Howell
Howell Art Project: An amazing gift to the community
As I head east on Grand River Avenue through downtown, rising gently on my left is a beautiful sight on the west side of the Heart of Howell building. It’s [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Articles by Maria Stuart
Howell
Ceremony to rename Howell Post Office for Don Burgett set for June 14
The Howell Post Office at 325 S. Michigan Ave. will be renamed in honor of Sergeant Donald R. Burgett, the Howell resident and author who fought in some of the [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Columns
Howell City Park renaming honors contributions of the Scofields
I can imagine no greater honor than having one of the most-beautiful, much-loved, and best-used places in Livingston County named after you. With a big sign. And a formal ceremony. [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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Downtown Howell: The murals are coming! The murals are coming!
Yes, dreams do come true. About a year ago, I wrote this post about the amazing mural project in Cincinnati. Everywhere in downtown Cincinnati, it seemed, were huge and gorgeous [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Columns
In surprise move, Howell city manager resigns
It’s a sad day in Howell. I am among those taken aback and saddened by the news that Howell City Manager Shea Charles resigned at the end of the Monday, [CLICK TO READ MORE]
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A fire at Complete Battery Source, 6480 Grand River Ave. in Genoa Township, just east of Dorr Road, on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, was brought under control by the Brighton [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Columns
Help Livingston County’s Star Wars filibusterer meet her inspiration: Patton Oswalt
Bridgett McDowell of Green Oak Township wants to meet the man who provided some of her recent comments before the Livingston County Board of Commissioners. That man — Patton Oswalt [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Maria Stuart
Slotkin seems to enjoy spending time in Livingston County
While U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin doesn’t have a district office in Livingston County, she sure seems to be spending a lot of quality time here since taking office in January. [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Maria Stuart
47th District primary candidate endorsed by controversial politician
The race for the 2020 Republican primary for the 47th District state House seat currently held by Hank Vaupel, R-Fowlerville, could be called a race to the right between the [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Christmas reading
Memories of Christmas Past: Will and the Exploding Cookie
This Christmas, I thought it would be great if my 4-year-old son, Will, and I made fancy Christmas cookies to give as gifts to his teachers, friends and relatives. I [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Maria Stuart
The angel wore sparkling shoes
In the wake of the Newtown slaughter, a message of hope came my way. [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Columns
Momma said there’d be days like this
Days like today are the gods’ gift to the unemployed, for it is on days like this — days rich with light, color and texture — that those of us [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Columns
Remembering my dad & Halloween on Washington Street
I sat at the dining room table, stitching together the King Tut toga I had promised my kid for Halloween, when I burst into tears. We bought the Egyptian pharaoh [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Columns
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]
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]