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City of Howell "United" in Condemning Hateful Demonstration
The following is a joint statement from the city, chamber and diversity council regarding Saturday's demonstration in Howell:. This afternoon a group of about a dozen demonstrators chanting "Heil Hitler" with their faces covered and carrying white supremacist signs gathered on the Livingston County Courthouse lawn. They proceeded to march down Grand River Ave to continue their demonstration on the lawn of the Howell Carnegie District Library. A library board member confronted them and told them that they did not have permission to be there and needed to leave. They then dispersed and proceeded to their cars, all the while being monitored by City of Howell police. Howell Police were able to make contact with several of the demonstrators confirming that all those contacted came from outside of our community, as far away as Saginaw and Macomb Counties. Although we recognize their right to free speech, these demonstrators do not reflect the values of the Howell community. The incident was terminated within a half-hour of when it began. The City of Howell, the Livingston Diversity Council and the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce stand united in condemning this group's racist ideology. We are very proud to be a welcoming and inclusive community, and this is likely why we were targeted by this outside group. We would also like to acknowledge all our residents who quickly reacted to this event and made it clear that we do not share their views.
Construction to begin soon on revamped gas station, retail building in Hamburg Township
HAMBURG TWP. — A local gas station owner says construction of a revamped station and new retail building should begin this summer. After it's complete, he'll build 40 townhomes for rent. The rental community will be called Hamburg Village Townhomes. Ronny Hamama of RDH Properties has owned the Mobile...
Breweries to boutiques: 10 new Livingston County eateries, shops that opened this year
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Owners of new local businesses took leaps and opened shops and restaurants in Livingston County communities this year. From a new brewery to sweet shops, boutiques and a sports bar and restaurant, there are plenty of new places to check out. Here's a list of ten...
Lewis County Humane Society: Little Marlow
WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - Marlow is a 9-week-old puppy who came to the Lewis County Humane Society with five other dogs. Shelter manager Barb Turck says the possible pit bull-dachshund mix was the only puppy in the group, which was found likely abandoned in Fowlerville. Since he’s young, he’ll...
Michigan’s Largest Pickleball Complex Set to Open in 2025
Fans of America's fast growing sport will soon have a new place to play in Michigan. The state's largest indoor pickleball complex is set to open its doors in 2025. The Northville Pickleball Club, a 50,000-square-foot facility, will be located on the Ward Church campus in Northville, about 30 miles west of Detroit.
Sheriff candidate taken to court for $21K in debt, says it makes her relatable
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Capitol One sued a Washtenaw County sheriff candidate for owing nearly $21,000, court records show. The credit card company filed a lawsuit against Alyshia Dyer, one of three Democrats appearing on the Aug. 6 primary ballot, in February. The debt was primarily daily living costs incurred while she was in graduate school, Dyer said, and she believes her the debt makes her more relatable to voters.
Sheriff candidate says licensing complaint, investigation ‘a made-up thing’
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – The state is investigating a Washtenaw County sheriff’s candidate for allegedly misrepresenting himself as a social worker. A complaint filed May 14 with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs pointed to Derrick Jackson’s campaign material and social media as evidence he has been improperly saying he is a social worker, according to documents obtained by a Freedom of Information Act request. A representative from LARA said the department does not comment on ongoing investigations.
Expect delays Monday on these Washtenaw County roads
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – The Washtenaw County Road Commission on Sunday issued advisories for road work beginning Monday, July 22. There will be likely delays and lane restrictions on Dixboro Road, between Five Mile Road and Six Mile Road, in Northfield Township for forestry work. This is to last about five days.
12 Mile To Close At Grand River For Intersection Construction
Construction at a busy intersection starts Monday in Wixom. The Road Commission for Oakland County expects to close the south 12 Mile Road approach to Grand River, just west of Wixom Road, starting Monday, July 22nd for intersection construction. Additionally, the Meijer entrance on the north side of the Grand...
Chelsea Residents Push Back Against Extending Noise Ordinance Hours
At the July 15, 2024, City Council meeting, Chelsea’s Downtown Development Authority recommended extending the city’s noise ordinance from 10 p.m. to midnight, a move some businesses support but concerns some residents. “This is not just about downtown, this is about the community as a whole (and) providing...
National Advanced Mobility Consortium Opens Headquarters in Ann Arbor
The National Advanced Mobility Consortium Inc. has announced the opening of its new headquarters in Ann Arbor. The expansion reflects NAMC’s continued growth and its commitment to advancing defense technology […] The post National Advanced Mobility Consortium Opens Headquarters in Ann Arbor appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
Veterans & First Responders Appreciation Tribute Event
A Veterans and First Responders Appreciation Tribute event will take place as part of the Fowlerville Family Fair this weekend. The tribute event starts at 4pm on Saturday at the Fowlerville Fairgrounds. The Master of Ceremonies is Livingston County Commissioner Jay Drick. The keynote speaker is Retired U.S. Army Major...
New Hydrants will Help the Dexter Area Fire Department
Dexter Township will be making some improvements at Fire Station 2 that are expected to help firefighters and in turn the community. At its July 16 meeting, the Dexter Township Board authorized a payment of up to $125,000 to the Dexter Area Fire Department (DAFD) to support a well and hydrant at Fire Station 2, two dry hydrants and project management costs.
Michigan Colleges Affected by Global CrowdStrike Outage
(TNS) — Michigan's state government acknowledged Friday that some services have been affected by a faulty software update by a cybersecurity company that affected airports, hospitals, businesses and others in the United States and around the world, especially call centers, while a university and college were impacted. Cybersecurity firm...
Home Clean Heroes Opens First Michigan Franchise in Commerce Township
Home Clean Heroes, a Virginia-based household cleaning franchise, has opened its first Michigan location in Commerce Township — Home Clean Heroes of Oakland County. Known for its mission to support […] The post Home Clean Heroes Opens First Michigan Franchise in Commerce Township appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
REDICO Draws Meijer Store to Former Detroit Prison Site in Plymouth Township
The Michigan State Land Bank Authority has announced a partnership with REDICO, a full-service real estate development and investment firm in Southfield, to revitalize and rejuvenate a historic site — […] The post REDICO Draws Meijer Store to Former Detroit Prison Site in Plymouth Township appeared first on DBusiness Magazine.
Dexter City Council Renames Mill Creek Trail to Honor Paul and Pat Cousins
At its July 8, 2024, meeting, Dexter City Council unanimously voted to rename the Mill Creek Trail to commemorate Paul and Pat Cousins as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Pat and Paul were deeply involved in the Dexter community. Paul is known for being a teacher, restaurant owner,...
Renovation of historic Washtenaw County township hall faces criticism
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI - Lima Township Hall, built in the 1880s, is a sentimental building to township Supervisor Duane Luick, but Elaine Bater, a former township clerk, mostly remembers the dead bats and rats she cleaned out of its walls. Bater spent hours, she said, cleaning in the hall at...
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