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Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. September Is Suicide Prevention Month (whmi.com) — Livingston County's Mental Health Awareness Workgroup is using Suicide Prevention Month to spotlight warning signs, the 988 crisis line, and local support in Howell. Residents can attend a free monthly Survivors of Suicide Loss group at Community Mental Health on East Grand River, and a special International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day gathering there on November 21 for connection and grief support.
2. Vibology offers sound baths, relaxing workshops in Howell (bnd.com) — Downtown Howell residents can unwind at Vibology on West Grand River, where monthly sound bath meditations and other spiritual workshops invite locals to relax with crystal bowls, gongs, and guided practices. The shop also offers tarot groups, astrology classes, and upcoming craft workshops tied to the area's popular Witches Night, aiming to build a peaceful, like-minded community.
3. Could residents soon be allowed to keep sheep in the City of Howell? (bnd.com) — Howell officials are weighing whether to let residents keep up to two sheep within city limits, with rules similar to the city's backyard chicken ordinance. Councilmembers asked staff to draft detailed regulations on setbacks, permits, and neighbor consent, which could come back for discussion at their next regular meeting, potentially changing what animals you can keep at home.
4. Industrial Paint Booth Fire In City Of Howell (whmi.com) — An industrial paint booth fire on McPhearson Drive in the City of Howell was quickly contained Monday evening thanks to the facility's sprinklers and a coordinated response from Howell Area and Brighton fire crews. All workers evacuated safely, no injuries were reported, and officials praised the company's evacuation drills and planning for helping protect employees during the incident.
5. Howell 2024 non-profits ranked by total revenue (livingstontoday.com) — Howell residents can see which local nonprofits are bringing in the most revenue, with Roofers Union Local No 70 Insurance Trust Fund topping the 2024 list and 42 organizations reporting to the IRS. The ranking highlights financial trends for groups like Horses' Haven, Livingston County Convention Visitors Bureau, and Howell Area Jr Football League, offering insight into how major nonprofits are growing or shrinking.
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