Local Author Explores Historic Black Community In Brighton Area

Marion Cornett's book tells the story of Brighton Gardens Lake Colony, which was visioned as a "Promised Land" for Black professionals dating back to 1919.

Pizza Fundraiser To Benefit Longtime Highland Firefighter

Highland Fire Department Captain Pat O'Neil has been hospitalized with severe Thyroid and COVID-19 issues.

Broadband Expansion Proceeding In Genoa Township

The Board of Trustees earlier approved a $750,000 contract with Howell-based MISignal to build and install high-speed broadband facilities for unserved and underserved areas.

Longtime Community Volunteer Passes Away

Katrina Maxwell of Howell passed away at the age of 62 this past Friday. She was very active in the community and employed with L.E.T.S. Transportation for nearly thirty years.

Winter Sled Hill Open At Genoa Township Park

All are said to be welcome to enjoy the winter fun for free at the township hall property off Dorr Road.

Suspect Arrested After Shooting At Oxford High School

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says three students were killed and eight others were shot, including one teacher.

St. Joe Livingston Among 8 Hospital Statewide At 100% Capacity

Dr. David Vandenberg, the Chief Medical Officer at St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor and St. Joseph Mercy Livingston said that the "unrelenting volume of COVID-19 patients with advanced illness" makes managing patient care very difficult on their medical teams.

Christmas In The 'Ville Returns To Light Up Fowlerville

After taking a year off in 2020, the annual Christmas in the 'Ville will return this weekend to light up Downtown Fowlerville.

Challenge Coins Being Sold For First Responder Memorial In South Lyon

Challenge coins are being sold by the Police and Fire Departments to help raise funds for a new First Responders Memorial at McHattie Park.

Brighton Safety Town Closes Doors After 37 Years

Staffing, professional coordination, and lack of volunteers were cited as factors leading to what organizers called a “regrettable decision.”

County's Trial Court Administrator Steps Down

Roberta Sacharski recently resigned from her position as trial court administrator so she could return to private practice.

City Of Fenton Raising Water And Sewer Rates

New rates will be reflected on January bills.

Holiday Spectacular Returns To Downtown South Lyon This Saturday

A day packed with family-friendly events will take place across South Lyon, December 4th.

Hamburg Township Approves Swan And Canada Geese Management

Five year programs from goose roundups on Rush Lake and mute swan management in the township were approved at the Board of Trustees' most recent meeting.

Bezotte Opposes Proposed Safer Michigan Act

Under the Safer Michigan Act, certain incarcerated individuals could earn productivity credits and be eligible for an earlier release and parole date. State Rep. Bob Bezotte called the plan a “flawed proposal that would burden victims and families”.

Former CARite Location To Become LaFontaine Group Maintenance HQ

The planning commission determined that LaFontaine's proposed business maintenance headquarters, at 9990 Highland Road, was appropriate as a "business services" use, which is permitted under current zoning.

LCCA Community Conversations To Wrap Up In Pinckney & Fowlerville

The Livingston County Community Alliance will continue its series of conversations next week to try and engage with the community on youth substance use.

Lake Trust Foundation Matching Donations For Meal Intitiative

Every $10 donated will be matched, providing up to 60 meals to individuals in need.

St. Joe's Ann Arbor Named As A Top Cardiovascular Hospital

For the 3rd straight year, the hospital made the Fortune and IBM Top 50 Cardiovascular hospitals.

Local Liver Transplant Survivor Seeks Support For Toy Drive

Toys are being collected 13-year-old Avery Brusseau who is hoping to make the holidays a bit brighter for patients at an area children’s hospital where she’s spent much of her life.

Highland Twp. Home Destroyed by Fire; Three Injured

A woman trapped in the basement of her Highland Twp. home was saved by quick-thinking Oakland County Sheriff's deputies.

United Way Sets Money Matching Fundraiser

The Livingston County United Way’s Matching Money Monday is set for Monday, December 6th to assist the organization that helps strengthen the community. While it has become the single largest one-day fundraiser in Livingston County, officials say this year the need is even greater.

South Lyon Approves CDBG Fund Allocations

Funds will be allocated between the South Lyon Senior Center and HAVEN emergency shelter.

7 Mile Road To Close For Two Weeks In Salem Township

7 Mile Road will be closed between Chubb Road and Napier Road starting Monday for an emergency culvert replacement.

Senior Planning Seminar December 7th

Among some topics to be covered at the free event include money management, estate planning, downsizing and senior living options.

Slotkin Visits Troops In S. Korea With Congressional Delegation

The 8th District Democrat is in the Far East as part of a Congressional delegation that is also stopping in Japan and Taiwan.

