2015 Marijuana Charges Dropped Against Local Man

After years in court, a final settlement was reached between the Michigan Attorney General’s Office and Darryl Berry.

Slotkin Secures Funding To Revive Report On Systemic Racism

The Holly Democrat’s measure, included in the appropriations package that passed the U.S. House of Representatives Thursday, provided funding that Michigan State University could access to produce the “State of Black Michigan,” an annual report on systemic inequalities compiled from the 1960s through 2007.

Howell Melon Festival Is Back, Spread Out For Safety

The 60th annual festival will be spread throughout the city and neighboring townships over the first half of August.

Despite Ideological Divide, Friends Share Ideas For Civil Discourse

Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson's Civility Project shared secrets on how people with differing political views can have engaging, quality conversations without the animosity.

Graduation Ceremony Revised After Latest Executive Order

Because outdoor gatherings are now limited to just 100 people, BHS Principal Gavin Johnson says the ceremonies will be extremely short, with no performances or speeches.

Council Approves Survey Work For Barnard Building Property

As the longtime eyesore is set to be demolished, Council is looking toward future potential of the site and creating buildable residential lots.

Argentine Township Man Drowns In McKane Lake

63-year-old Ralph Roberts of Argentine Township drowned in McKane Lake last Sunday.

Portion Of Buno Road to Close For Pipeline Replacement

Buno Road between Milford Road and Huron River Parkway in Milford Township is scheduled to close from Thursday, August 6th through Monday, August 10th.

Person Of Interest Identified In Hit & Run That Injured Teen

The Sheriff’s Office reports it has located the vehicle involved in the crash and developed a person of interest. 17-year-old Lewis Higgins suffered life threatening injuries.

Grant To Support Sheriff's Office Efforts At Enforcing Safe Driving

The County Board of Commissioners approved the application for a grant that will reimburse for overtime hours dedicated to enforcing safe driving laws during holiday enforcement periods.

New Realty Building In Howell Township On Hold

Parking problems may cause the potential developer of a new Nexthome Statewide Realty office in Howell Township to have to walk away from the project.

Couple Heads To Trial After Allegedly Impersonating Police

51-year-old Leonard Charles Harris and 24-year-old Leanna Paige Garcia-Stowe were pulled over May 16th by undercover Oakland County Sheriff’s detectives in the Kensington Place mobile home community at Grand River and Kent Lake Road.

Repairs Approved For Damaged Fire Paging Tower

The Livingston County Board of Commissioners approved a request from Central Dispatch for repairs to the Deerfield VHF paging tower that suffered major failure following an air conditioning line rupture in June.

Brighton State Trooper Hospitalized After Morning Crash

Despite the condition of the patrol vehicle, Michigan State Police say the trooper from the Brighton Post suffered non-life threatening injuries.

Concrete Repairs On Grand River At Wixom Road Start Monday

Motorists can expect to encounter traffic back-ups due to lane restrictions along Grand River on the Wixom/Novi border next week.

Whitmer Amends MI Safe Start Order To Limit Indoor Gatherings

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has tightened pandemic restrictions while letting Detroit’s three casinos reopen at limited capacity after four-plus months of being closed to curb the coronavirus.

Pinckney Community Public Library Seeks Millage Renewal

The Pinckney Community Public Library is asking voters to approve a straight renewal in the August 4th Primary election.

Schuette Endorses Junge For 8th District GOP Run

Bill Schuette, who served as Michigan Attorney General for 8 years, said Junge has the “talent, skill and conservative values” to “regain the Republican Majority in Congress.”

Howell Township Planning Commissioners Discuss Industrial Flex Zone

Planning Commissions addressed concerns from businesses that would be rezoned from the formerly-named and proposed Innovation Zone.

Environmental Groups Call For Stronger Line 5 Response

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced last week that the pipeline company has not agreed to provide a minimum of $900 million in liability insurance to cover all damages and losses caused to property or individuals due to the operation of the pipelines through the Straits of Mackinac.

Hartland Schools Shares Latest Draft For Returning To Class

In Phase 4, which the district is currently in, students under the current draft could choose between full time remote learning, or Monday to Thursday in-person learning, with remote learning on Fridays.

Search Continues For Driver Who Seriously Injured Teen

The suspect is described as a white male, between the ages of 25 and 30, with brown hair, standing about 6 feet tall and weighing between 150 and 160 pounds. Meanwhile, a GoFundMe account has been set up for 17-year-old Lewis Higgins, whose injuries included broken bones in his feet and legs and a fractured pelvis.

Collection Events To Support LESA's Backpacks For Kids Project

On Thursday, Michigan State Police at the Brighton Post are coordinating a “Stuff the Blue Goose” event. Then on Friday, a Livingston ESA bus will be on site from 10am to 2pm to collect supplies.

More COVID-19 Scams Targeting Senior Citizens

LCCC is warning about scammers claiming to be from Medicare. They offer to send seniors COVID-19 testing kits, vaccines, prescriptions, and supplies such as masks, creams, hand sanitizer - as well as a total Covid-19 treatment kit.

