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🌱 Patch AM: How a Novi standout is boosting Central Michigan’s 2026 lacrosse roster

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Hey there, Novi! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Novi standout is boosting Central Michigan’s 2026 lacrosse roster

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service and 3 more events.

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

Today's riddle: I used to work in a doughnut shop. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Wednesday: Cloudy and colder, with a high of 33 and low of 30 degrees.
  • Thursday: Low clouds, temps: high: 39, low: 29.
  • Friday: Moderate icing in the morning, with a high of 36 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lacrosse to Feature 14 Newcomers for 2026 Season - Central Michigan University Athletics (cmuchippewas.com) — A Novi native, lacrosse player Allison Katinas, is joining Central Michigan University’s roster as a transfer after starting her college career at Detroit Mercy. She’s one of 14 newcomers, including several other Michigan athletes, set to bolster CMU’s 2026 women’s lacrosse season that opens in February. Local fans can follow her progress as the Chippewas face regional rivals.
   

📸 Around Novi

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Novi

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday December 24
  • City Offices Closed for Christmas Eve
    Livonia, MI Calendar , 33000 Civic Center Drive , Livonia
    8:00 am
    • Thursday December 25
  • City offices closed - HOLIDAY
    City of Northville , 215 W Main St , Northville
  • City Hall CLOSED
    Walled Lake City DPW , 1499 E West Maple Rd , Walled Lake
    7:00 am
  • City Offices Closed for Christmas Day
    Livonia, MI Calendar , 33000 Civic Center Drive , Livonia
    8:00 am
  • SEMI Connect Networking Group
    Livonia-Westland Chamber of Commerce (Westland Office) , 8028 N. Wayne Road , Westland
    8:30 am
    • Friday December 26
  • Technology One-on-One
    Farmington Community Library , 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
    1:00 pm
  • EG Nick’s – Plymouth, MI
    E.G. Nick's Downtown Plymouth , Of , E.G. Nick’s , Plymouth
    9:00 pm
    • Saturday December 27
  • FCL Game Day
    Farmington Community Library - Farmington Hills Location , 32737 W 12 Mile Rd , Farmington Hills
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 🐱STILL MISSING💔since Sept:
    @Novi Meadows ( Napier, btw 10 M & Grand River). NOVI / s. LYON area... *Has an ear tip & dark freckle on her nose. Fell thru a screen. Have you… (Nextdoor Fountain Park)
  • ONE BUCKET AT A TIME!
    Re-filling/cleaning the water trough in the winter isn’t the most fun chore of the day but is rewarding when it’s done! (Nextdoor Orchard Ridge Estates)
  • CAD Engineering Resources, Inc. posted a job opening for Toolmaker I in Novi. Apply here.
  • Bath & Body Works posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate-NOVI TOWN CENTER in Novi. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Novi here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wixom

  • Michigan marijuana businesses, customers see hazy future with new tax (theoaklandpress.com)
  • Basketball Recap: Nicholas Farr's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Cousino over Walled Lake Central (maxpreps.com)

Walled Lake

  • Zekelman Holocaust Center In Oakland County Offers Free Admission Over The Holidays (patch.com)
  • Who's leading Farmington Hills girls basketball? Pretty much everyone (hometownlife.com)
  • Man involved in altercation with DK Metcalf denies using racist language (audacy.com)

Farmington

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-- The Patch AM Team

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