🌱 Patch AM: What Novi bus drivers can now earn amid the regional shortage

Coffee in hand, Novi? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What Novi bus drivers can now earn amid the regional shortage
• How did Novi's volleyball squad fare in Bloomfield Hills' home quad?

Also on today's calendar: UFC331: VAN vs. PANTOJA 2 At Select Michigan Theaters and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 60.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Metro Detroit Schools Combat Driver Shortage With Pay Raises and Bonus Offers (wcsx.com) — Novi Community School District has raised bus driver pay to $23–$26 an hour as Metro Detroit schools compete for drivers with bonuses and higher wages. Local officials say the role is vital for students' daily routines, and districts are recruiting residents with the right licenses or interest in working with children.
   

• Prep Roundup: Shutout earns Milford its third LVC win in a row (theoaklandpress.com) — Novi volleyball fell in straight sets to Bloomfield Hills during a competitive home quad, despite strong efforts from Wildcats players like Kaitlyn Koceski and Nellie Alves. The broader roundup highlights how nearby schools, including Milford, Troy, and others, are faring early in their fall soccer and volleyball seasons.
   

📸 Around Novi

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Novi

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Novi Varsity Football @ Northville →
  Northville High School, 45700 Six Mile Rd, Northville
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday September 11
• Canton at Novi →
  Novi High School, 24062 Taft Rd, Novi
  7:00 pm
Sunday September 13
• Meet the Authors – Novi →
  Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea – Novi, 43346 Grand River Ave, Novi
  11:00 am
Wednesday September 16
• Physicians Mutual Exclusive Product Launch →
  The Baronette Renaissance Detroit-Novi Hotel, 27790 Novi Road, Novi
• General Committee Meeting →
  Vibe Credit Union Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi
  10:00 am
Friday September 18
• Turn an Acrylic Pen →
  Rockler Woodworking and Hardware - Novi, 43291 Crescent Blvd, Novi
Saturday September 19
• MCBA Competition →
  Novi MI
  9:00 am
• Novi Gun & Knife Show →
  Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi
  9:00 am
• Motor City Ecchi 2026 →
  Whirlyball Novi, 41550 Grand River Ave, Novi
  11:00 am
• UFC331: VAN vs. PANTOJA 2 At Select Michigan Theaters →
  Emagine Novi, 44425 W 12 Mile Rd, Novi
  9:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Novi Gun & Knife Show →
  Suburban Collection Showplace, 46100 Grand River Ave., Novi
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 22
• Novi Rotator Cuff Workshop →
  Novi Center, 39885 Grand River Ave., Suite 300, Novi
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking for a Great Hardwood Flooring Contractor!
  We are looking to replace our existing kitchen, hallway, and bathroom hardwood floors, as well as extend new hardwood into our living room and family… (Nextdoor Chase Farms)
• So it's if anybody's interested tomorrow is September 9th and it's senior day at the zoo Detroit zoo from I think it's 9:00 a.
  m. until 3:00 or something like that free parking free admission sponsored by Blue Cross just come and enjoy (Nextdoor West Novi)

• Our Next Energy posted a job opening for Electric Vehicle Assembly Technician in Novi. Apply here.
• Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Novi. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Novi here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wixom

• Misprinted state ID's go out to thousands. How Michigan is fixing it (hometownlife.com)

Walled Lake

• Thousands of DTE customers, many in Oakland County, without power Wednesday morning (cbsnews.com)

Farmington Hills

• Rosemary A. Marvin (wlen.com)
• Oppenheimer Issues Positive Forecast for Opus Genetics (NASDAQ:IRD) Stock Price (marketbeat.com)
• Baker Construction Renews Membership with NEU (concrete.org)

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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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