BHS Marching Band to Perform in Detroit Thanksgiving Parade

The highly regarded Brighton High School Marching Band will be strutting its stuff on the streets of downtown Detroit Thursday morning in the annual Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Clio Man Sentenced On Child Pornography Charges

28-year-old Austin Lash pleaded guilty to a single count of transportation of child pornography after authorities say he created and distributed illicit material from a Livingston County residence.

New Hudson Woman Found Safe & Reunited With Family

73-year-old Phyllis Greene was travelling from Tennessee to visit her family, Monday, but did not arrive as scheduled. She later turned up in Dearborn and said she was lost.

BAS Board Passes Anti-Pot Dispensary Resolution

The nonbinding resolution asks elected officials within the Brighton Area Schools' boundaries, to “help protect our students from the negative consequences of marijuana."

Longtime Senior Advocate Set To Retire

Jim McGuire, described as one of Michigan’s staunchest advocates for seniors, is retiring December 1st after 36 years with the Area Agency on Aging 1-B.

Annual Physicals Set For Putnam Township Firefighters

Fire Chief Curt Ruf said unfortunately, there have been a lot of first responders that were diagnosed with cancer this year, and the physicals help catch things early on and keep staff healthy.

County Commissioners Split On Planning Commission Appointee

Needing 5 votes to be appointed to the open seat, the Board of Commissioners were split 4-4 with one member absent.

Successful "Cram The Cruiser" Event To Help Those In Need

Over 15,000 pounds of non-perishable food and paper products were collected by local law enforcement agencies, along with cash and gift cards that were donated to area food banks and pantries.

Nutcracker Returns to Brighton For 35th Year

The Brighton School of Ballet production, complete with dazzling scenery and costumes, features more than 110 local dancers, supporting cast members, gymnasts, and professional guest artists from Puerto Rico.

COVID Vaccine Clinics Continue In Highland Township

The Fraternal Order of the Eagles located at 4450 Duck Lake Road in Highland Township has arranged for regular clinics with the Moderna vaccine to be held, with the next set for Wednesday, December 1st from 3 to 6pm.

City Of Howell To Extend Water Service For Shredder Project

A memo of understanding was reached between the City and Padnos Iron & Metal on Lucy Road to provide service after it was denied by another nearby entity.

Pinckney Man Enters Plea To Child Sex Assault & Internet Charges

43-year-old Paul Aaron Kenczyk of Pinckney pleaded guilty last week to five charges, including second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a person between the age of 13 & 16 that occurred in 2010.

MI Civil Rights Commission Says Bills Promote "Censorship"

At their meeting on Monday, the Michigan Civil Rights Commission passed a resolution opposing two bills; one sponsored by Republican State Senator Lana Theis of Brighton Township and the other co-sponsored by Republican State Rep. Ann Bollin, also of Brighton Township.

BAS Board Stops Short Of Eliminating Quarantine Measures

In spite of the objections of many parents in attendance — the quarantining measures that have been in place this fall will continue for the immediate future.

Health Dept. Director Talks School Quarantines With Commissioners

LCHD Director Dianne McCormick talked about the recently implemented pilot program to allow healthy kids who were close contacts to remain in school.

Linden City Council Considering New Water Towers

New water towers could be a big step in helping to solve low water-pressure issues some residents face.

Methane-Detection Vehicles To Help Utility Prevent Leaks

Consumers Energy has what it calls the Enhanced Infrastructure Replacement Program, to identify and replace underperforming and outdated natural-gas pipelines, which emit methane when they are not working properly.

MDNR To Host Meeting On Plans For Proud Lake Recreation Area

The DNR will share information on a new draft general management plan for the Proud Lake State Recreation Area during a virtual meeting December 9th.

Suspect Arraigned In Oceola Township Double Homicide

22-year-old Chance Raymond Hallam stood mute Sunday morning at his arraignment in front of 53rd District Court Judge Daniel Bain after being charged with two counts of open murder in the deaths of his grandparents.

Brighton Teen Competent To Stand Trial In Father's Murder

18-year-old Hayden Jagst is charged with open murder, two counts of felony firearm, carrying with unlawful intent, and carrying a concealed weapon for the June 21st murder of his father, 48-year-old Edward Jagst a Canton Township Police officer.

12 Days Of Gleaners Targets Child Food Insecurity

Bridget Brown, Gleaner’s Director of Food Secure Livingston, tells WHMI that recent data indicates about 1 in 10 kids in Livingston County are at risk of hunger.

Hospital System Says They Are At "Tipping Point" Due to COVID-19

The Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, which operates both St. Joe Mercy Livingston Hospital in Howell and the St. Joe Mercy Brighton Health Center, issued the advisory on Friday.

