Bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by Congressman Mike Bishop to help protect kids has passed the U.S. House.
The bill, called the Child Protection Improvements Act of 2017, passed by a unanimous voice vote Monday night. Bishop, a Rochester Hills Republican, joined with California Democrat Adam Schiff, to put forward the legislation that ensures organizations in every state serving children can access FBI background checks for prospective staff and volunteers. Bishop said the bill addresses, âgaps in the current system â so every youth-serving organization in America can access the gold-standard of background checks. The FBI database is the most efficient way for these organizations to crosscheck potential hires across state lines, and improving access to this resource is another common-sense way to keep bad actors out.â
Bishop says the bill also protects privacy rights by ensuring that the specifics of a criminal record are never disclosed without explicit consent by the volunteer or employee and providing an opportunity for individuals to correct errors in their records, He added that the program will not require any new spending, but instead will be supported by the fees assessed for the background checks.
34 national organizations supported the bill, including the American Camp Association, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of America and Boys and Girls Clubs of America. The bill now moves on to the U.S. Senate for consideration. (JK)
Bishop Bipartisan Background Check Bill Passes HouseBishop Bipartisan Background Check Bill Passes House
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Milford Bicycle Festival June 3rd Milford Bicycle Festival June 3rd
Registration is underway for the Milford Bike Festival in June.
The event is described as a family friendly celebration of the great trails surrounding scenic Milford on Saturday June 3rd. This yearâs theme is âCelebrating a Michigan Cycling Destinationâ and it will explore the connectivity of the trail network from Milford. The route involves several single-track trails and paved paths with minimal road riding. Bikers can pick their own course including Highland, Milford, Island Lake, Kensington, Proud Lake or Hickory Glen. Rides can be tailored anywhere from a fun trail ride with friends to an all-day 100 mile epic event. Organizers say for anyone new this year, guided rides will be offered for those that prefer a group setting.
The event is put on by the Motor City Mountain Biking Association. Proceeds support development and maintenance of bicycle trails in the region. Details are available through the link. (JM)
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Pinckney Police Department Seeks Full Time OfficerPinckney Police Department Seeks Full Time Officer
The Village of Pinckney is on the verge of adding another full-time police officer to their department.
At Mondayâs village council meeting, the board discussed the possibility of creating a fifth full-time position within the Pinckney Police Department. Because Officer Jeffrey Finke is currently deployed to Kuwait, part-time officers have been filling his role for the past several months. In an effort to cut costs spent on training part-time officers, Pinckney Police Chief Jeff Newton believes it is best to hire one of their current part-time officers for a full-time role. Once Finke returns back to the department, there will then be a total of five full-time officers. Newton feels as though his department does an excellent job of training new officers, but hiring them only part-time encourages them to transfer elsewhere.
All council members at Mondayâs meeting were on board with hiring a fifth full-time officer. The council will look to get the budget approved at their next meeting to hire one of the departmentâs part-time officers to a full-time position. (DF/JK)
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Hiring Blitz Wednesday At Michigan Works! Livingston Service Center Hiring Blitz Wednesday At Michigan Works! Livingston Service Center
Local job seekers will be able to browse opportunities at an event Wednesday in Howell.
All five Michigan Works! service centers are hosting hiring blitzes this week. On Wednesday, the Livingston Service Center in Howell will have 16 employers coming in, all with job openings.
Director of Michigan Works Southeast Bill Sleight tells WHMI there will be a variety of employers on hand and they would be glad to have any job seekers come in and apply. Sleight says everything from the U.S. Border Patrol to manufacturers, contract agencies and companies hiring summer employees will be available. He says job seekers should bring a resume and be prepared to talk with companies, adding there could also be opportunities for an on the spot interview as well.
The local Michigan Works! building is located in the Mott Community College Center at 1240 Packard Drive in Howell. Similar events will take place in Adrian Wednesday and at the Ypsilanti Office on Thursday. All of the hiring blitzes will run from 9am to noon. (JM)
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Help Needed For Clay Shooting EventHelp Needed For Clay Shooting Event
Volunteers are being sought for this yearâs Salvation Army Clays for a Cause fundraising event.
