Friday, May 20, 2022

Revised Vista at Uptown Site Plan in Brighton Approved

The Brighton City Council has approved a revised site plan for the 4-story Vista at Uptown development to be located on the banks of the Mill Pond.

Traffic Stop In Hartland Turns Up $40K In Crystal Meth

20 pounds of methamphetamine was discovered during a vehicle search, which police say is worth around $40,000.

Students Experience Real Life Driving Simulator

The simulator shows what drunk driving looks like behind the wheel.

Bollin Bill To Address Health Care Worker Shortage Signed Into Law

House Bill 5089 modifies the requirements an applicant must meet to be granted registration as a nurse aide by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

Thursday, May 19, 2022

MDNR Continuing Fight Against Invasive Species

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ ongoing series “NotMiSpecies” aims to increase awareness about the prevention and management of invasive plants and animals.

Man Hospitalized After Rollover Crash That Shut Down US-23

The Sheriff's Office says the driver was traveling too fast for the wet road conditions. A passenger was hospitalized with serious injuries.

Tyrone Township Board Approves Code Of Conduct For Meetings

The policy specifically states that persons in the audience will refrain from behavior that disrupts a public meeting.

Three Local Schools Awarded Grant Funds For Safety Projects

Flex Tech High School in Brighton will receive $42,588, Light of the World Academy in Pinckney will get $43,500 and St. Mary’s Catholic School in Pinckney was awarded $2,500.

VINA Dental Temporarily Raising Income Ceiling

The increase will be reviewed on a regular basis as the economy and cost of living continue to change.

GOP State Rep. Candidate Disqualified From August Primary

Republican candidate Chase Turner of Brighton was disqualified from running for the newly redrawn state House 49th District seat.

Free Movies For Livingston County Teachers & Staff

A special summertime treat is being offered to teachers and school staff.

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Unsafe Structure To Finally Be Demolished In City Of Howell

After a lengthy court process, the City is proceeding with demolition of the home and structures at 504 N Court Street.

Crooked Lake Road Closure To Impact Traffic Saturday

Crooked Lake Road will be closed between Springhill Drive and Lakewood Shores this Saturday.

Brighton Area Schools Establishes Alumni Wall of Fame

Brighton Schools Supt. Matthew Outlaw has instituted a new program in which outstanding Brighton Area Schools alumni will be honored by their induction into the "Distinguished Alumni Wall of Fame".

Benson Calls For Legislative Changes For 2022 Elections

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said four policy changes are critical to this year's elections.

City Of Dexter Awarded Grant For Stream Cleanup & Monitoring

The City of Dexter is among 23 local governments and non-profit organizations awarded funds for stream cleanup and monitoring through the Michigan Clean Water Corps Program.

Fish Dinner to Benefit People Of Ukraine

Fish dinners and pierogis will be available.

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Judge Suspends Michigan's Dormant 1931 Abortion Ban

A judge has suspended Michigan’s dormant ban on abortion, saying it likely violates the state constitution. The law makes it a crime to assist in an abortion and has been on the books since 1931.

Fire Destroys Home In Unadilla Township

Multiple departments battled the blaze on Monday morning that has left six people displaced.

Board To Pursue Third-Party Investigation Of Genoa Twp. Clerk

The board will vote June 6th on a motion to hire an independent counsel to investigate a request for legal fee reimbursement from Clerk Polly Skolarus, as well as other allegations.

Motorists Reminded To Buckle Up

A "Click It or Ticket" enforcement campaign is underway.

Busy Memorial Day Travel Period Projected

As many as 1.1 million Michiganders are expected to hit the road this Memorial Day holiday.

Stockbridge Man Shot In The Foot, Suspect Arrested

The suspect, a 32-year-old Albion man, fled the scene in a vehicle but was located in the City of Leslie.

Conely Named "Republican of the Year" in Livingston County

John Conely, a local business owner and long-time member of the Brighton Board of Education, has been named the "Republican of the Year" in Livingston County.

Monday, May 16, 2022

Motorcyclist Dies Following Crash On Kensington Road

A 56-year-old motorcyclist from Fenton was ejected after being struck by a Ford Fusion on Kensington Road.

Block Party To End Alzheimer's In Downtown Howell June 5th

Organizers say the goal is to bring families and the community together, as well as educate people about the Association and the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer's in September.

Paving Work On Rickett Road This Week

Traffic shifts will be taking place and the City of Brighton advises that motorists will experience long delays.

Portions Of Central Park To Close Temporarily

The closures are needed for monitoring activities related to contamination detection to protect the drinking water supply.

