🌱 Patch AM: Will Salem’s hot streak survive their January 6 trip to Howell?

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In today's newsletter:

• Will Salem’s hot streak survive their January 6 trip to Howell?
• How does a Howell childhood lake inspire global bird science today?

Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 23 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Wednesday: A little snow, up to 1"; cold, temps: high: 23, low: 8.
• Thursday: Frigid with a few snowflakes, with a high of 14 and low of 10 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Basketball Recap: Seaholm Comes Up Short (maxpreps.com) — Howell basketball fans should circle January 6, 2026, when Salem visits for a 7 p.m. matchup following the Rocks’ strong home win over Seaholm. Salem extended its home streak and improved to 7-1, while Seaholm fell to 2-5 and will next face Walled Lake Northern.
   

• Thousands flock to 126-year-old event for birders (arkansasonline.com) — A longtime birder who grew up on a lake in Howell is part of a local team contributing to Audubon’s 126-year-old Christmas Bird Count, a massive citizen-science project tracking bird populations. Their work near Oceola Township helps document environmental change and supports major conservation research, while also offering an inclusive way for residents to connect with nature and community.
   

📸 Around Howell

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Howell

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday January 10

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

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Other local events

Wednesday January 7

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

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🗓 Events Nearby

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
• Trivia at South Lyon Aubree's
  The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce , 218 E Grand River Ave , Brighton
  7:00 pm

Sunday January 4

• Unified Worship Service
  The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce , 300 E Grand River , Brighton
  10:00 am
• Free Karma Yoga Class at Hamburg Fitness
  Hamburg Fitness Center and Camp Tom Rau & Rick Scherrer , 8540 Hamburg Road , Brighton
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Any recommendations for a reliable pet sitter?
  Need someone for one week in mid-January to take care of two puppies, chickens, and cats. Must provide references. (Nextdoor E Schafer/Brady)

• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Finisher / Baker in Howell. Apply here.
• ServiceMaster of Eastern Washtenaw County posted a job opening for Part time office cleaning in Howell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Howell here.

🗞 Nearby News

Brighton

• Brighton Ford donates new E-Transit van to LACASA (thelivingstonpost.com)
• Lake Trust Credit Union Extends Meals for Michigan Campaign Indefinitely (whmi.com)
• Martin Odegaard Names Arsenal Player Keeping Premier League Title Race Alive (wgntv.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 hear they’re giving him a really tough sentence.
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