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Remaining Two Suspects Charged In Police Chase & CrashRemaining Two Suspects Charged In Police Chase & Crash

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Arraignment has been scheduled for two Lansing men who are charged with trying to break into a car in Genoa Township before fleeing from police. 18-year-old Laron Wilcox and 19-year-old Malachi Irving are charged with breaking and entering a vehicle to steal property less than $200. Wilcox and Irving have been scheduled to be arraigned September 14th in 53rd District Court. Authorities say the two suspects, along with 20-year-old Moses Lingua also of Lansing, attempted to break into a car near the 2800 block of Ontario Court in Genoa Township. A trooper with the Michigan State Police Brighton Post who was dispatched to the call observed a white vehicle leaving the area and attempted to make a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle refused to pull over and fled, and a chase ensued down D-19 for approximately two miles. When the vehicle attempted to enter westbound I-96, the trooper used a maneuver that caused the suspect vehicle to spin out of control into a ditch and rollover. The incident was captured on the police car's dash cam video and is posted here. The vehicle, which was reported stolen by the Lansing Police Department, was driven by Lingua with Irving and Wilcox as passengers. Lingua was arraigned earlier this month and is due back in court August 17th for a probable cause conference. He is charged with receiving and concealing a stolen vehicle, third degree fleeing a police officer, breaking and entering a vehicle to steal property less than $200, no license and possession of marijuana. (DK)

Iron Chef Competition Raises Hunger Awareness And Funds With YumsIron Chef Competition Raises Hunger Awareness And Funds With Yums

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Two local chefs went head to head last night in an annual cooking competition to benefit Gleaners Community Food Bank. A new champion chef walked away with the 1st place skillet at the 12th Iron Chef Competition held at Bordine’s Nursery in Brighton. Chef Jeffrey Bane, Dean of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management at Cleary University in Howell, beat out 2015’s Champion Chef Erik Kauserud of La Vita Bistro in Pinckney in the cooking faceoff. The event raises funds and awareness for Gleaners Food Bank to provide meals for local families. Two secret ingredients were introduced separately during the preparation process that the chefs had to incorporate into their meal- coffee and Vernors. Bane’s winning meal was an appetizer fish course which included his mother’s vinaigrette recipe, the main course was a coffee rubbed steak, and dessert was a pound cake with a coffee meringue. One of the competition’s judges and WHMI’s own Renee Chodkowski, the Great Foodini, described Bane’s meal as “absolutely amazing.” Bane says he’s participated in other Gleaners events and enjoyed using his talents to once again benefit the organization. Bane also spoke very highly of his competitor and says he hopes to partner with Kauserud and utilize his skills in Cleary’s culinary program. Though Kauserud was unable to defend his 2015 title, he was voted as the competition’s Fan Favorite. Bane says he plans to celebrate his victory by attending one of the many restaurants that Kauserud owns because he respects him and would like to further experience his cooking. The event also included a mixology competition, which was won by Toni Vassallo of 2Fogs Pub, a silent auction and plenty of food to taste from local restaurants. Last year, the Iron Chef Competition raised over $100,000 which provided over 300,000 meals. For the second year in a row, Lake Trust Credit Union supported Gleaners Iron Chef as $10,000 Executive Chef Sponsor and VIP pre-party host. At this year’s event, in an added show of support for Gleaners, Lake Trust presented the Food Bank with a $1,000 donation from a special team fundraiser event they held. (DK)

Community Turns Out To Brighton Mill Pond In Support Of PoliceCommunity Turns Out To Brighton Mill Pond In Support Of Police

