Longtime Hamburg Official Passes Away

Township Trustee Annette Koeble died on Tuesday. In a statement from Township Clerk Mike Dolan, Koeble was remembered as being “dedicated to serving her community.”

COVID-19 Cases Associated With VFW Hall, Local Bar

The Health Department reports cases are linked to the Pound Bar & Grill in Brighton and the VFW Post 6464 in Fowlerville.

Brighton Bicyclist Killed In Huron County Crash

A preliminary investigation indicated 58-year-old Lawrence J. Buescher of Brighton was riding a bicycle in Huron County when the fatal crash occurred.

Genoa Township To Refinance Bonds For Significant Savings

The Genoa Township Board approved a resolution to refund and refinance capital improvement bonds for the Oak Pointe Sewer Project - expected to result in $319,000 in savings.

Consumers Energy Offering $12-Million In Pandemic Aid

The utility is offering assistance to residents and businesses that may have come upon difficulties in keeping up with bills during the pandemic.

LACASA's October Glow Event Online October 1st

The annual event, held at Brighton's Mill Pond, kicks off National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

SEMCOG Promotes Traffic Safety This Fall

The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments is launching its fall traffic safety education blitz.

Absentee Voter Ballots Mailed Out In City Of Howell

Clerk Jane Cartwright reported the City is in good shape heading into the November General Election but there has been confusion among voters over what’s allowed and what’s not.

BAS Teacher Contract Talks Move Sluggishly

According to BEA President Barry Goode, the Board of Education is continuing to demand a pay cut, despite about $9 million in overall savings. “They’ve moved some (from their previous position), but we’re not anywhere near where we need to be,” he said.

Survey Seeks Input On Newly Constructed Roundabout

The Washtenaw County Road Commission has launched an online survey to gather public feedback about the roundabout at Pontiac Trail & 7 Mile.

Grand River Detour In Effect As Resurfacing Project Continues

The project in the City of Howell is continuing and a new detour is in effect for motorists.

4000+ Local Residents May Still Be Eligible For Stimulus Check

The IRS has mailed letters to thousands in and around Livingston County who typically aren't required to file tax returns, but may still be eligible to receive $1,200 or more in relief.

Libertarian Running For 8th District Makes His 3rd Party Case

Joe Hartman, Libertarian candidate for the 8th District House seat, is looking to lessen the role of the federal government, giving more power to individuals.

Three Sheriffs To Host Charity Golf Outing

Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy has partnered up with Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson and Shiawassee County Sheriff Brian BeGole for the United for Kids Golf Outing.

Tyrone Man Sentenced On Child Sex Abuse Charge

39-year-old Jeremy J. Studt of Tyrone Township was charged earlier this year with several felony counts after he was arrested in July of 2019 by the Genesee Human Oppression Strike Team, or GHOST.

Hartland Man Charged With Arson In Barn Fire

33-year-old Michael Paul Nester was arraigned Thursday in 53rd District Court in Howell on charges of Third Degree Arson and Malicious Destruction of Property.

Michigan Works! Southeast Director To Retire

Longtime Michigan Works! Southeast Director Bill Sleight is retiring this fall.

Veterans Treatment Court Achieves Certification

Certification from the State Court Administrator's Office means that the specialty Veterans Treatment Court upholds the highest standards and meets all statutory requirements.

Fowlerville Schools Not Seeking Federal Waiver Extension For Food Program

Superintendent Wayne Roedel said the district has until October 15th to decide if it wants to participate in the summer extension but noted there are enough questions on their end to not join so quickly.

Health Care Takes Center Stage At Televised 8th District Forum

8th District incumbent Democrat Elissa Slotkin and her Republican challenger Paul Junge appeared Sunday on WDIV’s Flashpoint program with the highlight being a tense exchange over health care involving Slotkin's mother.

Brighton Township Holding Large Item Clean Up Day

The Large Item Drop-Off event is scheduled for this Saturday at St. Mary Magdalen Church.

Vaupel Plan To Lower Drug Costs Continues Through House

State Representative Hank Vaupel's bill to provide greater transparency in prescription drug pricing has passed through the state House Health Policy Committee.

Conway Township Man Pleads No Contest To Taking Dressing Room Pictures

Joseph Busha has pleaded no contest to charges of capturing images of unclothed persons at multiple locations around Livingston County.

New Camera System Needed At Jail

The current system is nearing its end-of-life cycle and not performing as needed.

Road Projects Start Monday In City of Brighton

Beginning on Monday, there will be two locations where construction projects will cause lane closures and traffic shifts.

