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Free Ice Cream and Great Music in Dexter
The Dexter Lions Club and Dexter Creamery have been teaming up this summer to bring free ice cream to the Music in the Park events. Over the past couple of months, the Dexter Lions has served free ice cream from the Creamery on Friday nights during the Summer Concert Series. They will be doing it one more time on Aug. 30. Music in the Park is presented by the Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce.
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.
Oakland County to roll out online program to help those with student debt
Two years ago, Brendan Johnson at age 28 became the youngest countywide elected official in southeast Michigan. Johnson , a Democrat from Rochester Hills, flipped a county commission seat that had been held by Republicans. But along with electoral success, he had baggage: about $150,000 in college debt, accrued after getting a bachelor's degree at Michigan State University followed by a costly master's in foreign service from Georgetown University in Washington, D. C. ...
WCCD’s Washtenaw Field Day to be held in Bridgewater Twp
Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. submitted by John Scaramucci, Outreach Coordinator for the Farmer Programs, WCCD. On September 13, 2024, from 8am to 1pm, the Washtenaw County Conservation District (WCCD) will host a field day that will be focused on reducing nutrient loss from field tiles and the use of cover crops to improve soil health, suppress weeds, and assist with nutrient cycling, and will also feature a drone demonstration. The field day will be at H & H Harvest in Bridgewater Township (9880 Austin Rd, Saline), which is operated by Brandon Henes.
Peace-loving folk singer quits race against Oakland Sheriff Bouchard but stays on ballot
Amrit Kohli of Ferndale in no way resembles a cop. Clad in sandals and a George Floyd “Say his name!” t-shirt, the Nigerian-born Kohli is a software contractor but says he much prefers living his dream: folk singer and peace activist. He favors total change in policing, starting with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. If elected sheriff, he’d put a stop to what he says is racist law enforcement and the pursuit of non-violent offenders. And he’d “defund” the department, diverting money to mental-health programs.
Train and REO Speedwagon full of surprises at Pine Knob concert
CLARKSTON, MI - It was a night filled with a lot of music and a number of surprises with Train and REO Speedwagon. The tour rolled through Pine Knob on Sunday, July 21 with the music getting started at 6:30 p.m. with Yacht Rock Revue. If you purchase a product...
New NBC Drama Will Be Set In Grosse Pointe: Details
Michigan is heading to the television spotlight once again. Following in the footsteps of such shows as Martin, Home Improvement, 8 Simple Rules, and most recently American Auto, a new show is heading our way set to have roots in the state. NBC is set to captivate audiences with a...
Police say 16-year-old Marissa, reported missing last week in Detroit, has been recovered
According to a missing persons report released on Friday, 16-year-old Marissa Wright was last seen at her home in the 12000 block of Northlawn, in the area of W. Grand River Ave. and I-96, on Thursday, July 18.
Richmond Lions help clean aircraft displays at Selfridge museum
Nine volunteers from the Richmond Lions Club finished up their cleaning of a Korean War-era North American F-86A aircraft earlier this month at the Selfridge Military Air Museum at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. This is the 17th year that the club has participated in the museum’s Adopt-A-Plane program.
Elevated transit route connecting University of Michigan campuses moving forward
ANN ARBOR, MI - The University of Michigan is seeking partners to move forward on an automated and elevated transit system spanning more than three miles to connect multiple Ann Arbor campuses. University officials are inviting potential partners to answer a request for qualifications for the design, construction and long-term...
Nearly 57K Michigan Medicine patients notified after data breach
ANN ARBOR, MI - Michigan Medicine notified almost 57,000 patients Monday about a data breach stemming from a cyberattack on employee email accounts. The data breach potentially exposed some patient health information, officials said on July 22. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Ann Arbor puts $1M behind hiring ‘safe streets’ consultant
ANN ARBOR, MI — Ann Arbor is planning more incremental improvements to make city streets safer, including adding more flexible posts to separate bike lanes from cars. To that end, the city is putting over $1 million into hiring Sam Schwartz Consulting to help implement a $3.8 million federal Safe Streets for All grant.
Where Michigan football ranks in the Big Ten Media Poll
Michigan football will be back at Big Ten Media Days this week and it's hard not to think of Big Ten Media Days in 2021 when Jim Harbaugh said the Wolverines would "beat Ohio or die trying." That mindset helped turn around a Michigan football program fresh off a 2-4...
Michigan Wolverines news: Big Ten Media days lineup, guarding against a flip, more
Michigan football will start fall camp for the 2024 season in less than 10 days and this week, the Michigan Wolverines will be back in Indianapolis for Big Ten Media Days. Some people feel that media days are the unofficial start of the college football season. The Big Ten is the last major conference to hold its media days and for Michigan football, it will be the first time with Sherrone Moore as the head coach.
Big Ten Media Days: 4 questions for Sherrone Moore, Michigan in Indy
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The unofficial start to the college football season is almost here. Big Ten Media Days begins Tuesday and runs three days this year in Indianapolis, where the new-look conference will debut its four new West Coast schools. If you purchase a product or register for...
OK2SAY school safety tips jump 31% in 2023
LANSING — Michigan’s nationally recognized student safety program, OK2SAY, has surpassed its highest ever incident reporting period since launching nearly 10 years ago, according its 2023 Annual Report. OK2SAY empowers anyone to confidentially report criminal activities or threatening behaviors directed at Michigan students, schools and school employees. The 2023 annual report shows a 31% increase in reports made compared to 2022. “As we see increasing reports of suicide, bullying, drugs, assault, and self-harm, we must keep investing in mental support for our kids,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “Michigan’s OK2SAY programs focuses on violence intervention and prevention to keep kids safe at home, at school, and in the community. We know that lives have been saved, school violence has been prevented, and many Michigan students have received the support they need because of the OK2SAY program and the record, bipartisan investments we have made in campus safety and mental health. Together, let’s keep prioritizing our kids and ensure they have the support they need to thrive.” The 2023 OK2SAY Annual Report shows the program received 9,686 tips spanning 30 categories, with the top five being:
Michigan gets $129M from feds to accelerate development of large wind, solar projects
Michigan will soon have millions more at its disposal to reward communities that host solar farms or wind turbines covering hundreds of acres, as well as support their expansion across the state. The state is in line for $129 million in federal funds to accelerate the siting, zoning and permitting...
Lost Your Crocs? It Could Have Been A Michigan Fox
Campers at Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Michigan's Upper Peninsula have been puzzled by the mysterious disappearance of their footwear. The culprits behind these thefts have now been identified as a group of foxes, according to recent announcements by park officials. The unusual string of thefts came to light when...
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