Brighton Police Seek Public's Help To Identify Man

Police say the man has been approaching women in an aggressive manner throughout the city at all different times.

Residents Weigh In On Republican Congressional Candidates

The Ingham County Republican Party held an 8th District Republican Primary Candidate forum Thursday.

Group Housing Moratorium Extended Again In City Of Howell

The moratorium was needed due to more changes being made to proposed ordinances that would modify standards for transitional housing uses and add standards for special accommodation uses have undergone various revisions.

Tax Abatement Program Approved in South Lyon

The South Lyon City Council approved a commercial tax abatement program, which provides financial incentives for business owners and developers for investment.

Holocaust Survivor To Speak At Brighton Library

Irene Miller was one of the 300,000 Polish Jews who escaped across the Nazi-Soviet frontier and will share her family's story of survival.

Missing Meds Prompt Suspension Of Local Group Home Licenses

15 residents at Nightingale Retreat in Genoa Township and Blue Heron Pond in Green Oak were immediately relocated due to "prescription narcotic diversion" by the licensee.

Duo To Serve Jail Time In Rape Of Teenage Friend

19-year-old Charles Seymour of Milford and 20-year-old Quinton Peters of Highland Township pleaded no contest earlier this month to two counts of sexual assault.

Special Ministries Basketball Fundraiser Set Saturday

Livingston County Catholic Charities' Special Ministries team will battle the Livingston County Sheriff's Office in this year's annual basketball game fundraiser.

Wilkinson Garage Sale Fundraiser Set For March 21st

The 9th Annual Maison Wilkinson fundraiser raises scholarship money for Fowlerville soccer players in memory of Maison, who was tragically killed in a 2006 accident.

Lantern Hike At Island Lake Rec Area This Weekend

The last Lantern Hike is planned this Saturday. Hikes resume after the time change next fall.

Brighton School Board Approves Bond Resolutions

The Brighton Board of Education approved two bonding resolutions at its meeting Monday night.

Michiganders Applying For Redistricting Commission

The public comment period is now open for the weighted selection methodology proposed to identify the 200 semifinalists.

Fenton Twp. Man Rejects Plea Offer In Child Sex Assault

55-year-old Michael Sackrider is charged in two separate cases involving minors in Genesee County Circuit Court. On of the alleged victims told investigators Sackrider, who was her mother’s ex-boyfriend, sexually assaulted her several times at his Linden Road home from 2006 through 2015.

8 Mile Road Closure Between Chubb & Napier Extended

The road closure has been extended to mid-March while a developer completes storm-sewer work related to an adjacent development.

Residents Warned Of Coronavirus Scams

The scams include websites selling fake products, and fabricated emails, texts and social media posts used to steal money and personal information.

Doctor Files As Democrat For 42nd House District Seat

Genoa Township resident and Urgent Care Doctor Donnie Bettes filed as a Democratic candidate for the seat in the August 4th primary.

29 Couples Getting Married In Hell On Leap Day

The 29 couples will tie the knot as part of a large ceremony scheduled to start promptly at 2:29pm this Saturday in the tiny Putnam Township hamlet.

State House Passes Second Amendment Resolution

A Pro-Second Amendment resolution passed the Michigan House this week, reinforcing the right to keep and bear arms.

Clinical Nurse Manager Files For County Commission Seat

Lee Ann Blazejewski of Howell is the fourth candidate seeking the vacant seat. The deadline to file for an appointment to fill the remainder of his current term was Wednesday.

Developer Pulls Plan For Lyon Township Opioid Clinic, Tattoo Parlor, More

A Conceptual site plan for a development including what many Lyon Township residents felt were non-family friendly businesses was withdrawn by developer Todd Wyett.

Gala Fundraiser To Benefit Local First Responders

The Livingston County First Responders Benevolent Fund is hosting their 2nd Annual Gala and Silent Auction on March 6th.

Book Reading Event To Advocate For Transgender Identities

The Pride Alliance of Livingston is holding two readings, Friday, of the children's book, I Am Jazz.

Brighton Police: No "Rash" Of Kidnapping Attempts

While Brighton Police continue to investigate an incident Tuesday in the parking lot of the Planet Fitness off of East Grand River, Police Chief Rob Bradford said a characterization on social media that the city has had a “rash” of kidnapping attempts is not true.

Murphy Squelches Rumors Of Congressional Run

Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy today issued a definitive statement refuting rumors that he might be joining the race to become a Republican candidate to face off against 8th District Democrat Elissa Slotkin in November.

Investigation Of Former EMS Director & Education Supervisor Still Open

Former EMS Director Jeff Boyd, who has since retired, and Joseph Hahn, who was fired as the department’s Education Supervisor, remain under active investigation by state officials.

VIP Reality Tour Shows Drug Use In Teens, Offers Hope

The VIP Reality Tour is a prevention-based experience for teens and their parents who have encountered drug and alcohol abuse, while offering information and resources for having the difficult conversations that arise around the topic.

Party Store Employee Charged In Lottery Ticket Theft Headed To Trial

Christopher Bandy is facing a felony embezzlement charge after the owner of Buddy's Mini Mart in Fowlerville noticed that approximately $120,000 in lottery sales was missing.

