment, and repave, with completion targeted by late November 2026, but residents are frustrated by delays and recent storm damage.
   

• Metro Detroit's Hidden Fall Gem: Fuller Farms Returns for 2026 (littleguidedetroit.com) — Fuller Farms on 5 Mile Road in Northville is gearing up for several Fall on the Farm weekends this October, with pumpkins, kid-friendly activities, and cider treats. Families can visit Activity Acres, meet farm animals, and enjoy photo spots on select Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 10–25, with $12 admission and free entry for kids under two.
   

• It's not just you: Wasps, yellowjackets more aggressive this time of year (bnd.com) — A Northville cider mill owner reports an employee nearly suffered anaphylactic shock after a wasp attack, underscoring how aggressive wasps and yellowjackets are right now. Experts explain why populations surge in late summer and fall, and share practical tips for safely dealing with nests and avoiding stings when you're eating or spending time outdoors.
   

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  • How is the new Meijers on 5 Mile?
    Waiting a few days for the novelty to wear off… (Nextdoor Hills of Crestwood)
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🗞 Nearby News

Novi

  • As e-bike ridership grows, so do serious injuries for youth (theoaklandpress.com)
  • Mercy 4-peats, Marian and Rochester relays thrive at Oakland County Girls Swim Championship (theoaklandpress.com)

Plymouth

  • Plymouth business leaders come together to create 'Blessing Baskets' for families facing food insecurity (clickondetroit.com)
  • 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazer Fwd Lt for Sale $25,772 Gordon Chevrolet Vehicles For Sale Near Detroit (freep.com)
  • Men's Hockey Defeats USNTDP 10-1 (bceagles.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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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