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Livingston Daily | Daily Press & Argus

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Brighton considers altering setback rules for new chicken ordinance

Brighton councilmembers are split over whether to make changes to the municipality's chicken ordinance, just nine months after approving it. Brighton City Council approved an ordinance allowing residents to keep up to six chickens for personal use with a permit in February. Commercial uses, such as selling eggs, remain prohibited. Councilmember Susan Gardner wants officials to consider reducing the required setback from ten feet to five. She said accessory structures should have a common five-foot setback, so chicken coops can later be repurposed. "In the beginning, we do compare surrounding areas," Gardner said during a meeting Nov. 10. "We consider what has worked (well) in other communities — but then when you apply it to your own community, it gives an opportunity to get some feedback or maybe have a little bit of reflection on what’s working or maybe what could be changed.” Mayor Pro-Tem Jim Bohn opposed changing the ordinance, arguing the discussion was only coming up because one resident “created his own hardship” by putting up a chicken coop before chickens were permitted. Gardner said the discussion wasn't intended to appease anyone but to consider what's best for the community. She noted councilmembers have revisited and changed other

Brighton, MI · 3d

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Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026 Chamber Award Recipients

Kyle Hockley, owner of Picture This …Jackson is presented with the 2026 Small Business Person of the Year award by Jake Johnson, County National Bank, award sponsor. JTV photo. (November 13, 2026 1:10 PM ET) The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce held their annual Chamber Awards, honoring the recipients...

Jackson County, MI · 2d
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Chelsea Council Approves WAVE Transportation for Schools

Chelsea City Council approved a new Skip the Line pilot program in conjunction with the Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) at the Nov. 9 meeting in order to reduce traffic congestion during morning hours. The topic was first addressed by Council at the Sept. 28 meeting, where Mayor Kate Henson...

Chelsea, MI · 2d
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Portion of Blackstone Street in Jackson to close for repairs

A portion of Blackstone Street in Jackson will be closed to traffic beginning Friday as crews make repairs.

Jackson, MI · 2d
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Formal Look, Fabulous Night for Chamber Awards

Jackson, Mich. (WKHM) — A new formal look and revised presentation for the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Community Awards, held last night at the American 1 Events Center. Winners last night include Brick Award recipients Elevate Aesthetics, Potocki Orthodontics, and Midbrook Manufacturing and Fabrication. Phil Willis accepted the award last night for Jamie Willis and Todd Lyons.

Jackson, MI · 2d

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Sylvan Twp: Regular Board Meeting Synopsis 10/13/26

MEETING SYNOPSIS – October 13, 2026 Regular Board Meeting. Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m. Members present: Supervisor Nimke, Clerk Jackson, Trustee Koseck, Trustee Schulze, Treasurer Egeler. The Board took action to: approve the agenda; approve the amended minutes of the September 8, 2026 regular Board meeting; approve the consent agenda; Adopt Township Ordinance 26-007 (CAFA 2026 Fire Code); approve Holiday closure dates of 12/23,24,30 and 31, 2026; discuss solar panel installation; approve Amanda Nimke as the Chelsea Area Fire Authority (CAFA) Board alternate representative. Meeting adjourned at 8:14 p.m.

Chelsea, MI · 2d

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Jackson County townships move to set data center rules

JACKSON COUNTY, Mich. (News 10) - Townships in Jackson County are writing new data center rules before a developer proposes a project in their communities. Napoleon Township passed a 12-month moratorium on new data center projects this week. Summit Township, after its own six-month pause, approved new rules on noise,...

Jackson County, MI · 2d

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Chelsea Teacher Selected to be Part of a Unique National History Day Program

Announced on Veterans Day, National History Day (NHD), a nonprofit working to improve the teaching and learning of history in U.S. schools, said Tiffany Manning, of Chelsea’s Beach Middle School, has been selected as part of a program that has teachers and students researching the lives of U.S. service members and documenting their personal stories.

Chelsea, MI · 3d

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Jackson completes racial equity audit

The Jackson City Council accepted the final phase of the city’s racial equity audit Oct. 20, setting the stage for a community-based equity action plan targeted for April 19, 2027. The vote placed CNA Corp.’s report on file but did not adopt its individual recommendations. John Willis, the...

Jackson, MI · 2d

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World Café To Shape Livingston County's 10-Year Prosperity Vision

The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting entrepreneurs, business leaders, and community partners to help shape a shared vision for Livingston County’s prosperity during a World Café event. Hosted through the Chamber’s Entrepreneurship Forum, the gathering on Tuesday, December 1st will center on one question: For us...

