69-year-old Timothy Michael Crowley, who began his priesthood at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Brighton from 1979 to 1980, is charged with the sexual assault of a child beginning in 1982.
On Thursday, the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission said Brennan’s objections, “rest on mistakes of law, misunderstanding the Commission’s findings, selective use of facts, and omission of critical context.”
The body of 53-year-old Emanuel Manos of Monroe was found Wednesday night while the search for 65-year-old Randal Dippold, of Perry, was ongoing. Dippold owns a flight training service based in Howell, which is where the single-engine Beechcraft 35 Bonanza was based.
New lighting and flooring in the elementary schools, improvements to several athletic facilities, and a new energy control system are scheduled to occur once students are out for the summer.
Pinckney Community Schools Assistant Superintendent Linda Moskalik passed away Wednesday from complications after a fall that left her with a fractured neck vertebra. She was 68.
The Livingston County Transportation Coalition is asking the county's Board of Commissioners to support the plan's full implementation, not just aspects that are considered the "low-hanging fruit".
The issue, in part, is being blamed on a state law passed in December of 2016: Public Act 394, which prohibits touching a student unless the child is deemed a danger to himself or to others. The measure is known commonly as the Seclusion and Restraint Law.
21-year-old Zachary William Brown was charged with first degree home invasion and assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct. On Tuesday, he entered a no contest plea in Oakland County Circuit Court.
Hawkins teachers told the Brighton Board of Education Tuesday night that some students are out of control to the extent that it's difficult for them to do their jobs.
25-year-old Justin Michael Bailey of Oceola Township is charged with two counts of third degree criminal sexual conduct for a November 2014 incident in which he is alleged to have raped a 17-year-old girl.
A crowdfunding campaign using the Patronicity platform had been seeking at least $20,000 for the Milford Dog Park. But as of this morning, more than $25,000 had been donated.
The City had nothing on the books to regulate the bins and officials say it's kind-of a loophole out there and most communities are facing the same challenge.
The Blaine Road limestone recap was originally scheduled for the 2020 season; however completing the project in the current year will result in a cost savings of approximately $25,000.
The Brighton Elementary School Destination Imagination team was more than satisfied with its performance after the team finished 27th in the world at the DI Global Finals in Kansas City, Missouri.
The department, in cooperation with the state, is testing to see how prevalent ticks carrying Lyme disease, and mosquitoes carrying Zika or West Nile disease are.
LACASA’s Child Abuse Prevention Council will hold its annual CAP Kids’ Fair on June 1st and 2nd, offering fun activities and ice cream for kids, and important information for parents.
The Brighton City Council has approved an ordinance banning the possession of e-cigarettes by minors under the age of 18, as well as the sale of e-cigarettes, to minors.
The event will be held Saturday, August 17th, from 9am to 1pm, in the parking lot of the East Complex of the Livingston County Offices in Howell behind the Aldi’s grocery store.
Larry Prout Jr. was recovering from a medical procedure and unable to attend Pinckney High School's dance, so his friends brought prom to him with group pictures and a fun night out on the town.
The county’s largest parade is in Hartland, which will kick off with a classic aircraft flyover at 11:30am. Then following a moment of silence at noon, the parade will head out from Ore Creek Middle School.
Local lawmakers are applauding a bipartisan plan designed to end Michigan’s long tenure as the state with the most expensive car insurance rates in the nation.
The ordinance prohibits hunting and the discharge of firearms on Parshallville Lake; however township officials say the ordinance is not enforceable in its current state.
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners approved two separate resolutions authorizing the county treasurer to establish the different donation funds.
An application and building plans have been submitted, the site plan has been finalized and the applicant fixed the front windows and removed boards from previously damaged windows.
The City of Howell is interested in selling Marion Township REUs from the Highland-Howell property, but the Marion Township Board of Trustees didn't see a reason why they would buy.
State Senator Lana Theis welcomed James Wallace to the Senate's Memorial Day service, and helped pay tribute to Dwight Sachau, who recently passed away.
The innovative race car, #89, had sat in a barn outside of Brighton since 1966. It is now among 60 historic race cars being exhibited at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, which is located inside the 2.5-mile Indy 500 race oval.
On Tuesday, Coney Joe’s owner Kim Axtin Bredow posted on Facebook that she has sold the building on W. Grand River that the iconic restaurant was located in and it is permanently closed with plans to auction off everything inside.
A roll-out ceremony is planned for Wednesday, May 29th at 9:30am at the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office with local legislators and school officials expected in attendance.
Livingston County residents will join nearly 1.3 million Michiganders in starting their summers off on a high note with a Memorial Day weekend getaway.
