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]
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]
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
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]
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]
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]
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
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]
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]
Business
All hail Howell, Brewpub Capital of America
These days, beer is big business, especially in Howell. If Jed Clampett were out shooting’ for some food in these parts, up from the ground would come a bubblin’ crude: [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Columns
Gilbert, Busfield leaving Livingston County for the Big Apple
It was swell having Melissa Gilbert and Timothy Busfield — two honest-to-goodness Hollywood celebrity movers and shakers — living amongst us. But all good things must come to an end, [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Community News
Concerts at the Courthouse kicks off 20th anniversary celebration
The very first Concert at the Courthouse was attended by about 300 people — if the squirrels and dogs were counted, too, recalls Roger Dresden — and the audience had [CLICK TO READ MORE]