The sentencing hearing remains on hold for a local man charged with possession of child pornography. T23-year-old Jared Lockwood of Howell pleaded guilty in March to a single count of possession of child pornography and was released on an electronic tether pending sentencing July 21st. But he has since been returned to custody after being charged with manufacturing and possessing an unregistered destructive device as well as making false statements to an FBI agent. Those charges stem from an investigation that began after an acquaintance of Lockwood told authorities that on May 9th the defendant arrived intoxicated at his home where Lockwood initiated a verbal altercation. Lockwood reportedly revealed his plans to purchase over $600 of camping equipment online and had in his possession what he claimed to be a pipe bomb. Lockwood claimed he was going to escape up the Shiawassee River and was even hinting at plans to fake his own death. A September 6th trial date has been set in U.S. District Court on the new charges. Meanwhile, his sentencing on the child pornography charge remains on hold pending a September 8th telephone status conference. That charge was the result of an FBI raid on his home last summer after it was learned he had been visiting known child pornography websites. (JK)
Howell Man's Sentencing On Child Porn Charges Delayed After New Charges FiledHowell Man's Sentencing On Child Porn Charges Delayed After New Charges Filed
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Green Oak Man & Dog Dead From Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Green Oak Man & Dog Dead From Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
A Green Oak Township man and his dog are dead from a suspected case of carbon monoxide poisoning. Green Oak Township Police responded to the home on Shorecrest Drive Sunday afternoon, where the 73-year-old man and his dog were discovered by a neighbor. The off-duty fireman had not seen the man in a few days and became concerned so he went over as a welfare check. Police quickly determined the victim had been deceased for a few days. Preliminary investigation indicated elevated levels of carbon monoxide in the home. The source was possibly a water heater. Police Chief Jason Pless tells WHMI the fire department is still working with Consumers Energy and the family to determine with certainty what the source of the carbon monoxide was. (JM)
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Victim Identified From Fiery Fatal Crash In HartlandVictim Identified From Fiery Fatal Crash In Hartland
The victim has been identified from Fridayâs fatal crash and fire in Hartland Township. State Police have confirmed that the man killed in the crash on Clyde Road near Cullen Road was 41-year-old Todd Smith of Davison. Police say Smith died after his pickup truck burst into flames after being involved in a crash with a sedan and an SUV. Upon arrival, emergency crews discovered the pick-up truck engulfed in flames. Smith was pronounced dead at the scene. A 28-year-old man driving the SUV was transported to the University of Michigan Medical Center and was last listed in fair condition after originally being listed as critrical. The 25-year-old driver of the sedan suffered minor injuries. Police say itâs unknown if drugs or alcohol was involved in the crash, which remains under investigation. (JK)
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Federal Grant Looks To Build Healthy Lifestyles In Livingston CountyFederal Grant Looks To Build Healthy Lifestyles In Livingston County
A collaboration between a neighboring region and the Livingston County Department of Public Health (LCDPH) could provide more accessibility to healthy food and physical activity. Washtenaw County Public Health has received approximately $600,000 in federal grant funding that theyâd like to share with Livingston County. Health Promotion Coordinator for the LCDPH, Chelsea Moxlow, says the grant is two-pronged and focuses on providing access to healthy food and physical activity. Moxlow says the grant is maintained by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and it was the state that suggested Washtenaw County expand their grant activities into Livingston County. She says the suggestion was based on the good working relationship that the two counties have had historically. Moxlow tells WHMI the two regions are still working on how to implement the Building Healthy Communities Grant into residentsâ everyday lives. Moxlow says the goal is to ensure that healthy food, nutrition standards and places to engage in physical activity are available to all residents. Moxlow says the LCDPH is very limited in what they can do for chronic disease prevention because of the way their funding is structured. A bonus of the grant is that it will allow the department to move into that arena of chronic disease prevention. Additionally, Moxlow says it will help the LCDPH in their efforts to achieve national accreditation. An agreement between the health departments to expand the grant activities into Livingston County was approved Monday by the General Government and Health and Human Services Committee. It will be up for approval by the Finance Committee at their meeting on Wednesday. (DK)