Hole In Bridge Deck Forces Ramp Closures In Green Oak Tuesday

The east and westbound on-ramps from M-36 to US-23 were closed to traffic between 9am and 4pm for emergency repairs after a hole was discovered in the bridge deck.

Effort Fails To Oust Northfield Planning Commissioner

Accused of alleged malfeasance by the Northfield Township Supervisor, Planning Commissioner Sam Iaquinto saw support from the remainder of the Board believing there was no conflict of interest in the timing of his disclosure of a purchase agreement with a marijuana establishment.

Vaping On The Rise Among Local High School Students

In 2015-16, 21.6% of Livingston County high school students surveyed said they had used an e-cigarette in the past 30 days. That number went up to 28% for the 2017-2018 school year, resulting in an overall increase of 30%.

Livingston Becomes "Second Amendment Sanctuary County"

The County's Board of Commissioners on Monday voted to approve a resolution affirming "their support of the Constitution of the United States...including the Second Amendment".

Communities Declare Snow Emergencies In Advance of Winter Storm

The City of Brighton and the Villages of Pinckney and Fowlerville have declared a Snow Emergency as the forecast calls for 3 to 6 inches of snow to blanket the region starting later tonight and then through the day Wednesday.

Hamburg Firefighters Kept Busy With Spate Of Fires

On Saturday, the department responded to three fires in a three-hour span, followed by another blaze Monday afternoon in a two-story detached garage.

Howell City Council Slows Down On Potential Post Office Property Sale

Council wants a Postal Service representative to return in March to explain why a proposed site on Grand River was selected for a new facility.

Fenton Twp. Murder Trial Again Delayed

19-year old Abdurrahman Ahmed Akl is charged with second degree murder in the 2017 shooting death of 18-year-old Brady Morris. His trial has been adjourned more than half a dozen times, with yet another delay coming last week.

Former Teacher Avoids Jail Time For Drunk Driving Charges

44-year-old Michael Dennis Fletcher was a teacher with Huron Valley Schools when he was taken into custody last September at Lakeland High School after a breathalyzer showed his blood alcohol limit was more than four times the legal limit.

Student Art Exhibition Set Next Month In Howell

The 22nd annual Got Art student art exhibit will take place at the Howell Opera House March 10th through the 22nd.

Submissions Sought For 2020 Deer Management Cooperator Patch

Design submissions for the 2020 deer management cooperator patch are due by March 10th. Patch designs may be created in any medium and shape, with no more than five colors used.

Event Set Thursday For Those Caring For Adults With Memory Loss

Livingston County residents currently caring for an adult with memory loss are being encouraged to attend a free dinner and discussion event this week.

Gregory Man Critically Injured In ORV Crash

A 76-year-old Gregory man who authorities say was ejected from his off-road vehicle during the crash was not wearing a helmet or seat belt.

Marion Township Resident Files To Run For State House Seat

Marion Township resident Yvonne Black announced Monday that she filed last week to run for the Republican nomination for the 47th State House District, joining County Commissioner Bob Bezotte in the race.

New Program To Give Howell Students A "Real Camp Experience"

The Howell Public Schools Board of Education recently gave final approval to Camp Highlander, which will mix academic and literacy skills with engaging activities and adventures.

Monitoring Of Lucy Road Site In Howell Continues

The City of Howell and M.A. Hanna are continuing annual monitoring and sampling of the Lucy Road landfill site.

Fundraiser Aims To Support Addiction Recovery

The Amber Reineck House is dedicated to providing housing and treatment services for those seeking long term recovery.

Impeachment An Afterthought For Slotkin At Town Hall

The newfound civility at a town hall in East Lansing Friday held by Rep. Elissa Slotkin was a sharp contrast from the five raucous public gatherings during the House impeachment proceedings last fall.

Dates Set For Opening Of Cinderella's Closet

Prom season is approaching and the pop-up boutique that allows local high school students to purchase affordable dresses will be held in March.

Central Dispatch Looks To Enhance Responder Call System

911 Director Chad Chewning reports the current paging system is consistently experiencing patchy communications and periods of outages in multiple areas within the community.

Basketball Courts To Be Installed At Genoa Park

Two basketball courts will be the newest addition at the park on the township hall property off Dorr Road - although one might be converted for a different use at a later date depending on public feedback.

Neighborhood Residents Concerned About Proposed Complex

Residents objecting to a 140-unit luxury apartment complex proposed for the vacant Lindbom School site in Brighton brought their concerns to the City Council Thursday night.

Brighton Council Tables Action On PSD Future Direction

The Brighton City Council has tabled action on a future direction for the Principal Shopping District - which has been left without funding for downtown marketing projects since the previous assessment expired.

Non-Profit Seeks Professional Photos Of Border-To-Border Trail

The Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative is looking for pictures in different seasons across the B2B trail in different areas of Chelsea, Dexter, Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti.

Town Hall Meeting Tuesday In Northfield Township

The Board of Trustees is offering the meeting as a question and answer period with residents. It is an open meeting and all are welcome to attend.

