🌱 Patch AM: Why did a judge dismiss the Brighton child-luring charge?

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• Why did a judge dismiss the Brighton child-luring charge?

Also on today's calendar: "Owls of Michigan" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.
• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 61, low: 38.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 64 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Charge dismissed against Utah man accused of trying to lure girl, 8, into woods near Brighton (mlive.com) — Livingston County officials in Howell have confirmed that a judge dismissed the charge against a Utah man accused of trying to lure an 8-year-old girl into woods near Brighton, finding his conduct did not meet the legal standard for a crime. Prosecutors say they took the case seriously and are now reviewing whether to appeal the ruling, keeping child safety concerns at the forefront.
   

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Friday October 9
• Garret Bielaniec →
  Tap-In's, 4444 E Grand River Ave, Howell
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• HMS Volleyball @ HOME vs. Novi M.S.
  Hartland Middle School at Ore Creek Howell, MI 48843
  4:30 pm
• Literary Discussion Group →
  Howell Carnegie District Library, Howell
  6:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• MAP Howell Community Group Meeting →
  Howell Library, 314 W. Grand River Ave., Howell
  5:30 pm
• NEW! MAP Howell Community Group Meeting →
  Howell Library, 314 W. Grand River Ave., Howell
  5:30 pm
• Mahjong 101 with Ann Arbor Mahjong Club →
  Betty James Pretty Things, Howell
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Hartland Business Builders
  Chamber Office, 9525 E. Highland Road, Hartland
  11:30 am
• HMS Cross Country @ HOME vs. Meads Mill M.S.
  Hartland Middle School at Ore Creek Howell, MI 48843
  4:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• VINA Tailgate →
  Howell MI
  5:30 pm
• "Owls of Michigan" →
  First Presbyterian Church 300 E Grand River Ave Brighton, MI 48116
  6:45 pm
Friday October 9
• Story Time at the Studio: Pocket Pals Series, Witchy Pumpkins →
  The Ceramic Studio Etc, 4132 E Grand River Ave, Howell
  10:30 am
Sunday October 11
• ARTrageous →
  Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton Rd, Brighton
  4:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• KITTY ADOPTION EVENT - SAT, OCT 3 - 11AM-3PM - PET SUPPLIES PLUS - HOWELL (2649 E Grand River) Lots of rescued kitties for adoption (will have 9 there).
  All medical completed, including being FIXED already. Various adoption fees. Bring your carrier. Here are SOME photos (I'll post as many as this site… (Nextdoor Latson)
• It's Saturday and the sun is shining.
  Great time to get the family together and visit Francis Park in Lansing for the Faith in Blue Event taking place today, Oct 3, from 11 am-3pm. Law… (Nextdoor )

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (01128) 1876 N Latson Rd, Howell, MI in Howell. Apply here.
• Howell Public Schools posted a job opening for Multilingual Learner Tutor (MLL) in Howell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Howell here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fowlerville

• Fowlerville High School freshman publishes first novel (wilx.com)

Hartland

• Prep football: Bryce Kish's club saves Howell in overtime win over Hartland (livingstondaily.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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