Livingston County, MI · 3d

WILX

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Two plead not guilty to federal charges in alleged massage parlor money-transfer operation

Lansing, MI · 1d

The Detroit News

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Lansing-area data center plan dead two weeks after it was announced

LANSING — Less than two weeks after unveiling a data center community engagement proces s officials hoped would flip the script on the hotly contested developments, the project is dead. The announcement of a possible data center in Delhi Township and Holt, on the south side of Lansing, by a local economic development agency was met with immediate opposition. The township ended its partnership with the economic development group the next day and had unanimously approved a resolution opposing the data center within three days of the announcement. On Monday, Nov. 9, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP) said the deal is no more. Lighthouse Sustainability, the pre-development firm that intended to work with the community to address concerns about the $10 billion data center, withdrew its interest in the site. LEAP will now look to other "non-data center opportunities" for the site, said Bob Trezise, president and CEO of LEAP. “While we are disappointed that a public dialogue was not truly allowed to begin, we thank the Delhi Township community and Lighthouse Sustainability for their participation and feedback, though brief,” Trezise said in a statement. The project in Delhi Township was announced Oct. 27, six months into a one-year

Lansing, MI · 4d

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“We’re frustrated:” Lansing leaders push for redevelopment of Logan Square strip mall

LANSING, Mich. (News 10) - City leaders are pushing for redevelopment of Logan Square, a strip mall that has been at the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and West Holmes Road for decades. City Council member Adam Hussain said the land is deteriorating. He said he believes the...

Lansing, MI · 3d

WOOD TV8

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Firearm deer season begins Sunday

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Livingston Daily | Daily Press & Argus

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Residents recommend these spots for warm soup in Livingston County

The days are getting colder and the idea of a warm bowl of soup for dinner is getting more enticing. For that reason, we asked residents to name their favorite soup spots in Livingston County. We used the nominations for a poll , and the victor was Colasanti's Express . But there's plenty of information left to share. We've compiled a list of seven total spots to consider when you've got a hankering for soup that'll stick to your ribs in Livingston County. They include: Colasanti's Express 5580 E. Grand River Ave. in Genoa Township Colasanti's Express only recently opened in Genoa Township in May 2026. The express gourmet grocery store offers several options for on-the-go soup lovers, with six flavors available daily. A typical staple is chicken noodle soup, while other popular flavors include broccoli cheddar and lobster bisque. Brighton Bar and Grill 400 W. Main St. in Brighton Brighton Bar and Grill offers a housemade soup-of-the-day alongside the eatery's tomato and tarragon, gumbo and french onion. Customers can order by the cup or bowl, or create a combo with their choice of a croissant sandwich. The Ivy Table 10180 E. Grand River Ave. in Brighton The Ivy Table,

Livingston County, MI · 4d

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Michigan cities ranked on best places for sports fans list

WalletHub ranked Detroit, Ann Arbor and East Lansing on a list of best sports cities in the U.S. How did the three stack up against the rest?

Ann Arbor, MI · 3d

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Mid-Michigan political sign removal rules vary after Election Day

Political campaign signs remain posted in lawns and public areas across Mid-Michigan more than a week after Election Day, but when they must come down — and what happens if they don't — depends on where they are placed. In Lansing, City Clerk Chris Swope says the city...

Lansing, MI · 3d

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Five Michigan Cities Vote In Health Boards as Officials Sort the Rules

The key question after the Nov. 3 votes is whether five Michigan cities can establish their health care committees in time to meet the recurring deadlines written into their charters. The election results set the task; they did not settle when the work must begin. Bridge Michigan reported the margins:...

East Lansing, MI · 3d

WLNS

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Howell Township poised to pass NDA ban for township officials, employees

After a data center non-disclosure agreement controversy rocked Howell Township, its board of trustees are now poised to pass a ban on township officials and employees from signing NDAs via local ordinance.

Howell, MI · 3d

Jackson Citizen Patriot

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Chamber of Commerce hosting networking event at non-alcoholic bar in Jackson

JACKSON, MI — The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce will host its November Off the Clock networking event at Zero Bar & Lounge on Thursday, Nov. 19. The free event is planned from 4 to 6 p.m. at the non-alcoholic beverage establishment at 2301 E. Michigan Ave., Suite 101, in Jackson. Off the Clock is designed to bring together local professionals, business leaders and Chamber members for networking opportunities beyond the traditional workplace setting.

Jackson, MI · 3d