🌱 Patch AM: Did you buy a Powerball ticket at Howell’s Highland Road Kroger?

Coffee in hand, Howell? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Did you buy a Powerball ticket at Howell’s Highland Road Kroger?
• How did Howell hockey leap to No. 1 in Michigan?

Also on today's calendar: Howell Home Show and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A thick cloud cover, with a high of 34 and low of 29 degrees.
• Sunday: Cloudy with a touch of rain, temps: high: 47, low: 26.
• Monday: Snow showers, 1-3", with a high of 29 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• $1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Detroit Area Kroger (patch.com) — A $1 million Powerball ticket was sold at the Kroger on East Highland Road in Howell, and the lucky player has one year from the drawing date to claim the prize. If you bought a ticket there on Christmas Eve, double-check your numbers and contact Michigan Lottery’s Player Relations division to schedule an appointment if you’re the winner.
   

• Check out the latest state hockey rankings (mlive.com) — Howell’s hockey team has climbed to the top spot in Michigan’s Super 10 rankings and also holds the No. 1 ranking in Division 1 statewide. Local fans can see Howell listed ahead of traditional powers like Detroit Catholic Central, Hartland, and Brighton in the newly released coaches’ poll.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Howell

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 28

• Troy at Brighton
  Brighton High School, 7878 Brighton Rd, Brighton
  3:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday December 29

• Literary Discussion Group In-Person
  Howell Carnegie Library Colbert Room -
  6:30 pm

Wednesday January 7

• Hartland Business Builders
  Chamber Office , 9525 E. Highland Road , Hartland
  11:30 am

Saturday January 10

• Howell Home Show
  Howell Opera House , 123 W Grand River Ave , Howell
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 28

• Unified Worship Service
  The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce , 300 E Grand River , Brighton
  10:00 am

Tuesday December 30

• Happy Noon Year
  Fowlerville District Library , 130 S Grand Ave , Fowlerville
  11:00 am
• CareGivers Connection
  Community Bible Church , 7372 Grand River Rd. , Brighton
  6:00 pm
• Recovery in the Spirit
  Community Bible Church , 7372 Grand River Rd. , Brighton
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 31

• NTAL Wednesday Story Time
  Northfield Township Area Library , 125 Barker Rd. , Whitmore Lake
  11:00 am
• New Year’s Eve Party
  2|42 Community Center - Brighton , 7526 Grand River Ave , Brighton
  3:00 pm
• New Year’s Eve Party | Brighton
  7526 Grand River Ave , Brighton
  8:00 pm

Thursday January 1

• intenSati - Movement Mantras Meditation to Manifest Your Best Life!
  Brighton Lighthouse , 142 Brighton Lake Road , Brighton
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Please share & repost to help reunite this lost cat!
  Snook was LOST on November 22, 2025 in Howell, MI 48843 near Lakeshore Village apmts Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Lakeshore Village)
• Saginaw police closed northbound I-675 due to hazardous icy conditions and multiple accidents on Interstate 75, while all lanes on southbound I-75 at I-675 Exit 155 were reopened.
  6:40AM on Dec 26: SB I-75 at I-675 Exit 155 Freeway is closed due to a crash in Saginaw County. (Nextdoor )

• PepsiCo posted a job opening for Merchandiser Rotating Shifts in Howell. Apply here.
• CVS Health posted a job opening for PT District Support Pharmacist in Howell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Howell here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fowlerville

• Estranged husband shot and killed after breaking into Livingston Co. home on Christmas (wilx.com)
• Community Listening Sessions for High-Voltage Transmission Line (whmi.com)

Brighton

• ‘Oh, my God' — 88-year-old Michigan grocery cashier overwhelmed by sudden $1.7M gift (wxxv25.com)
• Jools' Annual Hootenanny (BBC Two, Wednesday, 31 December 2025) MEMORABLE TV (memorabletv.com)
• ‘Should Be a Couple Games Ban' – Fans Blast Mikel Arteta as Arsenal Manager's Sideline Antics Come to Light (profootballnetwork.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: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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