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Wilson Marine Expansion Project Receives Final Approvals Wilson Marine Expansion Project Receives Final Approvals
Construction will be starting this summer on two new buildings for the existing Wilson Marine development on Grand River. The Genoa Township Board met Monday night and unanimously approved final site plans and an environmental impact assessment for the project. Wilson Marine will be constructing a new, additional 9,600-square-foot showroom along with an 11,750-square-foot storage building for the existing business. As Livingston County expands, owner Ron Wilson says more people are coming in so theyâre expanding storage capability but also noted that being in one of the wealthiest, fastest growing communities in all of Michigan; people want a bigger selection of boats. Although the business has showroom and service facilities in Oakland County and Harrison township on the east side, Wilson tells WHMI they started in the Brighton/Howell area so thatâs really where their roots are and the community they want to support. Wilson has been in the boat business since 1949 and figured this would be his last big project while heâs still at the helm before his sons take over. The boat business has had its ups and down so Wilson says he appreciates the support of the community all those years, adding itâs the people of Livingston County that have really made them who they are. Wilson says the buildings are ordered and they should be moving dirt in both locations by September. He says the hope is to have the storage building up within 30 days, but the showroom will take roughly four months to construct and they plan to be operating before 2017. (JM)
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Sentencing Postponed For Local Man Who Scammed Elderly CoupleSentencing Postponed For Local Man Who Scammed Elderly Couple
Sentencing has been delayed for a Howell man who allegedly scammed an elderly couple out of several thousand dollars. 35-year-old Timothy Paul Corneilius, who pleaded guilty to larceny by conversion of $1,000 or more but less than $20,000 in Livingston County Circuit Court, might avoid a jail sentence. Corneilius reportedly scammed a Deerfield Township couple in September by taking $4,500 from them to build a deck, which he never followed through with. Cornelius claimed to be hurt at first and had to put the job on hold but then continually made up excuses, eventually promising a full refund. That did not happen until March, when Corneilius was charged with a felony in relation to the incident. At a hearing July 29th, Corneilius was given a 90-day jail sentence. However his defense attorney James Buttrey requested a six month sentencing delay which was granted so Corneilius can continue counseling. If Corneilius complies with counseling requirements and stays out of trouble, the jail sentence will be waived at his new sentencing date in January of 2017. Michigan Department of Corrections records show Corneilius is currently on probation in Livingston County and has multiple convictions stemming from incidents involving checks without an account or sufficient funds, as well as domestic violence and interfering with electronic communications. (DK)
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Voters To Decide Contested Primary Races & Millage Proposals Voters To Decide Contested Primary Races & Millage Proposals
Voters will head to the polls today to cast ballots for a number of contested races and local proposals. Among some of the most contested county-wide races include Livingston County Prosecutor and seats on the Livingston County Board of Commissioners. Livingston County Prosecutor Bill Vailliencourt is being challenged by Defense Attorney Carolyn Henry. There are four contested county commission seats in the Republican primary and some will go on to face Democratic candidates in the November election. The District 6 seat has been the most publicized with Commissioner Steve Williams being challenged by retiring Livingston County Sheriff Bob Bezotte. There will be at least one new face on the board as District 4 Commissioner Ron Van Houten is not seeking re-election. Republican candidates Mary Helfmann and Doug Helzerman are seeking his seat. In District 9, two businessmen are facing off where Commissioner Gary Childs is being challenged by Brighton School Board Trustee John Conely. Finally in District 2, Commissioner William Green is being challenged by Kristen Hunter Randall. A number of township board races are contested but the majority of winners in the various Republican primary races will run unopposed in the November general election due to no Democrats filing. In Genoa Township, all seats have challengers and longtime Supervisor Gary McCririe is not seeking re-election. Former State Representative Bill Rogers is running against Linda Rowell for that seat. Rowell is a sitting trustee but since sheâs running for