Slotkin Defends Voting Record Against Junge Attack

Republican candidate Paul Junge of Brighton issued a press release targeting incumbent Democrat Elissa Slotkin about her stance on an extension of the Paycheck Protection program, a claim her campaign called “disingenuous”.

Yearly Update Given On Chain Of Lakes Improvement SAD

Washtenaw County Water Resources and Progressive AE updated residents on efforts at cleaning up invasive species and more from the chain.

Livingston County's Medical Director Addresses COVID Quarantine Questions

Dr. Juan Marquez spent some time with WHMI talking about the state of the pandemic, "close contact" definitions, contact tracing, and schools.

Whitmer Reopens Movie Theaters, Strengthens Mask Requirements in Schools

Beginning October 9th, a number of previously closed businesses are slated to reopen statewide, including indoor theaters, cinemas, performance venues, arcades, bingo halls, bowling centers, indoor climbing facilities, trampoline parks, and more.

New Opportunity For Blood Donors To Help Patients Fighting COVID

Donors are needed this fall to maintain the blood supply amid the ongoing pandemic.

Family Video In South Lyon Closing

In what was a remaining rarity, the video store in South Lyon is closing for good this weekend.

Local Non-Profit To Host Family-Friendly Event In Hartland

Howell-based Midcourse Correction, a non-profit that helps at-risk teens and their families, will host an event this Sunday, September 27th at Settlers Park in Hartland.

Tyrone Township Gets Favorable Audit

Tyrone Township was said to be in significantly better shape than other municipalities – liabilities are known and predictable, revenues are healthy and the township doesn’t have the contingencies many others are dealing with right now.

State Issues COVID-19 Recommendations For Halloween

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has issued recommendations for Halloween trick-or-treating and celebrations.

County Building Dept. Gets New Texting System For Inspections

The Livingston County Building Department has new options for requesting inspections and obtaining inspection results.

Milford Man Back In Jail After Twice Skipping Out On Sentencing

34-year-old Jesse Ray Linn is now facing an additional count of resisting and obstructing a police officer and is jailed under a $50,000 bond.

Slotkin Speaks Out On Trump Refusal To Commit To Peaceful Transition

Following comments Wednesday in which President Trump declined to commit to a peaceful transition of power if he loses the November 3rd election, 8th District Democrat Elissa Slotkin is again calling on top intelligence and military officials to state their intention in such a circumstance.

BAS Board Chooses New Superintendent

He is Matthew Outlaw, superintendent of the 2,400-student Brandon School District in Ortonville, who coincidentally is a Brighton native and current local resident and whose children are now enrolled in the Brighton Area Schools.

Pinckney Voters To Decide Marijuana Ballot Proposal

A last minute marijuana proposal will appear on the ballot before voters in the Village of Pinckney in the upcoming November General Election.

Lyon Twp. Woman Back In Jail After Skipping Sentencing Hearing

26-year-old Jessica Kropiewnicki cut off her electronic tether and fled the night before her September 2nd sentencing for her role in a baseball bat attack. Court records show she was booked back into the Oakland County Jail on Wednesday.

Michigan Legislature Adopts Balanced Budget

State Senator Lana Theis says the Legislature adopted a bi-partisan budget that is balanced, on time, and increases state financial support for Michigan’s K-12 schools.

Howell Township Postpones Rezoning Request

The Planning Commission agreed to postpone discussion of rezoning 20 acres of heavy commercial zoning on Burkhart Road, following a developer's presentation on why he feels multi-family residential housing is appropriate.

Brighton Woman Named Alzheimer’s Association Advocate of the Year

Brighton resident Lauren Kovach was named the Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter 2020 Advocate of the Year on Monday, which marked World Alzheimer’s Day.

Secretary Of State Extension Deadline Approaching

With the deadline less than a week away, affected residents who need to renew their driver’s licenses or state ID cards are being urged to schedule their appointment as soon as possible to avoid late fees and other issues.

Man Charged In Sexual Assault Of Young Fowlerville Girl

53-year-old Mark Seigel of Webberville was charged Monday with two counts of sexual assault for several incidents that reportedly took place in 2018.

Slotkin's National Strategic Stockpile Act Passes House

The Strengthening America's National Stockpile Act would better ensure American healthcare workers have the PPE they need, while incentivizing American manufacturers to participate.

Bollin Says Legislature Will Fight To Defend Election Laws

State Rep. Ann Bollin, a former clerk, says the GOP-controlled Legislature is not giving up and has filed a renewed motion seeking to intervene in a voting lawsuit against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.

Renaissance Fair-Style Fundraiser To Benefit Mentor Livingston

Diva’s Night Out is described as an all outdoor renaissance fair style fun-raiser on the Schell Family Farm in Pinckney this Saturday, September 26th from noon to 10:00pm. The program is reaching out to women who want to get out of the house for a while and have some fun.

