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Greetings Northville! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Northville's new $383M psychiatric hospital will change mental health care
  • Who's taking over clubhouse operations at Meadowbrook Country Club in Northville?
  • Why a Black Hawk helicopter touched down in Northville Township

Also on today's calendar: Off-Center: Art That Pushes Boundaries Opening and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Warm with high clouds, temps: high: 76, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Some rain, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Michigan set to open new $383 million psychiatric hospital in Northville (newsfromthestates.com) — A new $383 million state psychiatric hospital is opening right in Northville, adding 264 beds and expanding Michigan's inpatient mental health capacity, especially for children. State officials say the geothermal-powered facility will replace Westland's Reuther Hospital, offer on-site schooling and extensive therapeutic amenities, and slightly increase the total number of state psychiatric beds at a time of ongoing access challenges.
   

2. People on the Move: 17 New Hires and Promotions (clubandresortbusiness.com) — Meadowbrook Country Club in Northville has appointed John Postgate as its new Director of Clubhouse Operations, bringing experience from Saint John's Resort in nearby Plymouth. The piece also lists leadership moves at golf and country clubs nationwide, but Meadowbrook's change is the key update for Northville-area members and hospitality professionals.
   

3. MI Firefighter, National Guard Pilot Lands a Black Hawk Behind His Station for Training (fireengineering.com) — Northville Township residents got an up-close look at emergency air operations when a National Guard Black Hawk and a Survival Flight helicopter landed at Millennium Park for joint training with township firefighters. Local firefighter and Guard pilot Rob Casamatta helped crews practice marking landing zones, coordinating radio calls, and preparing patients, strengthening readiness for rare but high‑risk air medical rescues.
   

4. Plymouth golfer Abuel fires record-setting round at D1 regional (socialhousenews.com) — Northville golf fans saw a thriller at Salem Hills in Northville Township, where Plymouth's Lauren Abuel shot a record 69 and edged Northville standout Cam Baker in a three‑hole playoff for medalist honors. Baker still led Northville to the regional team title with a 290 total, sending the Mustangs, Brighton, and Novi on to the Division 1 state finals.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update on Jen The Plumber:
    Jen is temporarily hospitalized at the current moment and unavailable at her regular number if you have tried to reach her. Her plumbing excellence… (Nextdoor Whisperwood)
  • A public thank you to the employees at the
    Haggerty/Eight Mile Costco. My son dropped his wallet there while checking out and it could have been a huge problem for him, but it was found and… (Nextdoor Country Club Village)
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  • Lifetime Fitness - Life Time, Inc. posted a job opening for Aquatics Opening Lifeguard in Novi. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Northville here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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