supervisor, that leaves her trustee seat up for grabs. Longtime Clerk Polly Skolarus is being challenged by Dan Wholihan, the current chair of the Livingston County Republican Party, while Treasurer Robin Hunt is being challenged by former Brighton school board president Nick Fiani. As for proposals, the only millage to be decided by all voters in Livingston County is related to the countyâs Veterans Services Department and would establish funding for dedicated programs and services. A number of communities have fire service, road and recreation-related issues on the ballot. The Hamburg Township Fire Department and the Putnam Township Fire Department have operational millage proposals on the ballots. Voters within the boundaries of the Brighton Area Fire Authority, the Fowlerville Area Fire Authority, and the Howell Area Parks and Recreation Authority will also decide millage proposals. Voters in Oceola Township will cast ballots on a millage renewal for road maintenance and improvements. A road millage proposal is also before voters in Conway Township. The Whitmore Lake Public Schools district has two issues before voters; an operating millage renewal and a sinking fund millage for building and site purposes. A listing of the various proposals and information about additional races in local communities can be accessed through the Livingston County Clerk's website. That link is below. (JM)
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Howell Man Charged With Exposing Himself To 5-Year-Old GirlHowell Man Charged With Exposing Himself To 5-Year-Old Girl
A Livingston County man is jailed after authorities say he exposed himself to a small girl at a Meijer store. Michigan State Police from the Brighton Post say that 48-year-old Troy Creekmore of Howell was arrested after a 5-year-old girl told her mother that he had exposed himself to her in an aisle of the Meijer store in Genoa Township on July 25th. The mother said that it wasnât until they had left the store that her daughter told her about the incident. She then immediately contacted Meijer and State Police. Using a description provided by the young girl, police used the storeâs surveillance recordings to identify Creekmore as the suspect. He was arrested less than 48 hours later and charged with indecent exposure by a sexually delinquent person and a parole violation. Creekmore is a registered sex offender from a 1996 2nd degree criminal sexual conduct conviction involving another child. He remains jailed on a $100,000 bond pending a probable cause conference on August 9th. (JK)
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Hacker Road Construction Starts TomorrowHacker Road Construction Starts Tomorrow
Work to reconstruct a portion of Hacker Road in Hartland and Oceola Townships begins Wednesday. Hacker Road between Golf Club and Norlynn Drive will be closed and reconstructed to paved road during the course of the roughly three month project. Livingston County Road Commission Managing Director Mike Craine says major earthwork that limits access starts tomorrow. There will be a major impact to traffic due to deep cuts, fills and the removal of muck from underneath the road - up to a depth of 15 feet. The road commission notes that during muck removal, emergency response routing will be affected. Some homes will also have limited access. Updates will be provided as the project schedule progresses. (JM)
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Run/Walk To Honor The Legacy Of Fallen Officer From Tyrone Township Run/Walk To Honor The Legacy Of Fallen Officer From Tyrone Township
Family, friends and the community at large will honor the memory of a police officer from Tyrone Township who died in the line of duty. Sgt. Patrick OâRourke was fatally shot by a barricaded gunman in September 2012 when he and six fellow West Bloomfield officers responded to a call for what they believed was a suicidal resident. In the nearly four years since that tragic day, his wife Amy has worked hard to raise their four children while also making sure his legacy isnât forgotten. The Sgt. Patrick OâRourke 5.5k Run/Walk on Saturday, August 13th is a big part of those efforts. Starting and ending at Hartland High School, where they both graduated, the event will kick-off at 8:55 that morning and will have the finish line at the 5.5k mark. She says that because Patrickâs badge number was 55, which also means, "I'm ok!" in police 10-code. A portion of the course will include the Sgt. Patrick OâRourke Memorial Highway, a portion of Old US-23 that was renamed in his honor. Following the 5.5k, they plan to have a Family Hero quarter-mile mile Fun Run around the track. Theyâll then conclude with an awards ceremony. Proceeds will be evenly divided between the Fenton chapter of the Knights of Columbus, the St. John the Evangelist Fenton Outreach Program, MICOPS, or the Michigan Concerns of Police Survivors and the Fenton Public Schools Athletic Department. Amy says the family-friendly event will also serve to celebrate First Responders, who she says are just like her husband, running into dangerous situations without hesitation to keep the community safe. (JK)