Presentation Will Explore Michigan's Holiday Traditions

Called “Michigan Holiday Season Memories: Up Grand River and Beyond” the virtual program sponsored by the Brighton District Library and will take place on Thursday, December 2nd at 7pm.

State Urging Residents To Mask Up For Holiday Season

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services recommends all residents ages 2 and up wear a facemask at indoor gatherings, regardless of vaccination status.

Hartland Gravel Operation Seeking Renewal Of Special Land Use Permit

Burroughs Materials Company is seeking approval for another 15 years at their Pleasant Valley Road location.

New Accessible Swing At McHattie Park In South Lyon

A new accessible swing for children and adults of all abilities has been installed in South Lyon’s McHattie Park.

Drainage Work Planned On South Leroy Street In City Of Fenton

During heavy rainfall, there have been ongoing flooding problems for some South LeRoy Street homeowners.

Oceola Township Couple Found Slain Inside Their Home

Michigan State Police say 75-year-old Dale Dormanen, and his wife, 79-year-old Joan Dormanen were found deceased inside their home Friday morning. A 22-year-old suspect, who has been identified by neighbors as the couple’s grandson, was taken into custody.

Michigan's ProtectMiChild Registry Expands

The free and secure program is offered by the Secretary of State that families and schools can use to block ads for products like alcohol, tobacco, pornography and online gambling from reaching children’s email inboxes, tablets, cell phones or instant messenger IDs.

Harvest For Heroes Event Sunday

VETLIFE is again hosting its Harvest for Heroes event this Sunday and will be giving away 120 Thanksgiving baskets to veteran families from 9am to noon. Registration is required

Slotkin Votes For $1.7 Trillion "Build Back Better" Act

8th District Democrat Elissa Slotkin released a statement this morning following passage of the bill, which she called the “biggest investment in American families and kids this country has seen in half a century.”

Bollin Says Audit Reveals "Incompetence" At UIA

Republican State Rep. Ann Bollin on Thursday says a recent audit of the Unemployment Insurance Agency shows the Whitmer administration made “key errors that prolonged confusion and anxiety” for Michigan residents seeking assistance during the pandemic.

Community Steps Up To Support White Lake Boy Mauled By Dogs

9-year-old Hunter Heater was "severely wounded from head to toe" in a dog mauling on October 13th.

Two Howell FIRST Tech Challenge Teams Qualify For State Finals

Two of Howell’s four FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams qualified for the FIRST in Michigan State Finals based on their performances at FTC Qualifier events last weekend.

Local Hunters Encouraged To Report Deer Harvest Online

All data collected helps the Michigan Department of Natural Resources manage the state's deer population. Reporting a deer is said to be optional but highly encouraged.

MSP Say Oceola Township Couple Found Slain Inside Their Home

Michigan State Police say 75-year-old Dale Dormanen, and his wife, 79-year-old Joan Dormanen were found deceased inside their home this morning. A 22-year-old suspect, who has been identified by neighbors as the couple’s grandson, was taken into custody.

Rezoning Being Sought For Asphalt Plant

Lansing-based Capital Asphalt is looking to build an asphalt plant on a piece of property that’s currently described as a junkyard and metal scrapping facility.

Regulatory Approvals Granted For Bank Merger

A press release states the proposed transaction between First National Bank in Howell and Arbor Bancorp has received the requisite approvals

Trail Improvements At Fillmore County Park

Local Eagle Scout Mathew Prokuda's project helped improve trail access through a wooded area at Fillmore County Park.

Work Continues On New Community Center In Putnam Township

Construction crews have been busy at the site off M-36 and officials say they’re moving along pretty much to an adjusted schedule.

Hamburg Historical Museum Online Auction Closes Friday

A special online auction has been underway to support the efforts of the local Historical Society museum, which features 75 items and will close at 5pm Friday.

Clarkston Man Bound Over On Charges Of Impersonating a Cop

63-year-old George Michael Galbraith was charged in September with false representation as a peace officer after a fake badge, two handguns and a shotgun were found in a vehicle that was off the road with a flat tire in Northfield Township.

Report: Cash Bail Discriminates Against Low-Income Michiganders

The study, from the Michigan League for Public Policy, noted stark disparities in the impacts of cash bail in Michigan, which disproportionately keeps low-income residents and Michiganders of color in jail.

Brighton Township To Host Yard Waste Drop-Off Event

The event is scheduled this Saturday from 9am to 11am at the St. Mary Magdalen parking lot, located at 2201 South Old US-23.

Pinckney Driver Killed In Head-On Crash

Authorities say a 2013 Mazda 3 was being driven southbound by a 50-year-old Pinckney resident when the driver crossed the centerline of Pinckney Road, sideswiped a northbound 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe, and then struck a 2015 Ford Focus head-on.

