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Cheers Novi! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Novi-built engines ended up powering a new U.S. Navy ship
  • How close is Michigan to Trump’s promised “Michigan miracle” now?

Also on today's calendar: Celebrate National Popcorn Day At Michigan Emagine Theaters and 2 more events.

Find out what's happening in Novifor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Novifor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Tuesday: A shower in the p.m.; breezy, with a high of 41 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Colder with a little snow, temps: high: 38, low: 14. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Thursday: Cloudy, breezy and colder, with a high of 20 and low of 15 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• USNS Lansing Enters Service With Michigan-Built Components (thesuntimesnews.com) — Novi plays a key role in the U.S. Navy’s newest high-speed transport ship, with the USNS Lansing powered by propulsion engines built right in the city. Recently christened in Alabama by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the vessel showcases Michigan’s growing defense manufacturing sector and the thousands of jobs it supports statewide.
   

• As Donald Trump returns, the ‘Michigan miracle' he promised remains far off (bridgemi.com) — Novi gets a brief mention as the site of a 2024 Trump rally where he promised a “Michigan miracle,” but the focus now is his return to Detroit to defend his economic record. The piece walks through Michigan’s job growth, tariffs, inflation, and household costs, weighing how far the state remains from those ambitious promises.
   

📸 Around Novi

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday January 13
  • Baby Storytime - Reg. opens 12/13
    Carlo Meeting Room Northville District Library , 212 West Cady St , Northville
    10:30 am
  • Book-A-Librarian
    Wixom Public Library , 49015 Pontiac Trail , Wixom
    2:00 pm
  • Multi-Chamber Neighborly Networking at Schoolcraft College
    Schoolcraft College - Vistatech Center , 18600 Haggerty Rd , Livonia
    4:00 pm
  • Canton at Northville
    Northville High School , 45700 Six Mile Rd , Northville
    7:00 pm
  • Books & Brews
    Wixom Public Library , 49438 Pontiac Trail , Wixom
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday January 14
  • Coffee Connection at Fox Hill's Performance Center
    Fox Hill's Golf Course Performance Center , 8768 N Territorial Rd , Plymouth
    8:00 am
  • Family Storytime - Reg. opens 12/14
    Carlo Meeting Room Northville District Library , 212 West Cady St , Northville
    10:30 am

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  • Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
    Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anybody missing this cutie?
    She just showed up , very friendly , I’ve never seen her around before.. hope no one dumped her.. it’s cold out and I just couldn’t leave her outside… (Nextdoor Brownstones)
  • At least four vernal pools exist on the proposed Providence Meadows plan.
    Please help Novi save these from being destroyed. (Nextdoor Royal Crown)
  • Floor & Decor Holdings posted a job opening for Inventory Control Specialist in Novi. Apply here.
  • The Buckle posted a job opening for Freight Coordinator in Novi. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Novi here.

🗞 Nearby News

Walled Lake

  • Wellness In 2026: Where To Sweat, Stretch & Recharge In White Lake (patch.com)
  • Oakland County community calendar Jan. 11 and beyond (theoaklandpress.com)
  • See Catholic High School League basketball schedule for Jan. 12-17 (mlive.com)

Farmington Hills

  • Three Michigan cities begin joint deer cull because "deer don't respect municipality limits" (michiganpublic.org)

Farmington

Ok Novi! 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: I took its bike away.
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