Testimony Concludes In Tainted Steroid Hearing

Final arguments are set for March 27th, after which 53rd District Court Judge Shauna Murphy will decide April 16th whether or not to send the case to trial in circuit court.

Brighton Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Two Children

According to court records, the charges are related to incidents that occurred last year in which the minors were forced to perform various sexual acts.

Survey Work Approved For Possible Property Sales In City Of Howell

Some survey work is taking place for potential future sales of the Barnard building property and 324 West Street.

Spirit Of The Community Breakfast Set Next Month

The 2019 Volunteer of the Year Awards will be presented to local individuals, business and youth organizations for their outstanding service to the community in leadership, compassion, and volunteerism.

Injured Arctic Fox Found In South Lyon

South Lyon Police responded to an “injured dog” complaint by the high school, only to discover it was actually an arctic fox.

Zoning Board Denies Variance Requests For Industrial Shredder

Padnos Iron and Metal, on Lucy Road in Howell, requested that an industrial shredder be kept outdoors, and not in an enclosed building as current standards require.

Whitmer Appoints Vaupel To Prescription Drug Task Force

Governor Gretchen Whitmer made the announcement Friday that she was creating The Prescription Drug Task Force, with Republican State Representative Hank Haupel of Handy Township among its members.

Hundley: Increased AV Ballots Not A Problem For Local Clerks

Livingston County, Clerk Betsy Hundley tells WHMI that as of Friday there have been 20,200 requests for an absentee ballot, compared to just over 13,601 in all of 2016. But she doesn’t see that increase as a problem.

Brighton Council Gives Pending OK to Lee Road Project

Pending final approval, the city of Brighton will participate in a multi-jurisdictional effort to improve Lee Road, which borders a portion of the city.

Woman Enters Plea In Lyon Twp. Baseball Bat Attack

25-year-old Jessica Kropiewnicki of Lyon Township pleaded no contest Thursday to assault with intent to murder for the incident that occurred last May.

Candidates Face Off In Forum For 8th District GOP Nomination

The five candidates vying for the opportunity to challenge Democrat Elissa Slotkin for her seat in Congress participated in a forum and meet-and-greet in Genoa Township.

Hearing Set To Conclude For Men Charged In Tainted Steroid Deaths

Barry Cadden and Glenn Chin were charged with Second Degree Murder last year by the Michigan Attorney General’s Office for their roles in producing contaiminated steroids that killed more than 100 people nationwide and sickened nearly a thousand others.

Lutz County Park Could Become Official "Urban Night Sky Place"

An Urban Night Sky Place is an area near or surrounded by large urban environs whose planning and design actively promote an authentic nighttime experience in the midst of significant artificial light.

Witnesses Say Steroid Lab Was Dirty & Lacking Proper Controls

Witnesses from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration testified about contaminated steroids traced back to the New England Compounding Center, a Massachusetts drug compounding company which was partly owned by Barry Cadden, and where Glenn Chin worked as a pharmacist.

Services Set Sunday To Honor Beloved Former Educator

Bill Cain served with Hartland Consolidated Schools for more than 30 years, before retiring as Director of Student Services in 2018. He died February 7th from heart complications at his home in Montana.

Putnam Officials Make Earnest Commitment To New Senior Center

The Board of Trustees approved up to $75,000 in architectural fees for a new senior center featuring more indoor space, parking, and bathrooms.

Local Lawmaker's Bill Would Change Road Funding Formula

Republican State Representative Mike Mueller of Linden introduced House Bill 5489 that would increase funding for county and city road commissions.

House Approves Plan To Remove Veteran License Plate Fees

The measure, proposed by State Representative Hank Vaupel of Fowlerville, is part of a bipartisan, multi-bill package removing the $5 service fee for various veteran and military license plates.

Theis Honors Vetter For LUCAS CPR Devices

Fourth grade student Lucas Vetter received a special tribute in Lansing for his gifting of lifesaving CPR devices to three Livingston County fire departments.

Longtime Cop Pens Book On The Humorous Side Of Policing

William Lenaghan's "Baker 1 in Service: A Lighter Side of Law Enforcement" focuses on humorous, humanizing tales of working 50 years as a Public Safety Officer.

Leaders Proposed As Namesake For Fillmore Park Features

The Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee wants to name the park's baseball/softball diamonds after the late John E. LaBelle, and a trail after the late County Administrator Ken Hinton.

Commissioners Select Griffith As New Board Chair

At its Finance Committee meeting this morning, the board unanimously selected County Commissioner Carol Griffith to lead the board for the remainder of 2020. They also set up a process to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of former Chair Don Parker.

Howell Grad Returns For Free Concert Next Month

The duo Ironwood consists of Anna Dorsey and her husband, Mark Pierce, who perform music inspired by both Celtic and Rock traditions. Dorsey is a Howell High School grad with deep roots in the community.

Fenton Man Charged In Human Trafficking Sting Enters Plea

58-year-old Kevin Robert Choma was one of a dozen men arrested last July by the Genesee Human Oppression Strike Team, or GHOST, in an operation that targeted human trafficking.

Howell Township ZBA Clarifies 3 Points For New Member

Things didn't go well for newly appointed Tim Boal, who had three requested clarifications be interpreted against how he wished.