The 5th annual clay shooting event will take place June 3rd at the Fenton Lakes Sportsman Club. The event features 50 clay targets along a wooded course, other shooting games, an outdoor expo, silent auction, food, and more. The event will benefit many of the Salvation Armyâs free and low cost programs aimed at families and youths. Some of these include the Summer Lunch Bunch, Pathway of Hope, and the many camping opportunities offered throughout the season. Organizers report that they are currently very short on volunteers. They are looking for all range of help from set up and tear down to people working on the course and in the banquet room.
Those interested are encouraged to call Volunteer and Seasonal Programs Coordinator Lizabeth Welch at (517) 295-4347, or email her at liz_welch@usc.salvationarmy.org. (MK)
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Crowdfunding Project To Help Downtown Howell Alley ImprovementsCrowdfunding Project To Help Downtown Howell Alley Improvements
A crowdfunding project has been launched to help turn one Howell alley into a relaxing and beautiful destination.
The Downtown Development Authority, in collaboration with the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of Howell, and local leaders are asking the community for $12,000 that, if met, will be matched by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for improvements to Peanut Row Alley. The Peanut Row alleyway is located downtown behind the Dairy Queen and Uptown Coffeehouse.
DDA Director Cathleen Edgerly said they are hoping to turn the alley into more of a place that people will walk to, rather than just walk through. Some of the plans include placing comfortable, unique furniture in the alley as a place for people to relax, sip on coffee, or enjoy music like that which is played during their Rock the Block event. Other plans for the alley include a human sized chessboard, and interactive chalkboard, vibrant flowerbeds, and new overhead lighting. Art will also be hung on the alley walls.
Edgerly said they have worked with experts and have spent the past year collecting these ideas and suggestions from residents and business owners. They have until June 30th to meet the goal if they want the funds matched by the MEDCâs Public Spaces Community Places program. There are ten tiers of donating to choose from with incentives at each level. More information can be found through the link. (MK)
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Northbound US-23 Ramp Closure Postponed Northbound US-23 Ramp Closure Postponed
M-DOT has postponed a ramp closure on US-23 at 8 Mile Road due to the weather.
The closure of the northbound US-23 entrance ramp from 8 Mile Road, previously scheduled to take place on May 19th, was postponed due to inclement weather. The ramp is now scheduled to close next Tuesday, May 30th. That remains weather dependent.
The posted detour when the ramp is closed is westbound 8 Mile to northbound Whitmore Lake Road to M-36 to northbound US-23. (JM)
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Wednesday Marks 27th Anniversary Of Paige Renkoski Cold Case Wednesday Marks 27th Anniversary Of Paige Renkoski Cold Case
The case of an Okemos woman last seen in the Fowlerville area turns 27 years old today and authorities still believe there are people out there who know what happened.
30-year-old teacher Paige Renkoski disappeared on May 24th, 1990 after pulling off of I-96 near the Fowlerville exit. Her car was found running with her purse and shoes inside. Since a body was never recovered, it has made the case more difficult. The Livingston County Sheriff's Office Cold Case Team continues to investigate but has not made an arrest nor found any trace of Renkoski.
Sheriff Mike Murphy says the odd thing about this particular case is the fact it was a holiday weekend. He says with the amount of traffic on I-96 and being it was during the day is bizarre to him that nobody has come forward or called who might have seen something. Murphy says itâs also weird because itâs not something that happened on a desolate road early in the morning where you could expect nobody to have seen anything.
Multiple searches for Renkoskiâs remains have been performed over the years but were unsuccessful and while there have been several times investigators seemed to be closer to an answer, no solid lead has materialized.
Murphy tells WHMI there were a couple of times he was pretty comfortable they were really moving in the right direction and might actually have the case solved but the wheels kind of fell off. He says thatâs actually a positive because those are tips looked into that they can check off and not waste additional time looking at certain individuals. Murphy says they continue to investigate the case but are really just missing one critical tip or piece of information. Although still considered a cold case, Murphy says hopefully they will get it solved one day.