Fowlerville Man Resigns From State Redistricting Commission

Per the Michigan Constitution, a random selection will take place on Wednesday at 10:30am to replace 59-year-old James Decker.

Argentine Township Home Destroyed By Fire

Multiple fire departments helped battled the blaze at a home on Majestic Wood Drive early Sunday.

County Treasurer Named President Of State Association

Jennifer Nash has been elected President of the Michigan Association of County Treasurers.

Exterior Renovations Underway At Old Tenpenny Furniture Building

Improvements are getting underway again at the commercial building off Grand River in Genoa Township.

Slotkin And Junge Meet In First Debate

Healthcare, racial tension, and more were discussed between Democratic Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin and Republican challenger Paul Junge during their first of three scheduled debates.

Livingston County To Get EEE Spraying Tonight

The spraying is being done to try and kill mosquitoes that carry the virus, which so far has infected 32 animals, including a horse in Livingston County, and one human, a Barry County resident.

Putnam Township Fire Department Promotes New Lieutenant

The department recently announced the appointment of Andrew Zaleski to the position of full-time Lieutenant/Training Coordinator.

Timber Touted As A Key To Sustainable Building Future

A virtual tour of Michigan State University's new STEM Teaching and Learning Facility is taking place today during the Michigan Mass Timber Summit. The event will be held online over three sessions, and will examine the costs and benefits of mass timber projects, design and logistics, building codes and construction.

Dems Call GOP Candidates "Cowards" For Dodging Forums

The Livingston County Democratic Party said “For the first time in decades, hardly any Republican is willing to face the voters of Livingston County and explain why they deserve to hold office".

County Committee Advances Process For CARES Grant Funding

Livingston County, local governments within, and non-profit contractors-with could all benefit from in $370,000 CDBG CARES funding.

County Election Coordinator Achieves CERA Designation

Joe Bridgman has been designated as a Certified Elections/Registration Administrator (CERA) - the highest professional achievement for election officials in the country.

COVID-Infected Students At CSA, Brighton; Probable Case In Howell

In an email sent out Friday, parents of students at the Charyl Stockwell Academy in Hartland were informed that a student was diagnosed with COVID-19. Two students at Brighton High School also tested positive, while an elementary school student in Howell is considered a probable case.

Detroit Chamber Of Commerce Endorses Slotkin

It is the second major chamber of commerce endorsement for Slotkin. The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce’s political advocacy arm endorsed her earlier this month.

Unemployment, Nursing Homes, And Schools Headline Vaupel Event

State Representative Hank Vaupel's September Office Hours event featured Howell Superintendent Erin MacGregror and Michigan Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic Matt Hall.

SEMCOG Survey Shows Residents Want Fire, Water, Schools Prioritized

With COVID-19 having a potential impact on local funding, SEMCOG surveyed residents to find what they want to see prioritized on the budgets in their communities.

Howell Courthouse To Receive Needed Work

A foundation resealing and drain tile work will be performed to help preserve the landmark.

Committee Makes Site Visits As Superintendent Decision Nears

A committee of the Brighton Board of Education journeyed to a couple of Southeast Michigan school districts this past week to interview various groups about one of the three finalists for the Brighton superintendent’s position.

New Chalk Art Creatures Featured In Downtown Brighton

Several chalk-art creatures were placed in various locations around the Downtown Brighton Millpond by Chalk Artist David Zinn. Clues to find them have been posted on the City’s Facebook page.

Michigan Trails Week Underway

Livingston County residents are being encouraged to take advantage of the state’s more than 13,000 miles of trails and take part in a new challenge.

Truck Fire Closes WB I-96 Friday Evening

The semi-tractor trailer was reportedly hauling a load of lithium ion batteries when it caught fire just before 4pm, west of Kensington Road.

New Accessible Hunting Blinds At Pinckney Rec Area

Individuals with disabilities and other health challenges have an opportunity to take advantage of new accessible hunting and wildlife viewing blinds at the Pinckney Recreation Area.

Man Injured By Tree Chipper

A person had to be airlifted following an accident involving a tree chipper machine in Milford Township.

Suspect Bound Over For Tanger Armed Robbery

Adrian Harrell of West Bloomfield is charged with armed robbery against a mother of two young children in July.

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Rejected Gun Range

The lawsuit was filed in 2018 by Oakland Tactical Supply and three potential users of an outdoor shooting range proposed for 352 acres on Fleming Road in Howell Township.

Brownfield Redevelopment Explored For Old Lindbom Site

Council approved a motion requesting the City’s Brownfield Authority Board convene a meeting to explore any Brownfield opportunities with the abandoned site.

