A local companyâs financial assistance will help fund programs designed to prevent dating violence and raise awareness of youth interpersonal violence. Howell-based Chem-Trend will sponsor LACASA Centerâs LEAD the Way project after receiving a $153,000 grant from its parent company Freudenberg. LEAD is an acronym for leadership skills, education and awareness and the development of healthy relationships. LACASA officials say they developed LEAD the Way as an educational program for teens that encourages building healthy relationships and provides tools and education to help prevent interpersonal violence, including dating violence and sexual assault. Chem-Trend plans to sponsor the program through 2018 with contributions that will include volunteer support from employees through training sessions, educational presentations, advisory councils and serving as mentors. Bobette Schrandt, president and CEO of LACASA, said that with statistics indicating one in three teens report being in an abusive relationship, while one in four students are sexually assaulted while attending college, the goal of the LEAD the Way program is to âprovide students with knowledge, leadership skills and confidence to protect themselves and their peers against interpersonal violence.â The grant will be used to cover the cost of workshops offered by LACASA in Livingston County middle schools, high schools and at in-school support groups. It also will help fund activities of LACASAâs Teen Advisory Council, the agencyâs College Safe Seminars, and for dating abuse and sexual assault awareness materials distributed at the organizationâs Cinderellaâs Closet events. Additional details can be found through the link below. (JK)
Grant Will Fund LACASA Program For Three Years To Combat Dating ViolenceGrant Will Fund LACASA Program For Three Years To Combat Dating Violence
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Community Meeting On New Lyon Township Public Library Set WednesdayCommunity Meeting On New Lyon Township Public Library Set Wednesday
The future planning process for the Lyon Township Public Library will continue with another public meeting this week and community members invited to weigh in. The second of three community meetings is scheduled Wednesday night at the library. The meetings allow community members the opportunity to have a stake in developing a new library and help determine how it can satisfy the needs of residents of all ages in a growing community. Library Director Holly Teasdle told WHMI thereâs a real need and desire in the community to build a new library sooner than later. She says the community meetings are open to anyone who wants more information or to offer input. Wednesdayâs meeting starts at 6:30pm and the discussion topic will be the conceptual building plan, materials and services, facilities, technology and programs. For those that canât attend, the third meeting in the series is scheduled on Thursday, March 3rd. The first meeting in the three-part series focused on new library site selection and a copy of the January presentation is available on the Lyon Township Libraryâs website. That link is below. (JM)
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Occupied Home Invasion In Genoa Township Prompts Safety AlertOccupied Home Invasion In Genoa Township Prompts Safety Alert
A home invasion was reported in Genoa Township early this morning and occurred while the homeowner was sleeping. The Livingston County Sheriffâs Office responded around 5am to a residence on Char Ann Drive, north of Grand River on a report of an occupied home invasion that had just occurred. The homeowner was sleeping and was awakened by the suspect or suspects activities. Whoever was responsible fled on foot and was not observed by the victim. The Brighton Police Department assisted and responded with its K9 unit. A scent was tracked south of the residence for approximately 500 yards before it was lost. The Sheriffâs Office is seeking the publicâs assistance in solving the case and asks that anyone with any information about the crime contact Detective Curt Novara at 517-540-7952 or CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Meanwhile, the Sheriffâs office is encouraging all residents to take precautions and prevent these types of crimes by locking all doors, hide valuables, keep shrubbery trimmed away from entrances and walkways, turn on outdoor lights at night and create the illusion of bring home by using timers on lights, radios and TVâs. The department further advises to never leave clues about being away on a trip and donât talk about vacations on social networking sites such as Facebook or Twitter. (JM)
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Unadilla Township Woman Killed In Friday Crash Unadilla Township Woman Killed In Friday Crash
A Unadilla Township woman was killed in an accident late Friday night after crashing into a tree. Unadilla Township Police confirm that 31-year-old Ashley Taylor died from injuries sustained in the crash, which happened around 10:15pm Friday. Sergeant Mike Matich tells WHMI it is still an active investigation but speed and alcohol may have been factors in the crash. It is unknown if Taylor was wearing a seatbelt. Preliminary investigation indicates that Taylor was traveling north on Unadilla Road in a Jeep Grand Cherokee when she left the roadway and hit some trees south of Doyle Road. Taylor was ejected upon impact and died at the scene. (JM)
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Brighton Library To Host Geneology SeriesBrighton Library To Host Geneology Series