Livingston County Democrats will hear a report from the United Way on residents who are struggling financially despite being employed at their upcoming meeting.
Dressbarn will eventually close its 660 stores across the U.S., 26 of which are located in Michigan, including one in Green Oak Township and one in Howell Township.
The chapter, which is part of Livingston County United Way, is looking to promote women in philanthropy and volunteer work with a goal to better the community through outreach efforts.
“Uptown on First” will be located at the corner of Chestnut and First Street, near the 53rd District Court building, and will consist of eight townhouses.
Brighton Township will be hosting a Large Item Drop-Off Day for township residents on Saturday, June 8th, at the St. Mary Magdalen Parking Lot in Brighton.
The Livingston County Veterans'Services Committee has elected to pick up the $10 fee associated with obtaining a county-issued veteran's identification card.
The Salvation Army of Livingston County's Summer Lunch Bunch Program provides needed meals to children whose families may struggle to provide them during the summer months.
The Howell City Council met Monday night and is getting going on the search process for a new city manager while also recognizing the efforts of longtime Manager Shea Charles.
Developer Pat Battaglia will have an additional 90 days to establish a contract with the City of Brighton and to present his final site plans to the Planning Commission.
The needed upgrades to the pavilion restrooms next to the Imagination Station will be taking place all week, with an anticipated re-opening Saturday morning.
Tim and Kerry Bennett were recently named one of the winners of the 2019 Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation for their restoration of the Warner Historic Homestead in Brighton Township.
Livingston County Catholic Charities is hosting Dementia Conversations- an event to help those with an early diagnosis and their family to have the tough conversations that need to be had.
The Howell City Park has been renamed the "City of Howell Scofield Park" to recognize Bill, Joy and Rick Scofield’s influence and commitment to the city.
Telecommunications infrastructure programs and rural broadband access loan programs for communities will be the focus of the next Brown Bag Lunch Series.
The ordinance is aimed at controlling the spread of different donation bins, which officials say often multiple on vacant properties and bring trash issues.
St. Mary Catholic School in Pinckney and Creekside Intermediate School in Dexter received the Michigan School Wellness Award, which encourages schools to create healthy school environments.
Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin received a standing ovation after her speech at the annual Winans Day Dinner, sponsored by the Livingston County Democratic Party Friday night.
Several students and a staff member took part in the prank Thursday at Fenton High School, which was allegedly labeled “Cholo Day”. “Cholo” is a derogatory term that loosely refers to a young man belonging to a Mexican-American urban subculture associated with street gangs.
The award will be presented to John Thompson on May 29th during the annual Coach and Volunteer Banquet at the 2019 State Summer Games at Central Michigan University.
$300,000 was approved for Argentine Township and development of a 2.1-mile multi-use trail system to improve safety and accessibility for citizens and visitors to the community.
Staff says the owner has waited until the last possible moment to do the minimum work necessary to re-open the gas station and has worked toward resolving the dangerous building situation but did not meet the established deadlines.
The Brighton City Council has taken a step to guarantee that revenues from the recently-passed millage request will be used to repair and improve city streets - and for no other purpose.
The township's recreational marijuana ordinance already prohibits all related facilities; however additional measures that officials are currently working on would ban the facilities in all zoning districts as well.
8th District Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin is in support of a 7-bill package that House Democrats passed to help reverse the Trump administration’s efforts at undermining the Affordable Care Act.
With a health center and retirement home potentially coming to Livingston County, the Veteran's Committee discussed the possibilities with locating them and other veterans' services together on a one-stop-for-all-things campus.
Crossroads Outdoor LLC, an all-digital billboard company, filed the suit last October in U.S. District Court in Detroit against both Howell Township and Zoning Administrator Joe Daus.
Bonnie Erwin, a retired Brighton High School employee and community supporter, underwent treatment for colorectal cancer, leaving her under tremendous financial strain and unable to return to work.
An Eaton County judge is the latest to reject an effort by former Livingston County Circuit Court Judge Daniel Burress and Howell attorney Tom Kizer to form a citizen's grand jury to investigate Judge Theresa Brennan.
Two people were hospitalized following a multi-vehicle crash that caused significant traffic back-ups along both directions of US-23 near Whitmore Lake.
It’s National Police Week, which was preceded by National Correctional Officers Week, and Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy is saluting the men and women on the front lines and those lost in the line of duty.
Early concept plans from developer Livonia Builders include housing options that are attractive to young families all the way through to senior citizens.
Randy Longthorne of Handy Township crashed his vehicle into a utility pole on westbound Grand River near Owosso Road in Howell Township the night of November 26th.
All three Republican Livingston County lawmakers voted in favor. The procedure is used when there are rare, severe fetal abnormalities and serious risks to women’s health.