VETLIFE Helping Connect Veterans To Services And Assistance

The Livingston County non-profit organization can help connect veterans anywhere in Michigan to their local county veterans services office for assistance of near any magnitude.

Local Businesses Fined For COVID Safety Violations

Americus Grill 9836 East Grand River in Brighton and Milford-based GVC Painting were both fined for failing to follow health and safety guidelines to protect workers.

Brighton's Fire Marshal Receives Official Designation

The Brighton Area Fire Authority reports that Fire Marshal Richard Boisvert successfully completed the process that awards the professional designation of “Fire Marshal”, a designation according to only 188 others worldwide.

Iosco Twp Officials Discuss Marijuana Ordinance

The Board of Trustees is considering an ordinance that would allow a property on Weller Road to become a medical marijuana grow operation - the first in the county.

Despite Seasonal Declines, Great Lakes Water Levels Remain High

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is urging anyone impacted by high water levels last fall to prepare for similar or worse impacts in the coming months.

Aerial Treatment For EEE Expands To Livingston County

Livingston County is now part of an expanded aerial treatment area following a local case of the deadly mosquito-borne virus in a horse.

Another Howell H.S. Student Tests Positive For COVID

The student on Bus #36 who tested positive for the virus is not believed to be connected to the one positive and two probable cases reported over the weekend that forced a one-day closure of the high school and freshman campus on Monday.

Online Roundtable Examines Myriad Of Water Issues

Livingston County Drain Commissioner Brian Jonckheere was among four water resource representatives from Oakland, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties and South Lyon who participated in the Water Roundtable hosted by the Salem-South Lyon District Library and the South Lyon Community Television.

Howell Superintendent Granted Emergency Powers

The temporary powers give HPS Superintendent Erin MacGregor "to respond quickly and appropriately to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic" including waiving board policies and entering contracts without board approval.

Fowlerville To Host First Home Football Game

The Fowlerville Gladiators will take on the Williamston Hornets at 7pm Friday night, and Superintendent Wayne Roedel says they’ve had to do some things a little bit differently because of COVID restrictions.

St. Joseph Catholic School Celebrates 80th Anniversary

As part of the anniversary celebration; students took part in activities such as 80 reasons to love the school, dress-up as an 80-year-old and 80 minutes of community service.

Benson, Whitmer Urge Voters To Take Action

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson encouraged voters to start taking action now to have a plan for voting and to request and cast their absentee ballots as soon as possible.

Break-In At Tractor Supply In Fenton Leads To Police Chase

Two suspects wanted for breaking into the Tractor Supply store in Fenton were arrested following a police chase early Sunday.

Leadership Livingston Applications Sought

Livingston County residents wishing to hone their leadership skills will have that opportunity through the long-running local program.

Street Sweeping Starts In Northfield Township

Residents and other motorists are being asked to avoid parking along some streets in Northfield Township as street sweeping work starts today.

Big Ten Calls Audible, Will Play Fall Football After All

Less than five weeks after pushing football and other fall sports to spring in the name of player safety during the pandemic, the conference changed course Wednesday and said it plans to begin its season the Oct. 23-24 weekend. Each team will have an eight-game schedule. Photo - AP - Tony Ding

Hundreds Of Military Ballots List Wrong VP Candidate

The ballots listed Libertarian candidate Jeremy Cohen in the place of Vice President Mike Pence. The more than 400 incorrect ballots were intended to be mailed or emailed to Michigan residents living abroad under the Military and Overseas Empowerment (MOVE) Act.

Extended COVID-19 Learning Plan Approved For Fowlerville Schools

The Fowlerville Community Schools Board of Education met virtually Tuesday night and approved an extended COVID-19 Learning Plan as required by the state.

County Approves Public Defender Contracts

Six attorneys and law offices have been approved to assist indigent criminal defendants in Livingston County courts over the next year.

Bennett Lake & Linden Road Intersection To Become All-Way Stop

The high-crash intersection in Tyrone Township will soon become an all-way stop with overhead flashing red beacons to improve safety.

Local Man Attempts To Burn Down Home, Poison Family Member

35-year-old Bradley James Crainer is facing criminal charges after police say he tried to burn down his home and poison a family member’s food.

Bollin Sets September Office Hours

State Representative Ann Bollin will be holding her monthly office hours in Pinckney and in Brighton on Monday, September 21st.

Portions of Iosco Township Getting Fiber Internet Lines

A representative from Surf Broadband spoke with residents about ongoing installation projects and who can expect to see lines coming near their house.

