27 individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 attended the outdoor concert held in a Conway Township farmer’s field on Saturday, September 18th. According to a press release, during the case investigations conducted by LCHD and other local health departments, it was determined that other attendees may also have been exposed.
Sue Ellen Ikens filed a statement with the Brighton Police Department on Tuesday about the incident involving Trustee Bill Trombley, which occurred as she was addressing the board on the issue of student quarantine.
Marieanna Bair passed away Wednesday at the age of 95. Bair was an active member of the Brighton Area Historical Society from its founding in 1981, a board of directors member for 38 years and the society’s president for 15 of those years.
Myles Amine, who won the bronze medal in 86kg freestyle wrestling in Tokyo, was presented a state tribute by State Representative Ann Bollin during Wednesday's House session.
21-year-old Carson Zeug was charged with armed robbery and jailed on a $150,000 bond after the incident. In court Wednesday, he waived his exam and was bound over for trial.
Inclusion, teamwork, and good sportsmanship were on display at the Howell Area Junior Baseball Association' Challenge League game at Lake Trust Stadium, Wednesday evening.
The initiative encourages the community to display purple lights and awareness signs at home fronts and business fronts during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The DNR will issue one mineral lease with the goal of using the property in the future as a tree seed orchard to produce seedlings for distribution throughout the state.
The partially clothed body of 20-year-old Anne Marie Doroghazi was found by a young boy on the morning of September 29th, 1981 in a ditch near Camp Dearborn in Milford Township. An autopsy ruled the cause of death as strangulation.
Several parents addressed the board, stating that because so few students who were quarantined actually got COVID, the policy makes quarantining punitive and puts those students behind their peers in the classroom unnecessarily.
The Livingston County Health Department (LCHD) reports that COVID-19 vaccinations are available through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Mobile COVID Vaccination Program. They will include Pfizer booster shots for residents who meet the criteria.
The 11th Annual event, which has raised nearly a million dollars for research, programming, and support, returns to being an in-person event after going hybrid for 2020.
Dylan Hinkle and Emanuel Northern were identified through incriminating posts on Facebook, posing in front of Huron Valley Guns with weapons stolen from a Portage gun store.
Eight candidates vying for four seats in the November election took part in the League of Women Voter's forum, tackling questions about marijuana, challenges to the City, and more.
Lee Ann Blazejewski, a nurse who is also currently running for Howell City Council, was appointed to serve on Livingston County’s Department of Health and Human Services Board even though members are “appointed from persons residing within the county and not holding an elective office.”
The City purchased the property in 1991, which it leases to Recycle Livingston at 170 Catrell Drive. An assessment of a neighboring site showed contamination may have spread to the City parcel.
Having turned down $1.5-million from the state last week, the Board of Commissioners on Monday approved using up to $2-million of American Rescue Plan Act funding over the same time frame.
The Road Commission for Oakland County continues to celebrate the 290 groups and organizations that help to clean up roadsides by participating in the Adopt-A-Road program.
Parents of elementary students can add a tuition-free, multi-age Montessori magnet program to their list of school options thanks to a new program in Whitmore Lake Public Schools.
Lee Ann Blazejewski, who has publicly opposed masks in schools and the COVID vaccines, while also recommending the use of a controversial livestock de-wormer as a COVID treatment, was approved to sit on the county's Michigan Department of Health & Human Services Board.
17-year-olds Dominic Tyner and Corbyn Smith entered pleas last week to Stalking/Harassment charges stemming from incidents involving a Black Hartland High School student.
The Livingston County Direct Care Worker Emergency Wraparound Team is asking for legislative support that will invest in and stabilize the direct care workforce.
Fire Chief Michael O’Brian has been accorded the prestigious Robert W. Gain Fire Prevention Leadership Award by the International Code Council. The award was presented last Tuesday at the ICC Gala in Pittsburgh during its annual conference.
The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office reports that deputies were dispatched just before 6pm on Sunday to a two-vehicle injury crash on Chase Lake Road, east of Burkhart Road.
The recently-passed 2022 budget dedicates $1.4 billion dollars to child care at the state level, to make it more affordable, support childcare providers and the industry as a whole, and strengthen the workforce.
The National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac Office reports that as of 3:15 Monday morning the river’s level was at 7.44 feet, nearly a foot above flood stage, which is 6.5 feet.
The DNR says the deal with South Lyon-based Utopian Power will supply nearly 1 megawatt of clean energy to seven state parks and offices in southwestern Michigan.
Lee Ann Blazejewski, a nurse who is also currently running for Howell City Council, has been nominated to be the Livingston County representative on the Michigan Department of Human Services Board.