Kensington Metropark “Splash ‘N’ Blast” Closed After Positive COVID Case

The “Splash ‘N’ Blast” at Kensington Metropark is temporarily closed following a positive COVID-19 test result from a seasonal employee.

Agreement Still Being Worked Out For Howell Motorsport Venue

City staff and attorneys have been negotiating an agreement with Mark and Jordan Dick of JD Racing to purchase the Highland-Howell property.

Plea Hearing 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.

Brighton Teachers Skeptical Of Back-To-School Plan

The plan would involve four days of classroom instruction for the first semester — on Mondays and Tuesdays and Thursdays and Fridays, with Wednesdays consisting of at-home online learning. However, teachers who spoke at the online meeting were virtually unanimous in their opposition to resuming in-classroom learning, saying there are too many dangers associated with exposure to the coronavirus.

Brighton Among Communities To Improve Residential Recycling

EGLE and The Recycling Partnership jointly awarded $800,000 in grants to help 300,000 households improve capture of high-quality recyclables.

Health & Wellness Sticker Project Underway In Livingston County

The Livingston COMMUNITY PREVENTION Project will be distributing “You’re the MOST” stickers at various locations throughout Livingston County, as well as other events planned through the next few months.

Monday Crash Sends Woman To Hospital

Minor injuries resulted from a crash in the City of Brighton Monday afternoon.

MDOT Shares Plans For US-23 Flex Route Extension

Phase 2 of the Flex Route will see its extension from M-36 to the I-96 interchange.

Commissioners Approve Resolutions In Support Of Juvenile Court

Submission of applications for a pair of grants and funding for behavioral health services were approved at Monday's meeting.

Suspect Sought After Iosco Township Hit & Run

A 17-year-old Howell resident was southbound on Bull Run Road riding a bicycle when he was struck by what witnesses indicated was a newer model White Ford F-150 crew cab pick-up.

Rep. Mueller Shows Support For Jail Reform Legislation

A package of bills in Lansing would reduce the penalties on lesser driving offenses, helping people who commit non-dangerous driving crimes more easily stay out of jail.

Duck Lake Road To Close Tuesday

Duck Lake Road will be closed between Commerce Road and Cooley Lake Road in Milford Township for culvert replacement.

Huron Valley Schools Sets Return Plan

The district has shared their plan for the new school year, and what face-to-face learning will look like, if allowed.

Small Addition Approved For Wedding Barn Project

The Brighton Township Board approved a revised site plan and amended conditional zoning agreement for the Tandale Nature Barn on Old US-23.

Over 112,000 8th District Jobs Retained Through PPP Loans

Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin announced the number of jobs retained through the federal Paycheck Protection Program - 25,443 of which were in Livingston County,

Online Petition Seeks To Keep Howell Pool Open

It seeks 500 signatures, and as of this morning has garnered more than half of that goal.

Man Critically Injured In Moped Crash

The preliminary investigation revealed that a moped operated by a 60 year old Fowlerville man was traveling east on Grand River when he left the roadway, crashed on the gravel shoulder and was trapped under the moped.

Howell Aquatic Center Closing

The closure was the result of difficult budget decisions made by the Howell Public Schools district. The Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority handles management and operations of the center.

Genoa Twp Approves Rezoning For 10-Unit Condo Development

Roughly 46.5 acres at Golf Club and Latson roads will be rezoned with a preliminary site plan also being approved for what could be a site that houses a residential development and a church.

City of Howell Could Get Federal CARES Act Funding

The City is hoping to receive federal reimbursement for public safety related to the coronavirus pandemic, specifically the police department.

New Fire Truck Being Welcomed In Fenton Next Week

Firefighters will perform the time-honored tradition of pushing their new truck into the station, Thursday.

Unemployment Bonuses Potentially Ending For Livingston County Workers Saturday

Unless Congress acts swiftly, the $600 bonus to unemployment checks will end as scheduled on June 25.

Real Estate Recovering From Early-Pandemic Lows

After dramatic lows in early Spring, the most recent data shows promising recovery for the real estate industry, but across the state and in Livingston County.

Livingston County Emergency Management Gets Grant

The department was awarded $3,950 through the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant Program.

Award-Winning BHS Band Marches On

Although their trip to Hawaii to commemorate the anniversary of the end of World War II was cancelled, the highly-touted Brighton High School Marching Band has plans to keep members engaged this summer.

Vaupel, Bollin Urge Support For Plan To Protect Nursing Home Residents

State Rep. Hank Vaupel and State Rep. Ann Bollin are voicing support for a legislative plan that prohibits the admittance of COVID-19 positive patients to nursing homes from another facility while developing centralized intake facilities.

Livingston County Master Plan Receives Vernon Deines Award

The Small Town & Rural Planning Division of the American Planning Association sponsors planning awards annually to honor outstanding planning projects throughout the United States.

Pop-Up Exhibit Marks 100th Anniversary Of 19th Amendment

The Brighton Area Women’s History Roll of Honor and the Brighton District Library are hosting the new pop-up exhibit “Rightfully Hers”, which commemorates the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.

