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Happening soon: Bounce Open House on the Howell Patch calendar
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In today's newsletter:
- How long will Howell's storm-related power outages really last?
- How is Howell High's student body changing this school year?
- Which former Howell athletes are competing on TV this Saturday?
Also on today's calendar: Bounce Open House and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Clouds and sun; less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 56 degrees.
- Sunday: Nice with sun and some clouds, temps: high: 76, low: 56.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Thousands still without power across Washtenaw, Livingston counties (mlive.com) — Power is still out for thousands of customers in Livingston County, with outages heavily concentrated in and around Howell after Thursday's powerful storm and possible tornado. DTE expects most customers to be restored by Sunday, but some Howell-area residents may wait through Sept. 6 as crews repair extensive wind damage across the region. 
2. 8 American Indian students attended Howell High School in 2024-25 (livingstontoday.com) — Howell families can see how enrollment at Howell High School is changing, including a small but growing number of American Indian students and an overall student body of 1,964 in 2024-25. The piece also tracks a decade of demographic shifts at the school and compares them with statewide enrollment trends in Michigan.
3. Who among former Livingston County area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Sept. 5? (livingstontoday.com) — Several former Howell High School standouts from Howell are suiting up this Saturday, Sept. 5, in college and pro football and baseball games across the country. The roundup lists each athlete's team, position, and kickoff or first-pitch time so local fans can follow their favorites in real time.
4. Three high schools in Livingston County among Michigan's Top 150 (bnd.com) — Howell residents can see how Howell High School stacks up statewide, landing at No. 153 in Michigan with strong marks for graduation rate and college curriculum breadth. The story also spotlights Brighton, Charyl Stockwell, Hartland, Pinckney and Fowlerville high schools, giving families a broader look at Livingston County school performance.
📸 Around Howell
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Howell
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- Picture Make Ups
Hartland High School Howell, MI 48843
8:30 am - FIS: Instrument Rental Night
Hartland Farms Intermediate School Farms Intermediate School, 581 Taylor Rd, Brighton, MI 48114
6:00 pm - HMS Cross Country @ Highlander Way
Hartland Middle School at Ore Creek Howell, MI 48843
4:00 pm - Homecoming Parade
Downtown Howell
5:00 pm - Homecoming Football Game
HHS Football Stadium
7:00 pm - HMS Volleyball @ Highlander Way
Hartland Middle School at Ore Creek Howell, MI 48843
4:00 pm - Hartland Business Builders
Chamber Office, 9525 E. Highland Road, Howell
11:30 am - Bounce Open House →
Bounce, 2755 Arena Dr, Hartland
12:00 pm
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Friday September 11
Monday September 14
Wednesday September 16
Saturday September 19
📣 Howell Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 2026 Brighton Farmers Market
The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Located at the City's Municipal Parking Lot located at 200 N. First Street in downtown Brighton.
8:00 am - Whitmore Lake Farmers Market →
The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Northfield Community Park, just north of the Whitmore Lake Post Office (9725 Main St., Whitmore Lake)
10:00 am - Unified Worship Service
The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce 300 E Grand River, Brighton
10:00 am - Free Karma Yoga Class at Hamburg Fitness
The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Hamburg Fitness Center and Camp Tom Rau & Rick Scherrer 8540 Hamburg Road Brighton, MI 48116
2:00 pm
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My sunflowers were knocked down pretty hard today.
If you'd like to come cut a bunch this evening please let me know. (Nextdoor Cohoctah Village) - Called Vizion due to several trees down due to a storm.
They arrived when they said they would, we agreed on a price, and they returned within a couple of hours to start the work. They did not leave until… (Nextdoor West Mason)
- Howell Public Schools posted a job opening for Food Service Assistant #7 (Highlander Way) in Howell. Apply here.
- Family Dollar posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Howell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Howell here.
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