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Vaupel: Michigan’s ‘chomping at the bit’ to modernize gaming industry
The state House today gave final legislative approval to the plan of state Rep. Hank Vaupel, R-Fowlerville, allowing people to use updated technologies for wagering on horse racing, further helping [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Politics
Slotkin provisions on PFAS, Michigan defense capabilities, innovation pass into law
Key provisions that U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly), a former senior Pentagon official and member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), secured in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Politics
With Slotkin support, House passes landmark prescription drug legislation
U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) voted to pass a landmark prescription drug bill today that would drive down the cost of prescription drugs by allowing the U.S. government to negotiate [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Politics
Theis, Moss bills pass Senate to continue Dropout Recovery Program
The Senate unanimously passed Senate Bills 650 and 651 on Wednesday to continue the Dropout Recovery Program, which public school districts throughout Michigan use to assist students with completing their [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Politics
Slotkin joins with other reps to prevent Secretary DeVos from rolling back Title IX survivor protections
U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly), alongside Reps. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts, Jackie Speier of California, and Annie Kuster of New Hampshire, introduced a bill on Dec. 10, 2019, that would [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Politics
Have coffee with state Sen. Lana Theis
If you’d like to have coffee and conversation with state Sen. Lana Theis before the end of the year, you have your chance on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019. The senator [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Names & Faces
Education
Hartland student wins 8th District Congressional App Competition
U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) announced that Hartland High School freshman Tayden Cook won the 2019 Congressional App Competition for Michigan’s 8th Congressional District. Tayden’s creation, the FamFri Messaging App, [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Names & Faces
Hatty appointed county’s chief judge
The Michigan Supreme Court appointed Livingston County Circuit Court Judge Michael Hatty to serve as chief judge of the county’s courts. Hatty succeeds current Chief Judge Miriam Cavanagh, who remains [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Names & Faces
Howell Fire Academy head named Fire Instructor of the Year
A member of the Brighton Area Fire Authority and head of the Howell High School Fire Academy has been named Michigan’s Fire Instructor of the Year. The Michigan Fire Service [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Community News
Community News
Brighton man sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for distributing child pornography
Mark Alan McCormick, 36, of Brighton was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for distributing child pornography, U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider announced on Dec. 12, 2019. U.S. District Court [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Community News
Local efforts under way to support Wreaths Across America
Volunteers are ensuring that all veterans laid to rest at Greenwood Cemetery in Fowlerville are honored on National Wreaths Across America Day, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019. This year, the ceremony [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Community News
Teenage boys admit to shooting BB gun at mail delivery person
Two teenage boys, ages 11 and 13, admitted to shooting a BB gun at a mail delivery person at approximately 2:40 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, in the area of [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Community News
All four Howell middle school FIRST Tech Challenge teams heading to state championship
This weekend, all four Howell middle school FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) teams will be competing at the FIRST in Michigan FTC State Championship events. Each of the teams qualified to [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Community News
Howell deaths ruled murder/suicide
The investigation into the deaths of a mother and son in Howell is now complete, and results reveal a murder/suicide. The bodies of Kim Ilena Mathewson, 62, and her son, [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Brighton
Holiday concert featuring Peter Madcat Ruth and Dr. Mike and the Sea Monkeys
Get into the holiday spirit with Mike Ball and Grammy-winning harmonica virtuoso Pete ‘Madcat’ Ruth, who will perform at the Brighton District Library from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019. [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Brighton
Catch sneak preview of holiday movie filmed in Brighton this Thursday
Christmas is coming a little early this year when a sneak peek of “A Christmas Winter Song,” the Lifetime Channel holiday movie filmed in Brighton, is shown at the Brighton [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Community News
LACASA Collection launches online luxury boutique
LACASA Center’s unique charity resale store, LACASA Collection in Howell, has opened an online luxury boutique. “We are excited to offer customers a high-end shopping experience online,” said Bobette Schrandt, [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Community News
No-Shave November nets over $6K for cancer center
The Warren R. and Lauraine A. Hoensheid Cancer Center at St. Joseph Mercy Brighton was presented with a check for $6,300 in “No Shave November” funds on Dec. 4, 2019. [CLICK TO READ MORE]
sports
Brighton
Brighton meets Davison for football title — with broadcast link
BRIGHTON — Coach Brian Lemons has had a single charge for his players going into Saturday’s Division 1 state championship game at Ford Field. “My message this week has been, [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Brighton
Brighton’s Drew Henson planning to attend Bulldogs’ state championship football game
The most famous Brighton Builldog of all time is coming back to Michigan to watch his alma mater play for a state championship. Drew Henson, an All-American high school football [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Politics
Slotkin sends bipartisan letter calling for Major League Baseball to abandon reorganization that will cut minor league teams
U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly, Lansing Mayor Andy Schor, and Tom Dickson, owner of the Lansing Lugnuts, called on Major League Baseball to reverse its decision to eliminate 42 Minor [CLICK TO READ MORE]
FEATURED EVENTS
Event Details
The Halal Metropolis exhibition — which examines Muslim visibility through the lens of art, culture, fashion, music, and sport — runs through Dec. 20 at the Arthur Secunda Museum at
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Event Details
The Halal Metropolis exhibition — which examines Muslim visibility through the lens of art, culture, fashion, music, and sport — runs through Dec. 20 at the Arthur Secunda Museum at Cleary University.
This is the third stop out of six for the exhibit, which explores the culture of the Muslim population in SE Michigan. Previous stops have been in Detroit and Hamtramck.
Two special events around the exhibit are scheduled. The Halal Metropolis Exhibition Opening Night event is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 8, featuring a special performance by Sufi women from a spiritual community in Fenton; a panel discussion on Muslim visibility is set for 1-3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21.
Time
November 8 (Friday) - December 20 (Friday)
Location
Cleary University
3750 Cleary Dr. Howell, MI 48843
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