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Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. First United receives approval to host faith-based preschool in Howell (bnd.com) — A new faith-based preschool, First Discoveries Learning Center, has been approved by the Howell Planning Commission to open at First United Methodist Church on Bower Street, serving three- and four-year-olds starting Sept. 8 and 9. The state-licensed program will cap enrollment at 18 students, operate on a part-day schedule, and is led by former First Presbyterian educators with support from Pastor Chris Hooton.
2. Accident, fuel spill closes Howell Township roadway (thelivingstonpost.com) — A fuel truck crash and diesel spill shut down Burkhart Road at Warner Road in Howell Township late Wednesday morning, with both drivers treated for minor injuries. Cleanup of the hazardous spill is expected to keep the roadway closed for an extended period, and local agencies including the Howell Fire Department are handling response and updates.
3. Crash sends two to hospitals with injuries (thelivingstonpost.com) — Two Howell residents were hospitalized after a head-on crash Monday afternoon on Grand River Avenue east of Meadowview Drive in Genoa Township, leaving a 78-year-old man in critical condition. Deputies say he failed to yield while turning from a private drive, and the road was closed for about two hours while emergency crews from Brighton and Livingston County responded and investigated.
4. Highlander Way Middle School enrolled 723 white students in 2024-25 (livingstontoday.com) — Highlander Way Middle School in Howell Public Schools enrolled 723 white students in 2024-25, making up 91.6% of its 789-student body and reflecting a slight increase from last year. The district's central office is in Howell, and Howell High School has the highest number of white students districtwide, mirroring broader state trends in post-pandemic achievement and persistent racial gaps.
5. 4 Highlights From the 2026 PPA National Symposium (greenhousegrower.com) — One standout feature of this year's Perennial Plant Association symposium was a 100-foot native-plant Circle Garden in Howell designed to attract pollinators and inspire home gardeners. The writer also highlights broader trends from the East Lansing event, including how nurseries market native plants and the continued popularity of familiar perennials with retail customers.
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