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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 do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• Long Lake Road closure begins in Troy, drivers brace for delays and detours (wxyz.com) — Drivers in Troy should plan for major delays as East Long Lake Road is closed to through traffic between Rochester and Livernois for about three weeks as part of the Rochester Road reconstruction. Local residents and workers describe detours, GPS confusion, and higher fuel costs, while the city maintains access for nearby homes and businesses during the project.
• Dr. Suzy Siegle, Walsh College on Workforce Development & Higher Education (michiganbusinessnetwork.com) — Walsh College in Troy is spotlighted for how it's adapting degrees and training to better match today's workforce needs, from AI-driven changes to employer partnerships. The college's president explains efforts to keep programs affordable, flexible, and closely aligned with real-world skills so students and local employers both see stronger returns on education.
• Police arrest suspect after shots fired at vehicle in Royal Oak (candgnews.com) — A 19-year-old woman from Troy was briefly detained and remains under investigation after shots were fired at two teenagers' vehicle in downtown Royal Oak on September 27. Police have arrested a 20-year-old Detroit man as the primary suspect, and no one was injured. Investigators are still seeking tips from the public as the case moves toward an October 9 court date.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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