49-year-old Dennis Michael Maynarich was charged with four counts of armed robbery and seven weapons charges for a variety of incidents culminating in the robbery last year at the Rottermond Jewelers on North Main Street.
Meghan Reckling, chair of the Livingston County Republican Party, says she is "discussing what a race would take right now" to try and unseat incumbent Democrat Jocelyn Benson in 2022 as Michigan’s Secretary of State.
Marion Township Supervisor Bob Hanvey said the Water Authority had issues with not knowing what materials would be escaping the proposed industrial shredder via the steam it would give off.
The mining operation that's associated with a larger seed orchard project has spurred opposition from neighbors, which began after clear-cutting took place on the site.
26-year-old Clay Garner had been charged with assault with intent to murder, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, aggravated domestic violence, and assaulting, resisting, or obstructing a police officer for the February 18th incident.
The Finance Committee, which consists of the full board, held a lengthy meeting Wednesday and voted down a resolution 6-3 that would have accepted a state contract for $1.5 (m) million in funding for COVID response in 2022.
With the success of the district and the overwhelming support heard from some business owners, staff recommended expanding the operations to every day of the week. All other guidelines and boundaries remain in effect.
Genoa Township Clerk Polly Skolarus was charged in March with a single, misdemeanor charge of Election Law - Failure to Perform Duty after an MSP report that concluded she was responsible for using unapproved bags to store absentee ballots.
The Michigan Department of Transportation started construction Monday on a portion of the Williamston Road bridge over I-96 following an incident in March in which a truck crash into the bridge's support beam.
31-year-old Joseph Henry Santana who is charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct had sought to access the mental health records of his alleged victim.
Brighton Area Schools is starting the 2021-22 academic year with a shortage of employees in non-teaching categories, including custodians, food service and paraprofessionals.
The August 20th, 2019 crash of the Aero Commander 200D occurred as it attempted to take off from the Spencer J. Hardy Livingston County Airport. Killed were 64-year-old Philip Colmer, who was piloting the single-engine plane, and 68-year-old James Tafralian, who was a passenger.
The investigation began after troopers from the Brighton Post were called to an apparent suicide in the area near the post. That investigation led them to an address in Inkster, where a woman's body was discovered.
Some videos of Livingston County Board of Commissioners meetings were earlier removed for violating YouTube’s Medical Misinformation Policy, which was believed to be tied to the Call to the Public section of the meeting.
The Fall 2021 Update & Educational Meeting is scheduled at the Hamburg Township Hall from 7 pm to 9pm and will focus on improvements and other efforts over the past year.
Repairs to the chiller which cools the high school aren't yet completed, leading officials to consider options for when the contract on the unit they began renting runs out.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that plans are underway to build a one-mile stretch of state roadway in nearby Oakland, Wayne, or Macomb Counties to allow public transportation and private vehicles to charge while traveling.
Following nearly three and a half hours of public comment, the Livingston County Board of Commissioners Finance Committee again rejected a resolution that would bring $1.5-million in COVID-19 support and response funds to the county health department.
A public meeting is expected to be held in regard to a state plan to temporarily mine a portion of land in Genoa Township as part of a larger plan to convert it into a seed orchard. The proposal, however, has drawn opposition from residents.
The three juveniles were charged as adults with Assault with Intent to Commit Great Bodily Harm, a felony punishable by 10 years in prison, for the August 31st assault, which authorities say was unprovoked and premeditated.
The pro-mask mandate crowd asked for an action item requiring facial coverings in schools while the anti-mask crowd continued shoot down their effectiveness.
Exotic Automation & Supply, a Premier Parker Hannifin Distributor based in New Hudson, announced on Monday that their World’s Largest Hydraulic Power Unit has advanced to the Top 10 finalist in the Coolest Things Made in Michigan contest.
In danger of needing more than the previously authorized $25,000 for architectural and design services, officials are seeking to bump that total to $38,000.
Livingston County will be illuminated in purple when LACASA Center launches its community-wide awareness initiatives in October, which is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
21-year-old Carson Zeug was charged last week with armed robbery and jailed on a $150,000 bond after the incident in which a Northville man reported that he had been robbed while in the Kroger parking lot at Eight Mile and Pontiac Trail the evening of September 15th.
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened just before 7:30pm, which the Lyon Township Fire Department reported happened in the Mill River subdivision.
The Tour de Livingston is celebrating 14 years of helping those in need when it kicks off on Sunday, October 10th from the Howell High School complex instead of Mt. Brighton.
