Saturday, December 31, 2022

Sheriff & Drain Commissioner Recognize Outgoing Board Members

Sheriff Mike Murphy and Drain Commissioner Brian Jonckheere recently teamed up in a funny video to send their best wishes to outgoing commissioners.

Candidates Sought For Vacant Northfield Township Board Seat

The board is accepting letters of interest for the open trustee seat - which must be received by Friday, January 6th.

AAA "Tow To Go" Activated For New Year's Eve

AAA Michigan activates its Tow to Go program during the year-end holidays to provide transportation for the would-be impaired driver and their vehicle.

Friday, December 30, 2022

Fundraiser For Father Who Lost Daughters In Tragic Crashes

A GoFundMe account has been set up for a man who recently experienced the devastating loss of his two daughters, unborn grandchild, son-in-law, and ex-wife in tragic car crashes on Christmas Eve.

Grant To Support Community Liaison Senior Services Program

The DTE Foundation bestowed a grant to Livingston County Catholic Charities in support of its program that provides critical outreach services to the vulnerable senior population.

Fenton Woman Wins $300,000 On Michigan Lottery’s Big Spin Show

32-year-old Kaitlyn VanDamme won the big prize after spinning the prize wheel on the show hosted by Detroit basketball champion, John Salley.

Thursday, December 29, 2022

Webberville Woman Killed In 46-Car Pileup On Ohio Turnpike

19-year-old Emma Smith died in the crash while the family she was traveling with remains hospitalized.

Services Set For Brighton Woman Killed In Christmas Eve Crash

Services are set Saturday for 63-year-old Kimberly Siegrist of Brighton and three family members killed in the crash on I-75 in Ohio.

VINA Community Dental Center Receives Donation

On Tuesday, Real Estate One of Brighton presented a check for $1,434.66 to VINA Community Dental Center.

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Fundraiser For Howell Woman Who Lost Everything In Fire

The owner of All Star Coney Island in Howell has set up a GoFundMe account to aid their long-time employee and friend Jackie Crouch. Her home was destroyed by fire December 23rd.

Motorsports Gateway Project Moving Forward In City Of Howell

Council approved a purchase agreement for the sale of three parcels of land totaling 273-acres in the Loop Road area, to the south by I-96.

Genoa Township Teen Sentenced On Murder Charge

19-year-old Max Bastien received 18 years and 7 months to 40 years in prison for the murder of Christopher Alexander.

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Downtown Brighton Restaurant, Bar Scene Evolves

The downtown Brighton restaurant and pub scene continues to evolve, with changes in names, ownership, and menus.

Howell Woman To Ride 545 Miles For AIDS/LifeCycle In June

46-year-old Heather Robinson will join hundreds of other riders who will be bicycling from San Francisco to LA to help raise funds and awareness for the cause.

Howell School Board Appoints Brent Earl To Fill Vacant Seat

The board appointed Brent Earl to fill the vacancy created when Marcus Wilcox resigned earlier this month.

Friday, December 23, 2022

Winter Storm Expected To Wreak Havoc On Local Roads

A winter storm warning is in effect for the local listening area that runs through 4am Saturday.

New Law Promotes Critical Incident Mapping To Save Lives

State Representative Mike Mueller of Linden says the plan relies on critical incident mapping to improve the information available to first responders when they arrive at a school during an emergency.

Donations To Support Therapy Dog Program In Pinckney School

A donation of $5,000 from Imber Wealth Advisors Inc. and a $10,000 anonymous donation will help support the Pirate's Best Friend therapy dog program at Farley Hill Elementary.

Thursday, December 22, 2022

Local Snow Emergencies In Effect

Vehicles that are not removed from streets in municipalities with declared snow emergencies will be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense.

Good Samaritan Passes Away After Being Struck On I-96

Steve Reid was hit trying to help someone after a series of crashes on I-96. A GoFundMe account has been set up to help his son following the tragedy.