County Approves Lease Agreement For Veteran Services Headquarters

The Veteran Services Office is still waiting on approval from the landlord of the building they wish to lease, located at 4050 E. Grand River in Genoa Township.

School Bus Safety Inspection Results Released

Area public school districts that had 100% passing rates included Brighton, Chelsea, Dexter, Hartland, Okemos, Pinckney and Whitmore Lake.

Person-Of-Interest For Large Barn Fire Still In Custody

Arraignment is still pending for a person-of-interest authorities believe started a large barn fire in Hartland Township last Tuesday.

Howell City Council Presents Proclamations Of Recognition

Retired Police Chief George Basar was recognized, along with former mayor and longtime Planning Commission Chair Paul Streng.

Howell Public Schools Seeks To Hire Nurse/Health Officer

With these positions being reduced or eliminated for budget reasons over the years, Superintendent Erin MacGregor said he thinks someone is needed in this role given the current circumstances.

FlexTech Reports Safe Start To School Year

The smaller, project-based high school in Brighton says it is off to a successful, blended start with COVID-19 safety precautions in place.

Howell High School Resumes In-Person Instruction

Students return to the high school and freshman campus following a day of online learning which gave allowed authorities to contact trace a positive COVID-19 case.

Prosecutor Candidates Trade Jabs On Experience

Democrat Ragan Lake and Republican David Reader will face off in the November General Election. Following Lake's assertion that Reader's judicial experience did not, in and of itself, qualify him to be an effective prosecutor, Reader responded to what he said were "unsupported allegations."

Suspect Charged In Milford Jewelry Store Robbery

48-year-old Dennis Michael Maynarich was charged with armed robbery for the incident September 1st at the Rottermond Jewelers on North Main Street.

COVID Confirmed In Howell & Brighton; Howell H.S. Closed Today

In Howell, both the high school and the Freshman Campus are closed today and students will switch to online learning after a 12th Grade student tested positive. Meanwhile, a student at Maltby Intermediate School in Brighton has also tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.

Teachers' Union Responds To Board Statement On Contract

Brighton Education Association President Barry Goode has reaffirmed the union's contention that teachers are being asked to take a 5.8% pay cut, while disputing that they violated the confidentiality of the bargaining process.

Hydrant Flushing Starts Wednesday In Brighton

Some residents may experience discolored water over roughly the next week as the City will be flushing hydrants.

Street Project To Include Bump-Outs For Speed Control

Some measures to hopefully curb speeding are being incorporated into the design for the upcoming East Clinton Reconstruction project in the City of Howell.

Dansville Man Pleads Guilty To Unadilla Store Break-In

19-year-old Connor Marshall pleaded guilty to 3 counts related to an April break-in and attempted safe-breaking of an ATM.

EEE Cases Up In Michigan

Officials say the number of confirmed cases for 2020 is more than double the number of cases found by this time last year.

Fenton Church Blesses Dozens Of Animals

Dogs, cats, and hedgehogs were blessed as part of the 4th Annual Blessing of Pets.

State Program To Help Eligible Fenton Residents With Water Arrearges

City of Fenton residents who receive food assistance and have a water arrearage from March 2020 or onward may receive up to $700 in assistance.

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Fundraising Road Rally To End At M1 Concourse

Fund a Life's 2nd Annual Drive to Survive is a charity car rally on Sunday, September 20th that starts in Brighton and ends at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac.

Lyon Twp. Woman Enters Plea In Police Impersonation Incident

24-year-old Leanna Paige Garcia-Stowe was arrested along with her boyfriend, 51-year-old Leonard Charles Harris, by undercover Oakland County Sheriff’s detectives in the Kensington Place mobile home community.

Fog Seal Projects Bring Lane Closures, Restrictions

The preventive maintenance projects will cause some delays in the Northfield and Salem Township areas this coming week.

Ceremony Marks 19th Anniversary of 9-11 Attacks

First responders gathered this morning to honor the memory of lost lives and sacrifices made during the Brighton Area Fire Authority’s annual 9-11 Tribute to Our Fallen Heroes, with the ceremony streamed online because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Fillmore County Park Grand Opening Tomorrow

A special ribbon cutting ceremony and event will take place at the new county park, Saturday, from 11am until 1pm.

Brighton Location Added To State PFAS Cleanup Efforts

The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team help an online meeting where they updated residents on efforts across the region, including a new investigation on Rickett Road in Brighton.

Brighton AD Questions Governor's Sports Mask Mandate

Brighton High School Athletic Director John Thompson says he has "many concerns" about the decision to require masks for many athletes, including for football, soccer and volleyball. He called it an "unenforceable mandate" and said it is "trading one concern in which data shows has minimal impact on kids for another risk that God forbid could cause a kid an even greater harm."