Pinckney Community Schools (PCS) Superintendent Rick Todd said that due to a “variety of factors” he was not comfortable with the Livingston County Health Department’s alternative quarantine program, prompting him to put a "pause" on it.
The 270-acre project features an internationally developed driving circuit on the former Highland-Howell property along I-96 between Lucy Road and Michigan Avenue.
Although the LACASA Center’s popular Denim & Diamonds fundraiser is set tonight, the local non-profit is also looking ahead to their big anniversary party next month.
The Brighton Area Schools has hired a new Director of Pupil Accounting. Superintendent Matt Outlaw announced the hiring of Annie Kruger at the Board of Education meeting Monday night. She replaces Teresa Hapsburg, who retired this summer.
The attorney for Democratic State Rep. Jewell Jones of Inkster has withdrawn from the case, citing a "breakdown in the attorney/client privilege." Jones is facing multiple felony charges, including two new ones filed this week after authorities say he tried to smuggle a handcuff key into the Livingston County Jail.
Mady Kelsoe of Alabama thought she was in Michigan just for a charity golf outing, but got the surprise opportunity to be an honorary member of the Howell JV Cheer team for their game against Plymouth.
State Representative Ann Bollin of Brighton Township said she will not be running for the Republican nomination against Democratic Incumbent Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
The Howell City Council unanimously approved an agreement with the MHOG Water Authority to allow Padnos Iron & Metal to connect to that water system as part of a larger industrial shredder project.
Bill Sleight, former executive director of Michigan Works! Southeast has been named the Michigan Works! Association 2021 Champion of Workforce Development.
State Rep. Jewell Jones is facing new felony charges after reportedly smuggling a handcuff key into the Livingston County Jail after his bond was revoked Tuesday.
An online hearing was held Tuesday by the Michigan Court of Appeals on whether an expert in coerced confessions can testify as a witness for Jerome Kowalski, who is facing a second trial in the 2008 murders of his brother and sister-in-law in their Oceola Township home.
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were dispatched at 11:56 Wednesday night to the South Lyon Police Department, where a man reported that he had been robbed while in the Kroger parking lot at Eight Mile and Pontiac Trail.
The $55-million bond program will consist of a Multi-Purpose Center, adding a Media Center to Linden Elementary School, expansion of the Linden High School Media Center, security entrances, and more.
Trustee Bill Trombley said the program has been going, in effect, on a wing and a prayer and needs more stable funding than to merely rely on donations, as it does currently. In response, Supt. Matt Outlaw will put the program on the agenda for the October workshop.
Approved on a 5-0-1 vote were contract renewals with building level administrators and department heads, represented by the Brighton Area Schools Administrators Association (BASAA). BASAA represents 16 principals, assistant or grade level principals, and department directors.
State Senator Lana Theis of Brighton Township sponsored two of four bills that passed through the Senate Education and Career Readiness Committee on Tuesday. She is chair of that committee.
LACASA Center’s popular Denim & Diamonds fundraiser is coming up this Saturday, September 18th, from 5:30pm until 10 at the Haggerty-Bearden Ranch in Howell.
State Rep. Jewell Jones was jailed by Livingston County Circuit Court Judge Michael Hatty for violating bond by consuming alcohol and tampering with his monitoring tether over the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Northfield Township, seeking to provide better, more timely service for inspections and permits, is exploring bringing on the Livingston County Building Department to provide that.
After bond was revoked for State Rep. Jewell Jones on Tuesday and he was remanded to the Livingston County jail, he was allegedly caught with a handcuff key.
A resolution to defy a forthcoming mandate requiring large employers to require employees to be vaccinated or test weekly for COVID was discussed by the Board of Commissioners, Monday.
Livingston County residents are encouraged to get out and enjoy the scenery as Michigan’s dazzling displays of red, gold and green are about to come alive.
This week’s clinics include the Marion Township Hall on Coon Lake Road today from 9am to 6pm and the Fraternity of the Eagles on Duck Lake Road in Highland Township from 3 to 6pm.
Brock Meader “rang the bell” to end his three-and-a-half years cancer treatment journey with leukemia on June 14th. The celebration was said to be short-lived though as just a few weeks later, Brock was diagnosed with MDS - a rare blood disorder that’s also referred to as cancer.
Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions will continue to provide the service that was mandated by the state following a violation that occurred near the old treatment plant around the turn of the century.
State Rep. Jewell Jones was taken into custody today in Livingston County Circuit Court after Judge Michael Hatty determined he had violated his bond for a third time.
Each year the First Presbyterian Church in Brighton sponsors two, and sometimes three, trips to a mission house called the House of Healing in the small town of San Lucas Toliman, which is about 90 miles from the nation’s capital of Guatemala City.
