Columns
Mandatory pre-selected seating harshes my movie buzz
After a long absence for a number of reasons, I recently went to a big-box theater, and I was surprised to see how much things have changed. With all the [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Articles by Maria Stuart
Brighton
What do you think about the apartment complex being pitched for Brighton’s Mill Pond?
Editor’s note: The Vista of Brighton project received unanimous approval from the Brighton City Council at its meeting on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. Vista of Brighton — a $35 million, [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Books
Jon King celebrates launch of his first children’s book
A character he created years ago for stories he told his son when tucking him into bed is the star of Howell resident Jon King’s first children’s book, “Ishkadoodle: A [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Columns
20 years later: System let down the children killed in county’s worst fire
Twenty years ago — in the late hours of Friday, Nov. 13, 1998 — a vicious fire tore through Karen Simpson’s house at the corner of Sexton Road and Yorway [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Columns
Welcome back, Zemp
Downtown Howell’s newest resident arrived amid great fanfare on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 — the day that would have been his 99th birthday. Greeted by hundreds of people, the larger-than-life [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Columns
Why does the County GOP hate exercising, vegetables, and Mona Shand?
The mailing that hit homes in the 42nd state House District on Wednesday attacking a Democrat — “paid for by the Livingston County Republican Party with regulated funds,” and “not [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Howell
When Washington Street ruled Halloween
It’s hard not to feel a bit nostalgic on this day when remembering the crazy Halloweens of old — back when Howell’s Washington Street was the center of the spooky [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Columns
Howell’s Headlee Override: Those who don’t remember the past are doomed to repeat it
Had the 1997 Street Millage in Howell passed, we wouldn’t this day be facing the Howell Headlee Override. Had the 1997 Street Millage in Howell passed, the money it raised [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Columns
Tonight’s big candidate forum question: Will the Republicans show up?
My friend Buddy Moorehouse is right. Tonight’s candidate forum, sponsored by The Livingston Post — along with WHMI-93.5 FM, Voter’s Voice, the League of Women Voters of Brighton/Howell, and the [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Columns
Remembering Dominick Calhoun as we work to combat child abuse
In a perfect world, Dominick Calhoun would today be celebrating his 13th birthday. But his life ended when he was a 4-year-old, beaten to death by his mother’s boyfriend. He [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Columns
Former Howell official victorious in housing discrimination lawsuit
I love happy endings. Amy Connolly, who did some really great work in Howell over a decade ago, got a great, big one after nearly three years of “tar and [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Politics
There’s a swastika in John James campaign video (w/updates)
It’s not often that I am surprised by something I see in a political ad. But today, my jaw dropped. There’s a swastika in the video ad for John James, [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Columns
Howell’s Headlee Override: What kind of community do we want to live in?
I don’t know why anyone who lives in the City of Howell would vote against the Headlee Override on Nov. 6. If you’re considering a vote against the override, look [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Community News
The Pink Party raises $18.5K to support St. Joseph Mercy Livingston and Brighton breast imaging services
The Pink Party is a downtown-wide fundraising event in Howell that turns the town pink and raises funds for St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Livingston for supportive care and breast cancer [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Columns
No Dems included: Brighton chamber says its Meet the Candidates event is for incumbents only
While the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce upcoming Power Luncheon: Meet the Candidates! event looks and sounds just like a candidate forum, it’s really not. That’s according to Pam [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Community News
Community mourns loss of Jim Swonk, master of reaching across the political aisle
If you knew anything at all about local politics or the University of Michigan, you probably knew Jim Swonk. The Brighton resident, who died Aug. 25, surrounded by family and [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Columns
Remembering Sen. John McCain’s visit to Livingston County
Sen. John McCain’s visit to Livingston County in January 2008 was exciting. Later that year he would secure the Republican presidential nomination and unleash Sarah Palin on the world; on [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Community News
Community mourns loss of advocate for victims of domestic violence
Lucy Diebolt, a longtime LACASA volunteer, has to be one of the bravest people I’ve ever met. While she triumphed in her struggle over domestic violence, Lucy lost her battle [CLICK TO READ MORE]