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In today's newsletter:
- Howell man charged after alleged threats against a Michigan circuit court judge.
- How will Howell's own Timothy Schnelle shape Michigan tax decisions?
- What did Trump officials promise during their visit to Howell's Highland Engineering?
Also on today's calendar: ARTrageous and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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📰 News we're reading
• Howell man faces charges for allegedly threatening circuit court judge (mlive.com) — A Howell man has been charged in 53rd District Court with making a terroristic threat and related computer and telecommunications crimes after allegedly texting his probation officer about killing a circuit court judge from a prior case. Michigan's attorney general says her Hate Crimes and Domestic Terrorism Unit will prosecute and urges Howell-area residents to report serious threats and suspicious activity to local police. 
• Attorneys appointed by governor to state boards and commissions (legalnews.com) — Howell resident and retired attorney Timothy Schnelle has been appointed to the Michigan Tax Tribunal, giving the community a direct voice on complex state tax disputes starting November 8, 2026. He'll serve as an at‑large member through June 2027, joining several other newly named attorneys on statewide boards that oversee child welfare, nursing, occupational therapy, and law enforcement standards.
• Trump Officials Highlight Support for Small Businesses During Visit to Howell (whmi.com) — A Howell defense contractor, Highland Engineering, hosted two Trump administration officials and Congressman Tom Barrett to spotlight federal support for small manufacturers and local jobs. Company leaders praised deregulation and tax relief, while officials promoted an America First economic agenda they say is boosting orders, growth, and employment for workers in Howell and mid-Michigan.
📸 Around Howell
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Howell
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★ Featured events ★
- ARTrageous →
Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton Rd, Brighton
4:00 pm
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- "Owls of Michigan" →
First Presbyterian Church 300 E Grand River Ave Brighton, MI 48116
6:45 pm - Story Time at the Studio: Pocket Pals Series, Witchy Pumpkins →
The Ceramic Studio Etc, 4132 E Grand River Ave, Howell
10:30 am - Garret Bielaniec →
Tap-In's, 4444 E Grand River Ave, Howell
7:00 pm - The Handbag Giveback →
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10:00 am - Howl-O-Ween →
Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Rd., Howell
5:00 pm - Spooky Plant Bingo →
Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Rd, Howell
2:30 am - Howell Farmers Market →
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9:00 am - Howl-O-Ween →
Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Rd., Howell
3:00 pm - Literary Discussion Group →
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6:30 pm - Beginning Weaving →
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1:00 pm - Autumn Theme Mixed Media Art Class →
OIiver & Co. Bookstore, 212 S Michigan Ave., HOWELL
6:30 pm
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Lake Trust Credit Union posted a job opening for Member Experience Assistant Manager - Howell Grand River in Howell. Apply here.
- Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Cashier in Howell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Howell here.
🗞 Nearby News
Brighton
- Wendy's is getting a brand new building on Grand River in Brighton (bnd.com)
- Brighton Chamber Seeks Sponsors for Annual Holiday Glow and Market (whmi.com)
- Why doesn't the US-23 Flex Lane open when traffic backs up? MDOT explains (wxyz.com)
Hartland
- Hartland Twp Accepting Applications for Treasurer (whmi.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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