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Good morning Royal Oak! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Royal Oak High School's student demographics have shifted over the last decade
  • Beloved Royal Oak ramen spot closes after nearly a decade
  • Two kayakers' chance encounter that saved a Royal Oak hiker

Also on today's calendar: Royal Oak Garden Club Annual Perennial Exchange and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, temps: high: 65, low: 59.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Asian students made up 1.8% of Royal Oak High School's enrollment in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com) — Royal Oak families can see how Asian enrollment at Royal Oak High School has shifted, with 23 students making up 1.8% of the 1,293-student body this year. The piece also compares a decade of demographic trends and briefly notes statewide academic challenges and persistent achievement gaps.
   

2. Edo Ramen in Royal Oak closes just shy of 10th anniversary (bnd.com) — Royal Oak diners are losing Edo Ramen, which has closed permanently after a prolonged shutdown from a power outage, AC failure, and unresolved lease and repair issues. The nearly 10-year-old spot was beloved for its Asian and Filipino dishes, vegan and gluten-free options, and creative community vibe with art shows and live music.
   

3. "I Yelled at the Top of My Lungs 'He's Alive!'": How Two Kayakers Saved a Missing Hiker on Isle Royale (backpacker.com) — A Royal Oak man's 11-day ordeal on Isle Royale ended when two kayakers unexpectedly found him far from marked trails and called in a Coast Guard helicopter rescue. His family describes the emotional moment they learned he was alive, while officials credit teamwork across agencies and fellow outdoor enthusiasts.
   

4. WATCH: Coast Guard helicopter rescues missing hiker after 11 days on Isle Royale (bringmethenews.com) — A 70-year-old retired quality engineer from Royal Oak survived 11 days lost on Isle Royale before kayakers spotted him and a Coast Guard helicopter flew him to a U.P. hospital. Local readers hear how he coped without his phone or wallet and how multiple agencies coordinated to bring him home safely.
   

5. TRIVIUM Unleash New Single 'Dead Inside Of Me' (metaladdicts.com) — Metal fans in Royal Oak can catch Trivium's new era live when the band brings its North American tour to Royal Oak Music Theatre on November 20. The tour supports their crushing new single "Dead Inside Of Me," with a stacked bill including In Flames, Orbit Culture, Fit For An Autopsy, and Frozen Soul.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I'm in such an amazing mood.
    Sitting here at work. I work at Sunoco 13 & Crooks. I just disinfected all parts us ppl touch at the pumps. So no germs here. Gas is $4.39 cash… (Nextdoor Vinsetta East)
  • Hi neighbors.
    I adopted a new dog, to join my other two. Yesterday, and again last night, he busted through the chain fence and into my neighbors yard. Didn't… (Nextdoor Vinsetta East)
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Production/Cook in Madison Heights. Apply here.
  • Public Storage posted a job opening for Customer Service - Self Storage Manager in Ferndale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Royal Oak here.

Ok Royal Oak! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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