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

In today's newsletter:

  • How new Rochester Road closures will change driving through Troy neighborhoods
  • What new movie nights Troy is planning with its giant screen
  • How a Troy nonprofit is expanding adaptive sports for local veterans

Also on today's calendar: Rummage Sale - St. Paul's United Methodist Church and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Saturday: High clouds, nice and warm, temps: high: 76, low: 58.
  • Sunday: Some rain, with a high of 64 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Troy neighborhood streets overwhelmed by cut-through traffic amid Rochester Road construction (clickondetroit.com) — Drivers in Troy are facing major backups on Rochester Road, pushing cut-through traffic onto nearby neighborhood streets and frustrating residents. The city is directing motorists to Square Lake or Wattles and will close Sylvanwood, Trinway, and Creston at Rochester starting Monday, Oct. 12, for about three weeks. Local access will remain open while crews finish mainline paving and police step up enforcement.
   

2. Council approves inflatable movie screen (candgnews.com) — Troy residents can look forward to outdoor and indoor community movie nights after City Council approved buying a nearly $28,000 inflatable movie screen system. The Recreation Department plans a summer movie series and winter showings at the community center, complementing concerts and the Farmers Market. Officials say the investment will expand family-friendly entertainment and boost quality of life citywide.
   

3. VA awards $352,800 to two Michigan organizations for adaptive sports (wnem.com) — A Troy-based nonprofit, the Disability Network Eastern Michigan, has received part of a $352,800 VA grant to expand adaptive sports programs for veterans with disabilities. The funding will help local veterans stay active, build confidence, and connect socially through activities like cycling, archery, and wheelchair sports, bringing more accessible recreation options closer to home for Troy-area vets.
   

4. GIRLS GOLF REGIONAL ROUNDUP: Clarkston beats Adams by two strokes for first place at Greystone (theoaklandpress.com) — Troy High's girls golf team punched its ticket to the Division 1 state finals with a strong regional showing at Greystone, led by freshman standout Hannah Kim's 2‑over‑par 74. Troy Athens senior Aanya Bansal also qualified individually, giving Troy golfers multiple chances to shine when the state tournament tees off in Battle Creek on Oct. 16-17.
   

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Ok Troy! 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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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