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Despite the heat and humidity a few hundred people turned out at the Brighton Mill Pond in support of local law enforcement last night. The event, organized by the Chaplain to the City of Brighton Police Department, Scott Sage had musicians from several churches joining in song, along with speakers and prayer. Congressman Mike Bishop spoke, as did Sage and Brighton Police Chief Tom Wightman. Deputy Chief Rob Bradford says the event went a long way to uniting the community. He says a lot of the problems between law enforcement and communities is that they just don't get together. He says having something like the Prayer at the Pond brings everyone together for a common cause and it really helps break the roadblocks between the community and the police. Bradford says the community gets to see them as human; they all have the same needs, they all want safe communities and they all want their families to grow up safe, and nice places to live. He says getting everyone together like that really helps solidify that. Bradford was just one of many police officers on hand for the event, which also included city officials and clergy. Sage says the idea came from his ministry partner who like him was devastated by recent tragedies involving police officers. He says the two of them decided that praying for law enforcement would be a way for the community to come together to show support. He was delighted by the size of the crowd. He says he thinks it was absolutely fantastic that so many people were willing to show up despite the heat and to show their support. Sage says it means a lot to the men and women who serve in law enforcement. He says the police don't want to be the focus of things like this, but if the community is willing to come out and show their support, it helps them more than they could even say. Sage, who will be working in ministry at The Rock in Fenton says he has been a longtime supporter of the police department and was at one time a reserve officer. As part of the program the nonprofit group Sparky Defibrillator Challenge also donated two AED machines to the Brighton Police Department for use in its patrol cars. The group hopes to provide enough of the portable defibrillator machines so there is one in each vehicle. (DS)

Pinckney Passes New Parking FinesPinckney Passes New Parking Fines

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Police in one local village will be keeping tabs on parking in downtown spaces now that fines are more manageable. Monday night the Pinckney Village Council agreed to lower fines for violating parking limits on North and South Howell Streets as well as in the new municipal lot. Police Chief Jeff Newton says a few months ago the village decided to take a look at the ordinance because the fines were too high. He says the way the ordinance was written before it was a graduated municipal civil infraction, which meant violations started at $125 and went up from there, based on whether someone was found responsible for violating a 2 hour parking zone. Then the only fee available was $125, and Newton says that's just too much. He says the village council discussed lowering the fee, and it has been lowered significantly. Newton says the new ordinance will lower the fines to $25 for the first violation, and increase from there. Fines for parking in handicapped spaces were set at $100. He says the object of the ordinance is to make sure there is adequate parking for downtown businesses that rely on turnover. He says the village wants to encourage people to take advantage of the downtown spaces, but also to make sure there is parking for the next customer. Pinckney has on-street parking, and Newton says if employees park for several hours at a time, customers for the barbershop and quilt store aren’t able to get ready access. He says the new ordinance is not a revenue generator for the village, but officers will use chalk marking to keep people from staying in one place too long. (DS)

Strawberry Lake Road Closed Wednesday, August 17th Strawberry Lake Road Closed Wednesday, August 17th

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A portion of Strawberry Lake Road will be closed to traffic next week. Strawberry Lake Road will be completely closed from 8am to 5:30pm next Wednesday, August 17th. The Livingston County Road Commission is replacing a cross culvert under Strawberry Lake Road. The road will be closed between Merrill Road and Scott Drive, from east of the driveway to 6081 Strawberry Lake Road. Signs will be placed in both Livingston and Washtenaw Counties notifying residents of the closure. (JM)

Mourad's Grill To Replace Howell Big Boy Restaurant Mourad's Grill To Replace Howell Big Boy Restaurant

