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Cheers Howell! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Howell restaurants failed key food safety checks last month?
  • What will Howell’s new Fire and Ice District offer residents in 2026?
  • How strict could Howell Township’s new data center rules become?

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Low clouds, with a high of 36 and low of 27 degrees.
  • Friday: Ice in the morning; breezy, temps: high: 31, low: 27.
  • Saturday: Low clouds, with a high of 35 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Fast-food chicken restaurant saw five priority violations in Hartland (livingstondaily.com) — Several Howell restaurants, including KFC, M Street Baking Company, Tim Hortons, White Castle, and Wings Etc, were cited in November health inspections for issues like undercooked chicken, poor dish sanitizing, and unsafe food temperatures. The report lists each violation and quick fixes taken, giving Howell diners a clear look at how local kitchens are handling food safety.
   

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2. This long-awaited community development is coming to Howell in 2026 (livingstondaily.com) — A new Fire and Ice District with a large pavilion and removable ice rink is slated to open in downtown Howell in 2026, after construction delays pushed back the original 2025 target. Funded by grants and local bonds, the $8.3 million project will offer free skating for city residents, gathering spaces with fire pits, and potential concerts and movie nights, strengthening Howell’s downtown as a year‑round destination.
   

3. The process of drafting data center rules has begun in Howell Twp. (livingstondaily.com) — Howell Township officials have started drafting rules to regulate data centers after a controversial proposal and a six‑month moratorium sparked strong resident concern. The Planning Commission and a resident research committee are studying other communities’ ordinances, weighing energy use, zoning categories, and legal risks before crafting a draft that will go to a public hearing and Township Board vote.
   

4. After more than 125 years, the Christmas Bird Count is more popular than ever (washingtonpost.com) — A longtime birder in this story first fell in love with birds as a child on a lake in Howell and now contributes to the massive Christmas Bird Count. The piece explains how this 125-year-old community science project tracks bird populations, reveals environmental change, and has even helped drive major conservation successes like the bald eagle’s recovery.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • HELP our tricolor papillion dog Bailey went missing about 4 days ago on December 18th but she was last seen somewhere around the Pepsi plant on mason road.
    We’ve been looking for her with a drone, but no luck. If you see her do not approach she’s really skittish. If you see her please contact me at … (Nextdoor Lakeshore Village)
  • TO ANYONE WHO HAS HAD A PACKAGE DELIVERED TO THE WRONG ADDRESS AND NOT RETURNED (I initially wrote this in 2022 (so it is not AL generated) and a friend asked me to repost it because of having package delivered elsewhere and not returned)
    ******** I’ve read about people's packages being delivered to the wrong addresses. This happened to me last year. You do have recourse in contacting… (Nextdoor Timberview Farms)
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Howell. Apply here.
  • Kellermeyer Bergensons Services posted a job opening for Janitorial Crew Member in Howell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Howell here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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