Local Jump-Ropers To Perform In Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

When the 95th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade takes place on November 25th in New York City, over 100 jump rope athletes from 21 states— including six Livingston County athletes from the Jumpin’ Allstars - will participate.

Dearborn Man Enter Plea In Teen Sexual Assault Case

22-year-old Quentin Bogya was charged with five counts of sexual assault stemming from a 2020 incident involving two teens. In court last week, he entered a guilty plea to a single count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct.

Arc Livingston Online Auction Already Underway

The Arc of Livingston is holding its 28th annual Celebrity Holiday Fashion Show, which will be held in a virtual format for the second straight year this Thursday, November 18th.

County EMS Adds New Ambulances, Updates Vehicle Design

Two new ambulances have been added to the fleet with updates designs both inside and out as the department celebrates it's 51st anniversary.

Northfield Township Hires New Township Manager

Mark Lloyd has over 25 years of administration and planning experience.

City Of Howell Receives Top Marks In Budget Audit

The City of Howell has received another superb audit and staff was again commended for their excellence in financial reporting.

Hamburg Township To Have Excavator Clear Huron River Bridge Debris

The township is clearing the debris and exploring options for upkeep in the future.

Brighton District Library To Host Jingle Jubilee

Families and friends are invited to ring in the holiday season at the library’s annual Jingle Jubilee on Saturday, December 4th from 10am to noon.

Howell Man Killed In Plane Crash

Corbin Kennedy of Howell was found deceased following a plane crash in Northern Michigan, Monday.

Trump Endorses Detmer In Run Against Lana Theis

Donald Trump's endorsement, Monday, calls Mike Detmer "an America First Fighter who will do great things for Michigan," while accusing current Senator Lana Theis of refusing to admit there was voter fraud in the 2020 election, which numerous audits and investigations have failed to substantiate.

Brighton Planning Commission Continues Marijuana Facility Discussion

Planning Commissioners came up with considerations for City Council on several aspects regarding the feasibility of allowing recreational marijuana retail centers and testing facilities in the City.

The Bridge Recognized For Advancing College-Going Culture

The Bridge in Brighton has won the Michigan College Access Network’s Marina Award, which recognizes a school that has achieved basic change by engaging everyone involved in the process of creating a desire upon the students to pursue a post-high school education.

Genoa Officials Say Howell Will Have To Provide Utilities For Shredder

Genoa Township officials are clarifying the terms of a 2009 agreement with the City of Howell regarding utility services for a recycling company seeking to install a controversial industrial shredder.

Green Oak Township Reports COVID Outbreak

A COVID-19 outbreak has forced the cancellation of this week’s Green Oak Township Planning Commission meeting.

Area Water Systems Receive National Fluoridation Quality Awards

A total of 1,292 water systems in 28 states received the award. Among the Michigan systems included Brighton, Dexter, Fenton, Howell, Linden, Milford and South Lyon.

East Huron Street Project Continues In Milford

Storm sewer construction is taking place this week.

S. Lyon Council Negotiating Contract Extension With Waste Hauler

The City is in talks with GFL about a rate that would include extending yard waste pick up, recycling carts, and a fair rate.

Barrett Announces Congressional Run

Republican State Senator Tom Barrett of Charlotte posted a video to Facebook Monday morning announcing a run for the U.S. House in 2022, likely pitting him against 8th District Democrat Elissa Slotkin.

Howell Rotarian Lauded For 66 Years Of Service

When 91-year-old Harry Griffith became a Howell Rotary Member in 1955, Dwight D. Eisenhower was the President of the United States. 66 years later he was honored at the group’s meeting on Monday.

E. Lansing Players Allege Racial Taunts, Obscenities While Playing S. Lyon

Several players for East Lansing's football team allege that players for South Lyon leveled racial slurs, including the use of the N-word, after they kneeled during the National Anthem before the November 5th matchup.

Firearm Deer Season Opens Today

Livingston County hunters can expect a solid deer harvest according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.

2|42 Church Seeking Volunteers To Pack Meals For Haiti

2|42 Community Church is aiming on November 20th to pack 242,000 emergency meals to be sent to Haitians-in-need.

Salvation Army's Blessing Of The Bells Event Coming Friday

The event kicks off the Salvation Army of Livingston County's Christmas season and campaign.

Truck Fire Temporarily Closes US-23 In Green Oak Township

The Green Oak Township Fire Department was dispatched just before 10pm Saturday for a report of a truck on fire in the northbound lanes of US-23 at Silver Lake Road.

St. Joseph Mercy Livingston Receives "A" Grade For Patient Safety

The Howell hospital received the top mark from a national non-profit that measures performance in keeping patients safe and free from harm.

