10-year-old Paige Burnett and 9-year-old Sage Menzies were pretending to be mermaids in Lobdell Lake, diving deep to search through the mucky lake bottom, when Paige said she felt something unusual.
Through the years, the Pink Party has raised approximately $200,000 for breast cancer services and research at the St. Joseph Mercy Brighton Cancer Center, which is an official partner of the event.
After being spotted by police, the suspect in a hit and run accident flipped the officer off and attempted to flee on I-96, before crashing and rolling the vehicle.
The nationally acclaimed artist from Brighton will donate new books to hospitals and foster care facilities across Michigan through the Monroe Children's Book Foundation.
State Rep. Hank Vaupel will amend his bill to make it clear that local units of government do have the authority to enforce regulations, but cannot "arbitrarily ban" pet stores.
The City of Escanaba and Menards Inc. are currently in a legal battle over the company’s use in evaluating company property within the city, as their method decreases tax revenue.
The leak was thought to have occurred in a roof unit. According to Pinckney Superintendent Rick Todd, as of 11am, all of the school's students were on their way home.
Superintendent Greg Grey says the reason a board decision on whether to proceed with a bond issue was postponed Monday night was because two members were absent: President Andy Burchfield and Trustee Alicia Reid.
The fire was reported just after 1pm in a storage building at Fowlerville Farm Services in the 500 block of south Grand Avenue. Because pesticides were on site, nearby residents were ordered to leave their homes as a precaution
Weld Mold Company of Brighton received a Historical Landmark Designation from ASM International, a professional organization for materials scientists and metallurgists.
The annual three-part summer series will serve up music, food and brews in an upgraded format this year by including more vendors and two new concert sites.
Volunteers will meet at 9am Saturday to help apply a new layer of mulch to the playground surface. Volunteers will also be needed to trim shrubs and perform other cleanup chores.
By comparison, there were just four Ozone Action days in all of 2017. This is the 25th year of the voluntary program that helps keep Southeast Michigan’s air clean.
Whether enjoying local lakes or bigger bodies of water, Livingston County residents are being reminded to play it safe if thunderstorms and severe weather strikes.
Though they didn't finish among the top teams, the D.I. Dabbers from Maltby and Hornung schools in Brighton had a rewarding experience at the Destination Imagination Global Finals in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The Howell Carnegie District Library, Cromaine District Library in Hartland, the Fenton Jack R. Winegarden Library and the Salem-South Lyon District Library will all receive funding.
The county’s largest parade is in Hartland, which will kick off at noon at Ore Creek Middle School and proceed along Hartland Road before ending at Village Elementary School.
Patrick Gizinski of Marion Township was sentenced to 18 months of probation for throwing furniture at Sheriff's deputies as they tried to enter his home to serve a search warrant.
A semi-truck hauling asphalt rolled over near Kensington Road at about 8am along eastbound I-96, closing the freeway for several hours. Picture courtesy of ClickOnDetroit.com
Albert Cook and his brother-in-law, Joshua Couden, were charged with stealing eight snow plows in November from Beauchamp Lawn Care and Landscape Supply in Hartland Township.
After an interview Thursday, the board voted to appoint Bill Wearne to the seat that was left vacant as a result of former Trustee Rob Guilloz's resignation.
40-year-old Mark Andrew Boudreau of Flushing is facing one count of careless discharge of a firearm causing property damage over $50 in connection with the May 5th incident.
35-year-old Kenneth Kniivila had been charged in U.S. District Court in Detroit with two counts of bank robbery. But at a hearing Wednesday, he entered a guilty plea to one count in exchange for the other one being dropped.
Parade Chairman Joe Salvia is encouraging veterans and the community's participation, and asks that all remember the reason for observing Memorial Day.
Paige VanCamp of Brighton is accused of driving a 16-year-old girl to Adrian for a sexual encounter with three others, which included a man that sexually assaulted and impregnated the minor. Picture courtesy of Lenconnect.com.
More charges have been filed against a Linden High School graduate and a female accomplice police say went on a “mini crime spree” involving three hotel robberies in Texas and a police chase that ended with a head-on crash. Photo: Caleb Downs - San Antonio Express-News
The 30-year-old victim, whose elbows and forehead were scraped and bleeding, said he had been eating his meal when two men approached and attacked him.
South Lyon Police say the 20-year-old Detroit man was working as a flagger on a repaving project on Pontiac Trail, north of 11 Mile, when a semi-truck delivering asphalt backed over him at around 10:30am.
The program offers waivers of late fees to individuals upon payment of fines and costs in full, for a one-day period only, this Thursday from 8am to 4pm.
Come 2019, non-profits and other entities looking to host events in the City of Howell will need to start sharing in the cost for staff time and city services.
