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Also check out Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour on the Troy Patch calendar

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Hello Troy! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Troy police cracked a string of apartment package thefts
  • Unsure about GED or diploma? How Troy's program helps you choose.
  • Thinking of finishing high school? See what Troy's program really costs.

Also on today's calendar: Captain While You Can Tailgate Tour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 64 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and comfortable, temps: high: 70, low: 47.
  • Monday: Sunny, with a high of 63 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 2 nabbed for allegedly stealing packages in Troy over past several weeks (theoaklandpress.com) — Troy police say two suspects have been arrested after several weeks of package thefts at the Somerset Park Apartments complex, with stolen deliveries reportedly including Amazon and FedEx packages. Investigators used license plate readers to track a suspect vehicle, and officers are urging Troy residents to report thefts directly to police rather than only posting on social media so evidence isn't lost.
   

2. High School Diploma vs. Equivalency: Which Path Is Right? (chicagoparent.com) — Adults in Troy weighing a high school diploma versus a GED or HiSET can work with Troy Continuing Education to review old transcripts and choose the best path. The program offers an online, flexible diploma option through Troy School District, while also supporting equivalency testing for those with more credits still to complete.
   

3. Adult high school diploma costs in Troy, Michigan (chicagoparent.com) — Adult residents in Troy can earn a high school diploma through Troy Continuing Education for just a $40 yearly registration fee, with online coursework included. The program lets you study on your own schedule, recommends at least six hours a week, and offers in-person lab support and placement testing to tailor classes to the credits you still need.
   

4. Golf Notebook: One's a magic number for Troy freshman Hannah Kim (theoaklandpress.com) — Troy High freshman golfer Hannah Kim just fired a stunning 6‑under‑par 65, including a hole‑in‑one, to dominate an OAA meet and further cement her reputation as one of Oakland County's top players. Her Troy coach calls her a complete golfer, and she's now eyeing a team and individual run to the state finals after a strong summer and county championship showing.
   

5. Welcome Mat: Discover unique Michigan events happening this fall (detroitnews.com) — Troy residents interested in aging‑in‑place design can join a designer‑led tour at the Michigan Design Center on Oct. 15, focused on practical ways to make a "forever home" safer and more comfortable. The broader roundup also highlights fall garden talks, an Ann Arbor art fair, a Davisburg antique festival, and a Pontiac glass studio fundraiser, offering plenty of regional outings this month.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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