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Spotted on the Brighton calendar: Brighton Blues Bash!

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

In today's newsletter:

  • How Brighton's new fiber upgrade could change your Grand River commute
  • How Brighton city offices coped when the power went out
  • Brighton High student earns coveted National Merit semifinalist honor

Also on today's calendar: Brighton Blues Bash! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 79, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 83 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Brighton Council Approves Fiber Upgrade for Grand River Traffic Signal Interconnection (whmi.com) — Brighton drivers can expect smarter traffic signals along Grand River after City Council approved more than $64,000 to upgrade the aging fiber network that coordinates lights from Challis Road to the city limits. The new system will let crews monitor intersections in real time, diagnose problems remotely, and adjust timing for crashes, construction, and holiday traffic surges.
   

• Thousands of DTE customers, many in Oakland County, without power Wednesday morning (cbsnews.com subscription) — Brighton city offices in Livingston County lost power Wednesday morning amid widespread DTE outages, potentially affecting local services and in-person visits. The story details where outages were heaviest, school closures in nearby Oakland County, and practical food safety tips for residents dealing with refrigerators and freezers during an extended loss of electricity.
   

• National Merit scholars program names 535 Michigan semifinalists (detroitnews.com) — A Brighton High School student, Anna Giles, is among 535 Michigan semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing her in an elite group of test-takers statewide. The extensive list showcases top scholars from across Michigan and explains the next steps toward earning one of thousands of scholarships to be awarded in 2027.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Tree removal
    Looking for recommendations for a tree removal company. Our complex lost many big trees. Company must be properly insured. (Nextdoor Downtown Brighton)
  • Huron-Clinton Metroparks posted a job opening for (Full Time) GIS Analyst in Brighton. Apply here.
  • Mueller Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for CNC Operator - 3rd shift in Brighton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brighton here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Lyon

  • Misprinted state ID's go out to thousands. How Michigan is fixing it (hometownlife.com)
  • New Kroger stores in South Lyon and Grand Blanc make shopping convenient (sportsradio987.com)
  • Husker Trio Among Big Ten Golfers To Watch (huskers.com)

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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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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