Sanctuary County Resolution Gets First Approval

Approved Tuesday by a Livingston County subcommittee, the resolution now moves to the full Board of Commissioners for a final vote on Monday, February 24th.

Bond Denied For Man Charged With Impersonating Cop

42-year-old Michael Joseph Snyder of Northfield Township was charged in December with false impersonation of a police officer or employee of the United States following an October 27th incident on I-96 in Livingston County.

Kim Hahn Named Howell Schools' Teacher Of The Year

Hahn, a first grade teacher at Three Fires Elementary, has been teaching at Howell Public Schools for 18 years.

Public Comment Sought On SEMCOG Annual Operating Budget

SEMCOG, the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, has announced the 30-day public comment period for the FY 2020-2021 Annual Operating Budget and Work Program Summary.

Clerks, SOS Prepare Primary As Surge Of Absentee Ballots Pour In

Absentee ballots are available in advance of the upcoming March 10th presidential primary in Michigan.

Appeals Court Sends Sahouri Lawsuit To Trial

The Michigan Court of Appeals remanded the lawsuit filed by former Hartland Consolidated Schools principal Tracey Sahouri back to circuit court for trial, but also a determination of sanctions after ruling she improperly withheld knowledge of cell phone recordings.

Mike Randall Files For County Board Of Commissioners

A third candidate has emerged to fill a vacancy on the Livingston County Board of Commissioners.

Limestone Project Planned For Herbst Road In Genoa Township

The board approved an agreement with the Livingston County Road Commission to install crushed limestone on a portion of Herbst Road from the end of the pavement to Grand River.

Howell Innovation Academy Presents At State Board Mtg

Students and staff from Howell Innovation Academy shared about the school's unique approach to educating the whole student and the positive results from it.

Sanctuary County Resolution Set For First Vote Tonight

Commissioner Bob Bezotte's resolution will go before the County’s Public Safety and Infrastructure and Development committee and “urges" lawmakers and government officials to, reject, "any provision, law, or regulation that may infringe, have the tendency to infringe, or place any additional burden on the rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms”

Woman Charged In Laundromat Stabbing Found Competent

Stephanie Rohn of Fenton is accused of stabbing two people inside the Tubs & Tumblers Coin Laundry in Brighton on September 17th and then stabbing herself.

Democrat To Seek District 5 Vacancy On County Commission

Glen Miller filed for the Democratic nomination for the County Commission District 5 seat in January but recently announced that he will apply for the vacancy created by the resignation of Commission Chairman Donald Parker.

Handy Twp. Officials Consider Options To Boost Revenue

Officials are considering a potential request for a Headlee Override of the municipality's current allocated millage, or a modest increase of their road millage.

Zoning Board Meets This Week To Decide Shredder Issues

Padnos Iron and Metal, on Lucy Road in Howell, has requested that an industrial shredder be kept outdoors, and not in an enclosed building as current standards require.

South Lyon Pride Festival Coming This Summer

The festival will take place July 25th at McHattie Park to celebrate diversity in a fun, family-centered and empowering atmosphere.

Howell City Council Approves MDOT Trunkline Contract

The contract allows the City to recoup costs for things like hauling snow and emergency pothole repairs.

Deadline Nearing To Complete Brighton Biennial Survey

The survey will officially close in two weeks and then the information will be compiled.

SEMCOG Seeks Public Input On Bike & Pedestrian Plan

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Plan for Southeast Michigan aims to ensure that the region’s non-motorized system meets the transportation, quality of life, health, and accessibility needs of its residents and visitors.

Walk For Warmth Celebrates 30 Years

Approximately $60,000 was raised, which will help to replenish OLHSA’s emergency utility assistance program which helps more than 200 local families throughout the year.

School District Stakeholders Working To Boost Student Achievement

The purpose of the Curriculum and Instruction Council is ultimately “to inspire synergies amongst its members that will lead to improved student achievement and growth”.

Fenton Fire Department Seeks On-Call Firefighters

Applications will be accepted through Monday, March 2nd and there are currently three openings.

Brighton HS Holds Kindness & Respect Weeks

Liam Fay, a 17-year-old senior, the new student representative on the Brighton Board of Education, tells WHMI Kindness Week brings the school together in a spirit of unity, as does “Respect Week", which is organized each year by the school's Project United Team.

Retirement Party Celebrates Fowlerville Fire Chief

Friends, family and community members celebrated Chief John Wright's many years of service at his retirement and farewell party Friday.

Amended Budget in Brighton Area Schools Marks 4.8% increase

Brighton Board of Education approved a revised budget of $82 million, marking a 4.8% increase in spending, at its meeting last week.

County GOP Congressional Candidate Forum Set Next Week

The candidates that have committed to attending the forum as well as the post-forum meet and greet include Mike Detmer, Alan Hoover, Paul Junge, Kristina Lyke, and Nikki Snyder.

Statewide Tornado Drill Set For March 25th

A resolution authorizing Livingston County’s participation in the drill came before the County’s Board of Commissioners Monday night and received unanimous approval.