The League of Women Voters Brighton/Howell Unit has planned two candidate forums, September 22nd and 23rd, for the open City Council seats in Brighton and Howell and mayoral races.
The board’s August 9th meeting was removed for violating YouTube’s Medical Misinformation Policy, which was believed to be tied to the Call to the Public section of the meeting.
Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy, Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, and Shiawassee County Sheriff Brian BeGole are again coming together to help raise money for three different children’s charities.
Saturday’s ceremony by the Brighton Area Fire Authority marked the 20th anniversary of the deadly attacks of September 11th, 2001, as first responders, public officials and others gathered to honor the memory of lost lives and sacrifices made that day.
Officials say milestones are meant to be celebrated and guests are invited to travel back in time when LACASA Center hosts a special event to commemorate two anniversaries.
The St. Mary Pinckney school marked the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a Remembrance ceremony on Saturday that included the American Legion Memorial Post of Pinckney.
John O'Malley, the President of the St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Hospital & Brighton Health Center, and Dr. David Miller, the President of the University of Michigan Health System, say they were "extremely disappointed in the Board's failure to approve" the more than $1.5 million on COVID funding from the state.
Friday was the last day the company officially handled the Putnam routes, although officials say they began to have issues in June when GFL stopped picking up garbage. That eventually forced them to switch services. It was estimated that at least half of Putnam residents were GFL customers
After last year’s disappointing cancellation of the Fantasy of Lights parade through Downtown Howell, the chamber is gearing up for its return with the announcement that the Grand Marshal of this year’s event will be Howell Public Schools Superintendent Erin MacGregor.
Macomb Township Firefighter Joe Warne's Walk for the Red 140 came down Highland Road, raising awareness about cancer rates in firefighters and funds to support those affected.
The Emergency Management Department has unveiled not only how next Saturday's concert will be handled, but also compiled a list of what is and isn't allowed into the venue.
39-year-old Ian Lumley, who is charged with stealing $100,000 worth of scrap metal from his workplace, is being south by authorities after failing to appear in court.
Livingston County Commissioner Mitchell Zajac put forth a resolution to declare that Livingston County will not comply with what he called an “unconstitutional OSHA mandate” following President Biden’s announcement that all employers with more than 100 workers must require them to be vaccinated or test for the virus weekly.
State Representative Ann Bollin said that residents deserve better than what the UIA has given them, and that UIA Director Liza Estlund Olson needs to be replaced.
Nationally-recognized speaker Nathan Harmon will deliver the message on the steps it takes to be a leader, while participants work in break-out groups and lunch on free pizza.
Current 8th District Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin and Former Congressman Mike Rogers took part in a panel discussion just in front of the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks.
Margaret and Fredie Murphy were arraigned in August on a single count of abandoning, cruelty to 25 or more animals after an investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff's Office.
The Board of Trustees met Tuesday afternoon and approved plans for the expansion of the existing store in the Chilson Commons Shopping Center with some conditions.
A recent poll of about 600 Michigan voters finds neatly 80% agree the amount they pay for health care seems to be going up every year. More than a quarter said they had overdue or unpaid medical bills they were struggling to pay off at the time of the survey.
In response to a request to appear for an upcoming candidate forum ahead of the November General Election, Jeannette Ambrose announced that she was withdrawing from the Howell City Council race.
The Livingston County Prosecutor’s Office filed an emergency motion requesting that bond be revoked for State Rep. Jewell Jones - alleging he tested positive for alcohol three times on September 3rd and tried to tamper with his tether on Labor Day.
Livingston County residents who wish to propose new boundaries for the nine county commission districts can submit up to two maps each but must do so no later than 5pm on Monday, September 20th.
Milford Police said Johnson Elementary School on General Motors Road sustained between $30,000 and $40,000 in damage in the early morning hours of August 29th.
While the Center has seen continuing revenue shortfalls due to the pandemic, thanks to a generous anonymous donor, all donations made through October 1st will be matched up to $25,000. The goal is to raise $50,000.
Joining together, the Brighton Area Schools and Hartland Consolidated Schools will shine their Friday Night Lights by asking fans to bring canned goods to fill the Bountiful Harvest “Brighton Blessings” van.
8th DistrictCongresswoman Elissa Slotkin will join former Congressman Mike Rogers for a panel discussion focused on the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
An exhibition highlighting Jeff Von Buskirk's Old Glory mural that was commissioned for the wall of Northville's Marquis Theatre just after the attacks is being held at the Northville Art House.