12 Days of Gleaners Underway

Friday kicked off the 12 Days of Gleaners, an annual partnership between WHMI and the Gleaners Community Food Bank to help make sure local families in need get a full-course holiday meal.

Theis Requests Nursing Home Audit In Wake Of Oceola Death

The request by State Senator Lana Theis was prompted by the recent death of a resident of an adult foster care facility in Oceola Township.

Local Chambers Join To Form New Alliance

The motto of the new Livingston County Chamber Alliance is “Advancing Business Together”.

Howell Firefighters Discover Body After Extinguishing Car Fire

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office says it was dispatched to Fairlawn Estates in Howell Township to assist the Howell Area Fire Authority with an occupied vehicle fire. After Howell Fire units extinguished the fire, they located the body of a 21-year-old male inside of the vehicle.

Bond Reinstated For Jailed Lawmaker

44th Circuit Court Judge Michael Hatty reinstated bond for Democratic State Rep. Jewell Jones of Inkster, who was jailed September 14th after he violated his bond for the third time.

Another COVID Surge Hits St. Joe Livingston Hospital

The number of COVID patients at the hospital in Howell has gone up significantly in the past week, with state data showing 100% bed occupancy.

County Approves New Vehicle For Veterans Services Department

A new Chrysler Voyager will be the third vehicle available to help provide transportation to Livingston County's veterans.

SB US-23 Blocked Thursday After Sand Hauler Flips

Michigan State Police from the Brighton Post responded just after 10:30am to the accident scene in the southbound lanes of US-23 at Clyde Road in Hartland Township.

Districts See Mixed Results For Fall Enrollment Figures

Last fall, the full impact of the COVID pandemic on the 2020-21 school year was just being realized and many parents enrolled their children in online programs or home-schooled them to avoid being exposed to the crippling illness. In the enrollment figures for this fall, Howell and Brighton are showing increases while Hartland, Pinckney and Fowlerville are experiencing declines.

Large Equestrian Condo Project in Putnam Township Tabled

The Planning Commission held a nearly four-hour meeting Wednesday night, with the majority of discussion centered on the Equus Hills project.

Severe Weather Network In Need Of Volunteers

The Livingston County homeless shelter needs vaccinated volunteers to help with providing and serving meals, laundering bedding, chaperoning and more.

Pinckney And Holly Doctors Receive State Appointments

Dr. Bradley Uren was reappointed to the Michigan Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, while Dr. Heather Dawson was appointed to the Environmental Permit Review Commission.

Solemn Ceremony In Howell Marks Veterans Day

A 21-gun salute by the David Murnighan Detachment 161 Livingston County Marine Corp League Honor Guard and the traditional playing of taps kicked off the annual Veterans Day observance on the lawn of the Historic Courthouse.

Livingston County's Epidemiologist Quits

Posting on Facebook Wednesday, Elizabeth Levin-Sparenberg said the staff and volunteers who run the county's COVID vaccination clinics are “just as frustrated as you are, but they keep showing up because they know what they do is important even if county leadership doesn’t seem to think so…)”

Four Centenarians Celebrated At Independence Village

Val Hughes and Geraldine Oestrike are both 102-years-old, Marge Derda will be 102 this December and Lottie Zwiezynski is 101.

Gregory Man's Bid For New Trial Rejected

22-year-old Bradley Nowak of Gregory was sentenced in 2019 to 30 months to 15 years in prison after his conviction for a 2018 incident in which authorities say he assaulted a 16-year-old female while they were both visiting the residence of a mutual friend.

GM Proving Grounds Contamination Lawsuit Dismissed

The lawsuit, which represented several members of the Oaks subdivision in Brighton Township, was filed in 2017 and alleged contamination of the plaintiffs’ groundwater and that GM committed fraud by concealing its knowledge of the contamination.

Genoa Township Hosting Big Red Barrel This Weekend

The Big Red Barrel will be at Genoa Township Hall on Dorr Road this Saturday, November 13th, from 8am to 11am, which will coincide with the township’s Fall Yard Waste drop off.

Kent Lake Road Closure Planned In Lyon Township

Kent Lake Road will be closed from Grand River Avenue to Silver Lake Road for a one-day watermain installation project this Saturday.

Hartland School Board Appoints New Member

Victor Bugni is said to bring to the table 20 years of service as an educator, school administrator and employee of the Michigan Department of Education.

Date Set For Kowalski Retrial In Double Homicide

The retrial of 75-year-old Jerome Kowalski is set to begin in January, following a lengthy legal battle over whether and how the defense could present an expert witness on the issue of false confessions.

Hornung Elementary Goes All Online For Next Two Weeks

As a result of the increase in COVID-19 cases among students at Hornung Elementary School over the past 10 days, all Hornung classes will shift to virtual learning for the next 14 days beginning on Wednesday, November 10th.

