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In today's newsletter:

  • What Northville's roundabout reveals about Wayne County's traffic future
  • How Northville golf reclaimed Michigan's top Division 1 ranking
  • Why a nearby "hot" landfill worries residents west of Northville

Also on today's calendar: NHS Drama Club's Bringing Down The House -- opening night! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 69, low: 49.
  • Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Roundabouts are coming to Wayne County communities: Here's what drivers need to know (wxyz.com) — Drivers in Northville are already navigating a busy roundabout at 7 Mile, Sheldon and Center, offering a glimpse of what's coming as Wayne County communities like Canton add more traffic circles. Local residents say the Northville roundabout improves flow but can confuse drivers, while engineers cite strong data showing roundabouts sharply reduce serious crashes.
   

• MIGCA girls golf rankings: New leaders in Divisions 1 and 4 as regionals near (mlive.com) — Northville's girls golf team has climbed back into the No. 1 spot in Michigan's Division 1 rankings just two weeks before regional tournaments begin on Oct. 5. The latest MIGCA list shows Northville edging Rochester Adams and leading a strong field of contenders as postseason play approaches.
   

• The risk you can't see in Michigan landfills (wdet.org) — Neighbors near the Arbor Hills landfill just west of Northville are living with elevated heat and chemical emissions from a site that's been "running hot" since 2019, while the operator seeks to expand by 90 acres. State regulators say temperatures and gas are being monitored and remain in compliance, but advocates question why hotter operations are allowed without first finding the cause.
   

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  • Starbucks Corporation posted a job opening for barista - Store# 02486, DOWNTOWN NORTHVILLE in Northville. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Technical Program Manager (harman.com)
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  • State grant reduced by $50m for Michigan battery maker (mlive.com)

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  • Serious Motorcycle Crash Closes I-696 Near Woodward Avenue In Royal Oak: Police (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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