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An old favorite is getting new life. The Howell Big Boy restaurant will be re-opening next week as Mourad’s Grill with a rustic feel, replacing the popular chain restaurant. Longtime owner Ed Mourad decided it was time to leave the Big Boy franchise to pursue something new and put his own concept in effect. He’s been with the company for 53 years and has owned the Howell location for what will be 41 years this October. An expanded menu will be offered as part of the new venture but locals can still find old favorites, along with specials, beer and wine. Renovations have been taking place mostly during nighttime hours. In addition to a new ceiling and bathrooms, old barn wood and rustic steel will be going up around the restaurant and Detroit Edison bulbs hang from the ceiling. Mourad tells WHMI he’s excited about the new venture and renovations taking place. He says locally-themed art along with some unique touches will really add to the new atmosphere such as reclaimed barn wood, historic pictures of Howell and Balloonfest. He says a waitress will be paining a barn and Howell melons onto a wood log to be placed in the atrium. Another log will feature the historic courthouse. Some items are named after longtime staff members and Mourad says the new menu will be tweaked as time goes by to see what works and what doesn’t. The restaurant will be closed Monday for everyone to get familiar with the new food and conduct system test runs. It will re-open as Mourad’s Grill on Tuesday with new signage featuring red, white and blue colors. Mourad says a formal grand opening will be held once things get settled from the changeover. (JM)

Bridge Replacement Project Complete, McGregor Road To Re-Open Bridge Replacement Project Complete, McGregor Road To Re-Open

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A bridge replacement project impacting motorists and boaters in Dexter, Pinckney and Hamburg Township has finally finished and scheduled to re-open to traffic. The Washtenaw County Road Commission has completed the bridge replacement project on McGregor Road over the Portage Lake Canal, just north of Dexter-Pinckney Road in Dexter Township. The contractor is to re-open the bridge to all traffic at 5pm tonight. McGregor Road has been closed between Riverview Road and Robert Drive since March. The initial completion date was pushed out and the road commission thanked everyone for their patience during the necessary improvement project. (JM)

Brighton Mourns Passing Of Downtown Development LeaderBrighton Mourns Passing Of Downtown Development Leader

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The downtown Brighton community is in mourning today with the news that Brighton Downtown Development Authority Director and Community Development Director Matt Modrack died late Thursday night. Modrack had been having heart problems, but his passing still came as a shock to those who knew him and highly respected his abilities. Community leaders say Modrack’s vision turned downtown Brighton from a sleepy pocket of mostly mom-and-pop niche shop owners to a dynamic downtown destination which drew people from as far away as Ann Arbor and the upscale communities of Oakland County. Modrack came to the city over 10 years ago as Brighton’s planning director from Lapeer, where he had held a similar position. Mayor Jim Muzzin told WHMI this morning that Modrack “has done so much for the community…and will be sorely missed.” Muzzin expressed his and the city’s “condolences to the Modrack family.” Pam McConeghy, president and CEO of the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce said she will miss Modrack greatly, calling him a “tremendous friend” both to her personally and to the chamber. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, who is employed by the Lansing State Journal. Funeral arrangements for Modrack are incomplete at this time. (TT/JK)

Man Enters Plea To Charges After Break-In At Milford Police Officer's Home Man Enters Plea To Charges After Break-In At Milford Police Officer's Home

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A man charged with breaking into a Milford police officer’s home while intoxicated has entered a plea. 30-year-old Alexander Jay Odden of Milford had been charged with 1st degree home invasion and assault and battery in connection with the January incident in which the officer and his wife fell asleep watching a movie at their home in the village and awoke to find an intruder inside. In court this past week, the 1st degree charge was reduced to 2nd degree. In exchange, Odden entered a no contest plea. A no contest plea is not an admission of guilt, but will be treated as such when he is sentenced on September 7th. Police say after being discovered by the homeowner, Odden got into a scuffle after he ignored orders to stop and tried to flee. The officer was able to restrain him until he was taken into custody. Odden has various prior convictions and violated his bond in this case when he failed to appear for court-ordered drug and alcohol testing, as well as testing positive on seven separate occasions. (JK)

Commission Candidate Says Jail Garden Could Help Cut Food Costs Commission Candidate Says Jail Garden Could Help Cut Food Costs