Consumers Energy Crews Preparing For Winter Storm

The National Weather Service advises that gusty winds could bring down tree branches and produce sporadic power outages.

Livingston Dems Donate Nearly 10,000 Meals Through Gleaners

The collection effort has been an annual holiday tradition for the party for many years, resulting in the donation of thousands of meals.

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Bids Being Reviewed For Howell City Hall Consolidation

Plans call for consolidating the second and third floors to the first-floor area, which previously housed a bank.

LCCC Gets Grant For "Be Our Guest Adult Day Service" Program

Livingston County Catholic Charities was selected to receive $24,670 from The Pulte Family Charitable Foundation.

Reaching Higher Issues Letter Of Appeal

Reaching Higher is a non-profit dedicated to preparing individuals to live with purpose and confidence through personal leadership development and coaching.

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Livingston County Horse Euthanized After Contracting WNV

The 22-year-old Quarter Horse gelding was unvaccinated and began displaying clinical signs of West Nile Virus on November 28th.

Local Water Systems Receive Awards For Fluoridation Quality

Some local communities have received national fluoridation quality awards for their water systems and demonstrated continued commitment to quality.

Howell School Board To Interview Applicants Friday

The board is looking to fill the seat vacated by longtime member Marcus Wilcox, who stepped down.

Monday, December 19, 2022

Good Samaritans Critically Injured Saturday On I-96

A 42-year-old Oak Park woman and a 52-year-old Howell man were both struck while outside of their vehicles.

Gold For Food Program Raises Over $47,000 For Gleaners

The Gold for Food Program was begun by Dr. Fredric Bonine in 1996. Since then, a total of $526,711.34 has been donated to benefit the hungry of Livingston County.

Northfield Township Advises Of Tax Bill Scam

The Township has received some inquiries regarding a tax bill people have received for a large amount.

Women United Donates Books & Puzzles For Holiday Food Boxes

The Livingston County United Way’s Women United was formed to support children’s literacy. Through community partnerships, the group was able to donate books and puzzles for holiday food boxes distributed to those in need.

Saturday, December 17, 2022

Departing Brighton School Board Members Honored

The two outgoing members of the Brighton Board of Education have been recognized for their service to the district over the last several years.

City Of Howell Launches New App

The app, MY HOWELL MI, is free to download and people will get notifications on things like weather alerts and road closures.

LACASA's Starry Night Toy Drive Wrapping Up

Today marks the final day to drop off new, unwrapped gifts, toys or gift cards at the LACASA Collection resale boutique in Howell. The store is open from 10am to 6pm.

Friday, December 16, 2022

Milford Man Sentenced In Whitmer Kidnapping Plot

Paul Bellar of Milford was sentenced to 7 years in prison on charges of gang membership, providing material support for terrorist acts, and carrying or possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Judge Halts Parole For Man Convicted In 1993 Kidnapping & Rape

Livingston County Circuit Court Suzanne Geddie issued a stay of enforcement for the parole order involving 63-year-old Floyd Jarvi until an appeal hearing is held.

Woman Charged With Embezzling From Whitmore Lake Company

41-year-old Kendra Marie Lewis is alleged to have embezzled approximately $176,653 in 2020 and 2021 while employed as the office manager of Big Ike’s Roofing Company.

Cleary Joins Livingston County Cops & Kids For Holiday Event

Cleary hosted 64 local children and 50 law enforcement professionals for a holiday breakfast event in conjunction with this year's "Shop With a Cop" program.

Thursday, December 15, 2022

Livingston Christian School Student Suspended For Text Threat

A 16-year-old student sent a text to another student that read “Tomorrow I’m going to bring a gun to school and kill you, don’t come to school tomorrow”.

Fundraiser To Assist With Funeral For Man Killed In Tragic Crash

33-year-old Richard Kraft died after a semi-truck crossed the median on US-23 Monday and hit his truck head-on. Kraft leaves behind his wife, Samantha. The couple just got married this past June.

