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]
Maria Stuart
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]
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]
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]
Columns
Comedian Patton Oswalt gives Twitter shout-out to Livingston County activist
In the Twitter-sphere, there are few things more impressive than receiving attention from actor Patton Oswalt, one of the social media’s masters. And that’s what happened on Feb. 26, 2019, [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Business
Dear Mr. Bezos
Now that Amazon won’t be locating its second headquarters in New York, perhaps it’s time to consider Flint. [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Maria Stuart
The story of when Livingston County almost got a casino
It was 20 years ago that Livingston County found itself one vote away from having a casino. Think about that: Here’s the story of just how close we came to [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Community News
Community mourning loss of Heide Clausnitzer
If you were lucky enough to have known Heide Clausnitzer, you know how fierce and dedicated she was when it came to protecting the rights of the most vulnerable among [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Columns
Music for a snow day
It’s steadily snowing outside. I am happily indoors. There’s not much that must be done, so I am enjoying a hot cup of coffee and this sweet time I’ve been [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Maria Stuart
All hail Livingston County, the richest in Michigan
Livingston County is known for lots of things: • It’s the home of Hell, which freezes over every so often. • Its big summer festivals pay homage to melons and [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Christmas reading
So glad I accepted The Doctor’s house call
Like the geeky boys of my youth, my own 14-year-old son loves “Doctor Who,” the British show that is kind of about a 900-year-old time lord who zooms from this [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
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]
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]
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]