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Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Howell Tavern Announces Closing Less Than Five Months After Opening (whmi.com) — A new Howell restaurant, Howell Tavern on Grand River near Ace Hardware, is closing less than five months after opening because sales have dropped too low to continue. Owners thanked Howell residents for their support, described staffing and perception challenges, and urged the community to more consistently back remaining locally owned restaurants. They emphasized that restaurants are vital gathering places and jobs for the Howell area.
2. Plumber's Smoke Test Prompts Call to Howell Area Fire Department (whmi.com) — Howell Area Fire Department crews rushed to North State Street Tuesday morning after reports of smoke in a basement, only to find it came from a plumber's smoke test in a neighboring space. Firefighters ventilated the building, ensured everyone was safe, and praised occupants for quickly calling 911 and evacuating. No injuries or damage were reported in the Howell incident.
3. Livingston County education: 984 Hispanic students enrolled in 2024-25 (livingstontoday.com) — Howell residents can see how their public schools lead Livingston County in Hispanic student enrollment, with 363 Hispanic students among 7,045 total in 2024-25. The report compares Howell's diversity and enrollment trends with other county districts and statewide shifts since before the pandemic.
4. Howell man critically injured after head-on crash in Genoa Twp. (bnd.com) — A Howell man was critically injured and a Howell woman suffered minor injuries after a head-on collision Monday on Grand River Avenue in Genoa Township. Deputies say the 78-year-old man turned from a private drive and failed to yield, causing the crash. The Livingston County Sheriff's Office reports speed and alcohol are not suspected, and the incident remains under investigation.
5. One of Hollywood's Worst Movies Was Shot at This Michigan High School (enjoyer.com) — Howell residents might remember when an empty William Riddle Parker High School became the set for the stoner comedy "High School," filmed locally in 2008 under Michigan's generous film tax credits. The article recounts how a controversial bond-funded second high school sat unused, then attracted Hollywood producers who downplayed the movie's pro-drug tone to win school board approval. It also revisits the broader fallout from the costly statewide film incentive program.
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