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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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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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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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