Area residents wishing to learn more about their family tree can take advantage of a continuing program at the Brighton District Library. Katherine R. Willson, Vice President of the Michigan Genealogical Council, will present a six-week genealogy course at the library, starting Wednesday, March 9th and then every other Wednesday from 1 â 2:30pm. Mark Mullinax, Genealogy and Local History Librarian at the Brighton District Library, says that Willsonâs passion for genealogy makes her a âhighly acclaimed speaker and workshop facilitator who gives energetic and entertaining presentations.â The class topics will range from using online resources such as Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org to cemetery research and using census data. Interested residents can register for the whole series or for whatever individual class they would most like to attend. Youâll find details in the document posted below. Registration begins February 10th. (JK)
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County Clerk's Office Ups Staff Hours To Accomodate Increased CPL ApplicationsCounty Clerk's Office Ups Staff Hours To Accomodate Increased CPL Applications
The Livingston County Clerkâs Office is getting more visitors than usual and theyâre struggling to accommodate the masses. A new law took effect December 1st of 2015 that eliminated county Concealed Pistol Licenses gun boards. CPLs are now issued by the county clerk as well as notices of suspension, revocation, disqualification or if the license is about to expire. On Monday, Livingston County Clerk Elizabeth Hundley requested additional hours for one staff member in the clerkâs office in order to handle the increased amount of CPL applications. The General Government and Health and Human Services Committee approved her request, which will increase the Vital Records Clerk positionâs weekly hours from 20 to 25. The employeeâs wages will be covered by the CPL Fund, which receives a portion of the fees from all applications. Hundley tells WHMI the office is currently operating with minimal staff and a maximum workload. In December of 2014, the clerkâs office processed 153 CPL applications. That number jumped to 582 in December of 2015. And the trend isnât slowing down-514 applications were processed in January of this year. Hundley says the extra hours will help âalleviate stressâ and allow the clerkâs office to provide better customer service. Photo courtesy of the AP.(DK)
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Local Food Pantries Take Hit From Closure Of Hartland Wal-MartLocal Food Pantries Take Hit From Closure Of Hartland Wal-Mart
A local food pantry is feeling the repercussions from the recent decision to close the Wal-Mart in Hartland. The major retailer closed last month as a part of the companyâs restructuring plans. The store had been donating around 250,000 lbs of unsold food annually to a network of local food pantries, including Gleaners Community Food Bank. Bridget Green, Director of Livingston Operations at Gleaners, says the Hartland Wal-Mart was the pantryâs largest donor and their contributions accounted for 12% of Gleanersâ distribution. Green says she is very grateful for the partnership that still exists with two area Wal-Marts and their continued donations. She tells WHMI Gleaners may search for new, additional partners to help fill the void. The Livingston County Hunger Council is also asking for the communityâs help to cover the loss. Donations can be made through United Way or directly at Gleaners. Green says residents who really want to get involved can even grow their own produce and donate it. The Hunger Council has been able to keep the hunger gap closed by ensuring anyone in need has the access and ability to get food. Livingston is the first county in the state to be recognized for their ability to close the hunger gap and Green says they take pride in that. She admits itâs a big responsibility but knows the community will rally together to keep helping one another. For more information about donating, contact United Way at 810-494-3000. (DK)
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Report: City Of Howell Has Clean, Safe & Reliable Drinking Water Report: City Of Howell Has Clean, Safe & Reliable Drinking Water
Officials are assuring the community that the city of Howellâs water system is safe, reliable and clean. The ongoing drinking water crisis and lead contamination in the city of Flint has put a number of municipalities on alert with their own systems and pipes. Based on some stories coming out of the Flint region and ongoing challenges there, city manager Shea Charles tells WHMI they have received a few calls from residents inquiring about the situation in Howell and fielding general questions. That in turn led to a report being presented about the system and how issues are handled during Monday nightâs Howell City Council meeting. The presentation highlighted where the city gets water from, how itâs treated and other information on the water plant. Corrosion and the impacts on lead and copper along with the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act regulations and testing requirements were also covered. Officials stressed the city has always been in compliance with federal and state lead rules, and also very proactive when it comes to staying ahead of the curve on different issues. Charles noted the city has actually been using corrosion control on the system far before the lead rules even came out so residents and businesses can be comfortable knowing they are not dealing with those types of issues at all and the water quality is very high. It was further pointed out that the city has been very proactive when it comes to updating aging infrastructure. The street improvement program a few years ago replaced eleven miles of pipe in the ground, which Charles says was a very significant investment that addressed a number of older pipes and water loss issues while improving performance of the system. When they had the opportunity to actually dig up the pipes and see what was in the ground, Charles says it matched what their records and with the exception of one or two homes, no lead connections were found in the system. The presentation delivered to council and detailed water quality reports for the past 15 years are available on the city of Howellâs website. A link is posted below. (JM)