Playdates Discouraged By State Health Officials

Michigan Department Health and Human Services Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun said the state continues to aggressively track outbreaks and asked that parents consider not having playdates and gatherings as they normally would.

State Program To Help Essential Workers With Free Tuition Launches

The Futures for Frontliners program offers a pathway for free college tuition to those who worked in an essential job or service during the height of the pandemic in Michigan.

Unemployment Insurance Agency Processing Federal Payments

Unemployed Livingston County workers and others across the state should receive a $900 federal benefit within 10 days.

Democrats Ask For An End To Political Sign Stealing

Stealing signs in Michigan is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of to $500 and jail time.

Lake Touts Her Experience In Run For County Prosecutor

Democrat Ragan Lake of Hamburg Township, who currently serves as an Assistant Prosecutor for Wayne County, is running for Livingston County Prosecutor, November 3rd, against Republican David Reader.

Suspect Awaiting Arraignment For Large Barn Fire

A suspect believed to be responsible for starting a large barn fire in Hartland Township on Tuesday morning is expected to be arraigned.

Slotkin Bill Seeks To Enhance Smart Border Security

8th District Democrat Elissa Slotkin today introduced the bipartisan Integrating New Technologies to Empower Law Enforcement (INTEL) at Our Borders Act, which garnered support from the National Border Patrol Council, a union representing border personnel.

Chase Ends In Hamburg Twp. After Suspect Runs Over MSP Motorcycle

When an MSP trooper attempted to arrest 38-year-old John Goss of National City on a previous warrant, he ran over the trooper’s motorcycle and fled the scene. The trooper was not injured in the incident.

Hartland Senior Living Development Passes Preliminary Site Plan Stage

The proposed 146-unit complex will have a mixture of market rate and affordable housing options.

Firefighters Help Deliver Baby Over Labor Day Weekend

Nolan Kent Rodgers was named after the road he was born on Sunday afternoon - Kent Lake Road. The healthy baby boy weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and was 19 inches long.

Senator Theis To Host Coffee Hours September 25th

Republican State Senator Lana Theis has announced upcoming dates for constituents to express opinions or concerns about state government.

Two Howell Students Identified As Probable COVID-19 Cases

One case was at Parker Middle School and the other was at Three Fires Elementary School.

Testimony Heard On Lawmaker's Plan To Reduce Prescription Costs

The House Health Policy Committee heard testimony Tuesday from health professionals and industry experts in support of State Representative Hank Vaupel’s plan to improve prescription drug price transparency in Michigan.

Water Roundtable Discussion Set Next Week

Panelists, including Livingston County Drain Commissioner Brian Jonckheere, will address concerns from the public and answer questions about the prevention of PFAS and contaminants and how the COVID crisis has impacted water resources.

Large Barn Fire In Hartland Possibly Intentionally Set

A large barn fire off Clyde Road in Hartland Township Tuesday morning appears to have been intentionally set.

Milford Man Skips Out On Sentencing For Second Time

34-year-old Jesse Ray Linn was originally arrested December 4th after Milford Police say he stole a 2019 Chevy Silverado from a gas station in Wixom and then fled from officers when they tried to take him into custody.

Fenton Abandoning 2 Water Mains, One Galvanized

Many homeowners on Shiawassee Road are being switched from a 4-inch main to a 12-inch main, while those on George Street are being taken off a 2-inch galvanized line.

Local Lawmaker To Host Virtual Discussion

COVID-19 and education will be among the featured topics during the upcoming virtual discussion hosted by Republican State Representative Hank Vaupel of Fowlerville.

Local State Of Emergency Rescinded In Green Oak Township

The local declaration was prompted by various federal, state and county orders, directives, guidelines and recommendations that were issued to control COVID-19.

Man Charged With Stealing Lottery Tickets Enters Plea

Christopher Bandy has entered a guilty plea to charges related to the embezzling of lottery tickets from a Fowlerville party store in 2019.

Race Around Howell To Fight Addiction And Support Recovery

Wake Up Livingston's Amazing Race for Recovery will send teams on a hunt for secret locations in Howell where they will complete tasks and explore facts around opioid addiction and recovery.

Three 8th District Debates Set, WHMI To Air Final Meeting

WHMI and The Livingston Post are teaming up to hold one of the three candidate debates announced today for the 8th Congressional District. It will be held on Tuesday, October 6th at 7pm at Cleary University in Genoa Township.

Fowlerville Tractor Operator Injured In Crash

A preliminary investigation indicated that a 40-year-old Fowlerville man was traveling south on Nicholson Road on his John Deere tractor Monday when it was struck from behind by a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado.