Town Hall Event To Explore Youths And Marijuana

The Livingston County Community Alliance is hosting an online discussion on the Dangers of Youth Marijuana Use on August 5th.

South Lyon Voters To Decide On Nearly $100-Million School Bond

The proposal would fund hundreds of projects across every school in the South Lyon Community Schools' district.

Slotkin PFAS Provision Passes As Part Of Defense Act

A provision requiring the Department of Defense to clean up PFAS contamination to the strictest standard available was passed as part of the National Defense Authorization Act.

Water Bills Stacking Up For Some City Of Howell Customers

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has extended water shut off protections through December and City Council was informed that protection does not erase customers bills, causing them to pile up.

Fowlerville Schools' Teachers, Parents Ask For Online-Only First Semester

Several teachers and parents of students in the district asked the Board of Education to consider not immediately returning to in-person education at the beginning of the new school year.

#Checkon5Livingston Challenge Promotes Health & Wellness

The Livingston COMMUNITY PREVENTION Project has created a challenge-type campaign titled #Checkon5Livingston that's being promoted across social media platforms.

Man Sentenced For Armed Robbery In Fenton

22-year-old Ward Alvin Goodnight III was ordered to serve two years in prison, followed by one year of probation.

Local Historian Joins Race For BAS Board Of Education

Dr. Caitlyn Perry Dial has three degrees in history, serves on the Brighton ZBA, and is a Brighton District Library trustee.

Roundabout Construction At Pontiac Trail & 7 Mile Progressing

The Washtenaw County Road Commission says despite the relatively dry but hot weather window, their contractor continues to make great progress on the project.

Repairs & Upgrades Slated For Bridge, Gazebo In Downtown Fenton

The Downtown Development Authority Board approved a proposal for design work for repairs and upgrades to the gazebo area outside of City Hall, including the walking bridge over the Mill Pond spillway on the west leg of the Shiawassee River.

Filing Deadline For Area Board of Education Candidates Expires

Several races for Board of Education seats in Livingston County and surrounding areas will be decided on November 3rd.

SAD Proceeding For Woodland Lake Dam Repairs

The Brighton Township board adopted a resolution approving the SAD and directed preparation of the assessment roll. The Organization of Woodland Lake or Owl has been working for years to get the project going.

Howell Fire Academy Graduates 7th Class Of Future Firefighters

The Howell Public Schools Fire Academy celebrated the graduation of 17 future firefighters on Monday.

Rep. Vaupel Introduces Legislation To Lower Prescription Costs

Republican State Rep. Hank Vaupel is spearheading a bi-partisan plan to help reduce prescription costs in Michigan. It requires drug manufacturers to submit information about how their products are priced to the Michigan Department of Information and Financial Services.

Lindbom-Site Developers Granted Site Plan Extension

An 8-month extension for a potential development that would find 140 new townhomes built on the property of a former elementary school was approved by the Brighton City Planning Commission.

Solve Small Claims Dispute Legally Through Smart Phone Or Laptop

The MI-Resolve online platform gives parties a free option for resolving a case that might normally be held in small claims or district court.

Sheriff Murphy Presents Annual Report

Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy shared the annual report on his office's budget and the happenings around the jail.

Howell Police Still Conducting Twitter Threat Investigation

Police continue to investigate the case involving a state employee accused of threatening to burn down the City of Howell on social media.

New Grant Available For Livingston County Small Farms

The MEDC Small Farm Safety Grant programs offers owners of farms with less than 10 employees $1,000 per employee to assist with COVID-19 mitigation costs.

Popular Livingston County Democrats Fundraiser Moving Online

The 37th Annual Winans fundraiser, with special guests Elissa Slotkin and Gary Peters, will be taking place over Zoom, August 23rd.

Brighton Township Master Plan Open House Wednesday

The open house will run from 3 to 8pm at the Brighton Fire Station located at 1580 South Old US-23.

St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Completes 1,000 Robotic Surgeries

Since the launch of the hospital's robotic surgical program in May 2017, officials say patients have undergone some of the most complex operations and benefited from fewer complications, shorter healing times and superior outcomes.

John Conely Seeks Brighton School Board Seat

Local businessman John Conely is again seeking a seat on the Brighton Area Schools Board of Education.

Two Construction Projects Occurring In Milford

Work on Peters Road and railroad crossing repairs at N. Milford Rd and Summit St. will close roads during the week of July 20-24.

State Rep. Vaupel Talks Education With Local Superintendents

During his recent online office hours event, State Representative Hank Vaupel invited the superintendents from LESA and Howell Public Schools to share insights on the coming school year and take questions from residents.

Armed Robbery Reported At Tanger Outlet Center

An armed robbery this morning at the Tanger Outlet Center in Howell Township led to a police pursuit and the arrest of a 21-year-old West Bloomfield man.

New Program Assists Tenants And landlords Affected By COVID-19

The Eviction Diversion Program is set up to assist renters and landlords now that the state's moratorium on evictions has ended.

Brighton High School Sets Graduation Ceremony Date For Class Of 2020

The ceremonies will take place, with added safety precautions, on August 1st.

