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Racing motorcycle crash in Livingston County kills 2
BRIGHTON, Mich. – A motorcycle crash in Brighton killed a 20-year-old from South Lyon and a 64-year-old from Fenton. The crash happened Sunday, July 7, at about 6:40 p.m. According to authorities, a Michigan State Police trooper saw two speeding motorcycles that appeared to be racing on Old US-23, just north of Grand River Avenue. Police said as the trooper attempted to turn around, he saw in his rear-view mirror one of the motorcycles crash into the passenger side of a southbound minivan turning left onto Loch Lomond Road.
Fatal Crash Claims Two Lives During Suspected Illegal Race in Brighton Township
A tragic occurrence unfolded on a Michigan roadway this past Sunday when a motorcycle and a minivan were engaged in a fatal collision amid what authorities believe to have been an illegal racing scenario. According to ABC12, the incident took place on Old U.S. 23 near Loch Lomond Road in Brighton Township at around 6:40 p.m., resulting in the death of both a 20-year-old male motorcyclist from South Lyon and a 64-year-old Fenton woman, who was a passenger in the minivan.
Livingston County's neighbors have seen too many mass shootings. What's the mental toll?
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Over the past three years, Livingston County has been, quite literally, surrounded by mass shootings. The proximity of recent events, including the seemingly random shooting at a splash pad in Rochester Hills on June 15, the murder of three Michigan State University students in 2023, and the high-profile attack on Oxford High School in 2021, has forced locals to reckon with the reality that simply existing in public spaces is a risk.
Start dates, holiday breaks and more for Livingston County schools
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — It’s nearing time to explore the first semester calendar for local schools. For some, the first day is fast approaching. The school calendar for Pinckney Community Schools is not yet finalized. “I am hopeful we will be able to share it in the next few...
Police believe man killed in Brighton Twp. crash was racing another motorcycle when he slammed into van
Two people are dead after a motorcycle crash in Livingston County Sunday evening. Michigan State Police officials say two motorcycles were likely racing in Brighton Twp. when one of them hit a van, killing a woman inside.
Two killed in Brighton Township after alleged motorcycle race
BRIGHTON TWP. — Two people were killed in a Sunday evening crash in Livingston County after two motorcycles were allegedly racing, according to Michigan State Police. Around 6:40 p.m. Sunday, July 7, an MSP Brighton Post trooper noticed two motorcycles traveling at a high rate of speed northbound on Old US-23 near Loch Lomond Road. The cycles appeared to be racing.
Trinity Health continues 'Forging our Future' with new hospital
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Amidst change, Trinity Health is working to raise $5 million toward the construction of a new hospital in Brighton, slated to open in 2026. The company's "Forging our Future" campaign has already raised $1 million since its inception last fall, according to Douglas Ferrick, regional vice president of philanthropy.
There's a degree program in Livingston for first responders
HOWELL — Cleary University’s enrollment growth over the past three years can be partially attributed to a degree pathway for police officers, fire department personnel and other public safety professionals already working a full-time job, officials say. The university’s Public Safety Professionals Program, which offers bachelor’s and master’s...
Brotherly love turns county softball Player of the Year CeCe Thorington into Michigan signee
PINCKNEY — CeCe Thorington is right-handed everywhere but on a softball field. The recent Pinckney graduate throws left-handed and bats left-handed, thanks to big brother. Al Thorington was a second-team all-state baseball player as a senior at Pinckney in 2019, who now pitches for Grand Valley State University. He was his sister’s role model...
Meet the 2024 All-Livingston County softball team
The 2024 season marked the farewell for two softball players who are arguably the best in the history of their respective schools. Pinckney’s CeCe Thorington and Fowlerville’s Tori Briggs are each on the All-Livingston County first team for the fourth time after adding more impressive numbers to their gaudy career totals.
Brighton Hungry Duck Run: Local runner wins women's 5K; men's 5K record set
Maddie Brown of Brighton was the only Livingston County overall winner in three races Thursday at the Hungry Duck Run in Brighton. Brown won the women’s 5-kilometer run in 18 minutes, 58 seconds. Brown set Brighton High School’s 800-meter record with a time of 2:14.59 as a senior in 2019 before running at Oakland...
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