Howell Grad Named To State Redistricting Commission

31-year-old Dustin Witjes is the second person with local ties to be named to the commission that will redraw election districts statewide.

Marion Officials Consider New Short Term Rental Ordinance

The Board of Trustees is looking further into legal counsel's recommendation to amend or make a new ordinance addressing the legality of residents renting their homes for less than 28-days at time.

Attorney Says Brighton Farmers Market In Compliance

At a previous meeting, Brighton City Council members questioned the market’s compliance with executive orders relative to the pandemic, specifically with regards to maximum capacity limits for outdoor events.

Appeals Court Issues Opinion In GM Proving Grounds Lawsuit

The lawsuit was filed in 2017 and alleges contamination of the plaintiffs’ groundwater and that GM committed fraud by concealing its knowledge of the contamination.

Holt Man Pleads Guilty To Hartland Target Break-In

26-year old Mark Anthony Pierce of Holt broke into the Hartland Target store on May 2nd, attempting to steal Apple computer products

County EMS To Apply For PPE Grant

Livingston County EMS Director David Feldpausch expects to be eligible for $162,000 to be used for future purchases of supplies.

New Trustee Appointed To Hartland Cromaine Library Board

Rebecca Fedewa of Hartland Township was appointed to an opening on the Board of Trustees, which was created by the retirement of Kathleen Oemke in July.

Lansing Man Killed After Being Hit On I-96 Near Fowlerville

The 32-year-old Lansing resident was outside of his vehicle and standing on the shoulder of the freeway arguing with his girlfriend when he stepped into the right hand lane and was struck.

Scam Callers Claim To Be Sheriff's Deputy

A scam involving the Livingston County Sheriff's Office is circulating throughout the community but officials say don’t fall for it.

Explore Implicit Bias With Local AME Pastor

Pastor Yolanda Whiten of St. James AME Church in Brighton is hosting Race Conversations: Implicit Bias Training this Thursday.

Howell Man Killed In Pipeline Accident

A 49-year-old Howell man was killed in the accident at a construction site in the area of Woodruff Lake Road and Center Road.

Metroparks Ready For Labor Day Holiday Weekend

At Kensington Metropark, the beach and Splash N’ Blast are open, along with the boat launch and boat rentals. Trails are open for hiking, biking, walking, running and roller blading in all parks.

Hartland Officials Approve New Truck Following Deer Incident

The Board of Trustees approved the purchase of a new Ram pickup through a state program, following an accident between the old truck and deer on Fenton Road.

Fenton Teen Headed To Prison For Fatal Shooting

19-year old Abdurrahman Ahmed Akl was sentenced in the 2017 accidental shooting death of his best friend.

Crews Work To Repair Gas Main In City of Brighton

Consumers Energy is working to repair a gas leak on a high pressure natural gas main on Grand River Avenue between Challis and Hilton Road in Brighton.

Hamburg Fire Department Unites For Suicide Prevention Month Campaign

Hamburg Firefighters are participating in Yellow Rose Campaign with departments across Michigan in an effort to raise awareness and break down the stigma associated with seeking assistance.

VINA Tailgate To Go Virtual For 2020

The VINA Tailgate Party is the signature event for the nonprofit with Michigan and Michigan State fans using their rivalry to raise money for the clinic, which offers affordable dental care to low-income, uninsured residents of Livingston County.

Howell Again Recognized For Excellent Financial Stewardship

For 13 consecutive years, the City of Howell has again been awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

Holiday "Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over" Campaign Underway

Law enforcement agencies will be specifically targeting motorists under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Local Gas Stations To Receive Cleanup Help From Settlement

Gas stations in the area that suffered leakage in underground tanks will receive cleanup assistance from a settlement reached with their previous owner.

Water Safety Encouraged During Holiday Weekend

Whether fishing, kayaking, canoeing, boating, swimming or tubing down a river, people are reminded to stay safe and be alert.

Man Sentenced For Police Chase

28-year old Eddie Allen III of West Bloomfield was arrested June 16th in Putnam Township and charged with fraud, fleeing and eluding, resisting police and driving on a suspended license.

Whitmer: Gyms Can Reopen; Sports Can Resume, But Not Advised

The order, which is effective next Wednesday, allows for reopening fitness centers and indoor pools in remaining regions that hold 93% of the state’s population, subject to safety rules.

Lyon Twp. Woman Cuts Tether, Skips Out On Sentencing

25-year-old Jessica Kropiewnicki of Lyon Township was set to be sentenced on Wednesday in Oakland County Circuit Court following a no contest plea to assault with intent to murder for her part in a 2019 baseball bat attack.