Howell Public Schools Superintendent Erin MacGregor is hosting his final coffee-and-chat get-together for the school year with interested parties, Thursday morning.
28-year-old Christopher Simons of Fowlerville and 24-year-old Jessica Kropiewnicki of Lyon Township were arraigned on charges related to an attack on a man in Lyon Township that police say was intended to kill him.
Township officials have heard proposals from a few companies reportedly interested in building solar facilities in the municipality; however the township currently does not have an ordinance in place to regulate them.
Livingston County Catholic Charities' Mark Robinson won the award from the Area Agency on Aging 1-B for his dedication towards helping the senior community.
The township's Planning Commission voted to recommend denial of the request from Ashley Land Development to rezone 32 acres of their 125-acre gravel pit off of Stobart Road.
The event will include legislators, national and local speakers, entertainers and multiple organizations providing resources from throughout the state.
The Brighton Area Schools will be able to avoid paying interest on a loan this summer because there are enough funds to handle payroll and other expenses.
Two popular food truck events are planned to coincide with the newly revamped Howell Art Project in which different types of art will be happening throughout the downtown every day this week.
The Village of Milford is in the process of developing a new master plan for the municipality’s parks system and asking residents and visitors share their thoughts via a survey.
The Salvation Army of Livingston County is looking for help in various roles, like event set up and tear down, to people working on the course and in the banquet room.
An upcoming spring car trunk sale is planned in the Whitmore Lake area in which attendees can shop for great deals or try to unload items after spring cleaning.
The charges were filed against 48-year-old Lt. Timothy Greene, along with his brother and his father, in 2018 after officials received incorrect information from the National Crime Insurance Bureau that the trio had not been properly conducting auto title inspections.
The contest aims to foster an enthusiasm and love of trees in the next generation, remind residents of the importance of trees, and track the biggest trees in the state.
Brighton residents will pay a little bit less for their trash and recycle items pickup services as a result of a new contract with the city's provider.
The work involves the complete reconstruction of State Street, between Clinton Street and Grand River Avenue, and the north/south and east/west alleys.
The chapter is focused on bettering the lives of children and has set their first goal as measurably improving third-grade reading over the next five years through a partnership with LESA.
53rd District Court Judge Theresa Brennan filed her response Thursday with the court, saying the Judicial Tenure Commission's findings are "erroneous."
Brian Shuell of Brighton Twp. testified Thursday alongside State Senator Lana Theis about his experience as a sufferer of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).
The Livingston County Road Commission has issued various construction advisories, all of which involve work to replace drain crossings at different locations.
Gregory Talberg will serve on the Governor’s Educator Advisory Council while Dr. Sheryl Kubiak of Milford was appointed to the Michigan Joint Task Force on Jail and Pretrial Incarceration.
The students attending the 57th annual festival were chosen from a pool of more than 250,000 across the state, based on a rigorous adjudication process adhering to exacting artistic standards.
The ordinance will address what land uses are allowed within a wellhead protection area, which is the surface and subsurface area surrounding a public water supply well or wellfield.
State Street itself will be closed down during the project with limited pedestrian access to the area, if not completely blocked off, because there will be open holes in the area.
State Representative Hank Vaupel of Fowlerville’s plan to help children in custody and divorce cases have access to affordable health care coverage received unanimous approval from the Michigan House this week.
The scholarships are awarded annually in honor of long-time former Lions Club member Joseph Piersante, a World War II veteran who was a Brighton Lions Club member for over 50 years.
8th District Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin, a Holly Democrat, said she met Tuesday at the Department of Education with DeVos, urging her to meet with Nassar’s victims.
The township and Livingston County Road Commission are teaming up to cover certain costs associated with the repairs to subdivision roads if residents express interest.
Brighton is the first public school district in the country to actually own its therapy dogs, which will be in all of the district's buildings with the addition of Henry to the Miller Intergenerational Center on Monday.
Scott Lindberg, who currently serves as the Huron Valley Schools assistant superintendent of administrative services and human resources, was recently selected to become the new superintendent for the Waterford School District.
By updating their plan, the township will be eligible for grants from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and could be partially reimbursed for the money spent on the refresher.
Hilton Elementary's Comedy Night and Silent Auction will help support the purchase and installation of a new sensory-friendly playground at the school.
Voters in the Howell Public Schools district approved a bond proposal while two millage requests also passed in the Brighton area - one for roads in the City of Brighton and another for the Brighton Area Fire Authority.
The surprise resignation of Howell City Manager Shea Charles during Monday night’s Council meeting is being described as a “beneficial” agreement for both parties.