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Justice Sought After Death Of Former Highland Township GirlJustice Sought After Death Of Former Highland Township Girl
A West Michigan woman is seeking charges against a local couple she says were responsible for the death of her adopted daughter. Kim Hargrove of Grandville adopted Alexis in 2012 despite brain injuries that required around the clock medical care and left her blind and unable to walk, talk or breathe on her own. However, Hargrove says she and her family loved her unconditionally and celebrated when she learned to give kisses or turn her head to the sound of familiar voices. After she died this past December, Hargrove began to push for authorities to bring charges against the girlâs birth parents. A death certificate filed in Kent County lists the death as a homicide due to injuries sustained in 2010 in Oakland County's Highland Township. Thatâs where Hargrove says the girl was born into a toilet in October 2010. Over the next two weeks, her birth parents repeatedly took her to the hospital with a variety of injuries, including bleeding from her ears and bite marks. By the time authorities finally removed the girl from their custody later that month, she had already suffered the irreversible injuries that would eventually claim her life. There have been no arrests in the case, but Hargrove wants that to change. She has started a Facebook page and website devoted to telling Alexisâ story and urging authorities to file charges. She says that the Oakland County Sheriff's Office initially investigated when Alexis was injured in 2010, and that a detective recently told her the file has been pulled from storage and the case remains open. (JK)
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Program To Reduce Adoption Fees For Senior Cats Move Towards ApprovalProgram To Reduce Adoption Fees For Senior Cats Move Towards Approval
A new program working its way towards approval will reduce adoption fees for senior citizens to adopt older cats. Officials with the Livingston County Department of Animal Control say senior cats are the most challenging demographic to place, generally remaining in a shelter or foster home for up to five times longer than an adult or younger cat. The longer the cat stays at a shelter or foster home, the more susceptible they become to illness which decreases their chances of adoption. On Monday, the General Government and Health and Human Services Committee approved a resolution that will lower the fee for senior citizens to adopt a senior cat, also known as the Senior for Senior Cat Program. Animal Control Director Andy Seltz tells WHMI the program will lower the fee to adopt cats 7 years or older from $80 to $40 for seniors who are 62 years or older. Seltz says having a pet in the home has been proven to lower blood pressure and lessen depression, anxiety and loneliness. Animals can also help with the loss of a loved one. Seltz says the older cats are perfect for senior citizens because theyâre not rowdy like kittens and offer a calming type of affection. The resolution for the Senior For Senior Cat program will come before the countyâs finance committee and Board of Commissioners for final approval before it can be implemented. (DK)
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Howell Public Schools Has a New 5-Year PlanHowell Public Schools Has a New 5-Year Plan
With one dissenting vote the Howell Public Schools Board of Education approved a five year strategic plan last night. Trustee Gregg Gilligan was the lone vote against the new plan, saying he didnât agree with changes to the districtâs vision and mission. He says there were a small group of people, who came up with the plan, and itâs a good start, but he thinks itâs the boardâs job to decide on the direction of the district. Superintendent Erin MacGregor and Board Development Manager Debbie Stair presented the plan before the resolution was presented for a vote, which passed 6-1. The plan outlines the districtâs vision, mission, beliefs and goals. Goals centered around five areas including operations, curriculum, personnel and communications. Although the board only approved the goals and not the objectives, MacGregor says under the operations goal, the district will be taking a look at the efficiency in the school buildings. MacGregor says itâs too early to say whatâs going to happen with facilities, but there are opportunities for improvement. He tells WHMI it will be careful process. He says they are making sure they take a critical look at the district's facilities to make sure they're using them efficiently. He says if not they will tak a look at how they are going to utilize them so they are more efficient. He says he doesn't think it has to be a detriment to the district, but thinks they can look at that and say if they're not utilizing some things efficiently, that's going to mean making sure they are very methodical about informing the community about what is it; why they are looking at it and what does it mean to be efficient. MacGregor says he want to make sure everyone is on the same page and then move forward with recommendations about what would the board and community like to see the district provide if they have some of those opportunities. MacGregor says with regard to the facilities, he canât say whether there will be any building closing, and will have a committee look at all the possibilities. He says heâs committed to the strategic plan and will begin immediately working toward implementing the goals. MacGregor says heâs excited that the board and the community were so involved in this and looks forward to moving forward from there. (DS)
