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In today's newsletter:

• Which Brighton-linked criminal cases are heading back to court next?
• Why Brighton's US-23 flex lane stays closed in frustrating backups

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

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 67 and low of 42 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 68, low: 50.
• Saturday: High clouds and warm, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Jerome Kowalski scheduled for sentencing in '08 murders Nov. 5 (livingstondaily.com) — Several major Livingston County criminal cases with Brighton ties are moving forward, including a Brighton healthcare fraud case and a former Brighton youth pastor's appeal. The roundup also tracks upcoming hearings and trials for alleged child exploitation, murder, robbery, and embezzlement, giving residents clear dates and court status updates that could shape local safety discussions and community awareness.
   

• Why doesn't the US-23 Flex Lane open when traffic backs up? MDOT explains (wxyz.com) — If you commute on US-23 near Brighton, MDOT is explaining why the Flex Route shoulder lane sometimes stays closed even when traffic crawls. Operators follow set peak-hour schedules and must complete safety checks before opening the lane, and they only activate it for backups expected to last. Officials say crash rates have dropped and promise to keep reviewing operations based on driver feedback.
   

📸 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

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
• 2026 Brighton Farmers Market
  City's Municipal Parking Lot, 200 N. First Street, Brighton
  8:00 am
• Ministry Mechanics: The Nuts & Bolts of HR →
  BRIGHTON: FIRST UMC, East Grand River Avenue, Brighton
  9:00 am
Sunday October 11
• Unified Worship Service
  The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce, 300 E Grand River, Brighton
  10:00 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
Tuesday October 13
• Referral Group - Midday Connect →
  The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce, 218 E Grand River Ave, Brighton
  11:30 am
• Salem Girls Freshman Volleyball @ Brighton →
  Brighton High School, 7878 Brighton Rd, Brighton
  5:00 pm
• CareGivers Connection
  Community Bible Church, 7372 Grand River Rd., Brighton
  6:00 pm
• Recovery in the Spirit
  Community Bible Church, 7372 Grand River Rd., Brighton
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Oh beautiful and joyous reunion!
  My sweet Ruki has been found thanks to thoughtful new neighbors! He's a little bit of a mess with a slight limp, but he is home!!! (Nextdoor Downtown Brighton)

• Kroger posted a job opening for Online Grocery Pick-Up Clerk in Brighton. Apply here.
• TG Missouri posted a job opening for 2nd Shift Entry-Level Production Technician 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)

Howell

• Various cultures come together for annual Cultura event in Howell (bnd.com)
• USPTO Pilot Program Offering Faster Patent Examination Ends October 27 (minneapolisnewsjournal.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 is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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