The public water system was presented with the 50 Year Award, which recognized professionals for continuously adjusting and maintaining the amount of fluoride in drinking water for the prevention of tooth decay in adults and children.
All of the Howell Public Schools district's archery teams qualified for a national championship tournament this weekend, with the Parker Middle School team named the 2019 Michigan 3-D Middle School State Champions.
Voters in the Howell Public Schools district approved a bond proposal while two millage requests also passed in the Brighton area - one for roads in the City of Brighton and another for the Brighton Area Fire Authority.
Lawmakers are taking aim at high car insurance premiums by giving initial approval to a plan that would no longer make Michigan the only state to require drivers to buy unlimited medical benefits through their auto insurer.
With news from an environmental group Monday that Michigan has the most PFAS sites in the nation, a recent state advisory has taken on added importance.
The sale offers more than 15,000 books plus a large assortment of media items, with everything from classics to collectable, vintage to nostalgic, coffee table books, autographed books, picture and chapter books, and more all priced from 50 cents to a dollar.
Voters in the Howell Public Schools district will be casting ballots today on a bond proposal, while two millage requests will greet voters in the Brighton area; one for roads in the City of Brighton and another for the fire authority.
The Livingston County Transit Master Plan has been in the works for some time now, with the Livingston County Transportation Coalition, stakeholders and analysts from AECOM collecting data for the plan that aims to enhance and expand local transit services.
Thousands of students from over 200 schools along with their parents, teachers, and community leaders will join others around the country for the event.
According to the analysis by Crain's Detroit Business, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's $2.5 billion road-funding proposal would increase annual road funding for Livingston County by $31 per vehicle by 2021, while Keweenaw County would see an increase in funding of $239 per vehicle.
The DI Deetectives, a team of four 1st and 5th graders from Hornung Elementary and Maltby Intermediate, placed third at the Michigan Destination Imagination State Tournament, earning a chance to compete at the 2019 Destination Imagination Global Finals in Kansas City later this month.
Alexandra Paige of South Lyon was arrested just after midnight on February 23rd when she was pulled over near Martindale Road and Ten Mile Road for speeding.
The fair will be held in the parking lot of the State Bank across from the Farmer's Market in downtown Brighton from 10am to noon on Saturday, May 11th.
20-year-old Robert Taylor and 22-year-old Eddie Simmons, both residents of Jackson, were arrested following an investigation by Fenton Police April 24th after receiving reports that two adult males were passing counterfeit $100 bills in at least four different businesses on Silver Parkway.
The "AMP, which replaces a mostly grass amphitheater on the banks of the Mill Pond in downtown Brighton, was dedicated, along with a new band shell, on Saturday.
Anthony Tindall's presentation will discuss the USDA’s Rural Development mission that includes telecommunications infrastructure programs and rural broadband access loan programs for communities.
Voters in the Howell Public Schools district will be casting ballots Tuesday on a bond proposal, while two millage requests will greet voters in the Brighton area; one for roads in the City of Brighton and another for the fire authority.
29-year-old Matthew Miller of Brighton Township was arrested February 27th in connection with the vandalism at St. John Catholic Church in Oceola Township.
The 50th Anniversary of The Detroit Rock and Roll Revival will be held at the Proud Lake Recreation Area in Wixom on Saturday, August 10th rain or shine.
The story will be told from the viewpoint of both Corey Warren and his mother Jacque Liebner, who will also discuss what tools they used to find health and peace.
This year's Howell High School Senior Survivor fundraiser raised $135,907 that will be shared between non-profit organizations, North Star Reach and Julianna's Wishes.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined roughly 3,800 students from 100 schools participated in the event, which was held at Operating Engineers 324 in Howell Township, May 1 and 2.
Brighton's Michael Frank is running in the marathon for the 8th straight year, raising money for the Semper Fi Fund that helps veterans-in-need from all branches.
8th District Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin testified about the critical need for federal funding to fix Michigan’s crumbling roads and make important upgrades in water systems.
The deteriorating section is past Rickett Road, west of Robin Ridge, with potholes beginning to appear just after passing Scranton Middle School’s ballfields on the left.
Now in its 7th year of operation, the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) is an all-volunteer, independent organization committed to the health and well-being of firefighters, EMS, local police and other First Responders.
While the identity of the recipient of the home repairs is being kept confidential due to privacy reasons, she is a 95-year-old Pinckney resident who was one of the original Rosie the Riveters.
After four years, the Howell Art Project that brings art to buildings and public spaces will feature an all new set-up and new schedule from May 13th to the 18th with murals, crosswalk art and more.
An 18-year-old female from South Lyon told authorities she had been sexually assaulted by Rrok Dedivanaj at a home in Tyrone Township in December of 2018.