COVID Closes Howell Township Hall

Due to COVID-19, the township office off Byron Road is closed to the public until November 22nd.

County Continuing To Pursue Grants For New LETS Facility

To better increase the odds of receiving funding for a new LETS facility and hub in Brighton, a second grant is being applied for as County officials wait for the results of a grant earlier applied for.

Clean-Up Project In City Of Howell Canceled Due To Weather

The City has been working to host a volunteer clean-up project in the right-of-way by the railroad tracks on the north side of town between the Howell Depot Museum and Barnard Street.

Jury Finds Man Charged In Baseball Bat Attack Not Guilty

42-year-old Wayne Seely was found not guilty on all charges.

Brighton's Outgoing Mayor Delivers State Of The City Address

Before turning over the reigns to the mayor's seat, Shawn Piploy reflected on how far the City has come in recent years, with continued optimism for the future.

Howell Summit Gardens Receives Two Prestigious Awards

Howell Summit Gardens is a whimsical gathering space described as a place for all ages to play, relax, and enjoy the community spirit of downtown Howell.

Milford Independent Cinema Holding Thanksgiving-Week Film Festival

Seven films, including two from Michigan directors, detailing the experiences of human migration will be shown, with discussions held following.

Elderly Woman Found Deceased In Oceola Township

According to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, 87-year-old Althea Greene was found deceased at around 11:20 this morning by a civilian who was assisting in the search. Greene, who suffered from dementia, was last spotted at about 2:30 Monday afternoon in the 5000 block of Green Road.

Livingston Undersheriff Resigns Following Drunk Driving Arrest

Undersheriff Jeff Warder resigned his position on Saturday following his arrest by Michigan State Police from the Brighton Post on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Brighton City Council Elects New Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem

City Council swore in Councilmembers-elect and then elected Kris Tobbe as mayor and Jim Bohn as mayor pro-tem, but not without some tense moments during their Biennial Election Meeting.

New Howell Mayor, Council Members Sworn-In

Mayor Bob Ellis and returning Councilwoman Jan Lobur took the oath of office, along with newcomers Luke Wilson and Jacob Schlittler.

COVID-19 Vaccine Community Clinic In Highland Township

COVID-19 vaccination clinics continue to be scheduled by the state, with one at the Fraternity of the Eagles on Duck Lake Road this Wednesday.

County To Continue Using Chilson Hills Church For COVID Response

Sensing an increased demand for booster vaccines, the County will continue to utilize the Howell church for larger clinics.

Paving Starting In Brighton Northwest Neighborhoods

The multi-year street reconstruction project is progressing and paving work will be starting this week.

Baseball Bat Attack Case Goes To Jury

Following a four-day trial, concluding arguments were made Monday in the case against 42-year-old Wayne Seely, charged with two counts each of Assault with Intent to Murder for the attack in Putnam Township in August of 2020.

Alert Issued For Elderly Woman Last Seen In Oceola Township

87-year-old Althea Greene was found deceased Tuesday morning after being reported to have walked away from an adult foster care home in the 5000 block of Green Road in Oceola Township at about 2:30pm Monday.

Transplant Survivor Organizes Toy Drive For Children's Hospital

13-year-old Avery Brusseau of Hartland is seeking community support to help her reach her goal of donating 1,000 toys for kids at the hospital where's she's spent much of her life.

GoFundMe For Gregory Mom Tops $250k

A GoFundMe account to assist Mikala Vish of Gregory recently went over the $250,000 mark, prompting organizers to increase the goal to $275,000. Vish was seriously burned last month when she rushed into a fire to save her kids.

Hartland Teen Provides Bike Repair Station For Eagle Scout Project

When 17-year-old Aidan Weaver of Hartland Township was trying to think of a project he could complete to obtain his Eagle Scout rank, he knew that he wanted to do something bicycle-related as he enjoys both scouting and bike riding.

High-Speed Broadband Coming To Genoa Township

The Board of Trustees met recently and approved a contract with Howell-based MISignal to build and install the high-speed broadband facilities to unserved and underserved areas.

Bezotte Plan To Fight "Misguided" Vaccine Mandate

State Representative Bob Bezotte of Marion Township on Friday said he believes the mandate “negatively impacts Michigan workers, local job providers and the intrinsic personal freedoms we all hold so dear.”

Tyrone Township Eliminating Burn Permits

Residents are still expected to follow the Open Burning Ordinance and will be responsible for violations, but will no longer be required to buy a $5 burn permit.

LCCA Holding Community Conversations Throughout The County

The Livingston County Community Alliance is engaging with residents to help learn and explore the root causes of youth substance use locally, and what can be done to reduce and prevent it.

