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🌱 Patch AM: New Swatting In Howell A Day After Schools Sheltered In Place, Police Say

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  • Howell schools see heightened police presence after back-to-back swatting calls

Also on today's calendar: Our First Open Farm of the Year at Cedar Lane Alpacas and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 69 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some rain, temps: high: 65, low: 61.
  • Monday: A few morning showers, with a high of 71 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Swatting In Howell A Day After Schools Sheltered In Place, Police Say (patch.com) — Families in Howell are facing renewed concern after police reported a second swatting call, this time targeting a private day care just one day after similar hoax threats hit multiple township schools. Officers have boosted their presence at all Howell schools and day care centers while stressing there are no known credible threats, and the investigation continues with other affected agencies.
   

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