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And on the Howell Patch calendar - Bounce Open House

Thursday September 17th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Howell! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where you can hand‑feed kangaroos just minutes from downtown Howell
  • Why Howell's Main Street just earned Midwest "most charming" status
  • How is student diversity shifting in your Howell-area school district?

Also on today's calendar: Bounce Open House and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 71 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 72, low: 56.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, with a high of 62 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. There's a place in Howell where you can feed and pet kangaroos (thelivingstonpost.com) — Animal lovers in Howell have a hands-on new option just south of town at Triple Diamonds Alpaca Ranch on Schafer Road, where visitors can reserve visits to feed and pet kangaroos, camels, alpacas, and more. Tickets are reasonably priced, most animals are interactive, and the ranch adds to a growing cluster of family-friendly animal attractions around Howell and Livingston County.
   

2. These Are the 10 Most Charming Main Streets in the Midwest (midwestliving.com) — Howell's historic Grand River Avenue gets national attention as one of the Midwest's most charming main streets, spotlighting the Opera House, Historic Howell Theater, and local shops and cafés. The piece encourages visitors and residents alike to explore downtown's preserved 19th‑century architecture, grab coffee or pastries, and enjoy an afternoon wandering the heart of Howell's business district.
   

3. Legacy High School had 4 Hispanic students in 2024-25 (livingstontoday.com) — Howell residents in the Hartland Consolidated Schools district may be interested that Legacy High School, part of their district, enrolled four Hispanic students in 2024–25, making up 6.5% of its 62 students. The data, from the Michigan Department of Education, also show long‑term enrollment shifts at the school and a statewide post‑pandemic decline in student numbers, especially among white students.
   

4. PCHS student installs soccer goals at Navigator, becomes Eagle Scout (livingstondaily.com) — A Pinckney Community High School freshman has already achieved Eagle Scout by designing, funding, and installing new half-size soccer goals at Navigator Elementary, supporting both recess play and the local soccer community. His years of steady work in Troop 395, guidance from leaders, and a successful fundraising drive helped him complete the project and earn Scouting's highest rank, with a Court of Honor planned in October.
   

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    Thursday September 17
  • To-Do to Done! →
    Brighton Light House, 142 Brighton Lake Road, Brighton
    9:00 am
  • Coffee Club
    The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Java House Cafe 25840 Pontiac Trail South Lyon, MI
    9:00 am
  • 2026 Quarterly Business Breakfast- September
    The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce 10920 Pickeral Drive Brighton, MI 48116
    9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Shirley.
    Every restaraunt that I know of, has either a brick or wooden foundation. No frog legs! lol (Nextdoor Cohoctah SW)
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Clean Up in Brighton. Apply here.
  • Meijer posted a job opening for Personal Shopper in Brighton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Howell here.

Ok Howell! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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