Virtual Meeting On US-23 Flex Route Extension To I-96

MDOT is hosting a virtual public meeting on Monday, July 27th from 3 to 4pm regarding the upcoming extension of the US-23 Flex Route to the I-96/US-23 interchange.

Youth Baseball Coach Enters Plea On Sexual Assault Charges

Mark Frappier of Hartland pled guilty to 2 counts of criminal sexual conduct involving minors that he met as their baseball coach between 2015 and 2019.

Walk To End Alzheimer's Undergoing New Look For 2020

This year's walk will take place in participant's neighborhoods with a companion app to help enhance the experience.

Lane Closures Continue In Northfield Township

Lane closures are continuing as part various projects on 5 Mile, 6 Mile and Whitmore Lake Roads.

Mt. Brighton Permanently Closes Golf Course

The 18-hole, par-71 golf course was added to the resort in 2001. The resort's website states that throughout the summer months, Mt. Brighton will continue to place its focus on the upcoming ski and snowboard season.

Warrant Issued For Whitmore Lake Man Accused Of Sexual Assault Against A Minor

Robert is charged with 4 counts criminal sexual conduct against a person under 13 years of age.

Slotkin Widens Fundraising Advantage In 2nd Quarter

Elissa Slotkin, the Democratic incumbent for Michigan's 8th Congressional District, raised the most money of any Michigan U.S. House candidate during the second quarter of 2020.

Bronco Enthusiast Excited For Relaunch

Jeff Trapp, owner of Bronco Graveyard in Brighton, believes Ford "hit it right on the head" with the reboot.

Deadline Approaching On Crowdfunding Campaign

Lake Trust Credit Union, which is headquartered in Brighton Township, announced the Great Lakes Giveback program in June for up to 75 Michigan businesses.

Charter Academy & Director Being Sued By Former Principal

A lawsuit by James Reese claims that Light of the World Academy in Pinckney caused him to be fired after he intervened to stop illegal practices with test scores and opposed religious components at a graduation ceremony.

Eyesore Building Set To Be Demolished In City Of Howell

Demolition is slated to start this month on the old school building at 415 North Barnard Street that is owned by the City but in a bad shape of disrepair.

VINA Golf Classic Registration Deadline Nearing

Monday at noon is the deadline to register for the 2020 VINA Charity Golf Classic, which will be held July 27th, at Lakelands Golf and Country Club.

Bezotte, Reckling Pick Up New Endorsements

Republicans Bob Bezotte and Meghan Reckling each added to their growing lists of endorsements this week as they battle for the GOP nomination for 47th State House.

Two Thai Summit Employees Test Positive For COVID-19

Thai Summit America Corporation sent out a letter to employees last Friday confirming a positive case at the Howell location off McPherson Park Drive. The Livingston County Health Department has since confirmed a second case.

Brighton Police Say No Problems With New Mask Requirements

Brighton Police Chief Rob Bradford reported that really nothing has changed for them and they’ll continue to educate people – saying the new order has really put the burden on the businesses and employees.

City Of Brighton To Explore Outdoor Social Districts

Council was somewhat split with opinions but ultimately voted to proceed with staff exploring the legal, physical and practical implementation of the new law that allows bars and restaurants to sell cocktails-to-go and expand outdoor social districts.

Big Red Barrel Project Coming To Recycle Livingston

The Barrel, which provides a safe way to dispose of unused medications, will be available at Recycle Livingston on the first Saturday of each month, beginning August 1.

Fenton Man Wins Fantasy 5 Lottery Jackpot

The family that plays together, wins together. At least that was the case for Robert Owens of Fenton who won a $100,000 Fantasy 5 jackpot.

Proposed Affordable Housing Project Gets Extension

Union Development Holdings is looking to build a 220-unit apartment project in Howell Township, with many of the units being rented out under market value.

Fenton Township Supervisor Retiring After 30 Years Of Service

Bonnie Mathis has served the community for the past 18 years as supervisor after serving as a trustee for the 12 before that.

Seniors Warned Of Potential COVID-Related Scam

Scammers are pretending to be Contact Tracers to get personal information such as social security numbers and bank account numbers.

Socially Distanced Polo Match Set Next Month In Hartland

The Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce’s Polo, Picnic and Ponies is set for Saturday, August 8th at the Detroit Polo Club in Hartland Township.

Izzo Joins Whitmer In Urging Mask Wearing

Michigan State men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo, women’s coach Suzy Merchant and University of Michigan women’s coach Kim Barnes Arico joined Gov. Whitmer at a news conference to push mask wearing as Michigan on Wednesday reported its biggest increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases in nearly two months.

Parents, Teachers Question Board On Back To School Safety Protocols

Superintendent Erin MacGregor gave an update to the districts required plan for the upcoming school year, while parents and teachers had questions about safety components.

Brighton's O'Brian Named Fire Chief Of The Year

Fire Chief Mike O’Brian was accorded the honor at a meeting of the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs on Tuesday.

Fowlerville Man's Child Porn Plea Hearing Adjourned

Attorneys for 32-year-old Kevin Porter of Fowlerville say they have failed to gain access to information that could pertain to one of the charges he faces as well as impact sentencing, should a plea deal be reached.

