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Also on today's calendar: Rummage Sale - St. Paul's United Methodist Church and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Can You Earn a High School Diploma While Working? (chicagoparent.com) — Adults in Troy can earn a Troy School District high school diploma through a highly flexible online program that fits around work and family schedules. Students study when it works for them, get personalized credit reviews, and receive steady support from local teachers by phone, text, email, or in-person computer labs, making graduation more realistic for busy residents.
2. Oakland County man caught driving 108 mph in 40 mph zone while drunk, police say (clickondetroit.com) — A 31-year-old Troy man was arrested in Troy after police say he drove a Ford Mustang Mach-E at 108 mph in a 40 mph zone near E Maple and Rochester roads while intoxicated. Officers reported an open beer can in the car, a breath test of .202%, and multiple citations, highlighting an especially dangerous incident on local streets.
3. 2 people charged in series of package thefts at Troy apartment complex (cbsnews.com) — Package thefts at Somerset Park Apartments in Troy led police to charge two 23-year-olds from Detroit and Royal Oak with multiple counts of mail theft. Investigators used license-plate cameras and a social media tip to identify a suspect vehicle, and Troy police are urging residents to report thefts directly rather than posting online first.
4. Detroit man accused of shooting at 2 women trying to drive away from fight (newsbreak.com) — A Detroit man is facing serious assault and firearm charges after Royal Oak police say he shot at two women as they drove away from a fight, with a 19-year-old Troy woman also detained and later released. Royal Oak and Troy police worked together to arrest both suspects, and investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Royal Oak's Criminal Investigations Division.
5. Michigan contracts expand Common Ground mental health crisis services, support 988 (midmichigannow.com) — Common Ground, which helps run Michigan's 988 crisis line, is expanding its mental health services and needs more volunteers, and it's celebrating that work with an Oct. 16 Celebration of Hope Gala at the Troy Marriott. The Oakland County nonprofit reports rising call volumes and more crisis team deployments, underscoring growing demand for confidential support across Michigan, including Troy-area residents.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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