On the 25th anniversary of Paigeâs disappearance, her mother Ardis Renkoski told WHMI the lingering questions as to what happened to her daughter have never faded. Renkoski further said sheâs under no illusions about her daughterâs fate and knew almost immediately that she met a bad end but not a day goes by that she doesnât want some sort of answer. DNA samples have also been obtained from Renkoskiâs mother and two sisters that police say will always be on file in case a future lead does lead them to her remains or a suspect.
Anyone with information about what they may have seen that day or heard since then is encouraged to contact the Livingston County Sheriffâs Office tip line at 517-546-8477 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. Information can be left anonymously. (JM)
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LESA Employer Needs Survey Open Through Friday LESA Employer Needs Survey Open Through Friday
A unique study and survey is open for a couple more days to help identify what skills set individuals entering the workforce apart from others.
The Livingston Educational Service Agency (LESA) launched a study to understand the most valuable and in-demand skills for those entering the workforce in Livingston County. The study is being conducted in the form of a survey to local area employers. Itâs being administered by LESA in partnership with the third-party research firm, Hanover Research. The survey is open through Friday and is available to any employer within Livingston County.
Officials say the survey will reveal what qualities and training are most desirable to employers, as well as the short term and long term employment trends in the region. The data will be captured in a way that will allow identification of industry sector, career pathway, and geographic location.
Superintendent Dr. Mike Hubert says LESA wants to help local education systems produce a workforce that possesses the proper qualifications for employment in the area. He says they wanted direct feedback from actual employers to determine if there is anything they should be doing differently in terms of training and educational offerings, which is an approach that has not been taken before in the area.
LESA will use the survey results to identify the need for changes in the educational and training programs within Livingston County and to help students define a pathway to a successful career, either through higher education, military service, or through a regionally based training program.
The survey can be accessed through the link provided. (JM)
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Howell City Voters To Decide Headlee Override Millage In May 2018 Howell City Voters To Decide Headlee Override Millage In May 2018
Voters in the City of Howell will have a special election next May to decide a Headlee override ballot question.
The Howell City Council met Monday night and voted to put the issue before voters, asking they consider an increase of 4.4 mills to return the City to the full 20 mills it is limited to under state law. By levying the full amount, the City could generate an additional $1.2 (m) million in revenue. If approved, it would allow the City to maintain status quo, avoiding deep cuts to services and staff. While the ballot question would allow the City to levy the full amount if approved, it could be phased in over time.
Councilman Bob Ellis commented that even if the override is authorized by voters; the revenue captured would gradually come back down again because of the Headlee Amendment and the stateâs failed financing system for local governments.
Councilman Scott Niblock read aloud a letter detailing all of the cuts the City has made and various savings measures. Other members stated they simply felt it was best to put the question before voters and let them decide.
City Manager Shea Charles says it was a very difficult decision as staff, mayor and council have been looking at all options but Michiganâs fiscal model for municipalities is broken due to the continued decision by the state to not fund statutory revenue sharing and the artificial limitations of Proposal A, coupled with the tremendous recession in which the City lost 35% of taxable value. He says the City is operating on a revenue stream thatâs equivalent to the early 2000âs and a lot has been done internally to manage the different costs. Charles says the City is now at a point that decisions have to be made, meaning either significant service reductions or alternate revenue sources. He says because the state has imposed the broken model on municipalities, theyâre left to look to the local level and present the choices.
Mayor Nick Proctor said he felt it was important to not lose momentum on the important issue over the summer with membersâ different vacation schedules. Council plans to host study sessions during the summer months to discuss the issues and how to best present information to voters and how the resources will be used within limitations under state law. It was agreed study sessions will take place regardless of absences but all decisions would be made during regular council meetings. (JM)
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District Establishment Makes Proposed Theater Eligible for Tax AbatementDistrict Establishment Makes Proposed Theater Eligible for Tax Abatement
Community members weighed in on the possibility of a proposed movie theater in Hartland Township receiving tax abatement at a public hearing Tuesday.
The Emagine Theater, which would be built on property between Meijer and M-59, adjacent to US-23, is seeking a tax abatement of approximately $500,000 as a result of what developers say is an increase in construction costs. However the 7.5 acres on which the 55,000 square-foot theater would be built must first be established as a Commercial Rehabilitation District in order to make the theater eligible for the abatement.
