today’s big read
COVID-19: How’s Livingston County faring? We’ve got the numbers
As things stand right now, maybe it wasn’t such a bad thing to have Livingston County grouped with the Detroit Restart Region of Michigan. When the Michigan Safe Start Plan [CLICK TO READ MORE]
County Health Department reminds residents to enjoy the Fourth, but take steps to stay safe
The Livingston County Health Department (LCHD) reminds residents that COVID-19 is still spreading in the community. With restrictions lifted, more residents are leaving their homes, increasing their risk of exposure [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Oak Pointe employee who worked June 20 tests positive for COVID-19
An employee at Oak Pointe has tested positive for COVID-19. According to an email to Oak Pointe Country Club members from Oak Pointe General Manager Bill Durham, the “last time [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Anytime Fitness gyms in Howell, Hartland, Hamburg open in defiance of governor’s order
The Anytime Fitness gyms in Howell, Hartland and Hamburg are open for business – in spite of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s order and a subsequent court ruling that gyms in this [CLICK TO READ MORE]
First National Bank, A2 Bank, call off merger due to economic uncertainties
The unprecedented effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. economy and all the related uncertainties, including on the regulatory approval process, put into motion the termination of the merger [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Plans to reopen K-12 on tap for Vaupel in-district virtual meeting
Livingston Educational Service Agency Superintendent Mike Hubert and Howell Public Schools Superintendent Erin MacGregor will join state Rep. Hank Vaupel, R-Fowlerville, to talk about reopening K-12 schools this fall during [CLICK TO READ MORE]
PFAS: Residents should avoid foam and eating fish from Huron River and nearby waterbodies
With the summer recreation season in full swing, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is issuing a reminder that everyone should avoid eating fish from the Huron [CLICK TO READ MORE]
They won’t “Let it Go”: St. Patrick School students performing socially distant production of “Frozen Jr.”
When they started rehearsing in September 2019, the cast and crew from St. Patrick School had no idea that their scheduled May 2020 performances would be upstaged by a global [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Saint Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor recognized as No. 1 teaching hospital in U.S.
St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor was named today to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals list. The hospital was recognized as the No. 1 Major Teaching Hospital in America [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Drive-in movies coming to Historic Howell Theater
The Historic Howell Theater Backlot Drive-In movie experience will open on Friday, July 10, 2020, with the 35th anniversary of “Back To The Future.” Showtimes are Friday, July 10; Saturday, [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Plans to reopen K-12 on tap for Vaupel in-district virtual meeting
Livingston Educational Service Agency Superintendent Mike Hubert and Howell Public Schools Superintendent Erin MacGregor will join state Rep. Hank Vaupel, R-Fowlerville, to talk about reopening K-12 schools this fall during [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Slotkin passes provisions of Michigan Defense Agenda into NDAA
Provisions of U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin’s Michigan Defense Agenda were incorporated into the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Wednesday following the House Armed Service Committee’s markup and vote on [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Bill to overhaul Michigan’s road, water infrastructure includes Slotkin amendment on Line 5 damage transparency
U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin voted yesterday to pass the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2), a bill that will provide significant investment to target key Michigan infrastructure concerns ranging from clean [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Reader apparently forgets he endorsed disgraced Judge Theresa Brennan
While David Reader pointed out that the man he’s challenging in the Aug. 4, 2020, Republican primary endorsed disgraced former judge Theresa Brennan in 2014 in her last run for [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Whitmer proposes additional police reforms for Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on June 29, 2020m proposed additional police reform policies to help strengthen police-community relations and ensure that all Michiganders are treated with dignity and respect under the [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Student launches baking biz to satisfy your sweet tooth and help charities
Just a few days shy of his 13th birthday, Genoa Township resident Noah Shand is proud to unveil his venture to “bake for good” with his home baking business, Splashy [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Howell HS junior one of 25 selected for national Air Force JROTC Cyber Academy
Howell High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps(AFJRTOC) Cadet Grace Fyke has been selected for the inaugural Air Force Junior ROTC Cyber Academy. Nationwide, only 25 AFJROTC cadets [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Howell teacher helping develop plan to reopen state’s schools
Gregory Talberg, a teacher with the Howell Public Schools District, is one of 25 people appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to serve on Michigan’s COVID-19 Return to School Advisory Council. [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Convention & Visitors Bureau employee nabs big honor
Amelia Ritter, digital marketing and content manager of the Livingston County Convention & Visitors Bureau, has been named one of Destinations International’s 2020 30-Under-30 recipients. In under two years at [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Howell HS student wins award in Auto Show poster contest
Howell High School Junior Kirsten Smith has claimed the Best Use of Color Award in the 2020 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) poster contest. This is the second time [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Guest Column
GUEST COLUMN: Unequal justice is no justice at all
-
GUEST COLUMN: Before you vote, ask yourself: What would Jesus do?
-
GUEST COLUMN: If we can’t trust Reader to be truthful on Facebook, how can we trust him to be truthful in office?
-
GUEST COLUMN: Lawsuit highlights partisan divide over voting
-
GUEST COLUMN: Law enforcement agencies need to rebuild trust
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: President Trump and the Conspiracy Theories
-
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks, Sheriff Murphy and officers, for helping county’s seniors during pandemic
-
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: National health care makes sense
-
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Whitmer releases prisoners and jails the elderly
-
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Trump’s erratic response to COVID-19 fails Michigan
© 2020 LivingstonTalk.com LLC