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A Democratic candidate seeking a seat on the Livingston County Board of Commissioners this November is proposing a jail garden to cut food costs. Kristina Drake is running for the District 8 seat on the board against Incumbent Republican Dennis Dolan. She researched garden programs at various county jails and found multiple benefits that include substantial cost savings, reduced recidivism, fresh produce for jails and local shelters, and inmates productively giving back to their community. Drake says startup costs would be minimal but could be offset by money saved in the county budget from the passage of the Veterans Services millage. Sheriff Bob Bezotte, who is set to join the Board of Commissioners next year, tells WHMI while a garden is a great idea on the surface; it’s not practical for the Livingston County Jail. He says a project was in place for two years in 2013 and 2014 when the department had more manpower, with tomatoes, peas, carrots, squash, beans, zucchini and Howell melons among the crops harvested. But Bezotte says the liabilities eventually outweighed the benefits as there were land restrictions and they would have had to purchase equipment and an irrigation system, adding not everyone has farming skills and some crops didn’t make it. Further, the more inmates that are involved the more security that’s needed, which takes deputies away from assigned duties. But Drake believes start-up costs would be minimal and that some of the more than $300,000 saved in the county budget due to the passage of the millage for veterans’ services could be used to start the garden. She says that most of the gardens at other county jails use old fashioned hoses and hand tools, “…in conjunction with local greenhouses and other organizations that donate seedlings each spring.” (JM/JK)

Changes Approved To Address Noise & Other Issues On Thompson Lake In HowellChanges Approved To Address Noise & Other Issues On Thompson Lake In Howell

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Ordinance changes and new boat launch rules aim to address poor behaviors and other nuisance issues raised by residents on Thompson Lake. The Howell City Council met Monday night and adopted amendments revising sections of ordinance related to noise control, disorderly conduct and boat launch administrative rules. Only one facet of the noise control ordinance was changed that has been on the books for 40 years to add engine exhausts from boats, watercraft and motorcycle. A subsection of the disorderly conduct ordinance was amended to add public lakes and waterways to the definition of public places. Additionally, staff has been working on revisions to the administrative rules governing the use of the city boat launch. Council cleaned up existing language regarding items like opening dates and permits to conform to current practice but a section was also added so that if an operator is found to be in violation, then their privileges at the boat launch could potentially be revoked for a portion of time. Two residents who live on the lake attended the meeting and sought clarification on the changes, as they had heard different accounts from neighbors and others. City Manager Shea Charles tells WHMI the changes will provide a legal structure for enforcement of activities on the lake. He says the approach the City is taking with the amendments is no different than if there is a neighborhood party out of control - officers will respond, investigate and take appropriate action. He says the same goes for noise complaints if somebody is operating a vehicle with a loud stereo system or a vehicle has an exhaust system that is not properly functioning and becoming a nuisance, then the City has the enforcement ability to help address poor behaviors. Google Street View Photo. (JM)

Modrack Remembered For Passion & CommunityModrack Remembered For Passion & Community

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The architect of the vibrant, dynamic downtown that is evident when one visits Brighton these days would have to agree that the city’s downtown has made great strides in recent years. But sadly, the architect of that rebirth, Matt Modrack, died late Thursday night at the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor, with his family at his bedside. Modrack was 62. His wife, Barb, told WHMI, in her words, “(Matt) was dedicated to his job and the Brighton community, and had a knack for seeing things that could be done - it could be a building or vacant lot - and how it could be made better. City planning was his passion.” Modrack was admitted to the hospital on July 18th with heart problems. Barb Modrack said the family had thought until very recently that Modrack would recover and soon be home, but he then took an unexpected turn for the worse from the heart issues he had been plagued with for over a year. Modrack was born in Oak Park and raised in Bloomfield Hills, graduating from Andover High School. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1977 with a degree in Urban Planning. Modrack then worked for a number of private firms and municipalities, including planning company Vilican-Layman and Associates, and was the planning director in both Canton Township and Plymouth Township. Later, he was employed as the chief planner in Lapeer before coming to Brighton in 2005 as its planning director about 11 years ago. Modrack held the joint positions of Downtown Development Authority Director and Community Planning Director at the time of his death. City Manager Nate Geinzer said “the loss of Matt is going to hit this community hard. Matt, has been a central pillar of so many initiatives. He invested so much of himself into this community. Everywhere you look you can see the impacts Matt had on this community and its people.” Brighton Mayor Jim Muzzin told WHMI that Modrack, in his words, “has done so much for the community…and will be sorely missed.” Barb Modrack said that a memorial service will be held for her husband at a later date. Modrack is survived by his wife, Barb, and two daughters - Cobleigh, 25, and Josie, 22. Arrangements are being handled by Lynch & Sons Funeral Home of Brighton. That link is below. (TT)