Pinckney High School Getting New Fire Alarms

The new system will fix the existing issue where lights aren't synced up while helping prepare for future code compliance.

Adoption Day Ceremony Set Later This Month In Howell

Livingston County families will celebrate the Thanksgiving season by welcoming new members to their families on Adoption Day, set for Tuesday, November 23rd.

Short Web Series To Be Filmed At Howell's Scofield Park

Film student Camden Crowe was before City Council requesting permission to film his senior thesis in Scofield Park on Thompson Lake - saying he’s spent the past year writing and developing the sketch comedy web series called “Park Guard”.

East Huron Street Project Continues In Village Of Milford

Storm sewer and water main construction is taking place on Huron Street and will continue for the next few weeks.

"Home Is Essential" Campaign Runs Through November

The Livingston County Homeless Continuum of Care is running a month-long social media campaign, "Home is Essential," and having a special awareness event at the Historic Howell Courthouse on November 17 at 12pm.

MSC Sends Case Against Cadden & Chin Back To Lower Court

Barry Cadden and Glenn Chin are charged with 11 counts of second-degree murder in Livingston County for their roles in the 2012 outbreak which killed more than 100 people nationwide and sickened nearly a thousand others.

Local Woman Brings Voice For Beauty Professionals To Lansing

Howell resident and Brighton business owner Kristan Sayers led the launch of the Michigan Association of Beauty Professionals, which will work to influence public policy, industry regulation, and promote the beauty profession.

Theis To Host Veterans Appreciation Thanksgiving Dinner

Republican State Senator Lana Theis announced that she’s hosting a Veterans Appreciation Thanksgiving dinner at 5pm on Tuesday, November 23rd

Rickett Road Paving Starts Today In City Of Brighton

Paving on Rickett Road starts today and is expected to last through next Tuesday.

Report: Mental-Health Needs Rising Among Women, Young Michiganders

Between 2017 and 2019, there were 11.2 deaths by suicide per 100,000 adolescents ages 15-19 nationwide. In Michigan, that number was 12.9 per 100,000.

Cold Weather Means It's Time To Check CO Detectors

The state is urging Michigan and Livingston County residents to make sure they have properly working carbon monoxide protectors to prevent potentially deadly poisoning.

State Grant Will Assist Local Conservation Efforts

The Livingston Conservation District was among 75 districts statewide to receive funding from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s (MDARD) Environmental Stewardship Division.

Motion Seeks To Dismiss Charges Against Jailed Lawmaker

The attorney for Democratic State Rep. Jewell Jones of Inkster says MSP troopers lacked reasonable suspicion to question and search him on April 6th after police say he crashed his vehicle into a ditch along I-96 and then resisted responding officers.

MDNR Scraps Tree Seed Orchard & Gravel Pit Project In Genoa Township

Jeff Stampfly, chief of the DNR’s Forest Resources Division, said “People in the area have told us that they do not want the DNR to complete this process, and we have listened to their concerns."

Students Get Involved To Help With Huron River Flooding

The Residents Working Against Huron River Flooding are partnering with students from Howell's Innovation Academy who are doing drone research on possible causes of increased flooding in Hamburg Township.

LACASA's Starry Night Holiday Toy Donation Drive Underway

All donated toys and gifts will be distributed to children living in the LACASA Crisis Shelter and those who participate in the agency’s Children’s Counseling Program.

Classes At Local Schools Go Online Due To COVID Cases

At least two classrooms at Hornung Elementary and two at Maltby Intermediate in the Brighton Area Schools district are starting virtual learning today after a notification was sent out Wednesday to parents.

Health Department Scheduling COVID Vaccines For Kids 5-11

The announcement follows the recent FDA authorization and CDC recommendation of the Pfizer vaccine for children in that age group.

Audit: Green Oak Township In Great Financial Condition

The township was again given an unmodified opinion – the highest an independent auditor can issue.

Theis Farm License Plate Bill Heads To Governor

Republican State Senator Lana Theis' bill allowing for the online renewal of farming-related license plates is heading to the governor’s desk.

Bollin Backs GOP Bill To Ban Implicit Bias Lessons In Schools

Republican State Representative Ann Bollin of Brighton Township said House Bill 5097 would "not erase history or force educators to pretend that injustices never existed." Critics say it would censor teachers and is an attempt to “whitewash” American history.

Howell Voters Elect Ellis As New Mayor; Lobur, Schlittler & Wilson To Council

Councilman Bob Ellis was elected mayor. As for the three open Council seats; incumbent Jan Lobur was re-elected along with newcomers Jacob Schlittler and Luke Wilson.

Albert To Join 3 Incumbents On Brighton City Council

Incumbents Jon Emaus, Renee Pettingill, and Kris Tobbe, along with DDA Member Bill Albert were all elected to City Council, Tuesday.

