🌱 Patch AM: How Brighton High School’s student body has quietly shifted over 10 years

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In today's newsletter:

• How Brighton High School's student body has quietly shifted over 10 years
• Which Brighton quarterback really owns the county's single-season passing record?
• Brighton rider critically hurt in high-speed motorcycle crash near Gregory Road

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Brighton High School had 2 Hawaiian students in 2024-25 (livingstontoday.com) — Brighton High School enrolled 1,887 students in 2024-25, including just two Hawaiian students, continuing a decade-long trend of very small Hawaiian representation. The Michigan Department of Education data show Brighton's enrollment has gradually declined since 2015-16, mirroring statewide drops, while white students still make up more than 92% of the student body.
   

2. Record book: Livingston County football top performances (livingstondaily.com) — If you follow Brighton football, this deep dive into Livingston County's all-time passing, rushing, and receiving records is packed with Bulldog standouts like Drew Henson, Cullen Finnerty, and recent stars. It highlights which Brighton seasons, single games, and players still top the county charts and which current athletes are closing in on those marks.
   

3. Two motorcyclists left in critical condition after crash in Iosco Twp. (bluewaterhealthyliving.com) — A 33-year-old Brighton man and a 27-year-old Howell man were critically injured Saturday when their motorcycles collided on Gregory Road in Iosco Township. Sheriff's officials say the Brighton rider's high-speed Suzuki sideswiped the other bike, sending him about 200 feet into the woods and closing the roadway for four hours while investigators worked the scene.
   

4. Road Commission for Oakland County to Start $1M Bridge Preventative Maintenance (whmi.com) — Drivers heading toward Novi, Lyon Township, or Waterford should expect lane restrictions as Oakland County launches a $1 million bridge maintenance program on seven structures, including Grand River over Kent Lake. In the same local news roundup, Brighton readers will notice a shout-out for the Brighton Garden Club's new statewide beautification honor and an update on a recent Iosco Township motorcycle crash.
   

📸 Around Brighton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brighton

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Wednesday August 19
• GBACOC Referral Group for Members-Networking Exchange
  The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Conference 218 Grand River Brighton, MI 48116
  9:00 am
• Lyon Area Referral Group
  The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Salem South Lyon District Library 9800 Pontiac Trail
  9:30 am
• NTAL Wednesday Story Time
  The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Northfield Township Area Library 125 Barker Rd. Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
  11:00 am
Thursday August 20
• Coffee Club
  The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Java House Cafe 25840 Pontiac Trail South Lyon, MI
  9:00 am
• intenSati - Movement Mantras Meditation to Manifest Your Best Life!
  The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Brighton Lighthouse 142 Brighton Lake Road Brighton, MI, 48116 United States
  6:00 pm
• Trivia at South Lyon Aubree's
  The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce 218 E Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116
  7:00 pm
Friday August 21
• 2026 Brighton Street Art Fair →
  The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Downtown Brighton
• 2026 PPHH Food Truck Friday- August 21 →
  The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce See you in the Square in downtown Pinckney.
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• Food Pantry-Whitmore Lake Area Human Services →
  Whitmore Lake Area Human Services, 9075 Brookside Dr, Whitmore Lake
  10:00 am
• Portrait Drawing Sessions — Every 3rd Tuesday — HOWELL OPERA HOUSE →
  Howell Opera House, 123 W Grand River Ave, Howell
  12:00 pm
• Silver Lake SUP Yoga (Pinckney Rec. Area) — Eclipse Yoga →
  Pinckney Recreation Area, 8555 Silver Hill Rd, Pinckney
  6:00 pm
• Board of Education Meeting
  South Lyon Community Schools none
  7:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Little Red Shoe.
  My 93-yo mom loves her red Sketchers. Recently, the orange-rubber bottom sole separated from the thick white sole on the right shoe. Not surprising… (Nextdoor Northridge Hills)
• My sweet Cocoa girl finally came home!
  Thank you everyone for your help and kind words! (Nextdoor Huron Meadows)

• Gecko Hospitality posted a job opening for Executive Chef - Up to $80K! in Brighton. Apply here.
• The Salvation Army in the Midwest posted a job opening for Full-Time Store Manager Trainee in Brighton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brighton here.

Ok Brighton! 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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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