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One year after Williamston tornado, family still can’t move back into their home
WILLIAMSTON, Mich. (WILX) - Nearly a year ago, an EF-2 tornado ripped through Williamston. The twister uprooted trees and homes and toppled billboards. While there are still signs of destruction to this day, many people are finally seeing signs of reconstruction except for one family who says it hasn’t been quick enough.
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.
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...
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...
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...
Michigan officials mull more access for e-bikes on state trails
Electric bicycle use is expanding, welcoming a new group of riders to the cycling community. But under current Michigan state park policies, the bikes are banned from many trails. That could soon change. The Department of Natural Resources has proposed a yearlong pilot program that would open 3,000 miles of...
Officials decry Saturday’s demonstrators in Howell
Saying that they are “very proud to be a welcoming and inclusive community,” the City of Howell, the Livingston Diversity Council, and the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce condemned the demonstrations that took place in the community on Saturday. Two small groups of demonstrators — one in Genoa...
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