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Slow Voter TurnoutReported In Primary Election Slow Voter TurnoutReported In Primary Election
Despite a number of local races being decided in todayâs primary election, there has been low voter turnout being reported at polling locations across Livingston County. Livingston County Elections Coordinator Joan Runyan talked with all 18 city and township clerks in the county and said everyone concurred that this has been an extremely slow voter turnout day. Runyan says itâs an important election as far as sheâs concerned and encourages everyone to get out and exercise their right to vote. If there are contested races, candidates must win the nomination to go on to the November General Election ballot. Runyan says in a lot of jurisdictions, namely townships, a lot of races will be decided with this election. Runyan reminded voters that they cannot split their ticket in this August Primary election and must only vote in one political party section of the ballot. If someone does, it actually voids the entire partisan section of the ballot. Their proposal section would count but she says everything under the partisan section would be invalidated. Absentee ballots have already been invalidated in at least one local township due to individualâs casting votes in both political parties. In Genoa Township, Clerk Polly Skolarus was anticipating around a 25% turnout, with a little less than 2,000 absentee voter ballots returned to the township. Skolarus told WHMI she was kind of hoping turnout would have been a little bit higher because the township board race was contested. Skolarus says they learned about 10% of citizens who voted absentee actually voted for both Republican and Democratic candidates so none of their votes will be count. Skolarus estimates it will probably be close to 190 ballots that will be invalidated. Runyan tells WHMI they want everyoneâs vote to count and polls are open until 8:00 tonight across Livingston County. In addition to contested township board races, a number of communities have fire service, road and recreation-related issues on the ballot. A proposal to fund Veterans services is the only proposal appearing before all county voters. (JM)
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Tyrone Man Who Shot Up Wife's Car ArraignedTyrone Man Who Shot Up Wife's Car Arraigned
Charges have been authorized against a Tyrone Township man involved in a domestic dispute that ended up with gunshots being fired. 21-year-old Thomas Joel Chick was arraigned Monday in 53rd District Court on charges of domestic violence and reckless discharge of a firearm. The charges stem from the July 21st incident that occurred in the driveway of a residence in the 8000 block of Denton Hill Road. The Livingston County Sheriffâs Department received a call through 911 around 9:30pm in regards to a domestic violence incident, where there were also reports of gunshots fired. Authorities say there was a physical domestic incident, which led to Chick shooting up his wifeâs unoccupied car in the driveway. The woman was okay but Chick had already fled by the time deputies arrived, leaving the gun at the scene. He reportedly went next to his fatherâs home and then into the woods. Sheriff Bob Bezotte says deputies didnât try to find him, noting he did not have a weapon and had been in the woods for quite a while. He was later located and taken into custody. Chick is due back in court August 15th for a pretrial hearing. (DK)
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Homeowner Saved From Fire He Was Unaware Of In His Own HomeHomeowner Saved From Fire He Was Unaware Of In His Own Home
Vigilant motorists and the Howell Area Fire Department helped saved a man from a house fire that he was unaware of. Fire Marshal Jamil Czubenko says just before 2pm on Tuesday, the Howell Area Fire Department received a call from a passerby who reported a possible structure fire at a home on M-59 across from the Marathon gas station. A deputy happened to be driving by around that time and forced open the back door of the residence, according to Czubenko. He says the homeowner met the deputy at the door and asked what was going on, apparently unaware of the fire in his home. The homeowner was informed of the fire and he and his pets were safely removed from the house. Czubenko says the department had the fire under control within 10 minutes of arrival. The man and his pet dogs, rabbit and cat were all uninjured. Czubenko says it appeared that the home did not have any working smoke detectors. Livingston County EMS and the Howell Police Department assisted at the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation. (DK)
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Vailliencourt Remains Prosecutor, Bezotte Upsets Williams For County BoardVailliencourt Remains Prosecutor, Bezotte Upsets Williams For County Board
Most incumbents in local races prevailed and ballot proposals passed in Tuesdayâs August Primary election, although there were some upsets.
