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🌱 Patch AM: Where you can still find Tony’s Dogs in Howell
Coming up on the Howell Patch calendar: ARTrageous

Hello again Howell! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Where you can still find Tony's Dogs in Howell
- How a Howell resident ended up facing terrorism-related charges
- Why Howell's vote could help decide control of Congress
Also on today's calendar: ARTrageous and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Warm with some sun, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
- Sunday: Some rain, temps: high: 63, low: 54.
- Monday: Warmer with clouds and sun, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bev Poma feels her husband's presence as she continues Tony's Dogs (bnd.com) — Howell residents can still grab Tony's Dogs outside Howell's Ace Hardware, where Bev Poma is keeping her late husband's beloved hot dog cart running most Mondays through Saturdays. The story shares how the community rallied after Tony's death and what's still on the menu as Bev preserves his three-decade local legacy.
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• Howell man allegedly made death threats against judge in Detroit (bnd.com) — A Howell man has been charged in Livingston County's 53rd District Court after state officials say he texted death threats about a Detroit judge and claimed access to bomb-making chemicals. The case, handled by Michigan's Hate Crimes and Domestic Terrorism Unit, underscores how serious authorities are about threats against public officials, including when they originate in Howell.
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• Michigan held four debates this week. Here's what they showed. (michiganpublic.org) — Michigan's 7th Congressional District debate matters for Howell voters because the district's balance between Democratic Lansing-area communities and Republican strongholds like Howell could help decide control of the U.S. House. A busy week of debates for governor, U.S. Senate, Congress, and secretary of state showed candidates clashing over affordability, foreign policy, policing, and election integrity as they court voters statewide.
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📸 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
- Spooky Plant Bingo →
Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Rd., Howell
2:30 am - Howell Farmers Market →
Downtown Howell, Howell
9:00 am - Howl-O-Ween →
Howell Nature Center, 1005 Triangle Lake Rd., Howell
3:00 pm - Pups and Plant Bingo hosted by Roaming Rootz LLC →
Paw Grounds, 4060 East Grand River Avenue, Howell
5:30 pm - Literary Discussion Group →
Howell Carnegie District Library, Howell
6:30 pm - Beginning Weaving →
MI Craft House, Howell
1:00 pm - Autumn Theme Mixed Media Art Class →
OIiver & Co. Bookstore, 212 S Michigan Ave., HOWELL
6:30 pm - Opera House Live – The Storytellers →
Howell Opera House, Howell
7:00 pm - Opera House Live - The Storytellers: Rev. Robert Jones →
Howell MI
7:00 pm - Monthly Water Color Social: Sea Life/Cerulean Dreams →
Sunshine & Sage, Howell
6:00 pm - Parlor Night →
Dragonfly Emporium, Howell
6:00 pm - Learn to Play Mahjong →
Howell Opera House, Howell
6:30 pm
Sunday October 11
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
📣 Howell Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hello Neighbors
My first time posting here... I am a private caregiver and looking for a new client. I come with years of experience and references. If you or… (Nextdoor Burkhart) - Looking for a good small business tax person.
Any good recommendations will be greatly appreciated (Nextdoor San Marino - Hartland)
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Asset Protection Specialist in Howell. Apply here.
- Howell Public Schools posted a job opening for Food Service Assistant (District Sub Roamer #4) in Howell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Howell here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fowlerville
- Bridge renamed for fallen Marine Michael Hanks in Fowlerville (bnd.com)
- Mason takes down DeWitt to earn the CAAC Silver Cup (wlns.com)
- Incident Involving Marijuana Candy At Kreeger Elementary (whmi.com)
Brighton
- Role players could play a key role in Howell-Brighton clash (whmi.com)
- Lingenfelter Collection's Fall Charity Open House for the Pink Fund (whmi.com)
- LLC Celebrates 25 Years Of Conservation At 'Land On The Horizon' Fundraiser (whmi.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
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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