The Michigan Supreme Court “of its own volition” ordered that the case be removed from 53rd District Court Judge Theresa Brennan’s docket and assigned to a different judge.
Brighton and Green Oak Township will discuss the future of the water service provider for the homes surrounding Fonda, Island, and Briggs Lake as the current deal is set to expire in 2020.
Tall Cop Says Stop is a program created by 6-foot-9-inch police officer Jermaine Galloway who is regarded as an expert in evolving drug and alcohol trends.
They are being sponsored in part by Voter’s Voice, the League of Women Voters Brighton/Howell area unit and the Howell, Brighton and Hartland chambers of commerce.
Brighton City Council at its meeting last Thursday voted to release $12,500 in sponsorship funds for this year’s event and $1,648 in leftover funds from last year.
38-year-old Anthony Lollio asked that his father Marco Lollio, who served in the same U.S. Army battalion as his son 40 years prior, be recognized as well.
Emmalyn Wheaton is the Detroit Polo Club’s manager and says when people have an opportunity to actually experience polo, they end up falling in love with the sport.
The free event will provide information to members of the community seeking relief from hernia-related symptoms and also feature robotically-trained St. Joe’s surgeons demonstrating the da Vinci™ Surgical System.
Susan Backhaus claims three City Council members who attended meetings of a private pro-Headlee override group at the Brighton Chamber of Commerce building owe the chamber $450.
Board members stated that since district residents' taxes helped pay for the pool as part of the $88.5 million bond issue passed by voters in 2012, they should have the right to use the pool free of charge.
Gretchen Whitmer, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor, was the keynote speaker of the Livingston County Democratic Party's 35th annual Winans Dinner.
At least nine people were taken to a hospital when a hay wagon tipped and threw many of its passengers to the ground at Camp Dearborn in October of 2013.
Key Development Center announced that as of April 30th, Patricia Meyer is its new Executive Director. She replaces long-time Executive Director Anne King-Hudson, who founded the center in Brighton 17 years ago.
The Planning Commission recommends changes that will allow the township greater control when the Small Cell Tower Wireless Communications Act is passed.
Kerry Bentivolio is running for the 11th District seat he lost in 2014 and is now suing one of his opponents for allegedly slandering his military record.
Craig Mauger of the Michigan Campaign Finance Network stresses the importance of knowing who's funding political candidates and elected officials, and the influence their donations can have.
Daniel Delavergne turned himself into authorities after an investigation and search of his home in Fowlerville netted multiple electronic devices and evidence.
Three current and former police officers are facing local charges alleging they falsified state documents for inspections intended to detect stolen vehicles and parts.
The poppy is worn in remembrance of veterans who sacrificed their lives and in support of the future of veterans, active-duty military, and their families.
The deal was announced today by Michigan State and lawyers for 332 victims. Nassar pleaded guilty to assaulting victims with his hands under the guise of treatment.
A number of fire departments will come together for training exercises at the old Highland House restaurant this week and the public is advised to use caution if traveling in the area.
Warren Carah, will tell the amazing story of his father, WWII Airman John Carah. After his B-17 was shot down over France in 1943, he parachuted to safety, was rescued by the French Underground, and made his way to safety in Switzerland, where he worked for the precursor to the CIA.
The event focused on the different types of scams currently circulating, the serious impact they can have on a person’s finances and what seniors can do to protect themselves.
The river,which has been steadily rising since Friday morning, is predicted to reach 7.6 feet, according to the National Weather Service. Flood stage is 6.5 feet, which was reached and exceeded on Sunday.
Brighton High School has the distinction of being in the top 3 per cent of high schools in Michigan and the top 3-and-a-half per cent in the nation, according to a respected publication.
Through partnerships with Livingston County DPW and Genesee County, Hartland Township and Tyrone Township use the LRSS to send their waste north to a station in Linden.
Students in the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and Howell High School’s FIRST Robotics Team were honored, along with High School Principal Jason Schrock.
After a lengthy process to become certified through the statewide program, village officials were presented with the award from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation Monday.
Planning is underway for long term capital needs within the Howell Public Schools district and voters could be asked to approve a sinking fund request in November.
Former Michigan Republican Party Chairman Saul Anuzis issued a release and video clip of comments made by Senator John McCain at a December, 2014 confirmation hearing for Slotkin in which he says she is “totally unqualified.”
The presentation will focus on local and national scams/frauds targeting senior citizens and what to look for so you or a loved one doesn't fall victim to fraud.
Two permits are needed in order for Spicer's to move forward with interior work at its farm market building and retroactive approval for its wine tasting room.
Four seniors from Livingston County were recipients of the award that recognizes exemplary leadership, citizenship, and academic excellence throughout a student's high school career.