AG Fights Parole For Man Convicted In Local Assault

63-year-old Floyd Jarvi was convicted in 1994 on multiple counts of 1st degree criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, armed robbery, and felony-firearms.

Hartland Teacher Wins "Excellence In Education" Award

3rd Grade Teacher Kathy Jagusch was honored with an "Excellence In Education" award from the Michigan Lottery.

Local Film Highlights Teen Suicide Prevention

A premier of the film "One's Honesty" will take place at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts this Saturday.

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Fenton Firefighters Collecting Toys For Children In Need Tonight

Firefighters will be at the Fenton Walmart on Owen Road from 5 to 8pm collecting new unwrapped toys and clothes for the Salvation Army.

Construction To Start In Early 2023 On New Hospital

Trinity Health Michigan is moving ahead with the construction of a replacement hospital in Livingston County.

Funding Agreement Approved For Huron River Gage In Hamburg

The township has experienced various flooding events and utilizes the gage to monitor the river levels.

Candidates Sought To Apply For HPS Board Of Education Vacancy

Qualified candidates are being sought to apply for the board seat vacated by longtime member Marcus Wilcox.

Road Closure In Northfield Township Today

Joy Road will be closed between Maple Road and Hellner Road to replace a culvert.

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Double Fatal Crash Shuts Down US-23

Green Oak Township Police are investigating the crash that involved multiple vehicles on southbound US-23, south of Lee Road at around 9:30pm Monday.

Keller Wins Recount for Hartland School Board Seat

The Hartland Consolidated Schools Board of Education will have a new face in 2023 as a result of a recount of what was originally a tie vote between the incumbent and a challenger.

Fenton Man Killed In Crash

The driver, identified as a 40-year-old Fenton man, was pronounced dead at the scene of the single-vehicle crash on Hogan Road near Major Road.

New 48th District State Representative Jennifer Conlin Sworn In

Conlin was sworn in along with other first-year lawmakers during a ceremony Saturday. The oath of office was administered by Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget McCormack.

Traffic Shift & Lane Closure In City Of Brighton Today

Crews will be replacing a hydrant at the corner of Grand River and O’Doherty at the Kroger’s gas station - resulting in a traffic shift and lane closure.

Monday, December 12, 2022

Upgrades Planned At Recycle Livingston Facility In City Of Howell

The non-profit has been operating out of its current location at 170 Catrell Street, where they’ve been for over 30 years now. A new building is in the works, along with an equipment purchase.

Brighton May Get Second Microbrewery

A Brighton couple has plans to open what would be Brighton's second microbrewery in a converted Grand River storefront.

Water Main Project In City Of Brighton To Start In January

A three-month-long water main replacement project on Main Street from Grand River to South Second Street will require intermittent lane closures and detours.

Saturday, December 10, 2022

Genoa Township Teen To Be Sentenced On Murder Charge

19-year-old Max Bastien pleaded guilty to charges related to the shooting death of a Brighton man in a dispute over a marijuana transaction in Pontiac.

County Launches "License To Love" Campaign & Dog Photo Contest

The goal of the campaign is to let the community know that getting a dog license is quick and easy and it helps protect pets and the community as a whole.

Friday, December 9, 2022

Daily Lane Closures On Northbound US-23

One lane of northbound US-23 from Crouse Road to Clyde Road will be closed daily from 5am to 7pm through next Thursday.

Livestock Parasite Illness Identified In Livingston County

The state and local health departments have been investigating an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis in residents in Livingston, Ingham and Oakland counties.

Cleary University Names New Dean Of Undergraduate Studies

Professor Adam Mayhew joined Cleary University in 2018. He initially worked as an adjunct faculty member while creating and implementing Cleary’s business ethics program and also helped redesign the philosophy curriculum.