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Woman Flees Crash Scene After Hitting Chelsea School Bus Woman Flees Crash Scene After Hitting Chelsea School Bus
Tips through a community alert system helped police locate a woman who fled the scene after crashing into a Chelsea school bus this morning. Michigan State Police from the Brighton Postâs Sylvan Detachment were dispatched to the crash around 7:30am. Police say a Chelsea Public Schoolsâ bus had just finished loading a student when a vehicle behind it lost control and crashed into the rear of the bus. No one in either vehicle was injured. The at-fault driver fled the scene shortly after and the bus driver was not able to obtain a license plate. A trooper obtained a description of the suspect vehicle and requested that Chelsea Police put out a community notification through Nixle. A tip from a citizen located the suspect vehicle parked at the Chelsea Clocktower Complex, which police say had damage corresponding to the crash and school bus yellow paint on it. The vehicle was impounded by the Chelsea Police Department, as Michigan State Police were busy handling another crash. The driver, a 39-year-old Parma woman, was located at work in the Clocktower and was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident and operating a vehicle without insurance. She was processed at the Chelsea Police Department and released pending a charging decision by the Washtenaw County Prosecutorâs Office. (JM)
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Gregory Man Accused Of Beating Pregnant Girlfriend ArraignedGregory Man Accused Of Beating Pregnant Girlfriend Arraigned
A local man who police say beat and strangled his pregnant girlfriend has been arraigned on felony charges. 18-year-old Donavan Logan Buckner of Gregory is charged with assault by strangulation, assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder, interfering with electronic communication causing injury and animal cruelty. On Thursday, Buckner reportedly hit his girlfriend who is ten weeks pregnant and kneed her in the stomach during the course of a domestic dispute. Buckner allegedly attempted to strangle his girlfriend and threw her cellphone against the wall when she tried to call 911. Sgt. Mike Matich of the Unadilla Township Police Department confirmed that Buckner also threw the coupleâs dog across the room, resulting in the animal cruelty charges. He was arrested last night at his home by Unadilla Township Police and was arraigned on the charges this afternoon. He faces probable cause conference in 53rd District Court later this month. Meanwhile, Buckner is expected to be arraigned on Friday in a separate incident. He is charged with malicious destruction of property valued at less than $200 for attempting to break into a family memberâs wireless router in December. (DK/JM)
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Howell High School Students to Raise Funds for Cancer PatientsHowell High School Students to Raise Funds for Cancer Patients
One school districtâs superintendent will be helping raise funds for local cancer patients this Friday, February 12th. A handful of Howell High School students and Superintendent Erin MacGregor will be shaving their heads in support of families battling cancer. The annual fundraiser sponsored by the Howell Interact Club will be held during the schoolâs Winterfest Pep Rally. The fundraiser supports Howell High School Ribbon Warriors, which in years past was in support of St. Baldrickâs Foundation. Interact Club president Sarah Cortez says the district made a change this year so funds raised could be used to support those battling cancer within the Howell Public Schools community. Each participant, including MacGregor will try to raise at least $1,000 before the event. The Interact Club hopes to raise $15,000 this year. To make a donation or for more information click below. Pictured is Andrew Bossio from the 2014 event. (DS)
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City Officials Have Yet To See Reported Changes To Lindbom ProposalCity Officials Have Yet To See Reported Changes To Lindbom Proposal
The developer who wants to construct a large senior housing complex in Brighton says heâs in the process of altering plans in response to citizen concern, but city officials have yet to see the proposed changes. Pat Battaglia of ACA Brighton Holdings LLC appeared before the Brighton City Planning Commission at a December public hearing to present plans for a senior housing complex at the old Lindbom School site of 10-plus acres. As originally proposed, the development would have included 120 independent living units, 50 assisted living units, 40 memory care units and about 200 parking spaces. Citizens complained that it was too big in general, and way out of scale for the quiet residential neighborhood. Concerns were also voiced about traffic, noise, lighting from the development entering their homes and properties and safety aspects. It would employ up to 75 people. The Brighton Area Schools sold the 10-and-a-half-acre site to ACA Brighton Holdings LLC in January of last year at a price of $1.45 million. ACA tried to get a charter â either from a university or from the Brighton Area Schools and, failing that, has opted to look for a site elsewhere and develop the site as senior housing. It has been reported that Battaglia is now proposing to reduce the number of independent housing units from 120 to 103, and reduce the number of stories of the main building from 3 stories to 2 at its 5th and 7th Street ends. However, the building â the largest in the proposed complex â would still be three stories in the center portion. Brighton Downtown Development Corp. Director Matt Modrack told WHMI yesterday he has not been told of any specific changes in ACAâs plans, and merely told the City Council at its meeting last week that the developer is working on certain aspects of the development that were of concern to residents. Those include the sheer size of the project, the three-story height of the independent living building, parking and other aspects. Modrack says that the developer, in his words, âhasnât committed to anything revised.