Volunteers are needed for the upcoming event that entertains local families and car enthusiasts while raising funds for the Salvation Army of Livingston County.
Following more than 6 hours of public comment, the General Government and Health and Human Services Committee approved the resolution to accept the $1.5-million in COVID-19 support and response funds with limited uses.
Many of the outages are centered in an area across Brighton Township that spans from US-23 to Pleasant Valley Road and Grand River to Spencer Road. So far, the utility is not offering an estimate on when power will be restored
The state's reporting website showed Howell Public Schools had ten cases while Hartland Consolidated Schools had six outbreak-related cases - both involving staff and students.
The Oceola Township Board met Tuesday night and heard a presentation about the two-phased project geared toward seniors on the property totaling 23.6-acres about a quarter mile west of Latson Road on the north side of M-59.
A 50-year-old man from mason was seriously injured while an 80-year female from Williamston suffered minor injuries from a two-vehicle accident that closed Grand River for 2 hours, Tuesday.
Area agencies are encouraging Livingston County residents to create emergency preparedness kits with enough food, water, and first aid to last them 3 days.
Howell Police are investigating an incident caught on video in which two Howell High School students are shown attacking and beating a third student, identified as having special needs.
The City has been identified as an ideal candidate for a grant-supported program that would see the installation of Bike Wave devices on designated roads.
Court records show that 20-year-old Brandon McClure entered a guilty plea last week in U.S. District Court in Detroit. In exchange, prosecutors will recommend his term be at the lower end of the guidelines which call for a maximum of five years in prison.
The Brighton Area Fire Authority responded to a fire at a residence on Baywood Circle Friday afternoon. Upon arrival, Chief Mike O’Brian says crews found a well advanced fire in the garage spreading into the house.
The first cases were detected in residents in Oakland and Macomb counties. Additionally, Eastern Equine Encephalitis has been identified in several animals in Livingston County.
Previously rejected, the Board of Commissioners will considering accepting state funds for COVID response, but with added restrictions to prevent funds from being spent on mask and vaccine mandates.
The community is coming together to help Howell firefighter Steve Moor, who was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. A GoFundMe account has been set up.
AAA Michigan says Labor Day is the last big travel weekend of the summer and drivers should anticipate more traffic than usual. Additionally, gas prices are spiking again.
City officials are considering methods to prevent future infestations, methods for identifying parties that may be responsible for them, and a penalty system for people who violate the rules.
The Michigan Career and Technical Institute (MCTI) delivers training programs for Michiganders with disabilities, helping to provide them with the credentials they need to access employment and enhance their independence.
The Brighton dental clinic which helps 1,500 low-income and uninsured Livingston County residents annually is receiving a $25,000 grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
The protestors, carrying signs that said “Science in not an opinion” and “Do your job. Protect our community”, turned up at 4:45pm and held a peaceful demonstration in front of the agency they say has the power to protect their kids from the current surge of COVID-19, but has declined to do so.
The Michigan Department of Transportation is removing traffic restrictions on road and bridge projects wherever possible to help ease delays for holiday travelers this Labor Day weekend.
Two in three respondents to an A-A-R-P Michigan poll support a "Work and Save" approach, a public-private payroll-deduction retirement program as an option for those who don't have retirement-savings plans through an employer.
The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce and 1st National Bank will present the 15th Annual Smokin' Jazz & Barbecue Blues Festival on September 10th and 11th.
DTE Energy says the extreme summer weather has been “unprecedented and challenging” for electricity customers - with about 25% losing power in the last storm.
Amesite Inc. provides advanced A.I. powered online learning ecosystems for business and higher education. It announced that it has been selected by Michigan Works! Southeast to provide state-of-the-art workforce training to team members.
The letter was facilitated by Dr. Raymond Smith of Brighton, who tells WHMI that it was disseminated via Google Docs and electronically signed by a total of 64 medical professionals, including 45 doctors and 9 nurses.
Guest speakers shared stories of remembrance and recovery during the annual event which seeks to end overdosing, eliminate the stigma attached, and support those who have lost and those who are in recovery.
Rehabilitations Physicians, PC (RPPC), specializing in physiatry, aims to help restore patients to their optimal functioning selves without surgery or addictive drugs.
8th District Democrat Elissa Slotkin discussed the situation in Afghanistan, a need for accountability, and continued work to get people out while also highlighting the COVID-19 pandemic, continued uncertainty about the Delta variant, and the importance of vaccination.
Michigan Trails Week runs from September 19th through the 26th and both veterans and newcomers are invited to team up to collectively travel 100,000 miles on trails across the state during the eight days devoted to trails.
