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🌱 Patch AM: Judge weighs parole for man convicted in 1993 Brighton-area rape case

Also check out DivorceCare on the Brighton Patch calendar

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Hello Brighton! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Judge weighs parole for man convicted in 1993 Brighton-area rape case
  • Why Brighton Township's Ann Bollin is probing a high-profile petition fight

Also on today's calendar: DivorceCare and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 62.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Survivor of 1993 rape waits for judge's ruling on whether her attacker should be released (wxyz.com) — A 1993 rape survivor from the Brighton area is still waiting to learn whether the man convicted of attacking her will be released from prison, after a Livingston County judge heard arguments Thursday. Prosecutors argue the 67-year-old remains a danger, while his attorney cites decades of good behavior and prior parole approvals as reasons he should go free.
   

• MI Reps. Bollin, Woolford to Serve on Select Committee to Examine Americans for Citizen Voting Petition (whmi.com) — Brighton Township's state Rep. Ann Bollin will help lead a new Michigan House select committee reviewing why the Americans for Citizen Voting petition never reached the statewide ballot. She and Rep. Jason Woolford say they want to examine how more than 700,000 signatures were evaluated and whether the process was fair and transparent for voters.
   

📸 Around Brighton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brighton

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    Saturday August 29
  • 2026 Brighton Farmers Market
    The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Located at the City's Municipal Parking Lot located at 200 N. First Street in downtown Brighton.
    8:00 am
    • Sunday August 30
  • Whitmore Lake Farmers Market →
    The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Northfield Community Park, just north of the Whitmore Lake Post Office (9725 Main St., Whitmore Lake)
    10:00 am
  • Unified Worship Service
    The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce 300 E Grand River, Brighton
    10:00 am
    • Monday August 31
  • Chamber Referral Network Group 1
    The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce 218 E Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116
    7:30 am
    • Tuesday September 1
  • CareGivers Connection
    The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Community Bible Church 7372 Grand River Rd. Brighton, MI 48114 We meet in the Hive classroom.
    6:00 pm
  • Recovery in the Spirit
    The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Community Bible Church 7372 Grand River Rd. Brighton, MI 48114 We meet in the Big Room classroom.
    6:30 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • GBACOC Referral Group for Members-Networking Exchange
    The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Conference 218 Grand River Brighton, MI 48116
    9:00 am
  • Lyon Area Referral Group
    The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce Salem South Lyon District Library 9800 Pontiac Trail
    9:30 am
    • Tuesday September 8
  • DivorceCare →
    Cornerstone Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 9455 Hilton Rd, Brighton
    6:30 pm
    • Sunday September 13
  • Brighton Blues Bash! →
    Brighton Center for the Performing Arts, 7878 Brighton Rd, Brighton
    5:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Just an update on the injured sandhill crane thats been hanging in my yard.
    He is back to flying away and landing like a 747! He is touching the ground with his injured leg, taking some stress off his good one. Thanks for… (Nextdoor Island & Fonda Lakes)
  • Willows greenhouse in Northville is having a 50% off of ALL perennials this week.
    I bought 5 of the most beautiful hydrangeas for $25 a plant. Just wanted to share. (Nextdoor Downtown Brighton)
  • Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Whitmore Lake. Apply here.
  • The Learning Experience posted a job opening for Child Care Teacher in South Lyon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brighton here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Lyon

  • Birmingham Country Club's Tim Pearce wins Michigan PGA Professional Championship with back nine blitz (theoaklandpress.com)

Hartland

Howell

  • The McPherson Mansion has a long, storied history in Livingston County (bnd.com)
  • VINA Tailgate returns for 18th year to raise funds for essential dental care (thelivingstonpost.com)
  • Trivia for Literacy fundraiser set for Oct. 10 (thelivingstonpost.com)

Ok Brighton! 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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