Christmas reading
A crock pot Christmas
At one of the lowest points of my life, I found hope at the bottom of a bright red, 60-year-old, hand-me-down crockpot. It was mid-December and despite my determination, Operation [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Columns
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]
Columns
Extra revenue is dope, but maybe not for Pinckney
Disclaimer: The thoughts and initiative interpretation expressed in this piece are solely mine and do not represent the positions of the Pinckney Village Council, or individual staff and trustees. In [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
Some thoughts on Tuesday’s election
1. Mike Bishop has no one to blame but himself for losing a Congressional seat held by Republicans for the last 18 years. From the start, his campaign was uninspiring [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
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
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]
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]
Buddy Moorehouse
Has the Livingston County Press & Argus traditionally leaned left or right? Let’s look at the numbers
When it comes to political endorsements, has the Livingston County newspaper historically leaned more toward Democrats or Republicans? There are those who say the Livingston Daily Press & Argus and [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]
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]
Buddy Moorehouse
If Livingston County’s Democrats don’t win this year, they never will. Here’s why.
Historically, Democrats in Livingston County have been about as successful at winning elections as the Detroit Lions have been at winning Super Bowls. Not that it’s really their fault. Livingston [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Brighton
If Geddis wins, the governor appoints our next judge. What does that mean?
One of the hottest races on the Livingston County ballot in November is for 44th Circuit Court judge, where Dennis Brewer and L. Suzanne Geddis are facing off. While we [CLICK TO READ MORE]