Maria Stuart
Remembering 9/11: A time to hug our children
It’s hard to believe that 17 years have gone by … I had to see my son. As I stood I the middle of the newsroom Tuesday, watching the second [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Articles by Maria Stuart
Columns
Why did Livingston County Republican Party Facebook page take a swipe at John McCain?
Editor’s note: This post was originally published on May 29, 2018. We are moving it back into current rotation because of today’s news that John McCain is stopping his treatment [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Brennan
Retired judge asks for grand jury investigation into Judge Theresa Brennan
Apparently frustrated that the investigation into Livingston County District Court Judge Theresa Brennan is moving at “glacial speed,” and that the statue of limitations on some of the matters under [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Do you keep a gun in your home?
It’s the question I ask every parent before my son goes over to their house. Am I embarrassing my kid? Too bad [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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If only my dad could see King’s dream come to life in Obama
To commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we are rerunning this piece originally written by Maria Stuart after the 2008 presidential election. [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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2016’s Most-Read Posts
Great news: We’ve had the best year EVER at The Livingston Post. Visits increased a whopping 245 percent over 2015, and we’ve moved to a more ad-friendly website to accommodate [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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The angel wore sparkling shoes
In the wake of the Newtown slaughter, a message of hope came my way. [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Unofficial election cookie poll underway at Uptown
If you need further proof that Election Day 2016 is nearing, head to Uptown Coffeehouse, 102 E. Grand River Ave. in downtown Howell, to participate in its third consecutive Presidential [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Community News
Should we banish traffic from Grand River Ave. in downtown Howell?
My favorite part of the annual Howell Melon Festival isn’t so much all the fun stuff there is to do. My favorite part is how different the Main Four intersection [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Community News
Bridge work along US-23 begins; Village Place mall remaining open
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is beginning a $2.2 million investment to repair several bridges along US-23 in Livingston County. One of the first bridges to be under construction [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Community News
Mourad’s Grill replacing Howell Big Boy
The Big Boy restaurant at 2222 E. Grand River Ave. in Howell will open Tuesday with a new identity: Mourad’s Grill, named after long-time owner Ed Mourad. Gone will be the Big Boy franchise, but the restaurant, which remains owned by Mourad, will have a brand new name, a new interior and some new menu items, including expanded beverage choices. [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Education
Brighton grad named collegiate golfing All-Star Scholar
Hope College golfer and Brighton High School grad Nicole Meyer has repeated as a winner of top academic honors from the Women’s Golf Coaches Association of America. She is among [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Neighbors
Griffith, Scofield leading United Way 2016 campaign
Carol Griffith is joining Rick Scofield as co-chairperson for Livingston County United Way’s 2016 annual fundraising campaign. Griffith is the co/owner and vice president of Griffith Realty in Brighton, and [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Remembering the South Lyon Hotel
Hearts are breaking in South Lyon today. Early this morning, a fire broke out in the fabled South Lyon Hotel, the most recognizable building and business in the area. The [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Books
Author of ‘Once in a Great City: A Detroit Story’ visits South Lyon on Sunday
I didn’t expect the book “Once in a Great City: A Detroit Story” by award-winning author David Maraniss to hit so close to my heart. But it did. It seems [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers hosting CNN spy series
My Sunday-night television viewing is looking up. For so long, I’ve loved, loved, loved “The Good Wife.” In addition to great stories, great dialogue, and amazing wardrobes, the series was [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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You can help LACASA celebrate its 35th birthday
It’s hard to believe that LACASA, the organization in Livingston County that works with victims and survivors of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault, is 35 years old. From [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Go ahead, ask me why I love Mother’s Day
This column was originally written for Mother’s Day 2009. When a small hole first appeared in the wall of the first-floor bathroom of my old bungalow around Mother’s Day a [CLICK TO READ MORE]