Suspect Who Claimed Racism In Retail Fraud Incident Admits To ChargesSuspect Who Claimed Racism In Retail Fraud Incident Admits To Charges

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A Lansing man who authorities say was involved in retail fraud, fled from police and claimed his race was targeted in the incident has entered a plea. 19-year-old Kaylyn Williams pleaded guilty as a third time habitual offender to two counts of resisting/obstructing a police officer and one count of second degree retail fraud in Livingston County Circuit Court Friday. Williams is one of four suspects in the July 15th incident that began at the Tanger Outlet Center in Howell Township. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department was called by a clothing retailer about four individuals placing high priced items at or near the door. When a deputy pulled up, all four left the store, got into a nearby car and drove off before being pulled over just outside the mall entrance. Two of the suspects, who are black, are alleged to have exited the car and started making racial statements, while Williams put his hand in his waistband and acted as though he had a weapon. He and the other suspect then fled across I-96 before eventually being surrounded and taken into custody. It was then learned that Williams had multiple outstanding felony warrants from Ingham County. The back seat passengers – 20-year-old Zachery Winner of Haslett and 17-year-old Torrian Alicea of Lansing- obeyed commands and stayed in the vehicle, which was searched and found to contain a stolen 9mm semi-automatic handgun, marijuana and alcohol. Sheriff Bob Bezotte says the mother of one of the juveniles accused police of arresting her son because he’s black, although he had just been released from juvenile detention. Bezotte says the incident was never about race but four individuals committing felonies. Williams will be sentenced September 15th. Prosecutors have agreed to a mid-guideline cap which means his sentence should not exceed the midway point of recommended sentencing guidelines. Haslett and Alicea are due back in court August 17th for an examination where it will be decided if their case is bound over for trial. The case against the 16-year-old male who was the driver has been petitioned into Livingston County juvenile court but may be transferred to Ingham County. (DK)

Practice SAT Test For Brighton Students Set For OctoberPractice SAT Test For Brighton Students Set For October

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As the start of school approaches in less than a month, a local service organization is offering middle and high school students an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the SAT during a practice test later this fall. The Brighton High School Interact Club, affiliated with the Rotary Club of Brighton, is hosting an SAT practice test for interested students on Saturday, October 1st, from 10am to1:30pm. The practice test will be in the Brighton High School Cafeteria Students taking the practice test will receive access to test-taking strategy and online learning group seminars provided by Kaplan Test Prep. The non-refundable registration donation of $40 will be used to fund student educational scholarships offered by the Rotary Club of Brighton. In addition, one Academic Enrichment Scholarship valued up to $250 will be awarded by random draw to 6th through 8th graders who register for the practice test and can be used to attend an approved academic enrichment program like robotics or mathematics. All students taking the test should bring either a smartphone, computer tablet, or laptop computer that can connect to Wi-Fi for access to the website for processing student answers immediately following the practice test while providing score reports and test result feedback to their electronic device. Questions? Contact SAT@BrightonRotaryEvents.org or 810-227-0656. (JK)

Careless Smoking Listed As Cause of Hamburg Twp. House Fire Careless Smoking Listed As Cause of Hamburg Twp. House Fire

