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Livingston County farmers markets 2024: Opening dates and what to know
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — There'll be no shortage of farmers markets in Livingston County this spring. A new market will debut in Pinckney, a once-beloved market will return to Green Oak Township, and regular markets will come back in Brighton, Howell and Hartland Township. Three begin this weekend, with two...
Howell's Stitch in Time to close after 33 years in business
HOWELL — A specialty yarn store in Howell will close in October after more than 30 years. The last day of operation for Stitch in Time, 722 E. Grand River Ave. in Howell, will be Oct. 31. Owner Charlene Hatfield announced the closure Wednesday, May 1, on the business’ social media page.
Memorial Day Parade To Return To Downtown Howell
The annual Memorial Day parade will 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. The parade will take place on Monday, May 27th from 9:30am to 11:30am....
PCS will continue to fund a full-time resource officer
PINCKNEY — The Pinckney Community Schools Board of Education last week approved a three-year, $225,000 contract with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department to continue the district’s resource officer program. With unanimous board approval, the new contract will be in place at the start of the 2024-25 school...
Prep roundup: Double play in 8th secures wild softball win for Fowlerville
With Eaton Rapids threatening to win the game in the bottom of the eighth inning, Fowlerville turned a game-ending double play to secure an 11-10 victory Thursday in the first game of a softball doubleheader. The second game finished in a 10-10 tie after seven innings, halted by darkness. ...
“Do It For Dan” Memorial Ride Sunday At Island Lake Rec Area
An annual memorial ride is set this weekend that honors the life of a local bicyclist who died after being struck by a vehicle while also raising awareness about bicycle safety. The 6th Annual “Do It For Dan” Memorial Ride will be held on Sunday in the Island Lake State...
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. State Representative Natalie Price recently introduced House Bill 5696. As the weather warms up, the issue is particularly prevalent along Woodward Avenue in Oakland County communities. Closer to home, excessive...
'Disappointed': Will Bezotte be disqualified? Livingston County Clerk to decide
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Whether Republican State Rep. Bob Bezotte will be disqualified from running for re-election remains to be seen. But a determination will likely need to come quickly if the Livingston County Clerk's Office plans to meet the deadline for preparing ballots. Livingston County Clerk Betsy Hundley told...
This Southeast Michigan city has the "Best Main Street in America," according to USA Today readers’ poll
When it comes to the Best Main Streets in the United States, Howell topped the list on the 2024 USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. The Livingston County city was the only one in Michigan to make the cut.
Mrs. Brighton Laura McGaffney to compete in state pageant
BRIGHTON — After coming across an Instagram post for the 2023 Mrs. America winner, Laura McGaffney learned there was a pageant for married women. McGaffney, a Brighton resident, decided to apply for Michigan’s pageant. “I can teach my daughters about bravery,” McGaffney said. “I can give them that...
Over 4,000 students partake in Howell construction career fair
HOWELL, Mich. (WILX) - The two-day event that started on Wednesday had students from over 100 different school districts getting hands-on experience with construction and building trades. Employers, training programs and labor unions spoke with students about the possibility of a future career. The middle school and high school students...
Livingston Educational Service Agency social worker earns statewide honor
HOWELL — A social worker from the Livingston Educational Service Agency has been honored as Michigan’s Social Worker of the Year by the state’s largest industry trade association. Amy Nicholas, who has worked at various buildings in Howell Public Schools since 2002 and currently spends her school...
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