In the Livingston County Prosecutorâs race, Republican incumbent Bill Vailliencourt will retain his seat and maintained a healthy lead throughout the night over challenger, Defense Attorney Carolyn Henry. Vailliencourt told WHMI he plans on continuing to serve the community as strongly in his second term as he did in his first. There were four contested partisan races for the Livingston County Board of Commissioners. The most contentious was in District 6 where Livingston County Sheriff Bob Bezotte unseated Republican incumbent Steve Williams. Bezotte told WHMI itâs been a hard fought battle but he had lots of people behind him and canât thank everyone enough. He congratulated Williams for running such a long, tough race - noting theyâre both military and he respects him for his service. Bezotte said he felt Williams was on the wrong side of a few issues that he personally very passionate about; drugs and internet crimes against children, roads in Hamburg Township and across the county as well as reduced road patrol being down 24 deputies. Meanwhile, District 2 Republican Incumbent Commissioner William Green beat challenger Kristen Hunter Randall and in District 9, Republican Incumbent Gary Childs prevailed over challenger John Conely. In District 4, Commissioner Ron VanHouten did not run for re-election and Republican candidate Doug Helzerman beat out Mary Helfmann.
Many township races were decided in Tuesdayâs primary election since only Republican candidates filed. In the Genoa Township supervisor race, former Republican State Representative Bill Rogers beat challenger and sitting trustee Linda Rowell. Rogers told WHMI he was surprised by the lower than expected voter turnout but acknowledged there were some issues that brought residents out to the polls. Rogers says the Livingston Christian Schools vote was a very hot topic and came up somewhat frequently, along with other issues such as infrastructure and roads. Rogers says he plans to start setting up meetings with new and current board members as well as the manager to learn what theyâre in the midst of but also get a sense of the constituents and determine how to build a plan around that. Genoa Township Clerk Paulette Skolarus retained her seat over challenger Dan Wholihan, as did Treasurer Robin Hunt, who easily beat challenger Nick Fiani. In the trustee race, five Republican candidates were seeking four seats. Incumbent Trustee Todd Smith lost his seat but incumbents Jean Ledford and Jim Mortenson held onto their seats. They will be joined by candidates Diana Lowe and Terry Croft, an active resident who regularly attends board meetings.
In Brighton Township, Patrick Michel took the Republican nomination for Supervisor by beating out his challenger, Melvin Paunovich, with a hefty lead. He'll face Democrat Jim Sarna in November.
In the contested clerk race for Green Oak Township, Michael Sedlak hung onto his seat against Republican Linda Taylor. For Green Oakâs Board of Trustees, Jim Tuthill, Richard Everett and Tracey Edry will return. Dan Rainko and Bob Paszko will join the board as new members.
In Hamburg Township, Trustee Jason Negri won a tight race for Treasurer, defeating Mike Bitondo by only 24 votes.
Over in Putnam Township, Dennis Brennan upset incumbent Ron Rau for Supervisor.
The Conway Township supervisor race was extremely close, where Republican incumbent Michael Rife was being challenged by sitting clerk Cindy Dickerson. Results show Rife won by three votes, 227 to 224.
In the contested Cohoctah Township supervisor race, Republican incumbent Mark Fosdick prevailed over challenger Aaren Currie.
All Republican and Democratic candidates now move on to the November General Election. In addition to local board races, voters in various communities approved fire service and road millage issues but turned down a proposal from the Howell Area Parks & Recreation Authority. A proposal to fund Veterans services was the only proposal appearing before all county voters and passed.