Local Lawmaker Testifies About Plan To Deter Voter Fraud

Republican State Representative and former clerk Ann Bollin is co-sponsoring legislation aimed at protecting the integrity of Michigan’s absentee voting system.

Awareness Campaign Focuses On Infant Safe Sleep

September is "Safe Sleep Month" in Michigan and LACASA Center’s Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Council and the Livingston County Health Department are working in tandem by raising awareness about safe sleep practices.

Fowlerville Board Approves Food Service Employee Contract

The Board of Education unanimously approved a recommendation to ratify a contract with the district's food service and nutrition employee bargaining unit.

Rottermond Jewelers In Milford Robbed

A suspect is in custody following a Monday robbery at the jewelry store in downtown Milford.

Challenge Issued To Thank Police Officers For Service

With unrest across the nation and protests related to police brutality, an event held outside of the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday aimed to thank law enforcement officers everywhere for their service.

Local Lawmaker Urging Governor To "Reopen Michigan"

State Senator Lana Theis expressed disappointment that Governor Gretchen Whitmer didn’t make any re-opening announcements for still-closed businesses during her Wednesday press conference.

Michigan To Report Schools Connected With COVID-19 Outbreaks

Chief Medical Executive Dr. Joneigh Khaldun says the state is working with local health departments to gather the names of specific schools that have outbreaks associated with them.

BHS Principal Given Surprise "Thank You"

The gifts were presented to Brighton High School Principal Gavin Johnson for what they called his “tireless work this past spring and summer in putting together the seniors’ graduation program, in spite of all the obstacles posed by the coronavirus pandemic.”

Vaupel: Report Highlights "Big Changes" Needed For Nursing Homes

Republican State Representative Hank Vaupel of Fowlerville was part of the 20-member Nursing Home Task Force that issued a report Tuesday highlighting problems and recommendations.

Hartland Township Selects Choice For New Manager

DPW Director Bob West emerged from the township's search as their unanimous selection.

BAS Board Interviews Irvine, Responds To Teacher Protest

Sharon Irvine, Brighton’s assistant superintendent for labor relations and personnel, was grilled in a series of questions Tuesday after the board alleged the teacher's union had tried to “manipulate the emotions of the teachers and community as means of trying to pressure the board into capitulation.”

Final Month To Fundraise For 2020 Walk To End Alzheimer's

The 10th Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is scheduled for Saturday, October 3rd, and while it won’t be taking place specifically in downtown Brighton, it will instead utilize communities throughout Livingston County, with a mix of real-world and virtual components.

Fowlerville Students Head Back To Class

Parents were able to choose in-person instruction or online learning for each of their children. Today will be the first day for students with last names A-J. Those with the last names K-Z will start Thursday.

Slotkin Calls Junge's Debut TV Ad "Misleading and Tired"

Republican Paul Junge of Brighton released the ad titled “Politics Aside” targeting Democrat Elissa Slotkin - which Slotkin's campaign has called misleading and repeats a “failed” attack against Slotkin from the 2018 campaign.

Brighton Library Celebrates Library Card Sign-Up Month

As students return to school, the Brighton District Library wants parents and kids to know the benefits of holding a library card.

Brighton Teachers Protest Proposed Salary Reduction

Many of the teachers complained that the school district is demanding they take a 5.8% cut in pay, all the time when the district has millions of dollars saved up in fund equity. The Board of Education has since responded by saying that it was, “highly inappropriate for the BEA leadership to selectively disclose information from the negotiation session out of context...”

Pinckney Cyber Range Hub Transforming Into New Security Operations Center

The Center will promote cybersecurity education within any public institution while building a technical workforce talent pipeline.

Livingston County United Way Accepting Applications For FEMA Grant Funding

Agencies that assist with emergency food and housing needs are eligible to apply for a share of over $60,000 being made available from FEMA.

Fowlerville Fireworks Canceled for 2020

The COVID-19 health crisis as forced the cancellation of a fireworks show in Fowlerville any time this year.

Give Blood, Get A Haircut

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month and the Red Cross is partnering with Sport Clips to give blood and platelet donors a free haircut.

Bishop Endorses Junge In 8th Congressional District Race

Mike Bishop, a former Congressman who represented Michigan’s 8th District for two terms, is endorsing Republican candidate Paul Junge.

New Drive-Up Ballot Box Installed At Brighton Township Hall

The 24-hour drop box is the third option available to voters to physically drop off applications to vote and ballots.

LCCA Hosting Drive-In Movies At Historic Howell Theater

The Livingston County Community Alliance is showing the Resilience and Paper Tigers movie events in the back lot of the Historic Howell Theater, with remote viewing options available via zoom.

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