🌱 Patch AM: How long the US‑23 Fenton Rest Area will be shut down

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In today's newsletter:

• How long the US‑23 Fenton Rest Area will be shut down

Also on today's calendar: Bounce Open House and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, temps: high: 94, low: 68.
• Thursday: Not as hot with a t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• US-23 Fenton Rest Area Closing For Maintenance & Improvements (whmi.com) — Drivers who rely on the US‑23 Fenton Rest Area should plan ahead, as MDOT will fully close the northbound facility starting Monday, September 21 for a major water system upgrade lasting until late November. The $409,000 project will connect the rest area to Fenton Township's municipal water line along Lahring Road, aiming to end the frequent water-related shutdowns that have frustrated travelers for years.
   

📸 Around Fenton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fenton

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Wednesday September 2
• America 250 Mtg
  Fenton Community & Cultural Center Rec Room
  10:00 am
• AGS Meet the Teachers
  Andrew G Schmidt Middle School Fenton, MI 48430
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Football @ Haslett
  Fenton Area Public Schools Fenton, MI 48430
  7:00 pm
• After It All- Concert in the Park
  Fenton Community & Cultural Center Rackham Park, 150 S Leroy St, Fenton, MI 48430, USA
  7:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Shakespeare in the Park
  Fenton Community & Cultural Center Bathrooms
  5:00 pm
Monday September 7
• OFFICE CLOSED
  Fenton Community & Cultural Center 150 S Leroy St, Fenton, MI 48430
Tuesday September 8
• LAFF Meeting
  Fenton Community & Cultural Center Rec Room
  9:00 am
• Chipotle Meeting
  Fenton Community & Cultural Center Main Hall
  9:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Bounce Open House →
  Bounce, 2755 Arena Dr, Hartland
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• FHS Meet the Teachers Night
  Fenton Area Public Schools Fenton, MI 48430
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• America 250 Mtg
  Fenton Community & Cultural Center Rec Room
  10:00 am
• AGS Meet the Teachers
  Andrew G Schmidt Middle School Fenton, MI 48430
  6:00 pm
• Tri County Ninja – Adaptive Ninja →
  Tri County Ninja & Collectibles, 14283 Fenton Rd, Fenton
  6:30 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

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🗞 Nearby News

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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