Slotkin Upbeat About Prospects For Bill To Upgrade Medical Supply Chain

The Strengthening America’s Strategic National Stockpile Act includes provisions originally introduced as part of Slotkin’s Made in America Medical Supply Chain Initiative, which would institute strict “Buy American” provisions for the National Strategic Stockpile while prioritize domestic manufacturing capacity for vital medical items

Contract Awarded For Howell Wastewater Treatment Plant Project

The multi-jurisdictional project involves various improvement and upgrades at the plant to help continue meeting compliance and changing regulations.

Argentine Man Sentenced To Probation For Nose-Wiping Incident

68-year-old Rex Gomoll was charged with assault and battery after the May 2nd incident at the Dollar Tree store on N. Saginaw Street in Holly.

Hamburg Man Sentenced For Gun Discharge In School Parking Lot

25-year-old Kurtis Heathcott of Hamburg Township was charged in relation to an incident January 17th at Three Fires Elementary School in Genoa Township, which occurred when he was picking up his child.

Howell Police Officer Recognized With Lifesaving Award

Officer Andrew VanBuskirk is being recognized for his professionalism, quick thinking in assessing the situation and without regard for his own safety, took action that resulted in the saving of a human life.

Republicans Square Off In County Commission District 5 Campaign Forum

Lee Ann Blazejewski, Jay Drick, and Mike Randall are vying for the Republican nomination for County Commission District 5, which covers the City of Howell, Howell Township, and Cohoctah Township.

Armed Robbery Suspect Faces New Assault Charge

28-year-old Bryan James Busher was already charged with armed robbery and resisting and obstructing a police officer after the December 24th incident at the Genoa Township Walmart.

BAFD Among Recipients Of COVID-Related Grants

The fourth round of supplemental funding from the Department of Homeland Security's 2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program was announced last week, with the Brighton Area Fire Department listed as one of the recipients.

Applefest Canceled In Fenton Due To COVID-19

Applefest takes place every September on the grounds of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church off North Adelaide Street.

Settlement Reached In Lawsuit Filed By Former Hartland Administrator

After eight years, Hartland Superintendent Chuck Hughes says it was time for the case with Tracey Sahouri to come to an end. Her attorney, meanwhile, says the $300,000 settlement is a vindication for Sahouri.

Howell Twp. Approves Rezoning For Condo Development

At their first meeting back in person, the Howell Township Board of Trustees allowed the rezoning request of nearly 24 acres on the east side of Oak Grove Road, north of M-59 to Westview Capital, LLC.

Man Charged In Break-In At Unadilla Store Enters Plea

18-year-old Connor Marshall pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of attempted safe breaking, breaking and entering a building with intent, and possession of burglary tools.

Hamburg Township Receives Highest Available Bond Rating

The AA+ rating by Standard & Poor's is the highest a municipality can receive during the pandemic.

Howell City Council Discusses Governor's New Mask Mandate

The Howell City Police Department says it will be enforcing Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s new executive order regarding facial coverings but not to any extreme extent.

Police Identify Fatal Crash Victim

The Sheriff's Office says 26-year-old Skylar Renee Bryan of Bancroft was killed in the single vehicle rollover fatal crash on Oak Grove Road South of Barron Road in Howell Township.

Local Businesses Can Apply For New COVID-19 Relief Grants

Small business owners in Livingston County that have been impacted by COVID-19 are being encouraged to apply for grant funding under the Small Business ReStart Program.

Local Clerks Working To Keep Up As Absentee Ballot Usage Soars

The Secretary of State’s Office reported last week that over 1.5 million requests for absentee ballots had been filled out and returned heading to the Aug. 4 primary, more than three-and-a-half times the number than at the same time in 2016.

Sheriff Murphy Endorses Vailliencourt In Heated Primary Battle

Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy has endorsed Vailliencourt for the August 4th Republican primary, in which he faces a challenge from former Judge David Reader.

Truck Rollover Backs Up US-23 Traffic For Several Hours

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were dispatched at approximately 5:38am to a single vehicle roll over injury crash on northbound US-23, south of White Lake Road in Tyrone Township.

Church Moving Into Old Tyrone Township Hall

The Township Board last week approved a special land use permit request for Send the Light Church.

Wardlow Road To Close Saturday In Highland Township

Wardlow Road will be closed between Milford Road and North Hickory Ridge Road from Saturday through Wednesday as part of a larger pipeline construction project.

US-23 Thompson Road Ramp Improvement Project Starts Today

Both ramps at southbound US-23 and Thompson Road will be reduced to passenger traffic only; with trucks to be detoured via Silver Lake Road. Thompson Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction.

Livingston County EMS Director Delivers Budget Update

Although not rosy, the budget picture is optimistic for Livingston County EMS – which has been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis and reduced service runs.

Dexter Opera Singer Plans Porch Concert

Jason Duika performed live in a free “porch concert” in late June in front of his family’s home in Dexter and is planning on another porch concert on July 24th at 6:30pm.

