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🌱 What led Putnam Township’s board to ask its supervisor to resign?

What's up Pinckney! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What led Putnam Township’s board to ask its supervisor to resign?
  • Which budget red runabout near Pinckney would you pick?
  • Which Livingston County pizza spots made the must-try local list?

Also on today's calendar: Todd Oliver and Irving the Talking Dog and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 64, low: 34.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and breezy, with a high of 47 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Putnam Township Board Votes For Supervisor To Resign (whmi.com) — Residents of Pinckney and Putnam Township face ongoing turmoil as the township board formally reprimanded Supervisor Tom Chambers and voted to request his resignation over what members call a pattern of unethical behavior and legal risk. Chambers refused to step down, denying the allegations and vowing to serve out his term while staff describe a deteriorating and uncomfortable workplace environment.
   

2. Pick A Little Red Runabout: 1993 Dodge Shadow vs 1997 Pontiac Sunfire (theautopian.com) — If you’re hunting a cheap, more fuel-efficient ride in Pinckney, one option is a red Dodge Shadow hatchback listed locally with a manual transmission and basic equipment. The article compares it with a higher-mileage Pontiac Sunfire convertible in DeWitt, weighing practicality, condition, and quirks of each as budget-friendly runabouts.
   

3. Captain's ön Main donates over 1,000 meals for National Pizza Day (livingstondaily.com) — Pinckney pizza lovers are highlighted alongside Howell, Brighton, and Hartland in a roundup of Livingston County’s standout mom-and-pop pizzerias, tied to National Pizza Day. A Brighton shop, Captain’s ön Main, donated more than 1,100 meals through a national anti-hunger campaign, with help from local sponsors and the Brighton Fire Authority.
   

4. Red Wings assign four to Grand Rapids (nhl.com) — Pinckney gets a brief shoutout as native Dominik Shine is reassigned from the Detroit Red Wings back to the Grand Rapids Griffins, where he serves as captain. The move is part of a broader roster shuffle involving four players, and highlights Shine’s strong AHL performance and roots in Pinckney’s hockey community.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday April 17
  • Ballet Story Time and Preview Performance
    Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
    10:00 am
  • Friday Afternoon Movie for Adults: Rental Family (2025)
    Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
    1:00 pm
  • Magic: The Gathering
    Dexter District Library Dexter, MI 48130
    6:00 pm
  • Live Trivia: OpinioNation
    Erratic Ale Co. , 8080 Grand St Suite 3 , Dexter
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Mama bear in Connecticut has her paws full with 5 cubs!
    https://youtube.com/shorts/Ohdcm4YvUR8?si=Nw4WewFQ3o_lQKZS (Nextdoor Lakelands Trail)
  • Molly Maid posted a job opening for House Cleaner in Dexter. Apply here.
  • Busch's, Inc. posted a job opening for Bakery Specialist(Full Time) in Dexter. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pinckney here.

Ok Pinckney! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Pinckney

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Pinckney

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.