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Also on today's calendar: LOCAL FILM PREMIERE: Ghost In The Closet Brings a Paranormal Comedy to Royal Oak's Five15 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Madison Heights woman accused of trafficking victim brought her child along, prosecutors say (clickondetroit.com) — A human trafficking investigation that included activity in Royal Oak has led to multiple felony charges against a Madison Heights woman, with prosecutors alleging she sometimes brought her minor child along. She's being held on a high bond and is scheduled for a probable cause conference at Royal Oak's 44th District Court, while police continue seeking additional potential victims or tips from anyone with information.
• Football Roundup: Lake Orion bounces back, shuts out West Bloomfield 45-0 (theoaklandpress.com) — Royal Oak readers will be glad to know Shrine's football team edged Madison Heights Bishop Foley 15-14 in overtime, staying undefeated at 4-0 in their CHSL division opener. A late fumble return touchdown, clutch two-point conversion, and an overtime TD pass plus extra point made the difference. The roundup also highlights big wins and shutouts for several other Metro Detroit programs.
• What's Going Around in Metro Detroit: Asthma flare-ups, gastrointestinal illnesses, COVID (clickondetroit.com) — Doctors, including specialists at Corewell Health Children's in Royal Oak, report rising asthma flare-ups and viral respiratory illnesses as kids return to school across Metro Detroit. Local clinics are also seeing more gastrointestinal bugs, sore throats, COVID cases, and early flu. Royal Oak families are urged to prioritize handwashing, vaccinations, rest, and staying home when sick to help limit spread.
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