Awards To Recognize Local "Gazelle" Companies

“Gazelles” are defined as high-growth companies with 20% increased average revenue for three years, starting from a revenue base of at least $100,000 in 2016.

Rollover Crash Kills Shiawassee Resident

A 26 year old Bancroft resident operating a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee was attempting to overtake another vehicle. The driver lost control and left the roadway to the left and went into the ditch.

Lake Fenton Schools Sinking Fund Millage On August Ballot

The proposal will allow Lake Fenton Community Schools to continue levying the building and site sinking fund millage that expired in December 2019.

Slotkin Kicks Off Campaign For Re-Election

Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin stopped at Huron Meadows Metropark Friday as part of a three-county tour that officially kicked off her summer campaign for Michigan's 8th District House seat.

Rep. Vaupel To Host Virtual Office Hours For July

Vaupel will be joined by Livingston Educational Service Agency Superintendent Mike Hubert and Howell Superintendent Erin MacGregor to discuss plans for re-opening K-12 schools this fall.

Man Charged With Target Break-In Heading To Circuit Court

Mark Pierce of Holt was bound over for Livingston County Circuit Court on charges of breaking into the Hartland Target store and stealing Apple computers on May 2nd.

Whitmer Toughens Mask Mandate

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Friday toughened a requirement to wear masks during the coronavirus pandemic, mandating that businesses open to the public deny service or entry to customers who refuse to wear one.

Iosco Woman Charged With Embezzlement & Identity Theft

44-year-old Alicia Holbrook-Bloink is accused of defrauding clients of more than $375,000 between 2015 and 2018 through her firm, Holbrook Insurance Agency, LLC.

Detmer Says He Had "No Choice" In 2016 Bankruptcy Filing

Court records show that in 2016, 8th District Congressional Candidate Mike Detmer filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy with the United State Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, an action he blamed on "the Obama economy".

Linden Schools Puts $55 Million Bond On November Ballot

Originally the one mill proposal had been set to go to the voters on May 5th, but was pulled from the ballot in a bid to keep voters safe and to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Livingston County Health Dept. Releases 2019 Annual Report

2019 was a busy year for the Livingston County Health Department marked by some big environmental issues and public health concerns – and that’s not even taking into account the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Northfield Township Advises Of Road Work Closures

Intermittent road and lane closures are scheduled on Five Mile Road and Six Mile Road.

Deerfield Township Business Owner Wins Community Service Award

Kirk Norman, owner of Snappers Bar, provided 3,000 meals to residents over 75 consecutive days at the beginning of the pandemic.

Judge Rules For Prosecution On Motion In Kowalski Case

Shiawassee Circuit Court Judge Matthew Stewart ruled that the defense for Jerome Kowalski "hasn't connected the dots for the court" due to a lack of evidence that actions by a former State Police Detective were part of a plan to obtain a conviction through illicit means.

Bollin Criticizes Whitmer Veto Of Tax Delay Legislation

Republican State Representative Ann Bollin of Brighton Township says the Governor’s vetoes deny Michigan property owners tax relief they need and deserve after the COVID-19 shutdown.

Community COVID-19 Testing In Whitmore Lake Saturday

Free drive-thru COVID-19 testing is being offered at the former Whitmore Lake Middle School located at 8845 Main Street from noon to 6pm this Saturday.

30K Labor Day Race Cancelled In Milford

After 19 years, the annual 18.6 mile race has been cancelled forever. However, unlike other cancelled events this year, it wasn’t coronavirus pandemic that is being cited as the main reason.

Iosco Man Bound Over On Felonious Assault Charges

Michael Libtow was bound over to circuit court on charges stemming from an incident in May in which he is accused of firing a gun at another vehicle.

Drain Commissioner Submits Annual Report

Livingston County Drain Commissioner Brian Jonckheere shared insights on the state of infrastructure, PFAS, the impact of COVID-19, and more in his report to County Commissioners.

State Offering Assistance To Nursing Homes With Staffing Needs

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Service's Rapid Response Staffing Resources program will provide short-term help to long-term care facilities facing staffing shortages during the pandemic.

Vailliencourt Wins Endorsement From Nassar Prosecutor

Livingston County Prosecutor William Vailliencourt has been endorsed for re-election by Angela Povilaitis, the former assistant attorney general who prosecuted serial abuser Larry Nassar.

US-23 Ramp Improvement Project Starts Monday In Fenton

Both ramps at southbound US-23 and Thompson Road will be reduced to passenger traffic only; with trucks to be detoured via Silver Lake Road. Thompson Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction.

Hartland-Deerfield Fire Authority Issues Burn Ban

Despite Wednesday's downpour, Hartland Deerfield Fire Authority officials say it’s not enough and a burn ban remains in effect.

Hartland Residents To Vote On Fire Millage

Residents will vote on a 2.06-mill proposal in November that will replace the existing fire millage which has been in place since 2002.

Michigan Schools Left With Uncertainty On Reopening Plans

News that the Trump administration is looking at withholding federal funds from districts that refuse to reopen amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has left educators with more answers than questions about how to safely return to classes next month.

