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🌱 How a Rochester Hills e-moto crash is raising safety questions

Spotted on the Rochester Hills calendar: Indigo Girls

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Rochester Hills e-moto crash is raising safety questions
  • Rochester Hills liquor store sells a $1.5 million winning ticket
  • Which uncapped internet plan makes most sense for Rochester Hills homes?

Also on today's calendar: The Rochester Symphony Orchestra Presents "Latin Hearts, European Souls" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunshine and less humid, temps: high: 74, low: 55.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 64 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. E-Bike Rider Seriously Hurt In Crash With Pickup Truck In Rochester Hills: Sheriff (patch.com) — A Rochester Hills man riding an electric motorcycle was seriously injured Tuesday morning after a pickup allegedly ran a red light at West Avon and Old Perch roads. Deputies say the unregistered e-moto wasn't legal on the sidewalk or roadway, and the rider wasn't wearing a helmet. The sheriff is urging clearer state rules as investigators continue reviewing the crash.
   

2. Oakland County man's lottery prediction comes true with $1.5M win (freep.com subscription) — A 74-year-old Oakland County man just turned a long-running prediction into a $1.5 million Lotto 47 Double Play win with a ticket bought at Zetouna Liquor Fine Wine on Rochester Road in Rochester Hills. He chose a lump-sum payout of about $1.04 million and plans to share with family and invest the rest, making this neighborhood shop the latest lucky stop for local players.
   

3. Best Home Internet in Southeast Michigan: 7 Plans Without a 1.2 TB Data Cap (valiantceo.com) — Rochester Hills addresses are now included in several no‑cap internet options, including new T‑Mobile Fiber service built with Metronet that offers symmetrical gigabit speeds and a five‑year price guarantee. The guide compares seven major Southeast Michigan providers on cost, upload performance, and contract terms, helping local households decide whether to stick with cable, switch to fiber, or try 5G home internet for more predictable bills and faster uploads.
   

4. Community House closes for modernization project (candgnews.com) — A major renovation of the Rochester Community House is underway, and local leaders say the upgraded space is meant to better serve Rochester Hills, Rochester, and nearby townships for decades. Backed by $3.4 million in state grants plus city funding, the 10‑month project will expand and modernize the building, improve accessibility, and create new gathering spaces for classes, nonprofits, and events used by thousands of area residents each year.
   

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    Thursday September 17
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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