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Hamburg Fire Chief Mark Hogrebe credits what he calls the "excellent" work of township firefighters for preventing a bedroom fire Saturday from becoming an inferno that could have destroyed the house. The 2-story home is located on Setters Pointe Boulevard, west of Hamburg Road and north of Winans Lake Road. Chief Hogrebe tells WHMI the fire was reported at 10:16 a.m. at a residence in the 7000 block by one of the homeowner's sons, who had arrived to find the bedroom on fire. Another grown son was inside the house at the time but was able to escape injury. Hogrebe says firefighters extinguished the blaze in just 10 minutes and confined fire damage to the bedroom. However, there was smoke damage throughout the house. Hogrebe says the cause of the blaze was careless smoking. One firefighter suffered a minor hand injury and was treated at the scene by EMTs. The Brighton Area Fire Dept. assisted Hamburg firefighters and the Putnam and Green Oak Township fire departments covered the township fire stations while firefighters were occupied at the fire scene. (TT)

5.5K Raises Funds In Honor Of Fallen Officer5.5K Raises Funds In Honor Of Fallen Officer

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A special race in Hartland yesterday morning helped raise funds for four different organizations in honor of a local fallen hero. Family, friends and members of the Fenton and Hartland communities turned out to run in a 5.5K race in memory of Sgt. Patrick O’Rourke at Hartland High School. O’Rourke was a member of the West Bloomfield Police Department when he was shot and killed in the line of duty on September 9, 2012, while attempting to assist a suicidal subject with four fellow officers. From the starting time at 8:55 am, the length of the course to its winner, the number 55, which was O’Rourke’s badge number, stood out. Of the 120 runners, 41-year old Livingston County Sheriff Deputy Jason Davis took first place, finishing in under 24 minutes. Ironically, Davis was wearing the number 2655, and says it meant a lot to participate. He says being a sheriff's deputy here with a fallen officer, he had to do something when they're left behind. He says they are always going to remain family and they are going to stick by them. Davis says when he received the number he knew he had to win the race for his fellow officer. Proceeds from the event were split evenly between the Fenton Chapter of the Knights of Columbus, St. John the Evangelist Fenton Outreach Program, the Fenton Public Schools Athletic Department and MICOPS, or the Michigan Concerns of Police Survivors, who assist families of fallen police officers. O’Rourke’s wife Amy says it was also a way to celebrate first responders. She says the family of first responders is just incredible in the way they respond and the way they take care of each other. She says she learned very well what that means through losing her husband; adding, she had no idea how big and beautiful that family was, so she wanted to take the time to honor them. She says they will do that every year, and that everyone who comes out will get hugged and thanked for their commitment to service. O'Rourke says they weren't supporting the first responders monetarily this year, but are giving to organizations that help the community. O’Rourke says she was thrilled with the turnout, which took runners from Hartland High School across the Crouse Road Bridge to a stretch of Old US 23 named in her husband’s honor. She says the event was held in Hartland because they both attended Hartland High School. O'Rourke says she is already looking forward to next year's event and hopes to see as much enthusiasm again. (DS)

Brighton Football Teams Take Part In Helmet StudyBrighton Football Teams Take Part In Helmet Study

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A pair of Brighton football teams are part of a study aimed at making their sport safer. The Brighton varsity football team and the Brighton Youth Football junior varsity team, which consists of fifth- and sixth-graders, are part of a voluntary program where players wear sensors on the inside of their helmets to measure the force of impacts during practices and games. The program is being run by The Sports Neurology Institute at the Core Institute, which is located in Brighton. Bulldogs football coach Brian Lemons worked with the institute on a similar program when he was coaching at Gabriel Richard High School in Ann Arbor. The sensors send information to hand-held devices on the sidelines which alert trainers or medical personnel of the force in every hit. They do not diagnose head injuries, but are used to alert the staff as a precaution. Lemons says his previous experience with the sensors, which cover the inside of helmets and are the thickness of a piece of paper, led him to adjust the way his team conducts drills to their duration and the techniques used in the drill. Picture courtesy of Tim Robinson. (TR)