A complete rundown of results is available on the Livingston County Clerkâs webpage. That link is posted below. (JM/JK)
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A Milford Man Hopes to Open a Dog Park A Milford Man Hopes to Open a Dog Park
A Milford man hopes to leave a legacy in honor of his dog by creating a dog park in the village. The Milford Village Council this week gave conceptual approval to Keith Vandenbussche to build a dog park on a parcel of land leased by the village. The property is owned by the Huron-Clinton Metro Parks but the village holds the lease until 2065. At one time a skate park had been proposed for the site, which is bordered by the Milford trail, the Huron River, General Motors and Milford Roads. That proposal was rejected because of the permanent nature of the facility. Vandenbussche says the dog park will be welcomed. He says between noticing how well the park would fit into the community and leaving a legacy for his dog, it just hit him that it would be a neat thing. Vandenbussche estimates it will cost about $35,000 for fence, waste clean-up stations and signage but first needs to get one more approval. Vandenbussche has conceptual approval from the Parks and Recreation Commission as well as Village Council, and only needs to get approval from the metro parks authority to get started with fundraising. He says he already has offers from a few local businesses, for help with picnic tables and signage, but the fence is the bulk of the cost. He says he will be looking at sponsorships and a GoFundMe website to help raise the rest of the money. Vandenbussche says the park will encompass about two acres and be divided into two fenced areas; one for small dogs and another for large dogs. He says he came up with the idea when he lost his dog last year and based the concept on other dog parks they visited across Lower Michigan. He says although he has no plans to get a new dog at this point, the park will serve as a way to preserve his dog Roxieâs memory. (DS)
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Police Chase Sends One To Hospital, Two Others To JailPolice Chase Sends One To Hospital, Two Others To Jail
Three Lansing residents are facing charges after a police chase in Livingston County early this morning. State Police at the Brighton Post say a trooper was dispatched at about 3:30am to the 2800 block of Ontario Court in Howell Township for a report of suspicious subjects attempting to break into a car. The trooper observed a white vehicle leaving the area and attempted to make a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle, a 2007 Mercury Milan, refused to pull over and fled. A chase ensued down D-19 for approximately two miles until the Milan attempted to enter westbound I-96, at which point the trooper used a maneuver known as the Precision Immobilization Technique, which caused it to spin out of control into a ditch and rollover. The vehicle, which was reported stolen by the Lansing Police Department, was driven by a 20-year-old male, with 19-year-old and 18-year-old male passengers. The suspects were transported by Livingston County EMS to Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, where one was admitted. The other two were lodged in the Livingston County Jail pending charges. Troopers were assisted by Howell Police Department and the Howell Area Fire Department. (JK)
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Temporary Road Closure Thursday Morning In City Of Brighton Temporary Road Closure Thursday Morning In City Of Brighton
A temporary road closure is scheduled early Thursday morning in the City of Brighton for a catch basin repair. The closure will be in effect from 2am to 8am on Brighton Lake Road at Fairway Trails Drive. The Cityâs street division employees will be repairing a failed storm sewer catch basin structure located at that corner. Detours will be posted. Northbound traffic on Brighton Lake Road will be detoured onto Fairway Trails to Third Street. Southbound traffic on Brighton Lake Road will be detoured onto Third Street, then to Fairway Trails. Residents within the closure area will be able to access their homes during the work. Anyone with questions should contact the Brighton DPW at 810-225-8001. (JM)
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Bridge Demolitions Continue At I-96 / US-23 InterchangeBridge Demolitions Continue At I-96 / US-23 Interchange
Motorists can expect additional ramp and road closures this week and next at the ongoing interchange project at US-23 and I-96. The project, which has added express traffic lanes through the interchange, is in its final stage and is expect to be completed by this fall. However, two bridges still must be demolished, which officials with the Michigan Department of Transportation say will take place at night. MDOT says the westbound I-96 ramp to southbound US-23 will close at 11 oâclock tonight until 5am tomorrow and then again Thursday night into Friday morning. A detour will be posted that will take drivers to westbound I-96 to the Grand River exit, where they can then turn around and head eastbound on I-96 to southbound US-23. Meanwhile, the closure of Old-US-23 at I-96 originally scheduled to begin Friday evening has been rescheduled. It is now scheduled to begin on Monday, August 8th at 10pm and remain in effect until Tuesday at 5am. That detour will be Grand River to Pleasant Valley Road to Spencer Road. (JK)