Drick Files To Run For Open Commission Seat

Former County Commissioner Jay Drick says he will also seek an appointment to the seat vacated Thursday by the resignation of Donald Parker.

MDOT: It's A Crash - Not An Accident

Most traffic crashes are the result of driver behavior, thus a safety and awareness campaign is continuing to educate the public about the difference.

Brighton Native Patrols The Sea Aboard Naval Warship

Seaman Jacob Boston joined the Navy 20 months ago and is currently serving aboard the USS Boxer stationed in San Diego, California.

Local Communities Rank High On Safest Michigan Cities List

The annual report from the National Council for Home Safety and Security lists South Lyon as #3, Hamburg Township at #5 and Milford as #7.

Former NECC Employees Testify In Steroid Trial

On Friday, two former NECC employees, Owen Finnegan and Steven Haynes, testified about rushed production, skipped tests and ignored sterility standards in 2012 when the facility started dealing with a mass of orders.

LACASA Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

Former Family Court Administrator Caryn Michalak will be replacing current COO Polly Mallory, who is retiring.

MHOG Proposes Projects Worth $6 Million Be Funded Without Bonding

MHOG laid out a plan to budget $6-million for 2 projects being paid for upfront to avoid upwards of $300,000 in bonding fees.

Hearing Continues For Men Charged In Tainted Steroid Outbreak

Barry Cadden, the co-founder of New England Compounding Center, and Glenn Chin, who worked there as a pharmacist, were charged last year by the Michigan Attorney General’s Office with second degree murder in connection with 11 deaths in Livingston County.

Linden Man Rejects Plea Offer On Child Sex Assault Charges

62-year-old Douglas William Walsh is charged with six counts of 2nd degree criminal sexual conduct involving at least two alleged victims under the age of 13.

Murphy Announces Re-Election Bid

In a move that is a surprise to nobody, Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy today signaled his intention to seek another four year term this November.

Grant To Help Expand Livingston Veterans' Services & Space

Director Mary Durst says the funding will be used to assist Veterans Services in moving to a larger location that will help better meet the needs of local veterans and their families, as well as provide better visibility and awareness to the community.

Pot Conviction Dismissed Following MSC Ruling

After the Michigan Supreme Court in November rejected a local judge’s ruling that denied Dennis Keith Towne’s motion to suppress evidence in his case, the Livingston County Prosecutor’s Office has opted to dismiss the conviction.

Crowdfunding Campaign Launched For Milford Skatepark

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched for the Milford Skatepark and if successful - would complete a community dream decades in the making.

Broadcasting County Commission Meetings Soon To Resume

Commissioner Gary Childs says he believes the equipment to broadcast the meetings has been ordered, and that broadcasting will resume as soon as the vendor has installed it.

Conway Man Charged With Recording Teen In Changing Room

33-year-old Joseph Busha of Conway Township is charged with two counts of felonious assault and one count each of capturing/distributing an image of an unclothed person and using a computer to commit a crime.

Pinckney Students Win $10,000 Grant For New Crosswalk Near School

Four students from Pinckney High School won the Imagine Boldly competition and will be rewarded a grant to help build a crosswalk over Dexter-Pinckney Road at the high school.

OLHSA's Walk For Warmth 30th Anniversary Saturday

An annual fundraiser to help families keep the heat on during the cold winter months is returning to Livingston County this weekend.

Arraignment Held For Local Man Charged In Accidental Shooting

Kurtis Heathcott was waiting in the pick-up lane while picking up his child from Three Fires Elementary School when he accidentally shot himself in the leg while adjusting his gun.

SOS & Local Clerks Ask For Tighter Deadline For Ballot Changes

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and a bipartisan group of clerks, including Livingston County's Elizabeth Hundley, are asking state legislature for an extra 15 days for preparing, approving, testing, and mailing ballots.

Maintenance Of War Dog Memorial Guaranteed Under Agreement

Phil Weitlauf, President of the Memorial located in Lyon Township, says as time has gone on, he's become concerned of what would happen to the Memorial if he or his team could not continue managing it.

Rezoning To Allow New Housing Development In Milford

The Summit View development will feature 44 single family homes and 18 Brownstone-type condominiums.

Area Firefighters & Cadets Conduct Ice Rescue Training

Putnam and Unadilla Firefighters trained on Woodburn Lake in Unadilla while Cadets from the Livingston County Firefighter Training Academy trained on Woodland Lake in Brighton.

Woman Who Led Police Chase, Rammed Patrol Car Arraigned

Averie Wilson of Hamburg Township is facing charges of fleeing a police officer, assault with a dangerous weapon, and assaulting/resisting/obstructing a police officer.

Howell School Board Approves 6-Year Terms

The Howell Public Schools District on Monday finalized a plan that will make the terms of all of its members increase from 4 to 6 years.

Lindbom Development Foes Meet to Plan Strategy

Residents of a Northwest neighborhood in Brighton opposed to a 140-unit luxury apartment development are organizing a petition drive to gather signatures of those who oppose the project.

Fowlerville Fire Chief Wright Retiring After 34 Years

A retirement and community farewell party is being held this Friday, celebrating the career of Chief John Wright.

