February 24, 2021
A free COVID-19 mask giveaway is planned for later this week in Howell.
The Area Agency on Aging 1-B will be holding a drive-up facemask distribution event from noon to 2pm this Friday, February 26th at the Howell Senior Center, 925 W. Grand River Avenue. The agency has approximately 2,000 KN95 masks to give away at the event, which will be available to those 60 and older. Communications Manager Kathleen Yanik tells WHMI that family members may also pick up masks on behalf of an older loved one. People can receive two masks per person in their household, up to a total of ten.
February 6, 2021 A new Oceola Township facility that will serve as a recreation hub for the surrounding Howell community is nearly ready to open.
This spring, Oceola Township and the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority (HAPRA), will unveil and open the new Oceola Community Center. The facility will pack several features and amenities like an indoor walking path, fitness rooms with cardio and strength equipment, and three full size courts that can be used for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball. The majority of HAPRAâs programs will generate from the Center, which will also the new home of the Howell Senior Center.