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Fowlerville Family Fair Awarded State Grant For Grandstand Upgrades
The Fowlerville Family Fair has been awarded a big state grant. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced the recipients of the 2024 competitive grants to county fairs to make building and other capital improvements on their fairground facilities. Among the confirmed recipients of the Capital Improvement grants...
New Speed Limit On Lucy Road In City Of Howell
There’s a new speed limit on a busy road in the City of Howell. Council recently approved a traffic control order to establish the maximum speed limit on Lucy Road as 35mph. The City took over Lucy Road as part of a jurisdictional transfer from the Livingston County Road Commission in October of 2021, as the road is located in the City.
Athlete of the Week: Brighton pitcher Andrew Everson has microscopic ERA
BRIGHTON — Could Andrew Everson have pitched varsity baseball at Brighton last year?. Was it in his best interest to spend his sophomore season on the junior varsity?. Time on the mound was going to be scarce on a staff featuring seniors Easton Storey, who now pitches for Purdue, and Luke Micunek. Also, Braeden Chiles emerged as a reliable big-game pitcher as a junior.
Perry superintendent among finalists for Haslett schools top leadership position
HASLETT — The superintendent of Perry Public Schools is one of four school administrators being considered for the top leadership position at Haslett Public Schools. Lori Haven has been the superintendent at Perry for nearly 5 years. The other finalists are: Hanover-Horton Schools Superintendent John Denney, Bloomfield Hills Schools Assistant Superintendent Todd Bidlack and Bay City Public Schools Chief Academic Officer Patrick Malley.
10 most expensive homes sold in Genesee County, May 6-12
A house in Grand Blanc that sold for $650,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Genesee County in the past week. In total, 50 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $179,936. The average price per square foot ended up at $133.
Fenton softball clinches Stripes division for third straight year
LINDEN, Mich. (WJRT) - Fenton swept rival Linden in a double-header, 10-2 and 13-3, to clinch the Flint Metro League Stripes division for the third year in a row. The Tigers will face Goodrich in the Flint Metro League championship game on Tuesday at Mott C.C.
Jamie's Place is a hub for friends and grub in Swartz Creek
SWARTZ CREEK, Mich. (WJRT) - One restaurant in Swartz Creek is a community hub with some tasty grub, where nobody is a stranger. Jamie's Place doesn't have a lot of room inside, but the smaller space still has plenty of room for cute babies. There is great-looking cake and pie in the pie case. But most importantly, it is a space filled with love.
Brighton, Cameron Cheetam achieve Livingston County regional track and field rarities
GRAND LEDGE — It was, without question, the greatest day of track and field in Brighton history. Its girls team had won seven regional championships and the boys two before Friday, but never had there been a double trophy ceremony for the Bulldogs. Both championships were no-doubters, not once Brighton’s deep distance crews hit...
Prep roundup: Brighton gets rare softball win over Howell
Brighton earned a rare softball victory over Howell with a 6-3 victory Wednesday before losing the nightcap, 14-12. The Bulldogs have beaten the Highlanders only twice in the teams’ last 25 meetings, the other victory coming two years ago by a 10-6 score. Senior Melanie Buzo, one of two current Brighton players who were...
HPS approves $3.7 million in projects, including safer doors at Howell High
The district will begin construction next month of new youth baseball and softball fields at Three Fires Elementary as part of a nearly $1.8 million project. The board approved a bid of nearly $645,000 to replace the turf field in the Parker Middle School Stadium. A third bid will see...
Whaley Children's Center to host Tux & Tennies Gala and Auction
GRAND BLANC, Mich.— The Tux & Tennies Gala and Auction offers guest an opportunity to support the center with an evening full of entertainment. Whaley Children's Center's annual Tux & Tennies Gala and Auction is being held on Saturday, May 18th at Randy Wise Motorcars in Grand Blanc. The...
Softball Recap: Ovid-Elsie has no trouble against Webberville
Ovid-Elsie can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They blew past the Webberville Spartans 15-9. Ovid-Elsie's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games. Mercades Grieder was a major...
Uptown Coffeehouse set to close after more than 21 years in downtown Howell
HOWELL, MI -- A popular coffee shop in downtown Howell has plans to close after more than 21 years. The building that currently houses Uptown Coffeehouse, 102 E. Grand River Ave., is up for sale and ready for a new business to come in. The building and coffee shop’s owner Lorna Brennan shared the news on social media on Saturday, May 11.
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