Brighton School Board Approves Bond Issue Contracts

Contracts related to the recently-passed Brighton Area Schools bond issue have been approved as the school board begins in earnest to implement its provisions.

Howell Police Department Presented Certificate Of Accreditation

The Howell Police Department was recognized during Monday night’s City Council meeting for achieving a Certificate of Accreditation and keeping with the highest law enforcement standards and best practices in the state.

Report: Coach Told Students Not To Mention Crash Near Howell

The incident in question occurred Saturday when three students who are members of the Wayne Memorial wrestling team were being driven to a meet by their coach after a team bus had been canceled.

Vaupel Named Legislator Of The Year by Michigan Optometrists

State Representative Hank Vaupel recently received the Michigan Optometric Association’s Legislator of the Year award for 2019.

Donald Parker Resigning From Board Of Commissioners

Parker is resigning because he is applying for the position of Livingston County Administrator, which was left vacant as a result of the passing of Ken Hinton in October.

Bezotte To Propose Sanctuary Status For Livingston County

The resolution would declare Livingston County a sanctuary in protecting the Second Amendment. The measure has been adopted by numerous counties in Michigan in the wake of gun control bills proposed in Virginia.

Hartland Schools Placing $45 Million Bond On May 5th Ballot

If approved, the bond will be used to renovate, upgrade and construct school facilities, including safety and security improvements. While it will require a 1.44 mill increase in the current tax rate, Board of Education President Thom Dumond said they believe it is both “necessary and reasonable.”

Amazon Facility Gets Initial Approval In Lyon Twp.

On Monday, the Lyon Township Planning Commission recommended approval of plans by Amazon Inc. to develop a nearly 87,000-square-foot distribution facility along Grand River, west of Napier Road.

Health Department Highlights Oral Health Care For Kids

Children’s oral health was among the public health issues identified as part of the “Livingston County Road to Community Health” series.

Howell To Sign Restrictive Covenant With Diamond Chrome

The Howell City Council approved the signing of a restrictive covenant over the Diamond Chrome Plating property, which is part of a recommended remedial action plan between the company and state.

Sheriff's Office Says Horse Cruelty Investigation Remains Open

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is responding to the public’s concern over the welfare of several local horses following headlines and pictures released last week of a severely malnourished horse.

Candlewood Suites Recognized For Helping Disaster Victims

The Livingston County Disaster Assistance Response Team or DART awarded Candlewood Suites in Brighton with a “Certificate of Appreciation”.

Hamburg Woman Rams Police Car Following Chase

The 25-year-old Hamburg Township resident was lodged at the Livingston County Jail pending charges from the Livingston County Prosecutor's Office for fleeing and elude, operating with the presence of marijuana and other counts.

Meeting Set Tuesday On Proposed Lindbom Development

A meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday to discuss neighborhood concerns regarding a proposal for a large apartment development at the old Lindbom School site in Brighton.

United Way Seeks Outstanding Volunteer Nominations

The public has a few days left to nominate people and organizations whose efforts have made a major impact over the past year.

Man Charged In Retail Theft, Police Chase Headed To Trial

Bryan Busher is facing charges of retail fraud, organized retail crime, resisting and obstructing a police officer, and armed robbery.

Open House Today On Pipeline Project In Milford

An open house from 4 to 7pm today aims to answer questions and address any concerns related to a natural gas pipeline replacement project in Kensington Metropark and surrounding Milford areas.

St. Paul's Rector Celebrates Final Service In Brighton

The Rev. Deon Johnson, rector at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Brighton, was elected in November to become the new leader of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri and its first openly gay leader.

Crash Takes LETS Bus Out Of Service

There were no serious injuries from the crash, including both drivers, a passenger in the truck and four passengers who were on the bus at the time. All involved were wearing seatbelts.

Practice SAT Test Aims To Help Students Succeed

The Brighton Area Schools Alumni Association is offering a SAT Practice Test for area middle and high school students on Saturday, March 14th in the Brighton High School Cafeteria.

Rickett Road in Brighton Will Be Completed This Spring

A final layer of pavement will be installed and miscellaneous repair work done on a portion of Rickett Road in Brighton this spring.

Local Lawmaker Aims To Broaden Fight Against Human Trafficking

Senator Lana Theis has introduced legislation aimed at strengthening existing laws to combat human trafficking.

Huron Valley Community Coalition Leaders Graduate From Advanced

Randy Root and Jordyn Najduk completed a year-long program aimed at strengthening tactics for fighting substance use by youths.

Lighting Conversion Work To Take Place At Fowlerville Junior High

The improvements will convert all interior and exterior lighting at Fowlerville Junior High to energy-saving LED fixtures.

Linden Schools Supports Placing $55M Bond Proposal On Ballot

The bond proposal addresses needs in enhancing student safety and school security, expanding and enhancing the instructional environment, remodeling, upgrading, and constructing school facilities, and upgrading technology and technology infrastructure.

Local Woman Wins Lottery

The Livingston County woman, who wished to remain anonymous, won $321,313 from the Michigan Lottery.