Drick Touts Right To Life Endorsement In Commission Race

The Right to Life Michigan PAC gave its sole endorsement in the 5th District Livingston County Commissioner race to Jay Drick.

Former Brighton Big Boy Employee Admits To Embezzlement

34-year-old Cordell Lamar Davis had been charged with felony embezzlement in connection with an incident last September at the Big Boy restaurant in Brighton where he was an employee.

Fatal Crash Involving Semi On US-23 In Hartland Township

The Livingston County Sheriff's Office says a 41-year-old Milford resident was struck on southbound US-23 near Crouse Road.

Wednesday Is 4th Ozone Action Day In A Row

Meteorologists with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality say that levels of ozone will continue to increase as a stagnant air mass remains over the region due to higher humidity and light winds.

Police Chase Suspect Skips Out On Court Hearing

22-year Dustin Lee Sweet was charged with multiple counts for the May 5th incident including fleeing and eluding police, driving on a suspended license, heroin possession and being a felon in possession of a weapon.

Cleary University Hosts Virtual Town Hall

Administrators and staff talked about the future of higher education and civil unrest that institutions face in these changing times.

Livingston County Residents Reminded To Stay Safe In Extreme Heat

The Livingston County Health Department is encouraging residents to keep themselves and their loved ones safe during the continuing heat wave.

Suspicious Vehicle Reported In Brighton Township

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 12000 block of Spencer Road for a suspicious vehicle report Sunday night.

Genoa Township Officials Approve Rezoning Request For RPUD

The request, for a five-acre parcel at Grand River and Lawson, paves the way for the clearing of unused buildings and construction of of a new development that will feature and indoor storage facility.

Salem Twp. Landfill Operator Seeks Permits To Release Leachate

Advanced Disposal Services submitted a pair of permit applications to perform onsite treatment and discharge of what is called leachate from its Arbor Hills landfill. Leachate usually contains both dissolved and suspended material that percolates via precipitation through waste deposited in a landfill.

Grant Program To Provide More Than $8.5 Million For Area Businesses

The funding was distributed across 15 local or nonprofit economic development organizations covering all 83 counties in the state. Included among them was Ann Arbor SPARK, which received more than $8.5 million.

Conway Man Heads To Trial On New Video Peeping Charges

33-year-old Joseph Daniel Busha of Conway Township was originally charged for a January incident in which police say he videotaped a teenage girl in the dressing room at the Fowlerville Walmart. He has since been charged for two similar incidents at the Tanger Outlet Center in 2018 and 2019.

Local Lawmaker Named To Nursing Home Task Force

Republican State Representative Hank Vaupel of Fowlerville has been appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to serve on the Michigan Nursing Homes COVID-19 Preparedness Task Force.

Commissioners Hear COVID-19 Update From Health Department

The General Government & Health and Human Service Committee met virtually and heard about various trends and how the coronavirus has been spreading in the community.

Driver Who Crashed School Bus On Field Trip Jailed

Brianne Pope, driver of a school bus that overturned in April of 2019, was committed to Livingston County Jail for violating probation.

Howell Soft Cloth Car Wash To Expand

The Howell Soft Cloth Car Wash on Michigan Avenue is looking to expand the existing car wash building on site and expand vehicle maneuvering.

Man Who Called In Fire Arrested As Suspected Arsonist

The Lyon Township Fire Department was called to a home off of Pontiac Trail, west of Martindale, at about 4:30 Sunday afternoon on the report of a structure fire.

Hundley Encourages Voters To Learn Details Before Voting Absentee

Livingston County Clerk Elizabeth Hundley is sharing information on voting absentee, with more residents than ever being eligible.

Fenton Township Approves Trail Grant Application

The Fenton Township board voted 6-1 to approve a resolution in support of submitting a grant application for development of the Silver Lake Road Connector Trail.

Trinity Health, St. Joe's Laying Off 1,000 Workers

Trinity Health, which operates St. Joesph Mercy Livingston and the Brighton Health Center, announced the layoffs last week amid declining revenue from the pandemic.

Howell's Fire Chief Reflects On Time With HAFA

Howell Area Fire Authority Chief Andy Pless looked back on his time serving the community and towards what the future of firefighting in Livingston County may look like.

Ozone Action Day Declared For 2nd Consecutive Day

According to Michigan Department of Environmental Quality meteorologists, a stagnant air mass remains due to higher humidity and light winds. The combination will make conditions right for formation of smog pollution with high levels of ozone.

County Commission District 2 Candidates Square Off

Republicans James Bruney and Carol Sue Reader took part in an online campaign forum hosted by the Livingston County GOP.

Lyon Township Hall To Undergo Renovation/Expansion Project

The current building is 8,140-square-feet and the proposed expansion is 5,905-square-feet, which would result in a total building size of 14,045-square-feet.

Separate Livingston County Crashes Take Two Lives Friday

The first was a 2-vehicle crash that occurred at around 6pm Friday evening in Howell Township, taking the life of a West Michigan man. The second was a one-car crash east of Fowlerville that took the life of a Redford woman.

Sunday Is Ozone Action Day

The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, known as SEMCOG, is asking people to avoid mowing their lawns over the next few days to keep ozone levels down.

