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🌱 Patch AM: How long the US‑23 Fenton Rest Area will be shut down
And on the Fenton Patch calendar - Bounce Open House

Morning Fenton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
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!)
- 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.
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📸 Around Fenton
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Fenton
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- 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 - 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 - Shakespeare in the Park
Fenton Community & Cultural Center Bathrooms
5:00 pm - OFFICE CLOSED
Fenton Community & Cultural Center 150 S Leroy St, Fenton, MI 48430 - LAFF Meeting
Fenton Community & Cultural Center Rec Room
9:00 am - Chipotle Meeting
Fenton Community & Cultural Center Main Hall
9:00 am - Bounce Open House →
Bounce, 2755 Arena Dr, Hartland
12:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
Saturday September 19
📣 Fenton Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- FHS Meet the Teachers Night
Fenton Area Public Schools Fenton, MI 48430
6:00 pm - 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
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
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
- Skechers USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate in Fenton. Apply here.
- Jimmy John's Franchise, LLC posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Fenton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fenton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Holly
- New Additions At Michigan Renaissance Festival 2026 (wearegrandrapids.com)
- Bowling Adds Two-Time All-American, Team USA Member Elizabeth Teuber from Transfer Portal (ysusports.com)
Grand Blanc
- Anna's House Continues Growing Beyond West Michigan With New Grand Blanc Location (revuewm.com)
- Back-to-school traffic: police remind drivers to slow down and stay alert (midmichigannow.com)
- Flint man dies after Saginaw Road crash (michiganlegalcenter.com)
Ok Fenton! 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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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