Lyon Twp. Amending Drunk And Disorderly Persons Ordinance

The changes will include the addition of regulations identifying and penalties for Summoning Public Safety Personnel Without Good Cause.

Green Oak Master Plan Open House Postponed

The goal of the event had been to gather feedback from residents to update the municipality’s Master Plan.

Chili Cook-Off To Benefit Fowlerville Fireworks

The 16th Annual Chili Cook-off to benefit the 4th of July fireworks show in Fowlerville will take place March 14th.

Rescuer Says Charges Should Be Filed For Horse's Neglect

Suzette Morgan runs ZanBuck Arabian Farms in Imlay City, but also helped arrange for the rescue of an Arabian horse in November that was surrendered by a breeder in Green Oak Township. Morgan says the animal was emaciated to the point that its skin was peeling off from various ailments.

Teens Face Conspiracy Charge In Fowlerville Gun Store Robbery

A federal grand jury charged 18-year-old Brandon McClure and 19-year-old Daniel Rae with Conspiracy to Steal Firearms from a Federally-Licensed Firearms Dealer and Possess Stolen Firearms.

Howell Police Receive Accreditation Honor

The department is one of 24 in the state, and the only law enforcement agency in Livingston County, to be accredited.

Brighton to Start Street Improvement Projects This Spring

The city of Brighton, acting on approval of a 2.5-mill Headlee override last year, will begin implementing that voter directive with street improvement work starting this spring.

County Officials Concerned With Public Group Usage At EMS Building

Officials sought guidance from commissioners at a recent meeting related to issues since the building has been opened up to public groups for use.

State Withholds Funding From Webberville

The Michigan Department of Treasury declined to disburse $544,000 in Michigan Transportation Fund money and $97,000 in state revenue sharing until officials in Webberville correct required financial filings.

Putnam Officials, County Road Commission, Residents Talk Local Roads

A special meeting was held to discuss possible partnership opportunities between the township and road commission, and special assessment district opportunities for residents.

Basketball Fundraiser To Benefit Special Ministries

Livingston County Catholic Charities' Special Ministries team will battle the Livingston County Sheriff's Office in this year's annual basketball game fundraiser.

Two Men Charged With Cashing In Bogus Bottle Returns

Authorities say 37-year-old Shane Whiteman of New Hudson and 39-year-old Eric Lowman of Oceola Township cashed fake bottle return slips on several occasions at the Fowlerville Walmart.

Howell City Council To Resume Pot Discussion Next Month

Howell City Council resumed marijuana-related discussions at a recent meeting but plans to have more robust talks in late March.

Game Show Format Featured For Cancer Fundraiser

Five Points of Hope provides grants of up to $500 to help patients pay for unaffordable essentials such as insurance deductibles, prescriptions, medical equipment and utility bills.

Apartment Complex, Dealership Proposed In Lyon Twp.

Both are proposed on Lyon Center Drive in the Lyon Crossing development.

Theis Bill Seeks To Make "Corporate Welfare" More Accountable

State Senator Lana Theis has introduced legislation that she says would hold bodies of government and corporations that receive taxpayer assistance to greater levels of transparency and accountability.

Police Investigate B&E At Unadilla Store

Police are working to identify the suspects responsible for breaking in to the Unadilla Store in Gregory.

Some Howell Residents Not Happy With Reduced Sidewalk Snow Plowing

Business owner Sally Witt sent a letter to the City expressing concerns about snowplowing ending at Barnard Street - which was part of budget cuts made last year.

New Classes To Be Offered At Fowlerville High School

The two new classes being offered starting with the 2020-2021 school year are the CLEP, or the College Level Examination Program, for American Government, and Introduction to Sports Officiating.

Slotkin-Sponsored Therapy Dog Bill Passes House Unanimously

The PAWS for Veterans Therapy Act passed the U.S. House unanimously today after being co-sponsored last fall by 8th District Democrat Elissa Slotkin and Ohio Republican Congressman Steve Stivers.

Hartland Officials Putting Final Touches On New Budget

Officials are looking to make improvements to parks and sidewalk connections while preparing for upcoming elections.

Whitmer's SOTU Response Highlights Democratic Action

After President Trump touted economic gains under GOP leadership in his State of the Union speech, Whitmer, speaking at East Lansing High School where her daughters attend, highlighted the work of Democratic governors across the country.

Mattress Fundraiser Will Support Whitmore Lake Music Programs

The one-day event will transform the high school into a mattress showroom, with 25 different styles on display in all sizes and styles for customers to try, priced below retail.

County Looks To Resume Broadcasting Commission Meetings

A committee approved a resolution with a recommendation to start broadcasting meetings of the Livingston County Board of Commissioners again.

Humidity Issues Close Pools In Huron Valley District

The pools, one at Milford High School and the other at Lakeland High School, are mainly for community and recreational use.

Men Charged With Sexually Assaulting Teen Enter Plea

Charles Seymour and Quinton Peters pleaded no contest to two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct related to the August 7th incident involving a 15-year-old girl.

Hamburg Township Trustee Jim Neilson Passes Away Monday

A community farewell is planned next week for Neilson, a well-known township trustee and community servant who passed away Monday.