Whitmore Lake Holds Virtual July 4th Parade

The virtual parade, as with the actual parades in prior years, was sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Whitmore Lake.

MDNR Encourages Safety At State Parks & Campgrounds

Many state parks, campgrounds and state-managed boating access sites have re-opened but operations will be a little different this summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reckling Endorsed By Small Business PAC

Meghan Reckling has picked up the full endorsement of the Small Business Association of Michigan's Small Biz-PAC in her race to become the GOP nominee for 47th State House.

Health Department Urges COVID-19 Safety This Holiday Weekend

Officials stress that COVID-19 is still spreading in the community and with restrictions lifted, more residents are leaving their homes - increasing their risk of exposure to COVID-19 as they encounter more people.

Metroparks Ready For Busy 4th Of July Holiday Weekend

Although annual fireworks shows are canceled; Huron-Clinton Metroparks has opened beaches, splash pads, campgrounds, farm centers, boat rentals and some pools.

Motorcyclist Killed In Howell Township Crash

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal 2-vehicle crash that occurred at around 6 p.m. Friday evening in Howell Township, taking the life of a West Michigan man.

Board Approves Purchase of 1,500 iPads

The iPads will replace technologically outmoded iPads that were purchased from 2012 through 2014 with funds from the 2012 bond issue.

Oakland County Prosecutor Will Handle Motion To Dismiss Rape Conviction

Livingston County Prosecutor Bill Vailliencourt says that in order to avoid any potential conflict of interest, he asked the Michigan Attorney General to handle the case. They appointed the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office to deal with the motion seeking a new trial for Zachary Lally, who was convicted of sexually assaulting a teenage girl.

Brighton 4th Of July Parade Cancelled

Brighton Fire Chief Mike O’Brian said they are fearful that having the parade could aid in spreading coronavirus and their priority has always been to keep the community healthy.

Vailliencourt, Reader Debate In Second Campaign Forum

The two candidates for the Republican nomination for County Prosecutor tackled Theresa Brennan, felony expungement, and more.

Governor Signs Bills Extending Driver's License Renewals

Senate Bills 876-878 extend the renewal dates for certain licenses, state ID cards or enhanced drivers licenses that would have previously expired between varying dates to now be valid until September 30th.

Brighton Library Entering Next Re-Opening Phase

Beginning Monday, the library will be allowing patrons to enter, find, and check out materials in 30 minutes or less.

AAA Forecasts 700 Million Trips This Summer

While some travel restrictions have lifted, social distancing is still recommended and car trips remain the favored mode of transportation for summer travel.

Annual Golf Outing Honors Memory Of Fallen officer

Sergeant O’Rourke was a West Bloomfield police officer living in Tyrone Township who was killed in the line of duty on September 9th of 2012.

Utility Offers Tips, Smart Thermostats For Summer Heat

Holiday weekend temperatures are expected to climb into the 90s, but Consumers Energy is giving away 100,000 Google Nest Thermostat E’s through the end of July if they enroll in the Peak Power Savers Smart Thermostat Program.

Governor Closes Indoor Bars, Allows To-Go Cocktails

A new executive order that goes into effect at 11pm closes indoor seating in bars in parts of the state. Governor Whitmer also signed a bill allowing bars and restaurants to sell cocktails-to-go.

Whitmer Contemplates New Restrictions w/ Lansing Region "Heating Up"

Gov. Whitmer on Tuesday noted the Lansing region is "heating up" after a major outbreak linked to an East Lansing bar frequented by MSU students. Local legislators have been pushing to have Livingston County included in that region.

Online Event Seeks To Promote Civil Discourse

In partnership with the Civility Campaign of Highland Township, The Civility Project with Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson will provide insights, tips, and hands-on skill-building to a July 30th Zoom session.

Genoa Teen Dives Into Home Baking Business

Splashy Sweets by Noah Shand is a home-baking business that will "bake for good.". Shand, who has been baking and decorating sweets since he was a toddler, will offer an array of custom cakes, pies, tarts, cookies, brownies, and other treats, with a portion of each purchase going to charity.

Backlot Drive-In Movie Showings Sell Out Quick

All three showings of the Historic Howell Theater's Backlot Drive-In movie experience are completely sold out.

Governor Releases MI SafeSchools Return to School Roadmap

During a Tuesday afternoon press conference, Whitmer said she’s optimistic about returning to in-person learning in the fall.

Bezotte Boycotts GOP Candidate Forum

Local Republican Party Chair Meghan Reckling and Marion Township resident Yvonne Black were the only two candidates in attendance. County Commissioner Bob Bezotte later stated his reason for not participating was a perceived bias by the party’s election committee in favor of Reckling.

Bollin Say Budget Agreement Protects Schools, Local Governments

State Rep. Ann Bollin said while significant challenges remain, she’s pleased to say the agreement protects funding for students and for local governments that provide important public services.

Chalk Art Event Celebrates LGBTQ Pride In Howell

Pride Alliance of Livingston, a committee of the Livingston Diversity Council, hosted the event Sunday.

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