Thursday, December 8, 2022

United Way's Matching Money Monday Deemed "Great Success"

Officials say $266,251 was raised thanks to the generosity of the community that will help sustain the programs and services United Way supports.

Carpet Depot Relocating To New Building Following Fire

A fire destroyed the Carpet Depot in Hamburg Township in August of 2021. The business plans to relocate to a new site at 7878 M-36.

Companies Donate 40,000 Pounds Of Food To Gleaners

Livingston County residents and others in need will benefit from the recent donation to Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan.

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Hartland Board Of Education Tie-Race Recount Starts Today

There was a tie vote for the third open seat on the board in the November General Election, with incumbent Michelle Hemeyer and candidate Greg Keller both receiving 5,264 votes.

Howell Police Department Welcomes Back New Sergeant

Sergeant Darren Lockhart was administered the oath of office and had his badge pinned on by his wife Kym, surrounded by family and friends at a recent Council meeting.

Howell Superintendent To Chat About College & Career Pathways

Superintendent Erin MacGregor will share district updates and discuss the various ways the district supports and promotes college and career access during his next Coffee Chat Thursday.

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Genoa Township Clerk Defends Against Board Censure

Clerk Polly Skolarus made a presentation at Monday's meeting - although had to be halted multiple times as privileged/confidential documents and attorney/client communications were disclosed.

Daily Closures On US-23 In Hartland Area Through Thursday

MDOT will be closing one lane of northbound US-23 from Crouse Road to Clyde Road from 6am to 6pm beginning today for resurfacing.

Public Meeting On Grand River Construction Project Today

Work is scheduled to start in the spring on Grand River from Napier Road to Wixom Road, located on the border of the City of Wixom and Lyon Township.

Monday, December 5, 2022

MDOT Hosts Meeting On Upcoming US-23 Flex Route Project

A recent public meeting was well attended and focused on Phase 2 of the US-23 Flex Route from north of 8 Mile Road up to I-96.

Man Charged In South Lyon Double Homicide Sentenced

21-year-old Fadi Zeineh was ordered to serve 30 to 50 years in prison for the murders. His co-defendant is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday.

Police Investigating Christmas Decoration Thefts in Brighton

Police are investigating the theft of holiday decorations from three separate locations in the city.

Saturday, December 3, 2022

Howell Scofield Park Could See Major Revamp

The City is seeking a grant for a two-phase project that would include a paved entrance and parking, universal access to the beach, a universally accessible kayak/canoe launch, new accessible restroom and concession facilities, a splash pad, and an amphitheater.

Business Challenges Milford On Sign Ordinance

A businesswoman challenging the Village of Milford over a fine she received regarding an alleged violation of its sign ordinance will be in court on December 6th.

Fenton-Thompson Watermain Extension Project Underway

There will be lane closures and detours throughout the project - which is expected to be completed in mid-summer of 2023.

Friday, December 2, 2022

Livingston County United Way's Matching Monday Monday

Matching Money Monday is the single largest one-day fundraiser in Livingston County and this year’s event is said to be more important than ever as many are struggling.

Semi-Truck Crashes Into Utility Pole Off US-23

Police say preliminary investigation shows the driver was traveling southbound on US-23 and “blacked out/fell asleep”.

Area Residents Appointed To State Boards & Commissions

Among the appointments was Kristan Sayers of Howell to the Michigan Board of Cosmetology.

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Active Shooter Response Training Coming To Howell

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office and the ALICE Training® Institute have teamed up to bring ALICE Instructor Certification Training to the community in March.

Livingston County Maintains Lowest Jobless Rate In State

Livingston County’s unemployment rate stood at 2.3% in October.

Brighton District Library To Host Jingle Jubilee Saturday

Community members are encouraged to get in the holiday spirit with a festive sing-along and concert, visit with Santa, and enjoy outdoor activities in Millie’s Garden, along with holiday crafts to take and make.