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Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Troy Man Threatens To Kill 4 Muslim Men Outside Library: Prosecutor (patch.com) — Residents in Troy are learning more about a serious hate crime charge after a 79-year-old local man allegedly threatened four Muslim men outside the Troy Public Library while armed. Prosecutors say the men were peacefully discussing the Quran when the suspect, who has dementia and a concealed pistol license, reportedly made violent threats, prompting police to arrest him, seize most of his firearms, and seek an Extreme Risk Protection Order.
2. Asian students made up 41.7% of Hamilton Elementary School enrollment in 2024-25 (seoaklandnews.com) — Hamilton Elementary, part of Troy School District, saw 192 Asian students enrolled in 2024-25, making up 41.7% of its 460-student body, just behind white students. The article tracks a decade of shifting demographics at the school and notes Troy High has the district's largest Asian enrollment, all against the backdrop of Michigan's increased per-pupil funding.
3. Corewell Health, Select Medical to build 84-bed rehab hospital in Michigan – The Journal of Healthcare Contracting (jhconline.com) — Troy-area patients needing intensive rehabilitation will soon have many more beds available, as Corewell Health and Select Medical plan an 84-bed rehab hospital in Sterling Heights next to Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital. The four-story facility, expected to open in 2029, will nearly quadruple Troy's current rehab capacity for stroke, brain injury, and complex orthopedic recovery.
4. A look at our top 5 Metro Detroit area high school boys tennis teams to watch in 2026 (lansingstatejournal.com) — Troy High's boys tennis team is again a top Metro Detroit contender, defending its Division 1 state title with a deep lineup and several standout returners. Junior Dheeraj Yelleti now leads at No. 1 singles, while strong doubles and singles performances across the roster have Troy ranked No. 1 early in the season.
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