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Deputies seize yet more animals from The Devoted Barn
OCEOLA TWP. — More animals belonging to a troubled rescue operator have been seized, this time from an Oceola Township farm in Livingston County. The Devoted Barn founder, Melissa Borden, 50, already faces felony animal cruelty and abandonment charges in Livingston and Genesee counties. In Livingston County, deputies seized farm animals from a...
$4.4M to revitalize affordable housing in 3 mid-Michigan cities
FLINT, MI – Three local housing commissions will receive more than $4 million, awarded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, to ensure affordable housing in mid-Michigan. Funding will help revitalize and modernize housing in Bay, Saginaw, and Genesee counties, including through energy-efficient upgrades. “I’m proud to...
Grand Blanc Township police solicit feedback after interactions
GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJRT) - The Grand Blanc Township Police Department is rolling out a new feedback tool for the community. On Friday, the department will start sending text message surveys after specific interactions with 911 and officers. Each survey will be brief, asking about satisfaction levels and offering a chance to provide feedback.
Give your input on what's next for Livingston County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — An upcoming workshop will give Livingston County residents another opportunity to provide input on the county’s 2025 master plan. A workshop to discuss the plan will run 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, at the Livingston County Public Safety Complex, 1911 Tooley Road in Howell. It's hosted by the Livingston County Planning Department.
Pontiac Mom Thrilled as Housing Commission Gifts Her Family a Renovated Home for Mother's Day
In what's shaping up to be a heartwarming Mother's Day tale, a Pontiac, Michigan mom and her two kiddos are all set to move into a home of their very own, all thanks to the city's housing commission. Jamillyah Palmer, alongside her 8-year-old and 3-year-old sons, got the keys to their new digs—a freshly rehabbed house that's been spared the wrecking ball and turned into a beacon of hope in the area.
Kids learn about health with their teddy bears at the Teddy Bear Health Fair
EAST LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Kids and families got the chance to partake in the Teddy Bear Health Fair on Saturday. This event is designed for kids and parents to learn about health and nutrition while using there teddy bears or stuffed animals. “I think sometimes it’s a little hard...
Oakland County FC soccer to return to Royal Oak Stadium May 18
ROYAL OAK — Returning for its fourth season in the USL League Two Great Lakes Division, Oakland County Football Club will kick off its 2024 campaign May 18 at Royal Oak Stadium. The Purple Gang will go head-to-head with Union FC Macomb, a newly formed club based in Utica,...
Ten Years After the Flint Water Crisis, Distrust and Anger Linger
This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Flint, Michigan, is less than 70 miles from the Great Lakes, the most abundant fresh water on the face of...
Home sellers asked for less money in Livingston County last month
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The median home in Livingston County listed for $495,000 in April, down 0.1% from the previous month's $495,242, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price increased 13.4% from $436,490. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Livingston...
Goodrich and Lapeer each earn a victory in week 2 of the Michigan High School Girls Flag Football League
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - In week two of the Michigan High School Girls Flag Football League, Lapeer was able to shut out Genesee 20-0. In a battle of the two unbeaten teams in the “One Pride League” Goodrich ran away with a 36-6 victory over Carman-Ainsworth.
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