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And on the Howell Patch calendar - Needle Felted Art Cards

Good day Howell! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Are you driving through Howell's most dangerous crash intersections?
- How is Howell star Bryce Kish powering a perfect 3-0 start?
- How are Northwest Elementary's demographics shifting for Howell families?
Also on today's calendar: Paint with Wool: A Wet Felting Workshop and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: A little rain in the morning, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.
- Monday: Variable cloudiness, temps: high: 61, low: 49.
- Tuesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 62 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New report reveals 10 most dangerous intersections in Livingston County (mlive.com) — Two busy Howell intersections—Highland Road at North Michigan Avenue East and Grand River Avenue at North Michigan Avenue East—rank among Livingston County's 10 most crash-prone spots, with 38 crashes and eight injuries in 2025. The county's worst intersection, in Green Oak Township, saw 82 crashes, and the report aims to help Howell-area drivers navigate these danger zones more cautiously.
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• Top LBs in the 2027 Rivals300: Tackling machines making abundance of plays on Friday nights (on3.com) — Howell High School linebacker Bryce Kish is drawing national attention as a Clemson commit while helping lead Howell to a 3-0 start and a No. 13 state ranking. The article spotlights his 391 rushing yards and eight touchdowns so far, underscoring how his two-way play is elevating both his recruiting profile and Howell's early-season momentum.
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• Northwest Elementary had 16 Hispanic students in 2024-25 school year (livingstontoday.com) — Northwest Elementary, part of Howell Public Schools, enrolled 16 Hispanic students out of 418 in the 2024-25 school year, matching the previous year's total. For Howell families, the report highlights long-term demographic trends at the school and notes that Howell High School has the district's highest Hispanic enrollment, all against the backdrop of Michigan's increased per-pupil funding.
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📸 Around Howell
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Howell
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★ Featured events ★
- Needle Felted Art Cards →
MI Craft House, Howell
10:00 am
Monday September 21
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Other local events
- Paint with Wool: A Wet Felting Workshop →
MI Craft House, Howell
6:00 pm - Literary Discussion Group →
Howell Carnegie District Library, Howell
6:30 pm - Needle Felted Art Cards →
MI Craft House, Howell
1:00 pm - Garden Fairy Stamped Cuff Bracelet →
MI Craft House, Howell
2:00 pm - Loved One & Me: Matching Citrus Ornaments →
Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Rd., Howell
4:00 pm - Story Time at the Studio: Little Acorn dish →
The Ceramic Studio Etc, 4132 E Grand River Ave, Howell
10:30 am - From the Storybook Collection: Needle Felted Folk Characters →
MI Craft House, Howell
2:00 pm - Witches Night Out →
Downtown Howell, Howell
5:00 pm - Legacy Art Piece Reveal for 2026 hARTland Art Walk →
Hartland MI - Hartland Chamber Meet & Greet →
Hartland MI - Forest Friends: Pine Cone Art →
Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Rd., Howell
3:30 pm
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
📣 Howell Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- KITTY ADOPTION EVENT - Sat, Sept 19 - 11am-3pm - Pet Supplies Plus, 2649 E Grand River, Howell - ALL KITTIES FULLY VETTED, INCL FIXING.
We will have 6-10 kitties of various ages available. Adoption fees vary. Discounts for a pair. (Nextdoor Latson) - Years ago, my husband was an auto mechanic, and I have several of his tools that he used that I really don't want to throw in the dumpster.
I would like to donate them any ideas who I might call (Nextdoor Cohoctah)
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 6am Inbound (Stocking) (T1971) in Howell. Apply here.
- Panda Restaurant Group posted a job opening for Shift Leader (P1-1474009-1) in Howell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Howell here.
🗞 Nearby News
Brighton
- There were 5,796 students enrolled in Brighton Area Schools in 2024-25 (livingstontoday.com)
- The Daily's Ultimate Guide to Destination Starz Hollow in Brighton (bnd.com)
- Brighton Area Schools hosting bond issue Q&A on Sept. 23 (thelivingstonpost.com)
Hartland
- A Stage for Every Child (greenwichsentinel.com)
- How Hartland football ended an 11-game skid to finally knock off Brighton (lansingstatejournal.com)
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
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