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Morning Howell! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What led a Howell-area animal rescuer to a jail sentence?
- How did Howell athletes turn this winter into a record-setting start?
- How could a Lansing rally affect Howell’s proposed AI data center?
Also on today's calendar: Preschool Christmas Pajama Party and 7 more events.
Find out what's happening in Hartlandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Hartlandfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Frigid with flurries, with a high of 20 and low of 13 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Very cold; morning flurries, temps: high: 20, low: 13.
- Tuesday: Some brightening; not as cold, with a high of 33 and low of 29 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Animal sanctuary owner sentenced to 60 days in jail, restitution for cruelty to pigs, llamas, goats (wxyz.com) — A woman tied to an animal rescue operation has been sentenced in Howell to six months in the Livingston County Jail, followed by five years’ probation, for animal abandonment and cruelty. She’s barred from contact with animals, must pay $102,000 restitution, and still faces another felony cruelty case in Livingston County set for trial in March. 
2. Howell has exceedingly rare 90 points in girls basketball rout (livingstondaily.com) — Howell High School’s girls basketball team exploded for a nearly unheard-of 90 points in a home rout, highlighting a dominant start to the season. The story also spotlights Howell wrestlers and gymnasts posting strong tournament and dual-meet results, underscoring a surge of winter sports success for local athletes against regional competition.
3. Activists seeking a statewide moratorium on new AI data centers to rally in Lansing next week (lansingcitypulse.com) — Plans for a large AI data center in Howell Township are helping fuel a bipartisan rally at the state Capitol on Tuesday, Dec. 16, where residents will urge lawmakers to pause new AI data centers statewide. Organizers want more transparency, stronger land and water protections, and slower approval processes for projects like the one proposed in Livingston County.
4. What's Going Around in Metro Detroit: Influenza, RSV, COVID, slip and fall injuries, cough, fever (clickondetroit.com) — Residents in Howell and the rest of Livingston County are seeing a clear rise in respiratory illnesses, including flu, COVID, and likely RSV, along with more cold-weather slip-and-fall injuries. Local doctors urge families to stay current on vaccines, practice good hygiene, and take extra care on icy sidewalks and driveways as holiday activities ramp up.
5. Supply, prices steady in Christmas tree grower survey (agrinews-pubs.com) — Christmas tree growers meeting in Howell report strong supply and largely steady wholesale prices this season, which should reassure local families shopping for real trees. An industry survey found most growers absorbing small cost increases and expecting to sell as many or more trees than last year, helping keep real Christmas trees accessible around Howell and across Michigan.
📸 Around Howell
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Howell
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- Preschool Christmas Pajama Party
2755 Arena Dr , Hartland
10:30 am - Read, Music, Play (RMP) (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers) In-Person
Howell Carnegie Library Meabon Room -
11:00 am - HMS Boys Basketball @ Scranton - O
Hartland Middle School at Ore Creek Howell, MI 48843
4:00 pm - Literary Discussion Group In-Person
Howell Carnegie Library Colbert Room -
6:30 pm - Choir Concert
Howell High School
7:00 pm - Read, Music, Play (RMP) (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers) In-Person
Howell Carnegie Library Meabon Room -
9:30 am - Read, Music, Play (RMP) at 2|42 Community Center (ages 0-3 with parents/caregivers) In-Person
2|42 Community Church
11:15 am - Hartland Chamber Lunch Bunch - Tasty Networking
Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce , 1774 N. Old US 23 , Howell
12:00 pm - English Conversational Group/Grupo de Conversacion Ingles In-Person
Howell Carnegie Library Colbert Room -
5:30 pm - Wicked Party at Bounce
2755 Arena Dr , Hartland
5:00 pm
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Saturday December 20
📣 Howell Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Breakfast with Santa
Howell Nature Center , 1005 Triangle Lake Rd , Howell
9:00 am - Unified Worship Service
The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce , 300 E Grand River , Brighton
10:00 am - FREE Show! A Christmas Carol
Community Theatre of Howell , 1400 W Grand River Ave , Howell
2:00 pm - Holiday POPS with the Phil
Brighton Center for the Performing Arts , 7878 Brighton Rd , Brighton
4:00 pm
Sunday December 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- This cat was found around a month ago near Chase Lake/Geer/Antcliff Rds.
Neighbors have been feeding him but owner not found yet. He has a slight ear tip BUT IS FRIENDLY AND WANTS TO BE INDOORS. Seeking owner or someone… (Nextdoor Latson) - Heads up!
This one sounds like it might be legit but it's a scam. I called Apple - they verified that the number is bogus. Was This You Signing In? An… (Nextdoor Lakeview Vil, and Eager)
- White Castle posted a job opening for Team Member in Howell. Apply here.
- The Gap, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Howell (Kensington) in Howell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Howell here.
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
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