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Jail Inmates Captured After Escape Attempt Into Brighton Mill Pond Jail Inmates Captured After Escape Attempt Into Brighton Mill Pond
An escape attempt this morning from the Brighton court complex resulted in a lockdown and police search. The two female inmates had been transported over to the 53rd District Court in Brighton for hearings. Livingston County Undersheriff Mike Murphy tells WHMI a deputy was escorting them from the court building and into the patrol car when they made a break for it at around 11:30am. Both shed some of their jail attire in an attempt to better blend in and stripped off their clothing while running. Murphy says 32-year-old Lisa Finlayson of South Lyon took off toward the Mill Pond and jumped in but they were able to get her back into custody roughly ten minutes later. Authorities had to use a dredger to get her out of the Mill Pond. Murphy says the second subject, 40-year-old Nicole Vermeylen of Flushing was out a bit longer. He says after she took off, she broke into a house and helped herself to a change of clothes but was ultimately taken into custody after noon. With everything that has gone on in the state and nation, Murphy says they have looked at their transport procedure extensively and are pretty content with it but will obviously take another look after todayâs events but by all accounts, the deputy did exactly as he was supposed to do. At the end of the day, Murphy says it was unfortunate that it happened but noted getting two escapees back into custody within half an hour is phenomenal and great police work so hats off to his staff and all of the other police agencies that assisted. Those included Michigan State Police from the Brighton Post and the Hamburg, Green Oak and Brighton Police Departments. Finlayson had been in custody for operating while intoxicated causing death while Vermeylen had charges of 2nd degree felony child abuse and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Both will now face additional charges. (JM)
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New Youth Athletic Program Gets Set For Debut Next MonthNew Youth Athletic Program Gets Set For Debut Next Month
A new program focused on providing after-school youth athletic offerings, called the Brighton Area Recreation Connection, or BARC, will start in the city of Brighton and Genoa Township on Sept. 12th. The program is being operated by the Brighton Area Schoolsâ Community Education Dept. The newly hired director of Recreation for the Brighton Area Schools - Ken Grybel II, will be in charge of the program. Grybel was formerly the director of youth and adult sports for the Southeastern Livingston County Recreation Authority. The city of Brighton and Genoa Twp. left SELCRA at the end of June, and the organization now consists of just Brighton and Green Oak townships. The City of Brighton and Genoa Twp. asked the Brighton Board of Education if the school district would be willing to run the recreational and athletic programs, and the school district agreed. Grybel says the soccer leagues will run from 4-6 p.m. at the four elementary schools: Hawkins, Hilton, Horning, and Spencer, through Oct. 27th. Beginning at the end of October, floor hockey and volleyball will be available for grades 1-6, with 1st-through-4th graders playing at the elementary schools and 5th and 6th graders at Maltby Intermediate. The floor hockey and volleyball programs will have the same locations as soccer. The basketball program, for 1st-through-4th grades, will start in December and continue through February. Grybel says the spring sports programs to be offered are still being evaluated. Baseball and softball will be offered during the summer. Right now, no adult sports will be offered, but in the future Grybel says some adult sports may be added, if there is a demand for them. Registration fee for soccer is $80 for 1st and 2nd grade and $90 for 3rd and 4th grade; the volleyball and floor hockey fee is $85. The Brighton Community Education brochures, which are to be mailed to school district homes later this summer, will include a rundown of all the sports programs to be available through BARC. Registration is now taking place through the end of August at the Miller Intergenerational Center, located at 850 Spencer Road, and online registration can also be made through the link below. (TT)
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