Officials Remind Public To Call 811 Before Digging Officials Remind Public To Call 811 Before Digging

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Utility companies are reminding people to call before any outdoor improvement project. As summer winds down, so do the outdoor projects and utilities including Consumers Energy and DTE are hoping to keep people safe. Consumers Energy spokesperson Debra Dodd says calling Miss Dig isn’t just for people doing major projects. She says there are a lot of people who will try to get a lot of projects done before the fall and winter hit; homeowners and contractors alike. She says the utilities are trying to address safety and get people to call 811, which is Miss Dig's phone number at least three days in advance of any kind of digging project and get underground utilities marked in order to dig safely. Dodd says it really doesn't matter the size of the project; it could be planting shrubs or installing a new mailbox. She says whatever it is they always encourage people to call in advance and get their utilities staked. Dodd says all too often people make the assumption that they know where their utilities are or that their utilities are buried deep underground. Even small projects like roto-tilling to put in a garden or digging post holes for a fence can cause problems with utilities. She says people also don’t realize that they can get hurt in the process of digging up utility lines and that’s why they encourage calling Miss Dig. She says not only can it prevent injuries, but the loss of services. Dodd says 85 percent of issues with underground utilities could be prevented with a call to Miss Dig, and it’s as simple as dialing 811. The call is free and so is the service and Dodd says it is a simple thing to do to save in the long run. For more information about Miss Dig or having utilities staked for a project, click the link below. (DS)

Livingston Great Start Collaborative Receives State Education GrantLivingston Great Start Collaborative Receives State Education Grant

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A grant from the Michigan Department of Education will help local families prepare their kids for learning through home visitation programs. The Great Start Collaborative (GSC) of Livingston County is among the GSCs in the state that will receive a home visitation grant from the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). $2.5 (m) million dollars has been appropriated to improve or expand home visitation programs in Michigan communities and will be divided among the 15 GSCs that were awarded. GSCs connect parents to public and private services in their community that encourage a great start for children prenatal through kindergarten entry. By participating in home visiting programs, families receive personal attention from child development professionals. The MDE says the programs provide an essential resource to at-risk and high-need families to ensure more children grow and develop in safe and nurturing environments. The home visitation services that will be provided as a result of the grant are based upon a locally coordinated strategic plan as part of the MDE’s goal to become a Top 10 education state in 10 years. The funds will be awarded through Intermediate School Districts as fiduciaries of their GSCs. (DK)

Brighton Man Who Stole Vehicle From Showroom And Led Police Chase SentencedBrighton Man Who Stole Vehicle From Showroom And Led Police Chase Sentenced

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A Livingston County man authorities say stole a vehicle and led a police chase before crashing has been sentenced. 23-year-old Marc Christian Thibodeau of Brighton has been sentenced to three years of probation. He was sentenced on charges of breaking and entering a building with intent, unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle and third degree fleeing a police officer. Three of the original charges were dismissed by a Livingston County Circuit Court judge without prejudice. The charges stem from the November 1st incident when Thibodeau allegedly broke into a tattoo studio and then the showroom at Brighton Chrysler, where authorities say he stole a 2015 Dodge Challenger. A chase ensued and eventually ended with his arrest when Thibodeau crashed into a utility pole, causing power outages in Howell and Fowlerville. Thibodeau had pleaded guilty but mentally ill, and his attorney has previously said his client was in the throes of a schizophrenic episode when the incident occurred. Thibodeau underwent a psychological examination which found him competent to stand trial at a prior hearing. Those forensic findings were placed on record and considered at his sentencing. As part of his sentencing, Thibodeau was admitted into Intensive Treatment court and must pay $36,979.85 restitution. (DK)
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