Saturday, May 14, 2022

Semi Truck Hauling Milk Crashes On Freeway Ramp

The exit ramp from westbound I-96 to Fowlerville Road was closed for hours while authorities worked to clean up around 12,000 gallons of milk.

Four Hospitalized After Serious Crash On Fowlerville Road

The Livingston County Sheriff's Office says alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the crash but speed does.

Friday, May 13, 2022

Packed House For First GOP Gubernatorial Debate

Over 700 people attended the event at Crystal Gardens Banquet Center, which was hosted by the Livingston County Republican Party.

Two Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On I-96 Identified

29-year-old John Francis Manion from Dubuque, Iowa was pronounced deceased at the scene while 30-year-old Mary Javonne Buchanan of Lansing passed away at a hospital.

Howell City Council Approves 2022-2023 Budget

The budget is said to increase city services for residents while providing flexibility to deal with continued economic uncertainty.

Amber Reineck House Receives $10,000 “Thumbs Up for Charity” Award

Community Financial Credit Union announced that The Amber Reineck House in Livingston County was the 2022 “Thumbs Up for Charity” first-place winner of a $10,000 prize.

HHS Air Force Junior Cadet Receives Flight Academy Scholarship

Howell High School Air Force Junior ROTC Cadet Jaidah Davis was selected from a competitive pool of 1,300 applicants to receive the scholarship.

Thursday, May 12, 2022

Brighton City Council Votes to Ban Pot Dispensaries

The Brighton City Council has reaffirmed its stance on barring marijuana establishments from locating within the city limits.

Double Fatal Wrong-Way Crash On I-96

The Livingston County Sheriff's Office says speed and alcohol appeared to be factors.

Teen Charged In Videotaped Student Attack Enters Plea

One of three juveniles charged as adults has entered a plea to a reduced charge. The two others have rejected deals to date.

North Road Resurfacing Starts Friday In City Of Fenton

Two-way traffic will be maintained but delays can be expected through early June.

Senate Approves Theis Bill To Help Children With Dyslexia

The bill is part of a bi-partisan package to provide help for students with dyslexia through improved educator training and more stringent student screening.

Old Golf Course Gets a Second Chance

Golf courses have become a booming business since the pandemic.

OLSHA's Walk For Warmth Saturday

Walk for Warmth brings the community together annually to raise funds that support local families who are struggling year-round.

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Former Pastor Pleads Guilty As Charged In Embezzlement Case

Former Pastor Mark Milatz pleaded guilty to a charge of embezzlement of $50,000 or more at a court hearing attended by members of the church he defrauded.

Howell City Clerk Resigns

Howell City Clerk Angela Guillen resigned effective May 10th. Council has since named an interim clerk, as well as a replacement.

New Group Home "Grant's Place" Approved In Pinckney

The project involves rehabilitating the old St. Mary’s Church building on Hamburg Street into a small group home to serve six adults with disabilities.

Area Hospitals Earn Top Safety Grades

Trinity Health St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor & Chelsea Hospital were recognized with an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

Memorial Day Travel Costs More

Planning on driving this Memorial Day holiday? It’s going to cost a lot more.

Tuesday, May 10, 2022

New Brighton High School STEAM Center Dedicated

Brighton High School now has a new high-tech center that school officials are optimistic will place it on the cutting edge of emerging career fields.

Chip Seal Projects In Hamburg Township Wednesday

Major delays are expected as a result of the work on Bishop Lake Road and Strawberry Lake Road.

Petition Drive Underway To Recall Two BAS Board Members

With petition language having been certified, a Brighton woman has started a campaign aimed at recalling two members of the Brighton Board of Education.

Registration Open For United Way's 20th Annual Day Of Caring

Wednesday, August 10th will mark the 20th Anniversary of Day of Caring and organizers are hoping for their largest event yet.

Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is pursuing accreditation and must comply with 105 standards in order to achieve accredited status.

Monday, May 9, 2022

Open House For New STEAM Center At Brighton High School

The event, which is scheduled for 5:30-6:45pm tonight, will allow members of the community to view the new state-of-the-art facility.

Brighton City Council Selects Acting City Manager

Brighton Finance Director Gretchen Gomolka will become the acting city manager after departing City Manager Nate Geinzer leaves his position at the end of May.

Gasoline Prices Continue To Skyrocket

The latest surge represents a 30-cent increase in the past week.

Cleary University Names New Vice President

Jeremy Walker is the new Vice President of Enrollment Management.

Saturday, May 7, 2022

Man Arrested After Armed Robbery At Brighton Gas Station

K9 Danko was able to track the suspect down behind the PetSmart.

SELCRA At Odds With Brighton Area Schools Over Facility Use

SELCRA officials say they should be charged as a governmental agency per an original agreement - which the district maintains is outdated and doesn't cover costs.