The case was filed against Patrick Conely on behalf of Superior Sanitation by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality for numerous violations.
The 53rd District Court announced the amnesty program for those who are delinquent on payments to the court. The program offers waivers of late fees to individuals upon payment of fines and costs in full, for a one-day period only.
Candice Dunn was killed last year in Oceola Township in a car crash while on her way home from a banquet where she received the MDOC’s 2017 Parole/Probation Agent of the Year award.
The Brighton High School Concert Choir is one of just two in the state that will perform at a Gala Concert tonight, which is considered by many to be the state championship of choir.
Students convicted of criminal sexual conduct against other pupils in the same district will face permanent expulsion, regardless of whether the crime took place on school property or not.
Criminal charges are possible against a student who allegedly made a verbal threat against Fenton High School late Wednesday afternoon. The threat was deemed not credible.
The 8th District Republican this week sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue seeking information about what he called, “secretive and problematic experiments" on cats and kittens being performed at a U.S. Department of Agriculture laboratory.
Lawmakers, including Republican State Representative Lana Theis of Brighton Township, raised concerns about statute of limitation bills inspired by the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal.
Following Tuesday’s announcement by President Trump that the U.S. would be withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal, it came as no surprise that the two people expected to square off for the 8th District Congressional seat had differing opinions.
The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program will give the Livingston Essential Transportation Service more than $424,000 in federal funds, with a 20% state match for a total of $530,136.
The Howell City Council met Monday night and voted against implementing an annual public safety special assessment. A Headlee Override is expected to be pursued instead.
The trailer that was stolen from 6175 Argentine Road has been recovered in Gaines, MI, however over $20,000 worth of equipment inside is still missing.
On Monday, 67th District Court Judge David Guin ruled there was probable cause to send 17-year old Abdurrahman Ahmed Akl to trial in Genesee County Circuit Court on second degree murder in the shooting death of 18-year-old Brady Morris.
The $17.5 million bond would be used for a variety of infrastructure improvements throughout the district, though voters won’t see an increase in their taxes if it passes.
Dave Domas withdrew his petition seeking to run in the August 7th primary. Domas has served on the county board since 2005. Before that, he held this same position from 1993 - 2002.
If approved by council, the more than $861,000 it would generate annually would then allow funds from the city’s General Fund to be used instead on making what city officials say are necessary infrastructure repairs.
Some 30 volunteers used hoes, rakes and other basic garden tools Saturday to remove the dry leaves, branches, twigs, litter and other debris that had accumulated over the winter months.
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners recently approved a resolution for consulting services for the study, which will ultimately result in a new Transit Master Plan.
The Brighton City Council has approved a liquor license transfer for the company that plans to convert the vacant Border Cantina restaurant into a contemporary country music venue with live entertainment, a restaurant and lounge.
Testimony was heard during a preliminary exam for 23-year-old Seth Blumberg, who is charged with assault with intent to murder and 1st degree child abuse.
A Milford-based non-profit that gives hope to cancer patients facing financial difficulties as a result of their diagnosis is looking for community support in a fundraising campaign.
Bike to School Day is set for Wednesday, May 9th. The annual event, in which more than 150 schools across Michigan participate, is part of a larger national movement for year-round safe routes to school.
Charges have been authorized against a Fowlerville man who was shot and wounded by a police officer during an incident last weekend that also injured a state trooper.
Army Major Pete Hegseth, co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend, will serve as the keynote speaker during the 2018 Lincoln Day Dinner on Thursday, May 24th at the Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Genoa Township.
Sgt. Jeff Soli's position as liaison officer is funded through a cost-sharing agreement between the district, Handy, Conway and Iosco Township, and the Village of Fowlerville.
12-year-old Emma Roberts attends Maltby Intermediate School in Brighton. After she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, friends and family mobilized to raise her spirits and raise funds to help her in her battle.
Plans are afoot to convert a former Southwest style restaurant and bar in Brighton that has been closed for several months into a live country music venue, complete with restaurant and lounge.
Officials say conditions over the next few days will actually be right for grass and field fires to spread more quickly and advise residents to check with their local departments if a burn ban is in effect.
The Livingston County Road Commission says that Latson Road between Golf Club Road and McGunn Road will be shut down to through traffic starting at 6am on Saturday, May 5th.
Pooling the position is expected to spread the work over more people, increase efficiency, keep the cost low and provide the service level required to maintain adequate coverage.
The event, which will have speakers from across different agencies, will bring the attention towards the opioid crisis that Livingston County it experiencing.
Democrat Elissa Slotkin led a Small Business Canvass in downtown Brighton, asking community members’ what they feel are the pressing issues facing the region.
