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Teen critically injured after Oceola Township crash
OCEOLA TWP. — A teen was left in critical condition after a two-vehicle crash at Highland Road and Oakcrest Road on Thursday, July 11. Deputies with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office responded around 6:51 a.m. after a 19-year-old Howell man driving a 2008 Ford Focus east on Highland Road passed a vehicle and lost control when re-entering the right lane. According to Sheriff Mike Murphy, the teen was passing via the center lane. ...
Livingston County home sellers asked for less money in June
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The median home in Livingston County was listed for $496,817 in June, down 0.2% from the previous month's $497,959, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to June 2023, the median home list price increased 7.4% from $462,495. The statistics in this article only pertain...
Meet the 2024 All-Livingston County girls soccer team
Northern Michigan University can assemble a pretty strong women’s soccer team simply by recruiting within Livingston County. Northern is a popular destination for many of the county’s aspiring college players, particularly those of Finnish descent, with seven on the current roster and reinforcements on the way. Of the...
Hartland's Alyse Daavettila is Livingston County girls soccer Player of the Year
HARTLAND — After a long soccer season that lasted until the final possible day, recent Hartland graduate Alyse Daavettila deserved a break. But that’s not how she’s wired. Her summer between high school and her freshman year of college doesn’t include much down time. ...
Diabetic sues Milford Police Department, others claiming delayed medical care led to amputations
An Ingham County man who claims police and jail personnel ignored his acute medical issues following an arrest — causing him to lose several toes — is suing the Milford Police Department, two of its officers, Livingston County and several others. Jon Messer, 39, of Stockbridge, recently filed...
10 beaches to visit in Livingston County this summer
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Summer is in full swing and local lakes are finally warm enough for swimming. Livingston County has a mix of beaches open to the public and others available to members or campers. For a list of Livingston beaches, down to the exact coordinates, closures and advisories,...
Lawsuit alleges Black students were racially profiled, called slurs in Livingston County schools
(CBS DETROIT) — The parents of five students in Livingston County schools have filed a lawsuit alleging that their children faced racial slurs and derogatory comments from other students, and claim school officials didn't do anything about it. The lawsuit was filed by Marko Law this week and addresses alleged discrimination students faced at Navigator Upper Elementary School and Pathfinder Middle School, which are both part of the Pinckney Community Schools district. It was filed against the school district, Superintendent Rick Todd, Navigator Principal Janet McDole and Pathfinder Principal Lori Sandula. The suit alleges that students at these schools were called "cotton pickers,"...
Sheriff: Speed Factor In Serious Injury Crash On M-59
Speed appears to be a factor in a serious injury crash in Oceola Township Thursday morning. Deputies with the Livingston County Sheriff's Office were dispatched shortly before 7am to a two-vehicle injury crash at the intersection of M-59 (Highland Road) and Oakcrest Road. Preliminary investigation indicates that a 2008 Ford...
Former inmate sues Livingston County, claims delayed medical attention cost him toes
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — A resident from Stockbridge is suing Livingston County and others after he allegedly lost all the remaining toes on his left foot because those who arrested him failed to provide treatment. The defendants listed in the complaint are Livingston County, the Livingston County Jail and Sheriff's Office, the Milford Police Department, Milford Township, and individuals from each organization. ...
Construction Progressing On New Trinity Health Hospital
Construction is progressing on the new Trinity Health Hospital in Livingston County. Amid some community confusion, Trinity Health Livingston also assures its legacy campus on Byron Road in Howell will remain open until 2026. President of Trinity Health Livingston and Trinity Health Medical Center - Brighton John O'Malley told WHMI...
Driver passing car causes crash in Oceola
On Thursday July 11, 2024, at approximately 6:51 a.m., deputies with the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a two-vehicle injury crash at the intersection of Highland Road and Oakcrest Road in Oceola Township. The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2008 Ford Focus was traveling east on Highland...
Tens of thousands throughout Michigan without power after heavy rainfall
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Thousands of people woke up in the dark Wednesday morning after heavy rainfall swept through Michigan. Consumers Energy reports around 20,000 customers are without power. A little over 3,000 customers in Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, and Jackson Counties were affected. DTE reports over 7,000 customers are without...
Livingston's first marijuana business seeks re-approval for site plan
PINCKNEY — Construction of a cannabis retail store, growing and processing facility at the former Pinckney Elementary could resume later this year. But first, village officials need to reapprove final site plans. Progress stalled at The Means Project after a legal dispute, resolved earlier this year, between father-and-son investors...
Lawsuit alleges Livingston County schools failed to address racial hostility towards students
LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Mich. – Michigan Civil Rights firm MARKO LAW, PLLC, announced a federal lawsuit filed against Pinckney Community Schools, Superintendent Rick Todd, and principals Janet McDole and Lori Sandula following years of a racially hostile environment and discrimination. The lawsuit, filed in the Eastern District of Michigan, alleges...
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