Hansen Top Vote-Getter In South Lyon Council Race

Credit union branch manager Alex Hansen tallied 1,232 votes to lead the field. Also elected was Lori Mosier with 1,185 votes, while incumbent Glenn Kivell was returned for another term with 1,104.

Fowlerville Community Schools Bond Passes

A $41.9 (m) million bond proposal passed with 52.08% of the vote – marking a difference of 107 votes.

Grand Blanc Man Sentenced To Prison In Rx Fraud Scheme

46-year-old Patrick Wittbrodt was sentenced to four years behind bars after authorities say he and two co-defendants caused an approximate $8 million loss to Medicare and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

MDOT Preparing For Winter, Recruiting Plow Truck Drivers

This week’s Talking Michigan Transportation podcast featured conversations about preparing for winter and the efforts of MDOT and other road agencies to recruit and train snowplow operators during a pandemic-related workforce shortage.

Green Oak Township Master Plan Open Houses This Week

Green Oak Township residents and other stakeholders are being encouraged to weigh in on the master plan at two community engagement open houses this Thursday and Saturday.

Comment Sought On SEMCOG's Transportation Plan Amendments

The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments announced the public comment period for an amendment to the FY 2020-2023 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP).

November General Election Results

Voters re-elected incumbents in City Council races and approved a bond proposal for a local school district in today’s election.

Fowlerville Schools Ends Quarantining For All Asymptomatic Students

The Board approved extending a pilot program that essentially eliminates quarantines for asymptomatic students in grades 7-12 to students in grades K-6, as well.

Superintendent Plan Would Scale Back Quarantine Protocols

A plan proposed by Livingston County School Superintendents would no longer require students in grades 7 through 12 identified as close contacts of a confirmed case from having to “be excluded from school” as long as they are asymptomatic.

Council Races In Howell & Brighton Top Today's Ballot

Council seats are on the ballot in Brighton, while Howell has races for council, Mayor, and Board of Review. Fowlerville Community Schools also has a bond proposal up for a vote.

Genoa Officials Spar Over Meeting Minutes & Agenda Changes

Alleged corrections to meeting agendas and inaccurate minutes by Genoa Township Clerk Polly Skolarus were discussed during Monday night’s meeting.

Online Auction To Support Hamburg Township Historical Museum

More than 60 items and experiences are up for bids, beginning on Friday.

New Wednesday Evening Hours At Secretary Of State Offices

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said they continue to offer numerous convenient options for Michiganders to conduct their business including expanded online transactions, self-service stations at grocery stores and now evening office hours.

SEMCOG Launches Broadband Survey

SEMCOG's latest Pulse of the Region survey asks for resident perceptions of broadband internet access and need.

Livingston County Residents Encouraged To View Vacancies

Livingston County is working to make applying for vacancies on Boards and Commissions easier for residents.

GoFundMe For Gregory Mom Nears $250k

Mikala Vish of Gregory suffered severe burns over 60% of her body last week when she rushed into a burning home to save her four young children. A GoFundMe account to assist Vish is now closing in a $250,000 goal.

Outbreak Reported At Creekside Elementary; Mask Mandate In Place

According to a letter sent out Friday by Creekside Elementary School Principal Stephanie Moore-Way, the Livingston County Health Department has identified “multiple related positive COVID-19 cases at Creekside…and thus considered to be the site of an outbreak.”

Pinckney Community Schools Fund Balance Deficit Now A Surplus

The district employed several tactics including right-sizing, hiring a finance director, COVID-strategies and funding to bring their a large fund balance deficit into a surplus.

LCHD Now Accepting Appointments For COVID Booster

Eligible residents who received any of the 3 U.S. COVID-19 vaccines can schedule a booster dose with the local health department.

City Of Howell Pursuing Becoming A "Certified Local Government"

The intent behind the application process is to qualify the City for grant funding through the state so in theory, one day the Howell Opera House could get fixed up to its former glory.

Lyon Twp. Man Charged w/ Impersonating Cop Back In Custody

A bench warrant had been issued October 4th for 53-year-old Leonard Charles Harris after he failed to appear for a pre-trial hearing in Oakland County Circuit Court. But court records show he is now back in custody under a $2 million bond and facing a new charge of 3rd-degree child abuse.

Genoa Township Residents Can Sign-Up For Email Updates

Residents can sign up for new email updates on township business such as meeting dates, yard waste drop-off dates, leaf pickup, Big Red Barrel collection events, or holiday refuse dates.

Local Doctor Testifies In Lansing On Opioid Crisis

Dr. Matthew McCord, welcomed by State Representative Ann Bollin, testified before the House Health Policy Committee.

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