Friday, May 6, 2022

Woman Hospitalized After Crash At Walmart Intersection

The Sheriff's office says a 58-year-old Fowlerville woman was driving westbound on Grand River and attempted to turn left at the traffic light to go south into the Walmart Parking lot but failed to yield.

Wreaths Across America Mobile Exhibit Coming To Howell

The goal of the exhibit is to bring the community together and teach patriotism while remembering the service and sacrifice of the nation's heroes.

CUUB To Host Matt Watroba & Fundraiser For Ukraine Refugees

The Community Unitarian Universalists of Brighton are hosting Matt Watroba to lead a special Sunday morning service this Mother’s Day starting at 10:30am.

Huge Job Fair in Howell

Every attendee received a yellow hard hat.

MDOT Explores Effect of Safety Messages On Driver Behavior

Two academics studying the effect of safety messages on driver behavior shared their findings.

New Feature Aims To Improve COVID Treatment Access

The new feature on the COVID-19 test finder aims to improve access and help residents find treatment options.

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Head-On Crash On M-36 In Hamburg Township

Initial investigation revealed a Ford Fusion was traveling westbound on M-36 when an eastbound Chevy Silverado crossed the center line and struck the Fusion head-on.

Livingston County For Ukraine Prayer Service & Fundraiser

The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce, Cornerstone Church in Brighton and 2/42 Community Church are all helping to organize the event on June 7th from 7 to 8:30pm.

Ted Lindsay Foundation Expands in Livingston County

The tough player on the ice had a warm spot in his heart for kids with autism.

Paving Projects Today In Argentine Township

Paving projects are planned on Silver Lake Road and Duffield Road.

New Generators To Supply Power For 911 Systems

In the event of utility line power failure, the generator equipment will supply critical electrical power to 911 communication systems.

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Former Student Files Retaliation Lawsuit Against Brighton Schools

The plaintiff alleges she was treated differently by teachers and staff after reporting a sexual assault and was bullied and harassed by students.

Draft Opinion Overturning Landmark Roe v. Wade Jolts Michigan

As U.S. Supreme Court weighs overturning Roe v. Wade and triggering Michigan’s 1931 ban on abortion, Governor Whitmer takes action to protect abortion access

Hamburg Township Hires Two New Public Safety Park Rangers

The pilot program is modeled after the MDNR’s park rangers and will run through early September.

Kensington Valley Chamber Merges With Brighton Chamber

The Kensington Valley Chamber consists of South Lyon, Lyon Township, New Hudson and Salem Township.

Library To Host "Michigan Eats: Great Michigan Food Memories"

The program will be presented by authors Jon Milan and Gail Offen next Thursday, May 12th from 7 to 8pm at the Brighton District Library.

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Capital Campaign Launched To Restore Howell Opera House

The non-profit Livingston Arts Council is embarking on a $13 (m) million project and made a presentation during a recent Howell City Council meeting.

2022 Eat Safe Fish Guides Released; Local Advisories Remain

While some "Do Not Eat" fish advisories have been lifted for parts of the Huron River, others remain in effect in Livingston County.

House Passes Slotkin Bill To Expedite Assistance To Ukraine

The bi-partisan bill to streamline shipments of military equipment and munitions to help Ukraine is headed to the President’s desk.

City Of South Lyon Hosts Arbor Day Event

Mayor Pro-Tem Stephen B. Kennedy read the City’s Arbor Day proclamation and planted a Green Mountain Maple Tree in Volunteer Park off North Dixboro Road.

Metroparks Add Bonus, Benefits For Seasonal & Part-Time Positions

The Metroparks are looking to fill out summer teams and there are said to be various opportunities to work flexible hours while earning wages, benefits and perks.

Monday, May 2, 2022

Nine People Arrested After Mass Car Theft

More than half a dozen cars were driven off from the GM Lansing Plant, leading to a local pursuit.

Meeting On Contamination Threat To Milford Drinking Water

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has issued an Administrative Order requiring ZF Active Safety US Incorporated to install a treatment system to address the contamination.

Senate Approves Bollin's Health Care Worker Shortage Plan

Local State Rep. Ann Bollin says her plan will make it easier for those who stepped up to serve as direct care workers at nursing facilities during the pandemic to become certified nursing assistants.

BAFA Hosts Regional Training For Confined Space Rescues

The Brighton Area Fire Authority hosted the program last week, which trains a rescuer to safely and efficiently perform rescues that require more advanced techniques.

Paving Work Today In Fenton Township

Paving projects are planned on North Road and Shiawassee Avenue.

Assistant To City Manager In Brighton Leaving

Henry Outlaw is leaving the position he has held for the past three years.