Friday, May 3, 2024

Local Farmers Markets Open This Weekend

Rabid Bat Found in Washtenaw County

First since 2022.

Bill Would Crackdown On Noisy, Illegally Modified Vehicles

New legislation has been introduced that would crack down on vehicles that have been intentionally modified to create excessive noise.

Area Dogs Among Winners in New MI Lottery Game Called "Lucky Dog"

Tickets for a new Michigan Lottery contest set to launch on June 4th will show the likenesses of one of 30 dogs whose owners won a recent contest.

Shipwreck Society Discovers Ship That “Went Missing” 112 Years Ago

On April 29th of 1909, the Adella Shores was upbound for Duluth with a load of salt. She was following a larger steel steamship through a thick ice flow and met a fierce northeast gale - never to be seen again and disappearing with all 14 crew members.

Memorial Day Parade To Return To Downtown Howell

The Howell City Council recently approved a civic event application for the parade, put on by American Legion Post 141 in a joint partnership with the City.

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Eastbound I-696 Closure Set Saturday

Eastbound I-696 will be closed from M-10 to Lahser in Southfield on Saturday from 7am-7pm.

Stitch In Time To Close In Downtown Howell

Owner Charlene Hatfield is retiring after 33 years. The last day of operation is planned for October 31st.

South Lyon Microbrewery Fights City Over Ordinance

The Witch's Hat microbrewery in South Lyon maintains it should be allowed to let its grass grow during the month of May to attract pollinators such as honeybees.

Slotkin Sounds Alarm on Threat of Chinese Vehicles

"Newer and more advanced vehicles have the capability to collect and transmit data - potentially back to the Chinese Communist Party."

“Do It For Dan” Memorial Ride Sunday At Island Lake Rec Area

62-year-old Daniel Horal passed away in April of 2019 - two days after he was struck by a vehicle that had turned in front of him in the rec area.

Water Tower Maintenance In Village Of Milford

Starting on Friday, the water tower on Summit Street will be offline for routine cleaning and maintenance.

Spring Farm Babies At Kensington Metropark

New arrivals are expected every week until the end of May at the farm centers at both Kensington Metropark and Wolcott Mill Metropark.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

May is National Bicycle Safety Month

Peak hour for bicycle-involved crashes in 2022 was 4-4:59 p.m.

MI Senate Adopts Theis' "End Jew Hatred" Day Resolution

“We’re seeing a rise in hateful behavior toward the Jewish community in recent months."

Report Shows How MI Schools Spent COVID Funds

Nearly half spent on employees

Bally Sports Detroit Dropped from Xfinity Lineup, For Now

Failed to reach new carrier agreement.

Funeral Services Set For Longtime Local Businessman

83-year-old James Michael Lamb passed away on April 28th. Funeral services are set Thursday, followed by a community farewell Friday.

Slotkin Welcomes Secretary Of Agriculture In Williamston

The local congresswoman recently welcomed Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack to Williamston, where nearly 100 members of Michigan’s agriculture community came together to hear about various agriculture issues facing the state.

Kitchen Fire Displaces Residents At Independence Village

The Brighton Area Fire Authority is stressing the importance of fire suppression systems.

Evans Named Permanent Lead Principal at Brighton High School

The Brighton Board of Education has named Matt Evans to assume the position of permanent lead principal at Brighton High School, replacing Gavin Johnson, who retired in January.