today’s must read
Governor lifts coronavirus state home order
What does the lifting of Michigan’s coronavius stay-at-home order by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer mean for the state’s residents? Here are some of the details: • Restaurants can reopen for dine-in [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Livingston Post poll results: Did Fowlerville Fair board make the right call in not canceling fair?
The board in control of the Fowlerville Family Fair made headlines earlier this month when it voted to NOT cancel this year’s fair, thus becoming one of the only summer [CLICK TO READ MORE]
“Arrest all spitters!” A look at how Michigan newspapers covered the 1918 Spanish flu outbreak
Schools and businesses closed to prevent the spread of the diseases. Sporting events canceled. The government mandating the wearing of masks in enclosed public places. That was life during the [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Slotkins co-sponsors PPP fix bill
U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly), a co-sponsor of the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act, joined members on both sides of the aisle in the Problem Solvers Caucus to formally endorse the [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Kensington Woods board of directors urges lawmakers to preserve educational funding in wake of COVID-19
Members of the Kensington Woods Schools board voted to adopt a resolution urging Michigan’s state legislature and Michigan’s Congressional delegation to support any bill to preserve educational funding and services [CLICK TO READ MORE]
State investigating tweet by employee who said Howell should be “first city to burn”
The State of Michigan says it’s investigating the social media post made by a state employee in the wake of the George Floyd protests that said “the first city to [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Lake Trust Credit Union launching ‘Great Lakes Giveback’ to support state’s small businesses
Lake Trust Credit Union (Lake Trust), a community-based institution serving nearly 200,000 individuals and businesses throughout Michigan, is aiming to support the state’s small businesses during this time of economic [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Howell bakery celebrates Pride Month with special collection of treats
June is LGBTQ Pride Month. To celebrate, M Street Baking Co. in downtown Howell has created a special “Rainbow Box,” a collection of colorful sweet treats. The Rainbow Box sells [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Woman tweets that Howell should be first to burn; community responds
In the wake of protests, looting and the burning of buildings taking place across the country, a woman wrote on Twitter that “the first city to burn in Michigan should [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Slotkin hosting virtual Washington, D.C., field trip
If the students can’t come to D.C., then D.C. must go to the students. This year’s annual field trips to the nation’s capitol, a rite-of-educational-passage for many American kids, is [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Slotkin says nation on a ‘dangerous path,’ encourages veterans to speak out for core values
President Donald Trump’s announcement threatening to deploy active-duty forces across the country to quell protests against police brutality “pained” U.S. Rep. Elissa Slokin, D-Holly. “As the wife of a 30-year [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Former Green Beret throws hat into race for 47th District state House seat
Adam Smiddy — a former Green Beret who served 27 months in Iraq and Afghanistan as a Special Forces operator — says his time fighting insurgents taught him “what real [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Slotkin hosting virtual Washington, D.C., field trip
If the students can’t come to D.C., then D.C. must go to the students. This year’s annual field trips to the nation’s capitol, a rite-of-educational-passage for many American kids, is [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Slotkins co-sponsors PPP fix bill
U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly), a co-sponsor of the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act, joined members on both sides of the aisle in the Problem Solvers Caucus to formally endorse the [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Nikki Snyder off the ballot in 8th Congressional District after petition signatures tossed out
Nikki Snyder is off the Republican primary ballot in the 8th Congressional District. The Michigan Board of Canvassers ruled today that Snyder fell well short of the 500 signatures needed [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Woman tweets that Howell should be first to burn; community responds
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State investigating tweet by employee who said Howell should be “first city to burn”
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Murphy decries killing of George Floyd; floats idea of “unity parade” instead of protests
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Former Green Beret throws hat into race for 47th District state House seat
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Governor lifts coronavirus state home order
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Fowlerville Fair will go on; board decides not to cancel summer event
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Slotkin says nation on a ‘dangerous path,’ encourages veterans to speak out for core values
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Still no KKK in Howell: Updated “Hate Map” shows all the groups in Michigan
Letters to the Editor
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: President Trump and the Conspiracy Theories
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks, Sheriff Murphy and officers, for helping county’s seniors during pandemic
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: National health care makes sense
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Whitmer releases prisoners and jails the elderly
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Trump’s erratic response to COVID-19 fails Michigan
Guest Column
GUEST COLUMN: There is nothing illegal about Secretary of State’s decision
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GUEST COLUMN: Schools should have been better prepared for the pandemic
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GUEST COLUMN: Sheriff Murphy should not let politics stand in the way of public health
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GUEST COLUMN: Michigan cuts essential veterans outreach program just when it’s needed most
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GUEST COLUMN: Are Lana, Ann, and Hank for community values or politics of division?
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