🌱 Patch AM: Which Brighton-linked criminal cases are headed back to court next?

Good day Brighton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Which Brighton-linked criminal cases are headed back to court next?
• What changes are coming to Brighton's Wendy's on Grand River?
• See where Brighton cross country ranks among Michigan's best teams

Also on today's calendar: ARTrageous and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 66, low: 41.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jerome Kowalski scheduled for sentencing in '08 murders Nov. 5 (livingstondaily.com) — Several high-profile Brighton-area criminal cases are moving forward this fall, including sentencing for a former Brighton youth pastor and ongoing healthcare fraud proceedings involving a Brighton resident. The roundup details key court dates, charges, and case statuses across Livingston County, helping residents track developments in cases tied to Brighton, Brighton Township, and nearby communities.
   

• Wendy's is getting a brand new building on Grand River in Brighton (bnd.com) — A familiar fast-food stop on Grand River in Brighton is being demolished and rebuilt after the city's Planning Commission approved an updated site plan. The Wendy's at 8545 W. Grand River Ave. will get a smaller, fully updated building, refreshed landscaping, and resurfaced parking and drive-thru areas, with construction expected to last three to four months once it begins.
   

• Holland Calvary cross country holding strong at No. 1 in D4; HC teams still tops (sturgisjournal.com) — Brighton High's boys and girls cross country teams both rank among Michigan's top Division 1 programs in the latest statewide coaches poll, with the boys at No. 4 and the girls at No. 11. The rankings highlight how Brighton stacks up against powerhouse programs across the state as the postseason approaches.
   

📸 Around Brighton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brighton

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 11
• ARTrageous →
  Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton Rd, Brighton
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 8
• Chamber Ambassadors' Meeting
  The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Greater Brighton Area Chamber Conference Room 218 E Grand River Brighton, MI 48116
  9:00 am
• GBCOC Board Meeting
  The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce 218 E Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116
  12:00 pm
• SBDC - Quarterly Virtual Sessions: The Business Edge: Small Business Success Academy
  The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Virtual link will be emailed to you the day before the event
  3:00 pm
• Owls of Michigan →
  First Presbyterian Church, 300 E. Grand River Ave, Brighton
  6:30 pm
• Toastmasters
  The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce The Brighton Chamber of Commerce
  6:30 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
Saturday October 10
• Bark For Life - A canine event for the whole family!
  The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce, 415 N Barnard St, Howell
• Ministry Mechanics: The Nuts & Bolts of HR →
  BRIGHTON: FIRST UMC, East Grand River Avenue, Brighton
  9:00 am
Monday October 12
• Planning Commission Submittal Deadline for 11/9/26 Meeting →
  Brighton Township Hall, 4363 Buno Rd, Brighton
  7:30 am
• Plant Bingo with Pups! All animal, friendly plants! →
  Paw Grounds, 4060 E Grand River Ave, Howell
  5:30 pm
• Planning Commission Regular Meeting →
  Brighton Township Hall, 4363 Buno Rd, Brighton
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Schwan's Company posted a job opening for Part-Time Merchandiser in Brighton. Apply here.
• Meijer, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Stocking in Brighton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brighton here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Lyon

• South Lyon little free library vandalized twice (wxyz.com)
• Meet the top linebackers in Metro Detroit this high school football season (mlive.com)

Hartland

• Hartland Twp Accepting Applications for Treasurer (whmi.com)
• Free "LivCo Launchpad" Event Wednesday, October 14th (whmi.com)
• Coin-flip scenario part of Michigan prep football playoff picture heading into Week 7 (mlive.com)

Howell

• Various cultures come together for annual Cultura event in Howell (bnd.com)

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: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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