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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a NASCAR star brought his charitable mission to Howell.
  • See which Howell intersections made the county's most-dangerous list.

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

Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 68, low: 45.
  • Saturday: Beautiful with plenty of sun, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• What Are Erik Jones Three Reasons to Race (thelascopress.com) — Residents just hosted NASCAR driver Erik Jones in Howell, where he shared the three pillars of his Erik Jones Foundation: children's literacy, early cancer detection, and animal welfare. The evening featured live music, a charity auction with race tickets, and opportunities for locals to support his causes through tax-deductible donations.
   

• Green Oak roundabouts rank as most-dangerous intersection in county (thelivingstonpost.com) — Two busy intersections in Howell—Highland Road at North Michigan Avenue and Grand River at North Michigan Avenue East—rank among Livingston County's top ten crash hotspots, based on 2025 data. Local drivers may want to take extra care at these locations, as the county's most dangerous intersection overall remains the Green Oak Township roundabouts at Lee and Whitmore Lake roads.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Shameless plug here...
    anyone going to the Gilmore Girls- Destination Stars Hallow event this weekend in downtown Brighton?? Friday is for VIPs. Saturday & Sunday open to… (Nextdoor Cohoctah SW)
  • Hi folks.
    Any referrals for a good water treatment company? We are getting close to needing a new softener system (Nextdoor Marion Township)
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Howell. Apply here.
  • Koppert Biological Systems posted a job opening for Shipping and Receiving Assistant in Howell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Howell here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fowlerville

  • GoFundMe For Fowlerville Teen Severely Injured Riding Electric Scooter (whmi.com)

Brighton

  • Brighton Smokin' Rock-N-Blues Festival delights crowd at annual event (bnd.com)
  • Maru Sushi + Bar off to successful start in Brighton (bnd.com)
  • Manhattan Short Film Festival At Brighton District Library (whmi.com)

Hartland

  • Kathie Horning to retire after 24 years as treasurer in Hartland (bnd.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: The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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