Another Trial Date Set For Teen Charged in Friend's Murder

19-year old Abdurrahman Ahmed Akl is charged with second degree murder in the 2017 shooting death of 18-year-old Brady Morris. His trial has been adjourned at least half a dozen times.

Bank Of Ann Arbor To Purchase First National Bank In Howell

The all-cash transaction of approximately $101.4 million will create a combined bank with more than 300 employees at 17 locations in four counties and have approximately $2.2 billion of total assets.

8 Mile Road Closed Between Chubb & Napier Roads

A lengthy road closure is now in effect for motorists utilizing 8 Mile Road on the Lyon Township/Novi/Wayne County border.

Howell Man Charged In Sex Assault Gets Prison Time

37-year-old Michael Ringle will serve 4 to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting his stepdaughter.

Governor Signs Local Lawmaker's Bill For Dropout Recovery Program

Legislation sponsored by Senator Lana Theis to continue the state’s Dropout Recovery Program was recently signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

State Seeks Fines Against Howell Company For TCE Emissions

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy issued a January 30th Enforcement Notice to Diamond Chrome Plating, Inc. concerning its facility in S. Michigan Avenue.

Brighton PC OKs Preliminary Site Plan for Apts. at Lindbom Site

Preliminary plans have been approved for a Planned Unit Development of 140 upscale apartments at the vacant Lindbom School site in Brighton.

Builder Charged For Allegedly Bilking Iosco Township Man

Robert McTavish Jr. is charged with felony builder’s trust fund violation for allegedly taking thousands of dollars from a local man but never completing any work.

County Committee Supports Grant Application For Grand River Bus Service

A committee of the Livingston County Board of Commissioners was in support of LETS applying for a grant that would allow for the purchase of buses for a dedicated service route along Grand River.

Livingston County Clerk Seeking Re-Election

Elizabeth Hundley was appointed in 2016 before being elected to a 4-year term.

Town Homes Proposed for Former Lindbom School Site in Brighton

A Detroit area developer's proposal for 140 luxury town homes at the vacant, former Lindbom School site will be considered by the Brighton City Planning Commission tonight.

Boil Water Notice Issued After Water Main Break

The Boil Water Notice applied to the Country Club Subdivision, located north of Grand River and west of Old US-23 in Brighton Township. It has since been rescinded.

Central Dispatch Revising Enhanced 911 Service Plan

According to 911 Director Chad Chewning, the plan for Livingston County was last updated in 2001 and amended in 2003.

Local Man Admits To Sexually Assaulting Children

A plea agreement with prosecutors calls for Johnathan Dunn to be sentenced to 9 to 15 years in prison.

Pontiac Man Enters Plea To Fenton Armed Robbery

22-year-old Ward Alvin Goodnight III pleaded to the lesser charge of larceny from a person after police say he pulled a gun on a Holly man in a store parking lot along Owen Road and stole his PlayStation 4.

Junge Leads All 8th District Rivals; Slotkin Still Has Huge Money Advantage

Friday was the deadline for 2019 year-end filings by the Federal Election Commission, and of the five candidates announced so far for the August GOP primary; Paul Junge has by far the most money.

Northfield Township 2019 Road Projects Come In Under Budget

Both the Township Manager and Township Supervisor are interested in rolling the $37,500 into the next fiscal year budget.

Six-vehicle Crash at M-59 and Hacker Road Investigated

M-59 (Highland Road) west of Hartland was closed down for over an hour Saturday as a result of a 6-vehicle accident.

BAS Board Of Education Honors "Pack Of Dogs" Program

The recognition was for a recently-concluded fundraiser that realized $5,000 for the program - with over 12,000 pairs of shoes donated.

Homeland Security Grants Aim To Build Emergency Preparedness Locally

Livingston County will receive about $124,176 toward Emergency Management's efforts to prevent, respond to or recover from incidents of national significance, including terrorism-related activities.

Bodybuilder Gets Probation For Illegal Steroid Distribution

Had Amy Kozle of Genoa Township gone to trial and been convicted, she would have faced up to seven years in prison or a $10,000 fine.

Salvation Army Seeks Support To Reach Campaign Goal

The Salvation Army of Livingston County’s Christmas campaign is coming to close later this week and the local non-profit is reaching out to the community.

LETS Seeks Grant To Buy Buses For Grand River Service

The Livingston Essential Transportation Service is pursuing a grant that would allow for the purchase of buses for a dedicated service route along Grand River.

Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Teen Headed To Trial

Luis Santana reportedly picked the 16-year-old girl up from her home and drove to the Lowe's Home Improvement store in Genoa Township, where the pair allegedly had sex several times.

County Building Dept. Looks To Serve More Communities

Building Official Jim Rowell says by adding communities outside of the county, the department will increase their economy of scale; helping to keep fees low and promote development in the region.

Park Improvements Proceeding In Village Of Pinckney

The park and residential improvements in the Portage Dells neighborhood were made possible through a state grant program.

Local Lawmaker Returns Office Allotment Back To State

State Representative Hank Vaupel has returned $13,969.27 of his 2019 office budget allotment back to the State of Michigan, amounting to about 13% of his total budget.

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