â Battaglia has reportedly met with neighbors to explain that his company is in the process of downsizing the proposal and altering other aspects. Modrack says he met recently with Genoa Twp. Manager Mike Archinal and Supervisor Gary McCririe to apprise them of the proposed development since the property is next to the borderline between the city and Genoa Township and since most of the concerned citizens who spoke at the public hearing live in the township. The site is a Brownfield Redevelopment site since a plume of underground contamination caused by a previous industry is heading southwestward toward Brighton High School and Leith Lake, which is behind the school. Modrack says this would not affect drinking water were the site to be developed, since it has access to city water, which comes from wells in a different location. However, there is an additional contamination problem. Modrack says if ACA plans to go through with the project Battaglia would also be required to do a Phase I environmental study onsite pertaining to asbestos that was found in the walls and floors of the former school building, as well as in the heating and cooling system. Modrack says one of the reasons Robertson Brothers dropped its plans to build single-family homes at the Lindbom site a couple of years ago is that the company would have been responsible for the cost of mitigation that would be required by the MDEQ. The revised plans are expected to go before the Planning Commission in April with a recommendation to council regarding the project likely in May. The final decision on whether to approve or deny the proposal will be up to council. (TT)
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Modernization Project Slated For National Guard's Howell Armory Modernization Project Slated For National Guard's Howell Armory
Despite some community speculation that the Howell Armory would be closing, officials with the Michigan Army National Guard say itâs actually quite the opposite. Deputy Public Affairs Officer and Captain Corissa Barton says the Howell Armory will not be closing anytime soon and is actually poised for upgrades. She tells WHMI the project involves remodeling the current facility, along with some expansion, to turn it into a building thatâs large enough to handle a battalion. The 1462nd Transportation Company relocated to the Jackson Armory last summer, which was better suited for its operations, and the Howell Armory is now occupied by a new unit with a different type of mission. The 156th Brigade Signal Company deals with communications and belongs to a new, larger signal battalion in Michigan. Barton says the unit deals with various communications gear that would be set up on a deployment, especially overseas, such as satellites and radios. The Howell Armory building is currently set up to house one company, approximately 130 people, and their equipment. The plan is to have it retrofitted to house a battalion, which is made up of multiple companies. While there are no plans to put a battalion there anytime soon, Barton says itâs always a good option to have. Plans call for adding administrative space, offices, conference rooms, a new physical fitness area and locker rooms. Vaults will also be changed, which Barton says need to be expanded and brought up to code.
Barton noted that the Jackson Armory is set up to handle a transportation company much better than Howell and it may have been easier to switch the two units. Barton says theyâre currently in the bid process and construction should start early summer. Itâs expected to take approximately one year to 18 months and Barton says the goal is to host a ribbon cutting at the end of next year. Picture courtesy of Google Street View. (JM)
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Recycling Company Backing Out Of Plans For Controversial Handy Township PropertyRecycling Company Backing Out Of Plans For Controversial Handy Township Property
A parcel of land in Handy Township could be back up for tax sale this spring. Mike Kehoe, Handy Townshipâs attorney, told the Board of Trustees Tuesday night that Green Grid, LLC is running out of time to fulfill a land contract signed late last year. The property, including land formerly known as the Mitch Harris Property was sold to the recycling company for $3.2 (m) million. Green Grid LLC offered to purchase six lots, which equates to over 200 acres at the corner of Grand River and Nicholson Road. Township Supervisor Ed Alverson says Green Grid, LLC purchased the property on a land contract and it will likely revert back to the township. He says he doesnât expect the company to pay up, and they will forfeit the $50,000 they put down on the property. He says the down payment wonât make a dent in what Handy Township owes Livingston County after settling a lawsuit on the property. He says the township received three parcels that were in litigation; the township settled the litigation, but unfortunately assumed all the back taxes, the penalties and interest on that property, which today amounts to $3.8 (m) million. If the township is not able to work out an agreement with the Livingston County Board of Commissioners then on March 31st that property will go up for tax sale. Alverson says even if the property goes to tax sale the township will still owe the Livingston County Treasurer for the property. He says while the township waits he will be meeting with the Livingston County Board of Commissioners to come up with a solution. Alverson says the company had until December 18th to fulfill the terms of the land contract, but did not. He says the property canât be sold as long as it has a land contract pending, but there is a potential buyer looking at it. Once forfeiture proceedings end on May 1st the property can be sold. A special meeting of the board is set for Wednesday, February 17th at 6:30 pm. Alverson hopes to have an answer from Livingston County by then. Picture courtesy of Google Street View. (DS)
