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Saturday October 10th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

What's up Brighton! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a walk near Brighton Road ended in tragic loss.
  • Which unsung Brighton players could decide tonight's rivalry showdown?

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

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: High clouds and warm, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some rain, temps: high: 63, low: 53.
  • Monday: Warmer with clouds and sun, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 79-year-old woman dead after being struck by train in Genoa Township (livingstondaily.com) — A 79-year-old Genoa Township woman was killed after being struck by a train near Chilson and Brighton roads, with troopers from the Brighton Post responding Wednesday morning. Investigators believe she may have fallen while walking along the tracks to a nearby store, and the intersection was closed for several hours while police worked to identify her and notify family.
   

• Role players could play a key role in Howell-Brighton clash (whmi.com) — Brighton football fans get another big rivalry night as the Bulldogs host undefeated Howell, with coaches saying lesser-known players could decide Friday's matchup. With injuries forcing Brighton to lean on younger athletes, both teams' depth and preparation may matter more than star power when they take the field.
   

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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Executive Chef in Brighton. Apply here.
  • L Brands, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate-GREEN OAK VILLAGE PLACE in Brighton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brighton here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • 54 Michigan high school football teams remain unbeaten heading into Week 7 (mlive.com)

Howell

  • Fire Restoration in Howell MI: Steps to Recover After a Fire (wordpress.com)
  • Bev Poma feels her husband's presence as she continues Tony's Dogs (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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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