🌱 Patch AM: How this week’s Novi Road and 12 Mile work will change your drive.

Good morning Novi! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How this week's Novi Road and 12 Mile work will change your drive.
• See how Novi High School stacks up in new state rankings.
• Thinking about independent living in Novi? Here's what to look for.

Also on today's calendar: Summer Sunset Forest Therapy Walk.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Breezy with a shower or two, with a high of 74 and low of 52 degrees.
• Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 76, low: 53.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Road Watch: Oakland County and Metro Detroit road construction week of Aug. 21 and beyond (theoaklandpress.com) — Expect major lane closures and detours on 12 Mile and Novi Road, including northbound Novi Road being closed between 8 and 9 Mile with traffic rerouted via Beck and 10 Mile. The roundup also covers nearby Farmington Hills and regional freeway work that could affect your commute beyond Novi through the fall.
   

• Top high schools in Michigan for 2026 ranked by U.S. News and World Report (ourmidland.com) — Novi families can celebrate that Novi High School ranks among Michigan's top high schools and STEM programs in the latest U.S. News & World Report list. The statewide rankings highlight how Novi compares with other standout schools from Grand Rapids to Ann Arbor and beyond, based on college readiness and test performance.
   

• Independent Living for Older Adults: 5 Ways to Thrive (editorialge.com) — If you're considering independent senior living in or near Novi, this guide explains what to look for in a community, from amenities and social life to budgeting and long‑term planning. It walks through touring options, comparing services, and using local senior resources to stay active, connected, and independent.
   

📸 Around Novi

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Novi

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 23
• Summer Sunset Forest Therapy Walk →
  MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center, 28115 Meadowbrook Rd, Novi
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday August 28
• Novi Taco Fest →
  Fountain Walk, 44175 W 12 Mile Rd, Novi
  5:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Novi Varsity Football @ Northville →
  Northville High School, 45700 Six Mile Rd, Northville
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday August 23
• Open Mic at Stingers Wixom →
  Stingers, 49110 Grand River Ave, Wixom
  7:00 pm
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
• Library Board Meeting
  Wixom Public Library 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI, 48393, US
  7:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Downtown Development Authority
  City of Northville City Hall - lower level meeting room
  8:30 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
• Book-A-Librarian
  Wixom Public Library 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI, 48393, US
  2:00 pm
• Board of Education Meeting →
  Northville Public Schools Old Village School, 405 W. Main St., Northville
  6:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Between the Lines
  Wixom Public Library 49015 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, MI, 48393, US
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Qdoba Mexican Eats posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - MI in Novi. Apply here.
• Signet Jewelers, Ltd. posted a job opening for Bench Jeweler - Signet Jewelers - West Oaks II - Novi, MI in Novi. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Novi here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wixom

• Scoop: Trump to Permit Largest-Ever Gas Project in Just 7 Months (heatmap.news)

Walled Lake

• Senior QB David Krall, WL Western focused on climbing back to LVC summit (theoaklandpress.com)

Farmington Hills

• Infiniti borrowed NASA's seat research for the QX60, but the cupholders are the real engineering win (howtogeek.com)
• Radiation Oncology Code Changes: Impact and Strategies for Adaptation (oncologynewscentral.com)
• Alex DeBrincat Makes His Feelings Clear About Red Wings Future (detroitsportsnation.com)

Ok Novi! 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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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