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Brighton Schools' Fund Balance to Be Less Than ProjectedBrighton Schools' Fund Balance to Be Less Than Projected
The Brighton Area Schools Board of Education Monday night approved an amended, mid-year budget that is $2.5 million over the original budget. Despite the budget increase, Assistant Superintendent of Finance Maria Gistinger says the Brighton School District will still have a healthy fund balance at the end of the fiscal year on June 30th. Gistinger tells WHMI that there are many reasons why the fund balance will be less than what was originally projected. They include a pay increase for teachers, the purchase of new buses that wasn't anticipated when the budget was passed, elimination of pay to participate in sports, and other factors. Nonetheless, auditor Bruce Dunn, in his annual report last October, said Brighton is the only formerly deficit district in the state he knows of that has turned things around financially so quickly. Brighton went from a $4.5 million deficit in the 2013-14 fiscal year to a $1.5 million positive fund balance at the end of the 2014-15 fiscal year. At one time, several years ago, the districtâs deficit stood at about $15 million. Dunn said that the Shared Services program is a major reason why Brighton has been able to get out of deficit so quickly. Being lean administratively is another reason, with only three central office administrators. Also, the two major labor groups, the Brighton Education Association and the Brighton Educational Support Personnel Association, have sacrificed financially to help the district get out of deficit. (TT)
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Judge Rejects New Trial Request By Former Tiger PitcherJudge Rejects New Trial Request By Former Tiger Pitcher
A Livingston County judge has rejected a request by ex-Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain for a new trial in a breach-of-contract case. McLain's lawyer Barry Powers sought a new trial, saying McLain couldn't attend the trial due to a foot injury. But 53rd District Court Judge Theresa Brennan said Tuesday that a note about the injury that Powers provided at trial didn't indicate it was from a doctor's office. Brennan also rejected several motions by Powers, including one that she recuse herself because of a comment she made at a previous hearing that her husband had seen an ESPN report about McLain that showed him walking in downtown Brighton at the time of his foot injury. Brennan said the issue had already decided by the Michigan Court of Appeals, which rejected the motion. McLain last year was ordered to pay Joe Dobson $1,910 in wages for a 2014 trade-show marketing sales job. Afterward, McLain and Powers also were ordered to pay about $7,000 in attorney fees. McLain won the 1968 American League Most Valuable Player and Cy Young awards after winning 31 games and leading Detroit to the World Series. His post-baseball career has had mixed success. While he was a popular radio talk show host, McLain also served time in federal prison for a 1996 embezzlement conviction. (JK)
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Public Dental Health Clinic One Step Closer To ConstructionPublic Dental Health Clinic One Step Closer To Construction
A resolution for a purchase agreement and donation that will be used to establish a public dental clinic in the area has been accepted. On Monday, the Livingston County General Government and Health and Human Services Committee approved a resolution that accepted $80,000 and parcel of land from Trinity Health-Michigan. The Department of Public Health has been in negotiations with Trinity Health and St. Joseph Livingston Hospital, who agreed to sell a 1.85-acre piece of land on Byron Road in the city of Howell to the county for $1 and donate the funds needed to develop a public dental clinic. The clinic will offer dental services to local residents with low incomes and no insurance. The purchase agreement from the hospital requires that if the county ever decides to sell the property, the hospital has the right of first refusal and the opportunity to purchase it at fair market value. Because the hospital is a faith-based system, the agreement also included some restrictions of activities that can be conducted on the property. The covenant requires that no act against the faith of the church can take place on the property including family planning, abortion or euthanasia. The next step will be for the county to close on the property and take official possession of it. Then, construction plans can move towards completion and the project can go out for bid. Commissioner Dennis Dolan says the clinic will be a âreal plus for Livingston Countyâ and he applauds all of the efforts made by those involved. The resolution will next move on to the Finance Committee for approval. Dolan says the project still has a long way to go, but he can see âthat light at the end of the tunnel.â (DK)
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