A public hearing at the Board of Trustees meeting last night opened up the floor to residents who offered their opinion prior to the boardâs vote of whether to approve a resolution establishing the district. Many residents voiced concerns regarding an increase in traffic, how successful the business would actually be, and why a multi-million dollar company would need abatement worth approximately $500,000.
However Hartland Resident Glen Flewelling voiced support for the project. As a business owner, he says heâs âseen this game too many timesâ of potential businesses being run out of town. He feels it would be âfoolishâ to not allow investment into a currently vacant parcel when no one else is proposing to do so.
Hartland Resident Kate Derosier was one of many to question the fate of the property and left-behind building if the theater is unsuccessful. She says sheâs concerned about the projectâs business model and cannot support tax abatement. She does however hope it is successful and wished the developers the best.
Parshallville Resident Robert Conaway noted that some employees of the theater, those with entry-level positions and no benefits, would be paying taxes while the theater will not. Conaway says, âIâm just concerned what Hartland is going to get out of this business coming here.â
Township resident Wes Nakagiri says if a community is going to subsidize something, they should subsidize something that has a strong economic viability. He feels the business is a marginal investment if the company needs the abatement for the project to come to fruition.
Emagine Entertainment CEO Paul Glantz attended the public hearing and says he is "...respectful of every comment made and can appreciate how different people can have different points of view".
The majority of residents who spoke focused on the abatement, but the only issue at hand was whether to simply establish the district, which Manager James Wickman says has no financial impact on the township. The resolution to do so was approved, with Trustee Matt Germane as the only oppositional vote. The resolution now moves to the county, who has 28 days to respond. (DK)
Photo credit: Emagine-Entertainment.com
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Fatal Crash Investigation Continues, Condition Of Survivors Improving Fatal Crash Investigation Continues, Condition Of Survivors Improving
The two-vehicle crash that killed five people in Oceola Township is still under investigation while one of three survivors has been released from the hospital.
The investigation by Michigan State Police at the Brighton Post is ongoing. Officials tell WHMI theyâre meeting with the MSP Reconstructionist and the Livingston County Prosecutor this week, however nothing has been submitted as of yet. Investigators earlier confirmed that they believe alcohol was a factor in the May 9th crash. Toxicology reports aren't done yet.
One of the drivers involved in the crash has since been released from the hospital, 39-year-old Albert Boswell. The driver of the other vehicle and a 23-year-old passenger remain hospitalized but have been upgraded to stable condition at this time. Police say the car driven by 22-year-old Matthew Carrier didn't stop at a sign and struck a sedan on M-59. Two people in Carrier's vehicle were killed. Three people in the other vehicle also died, including a probation agent who had been honored that same night at a Corrections Department banquet.
Police say neither Carrier nor the other driver, Boswell, had a valid driver's license. Carrierâs mother posted on social media that her son had been drinking that night and would likely end up serving time in prison. She has also said he has been dealing with various mental health issues. (JM)
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Brighton Township Board Holds Joint Meeting With County Commissioners And OfficialsBrighton Township Board Holds Joint Meeting With County Commissioners And Officials
Economic development and emergency planning were hot topics during a joint meeting between county commissioners and the Brighton Township Board of Trustees.
The board held their special quarterly meeting Tuesday night with county chair Kate Lawrence, Commissioner Gary Childs, County Administrator Ken Hinton, and Emergency Manager Theresa Cremonte. Hinton gave a presentation updating the progress that the economic development company Ann Arbor SPARK has made in the county. Four Brighton Township businesses have opened as a result of the partnership.
Township Manager Brian Vick said the board is going to look closely at renewing the agreement. He said that they began working with SPARK 4 years ago. The township has the money budgeted to continue the partnership, but Vick said they have not yet finalized details for the current fiscal year.
Cremonte gave the board on update on her first 15 months as County Emergency Manager and some of the in-and-outs of how she works with local authorities and responders in preparing for unfortunate disasters. She recommended that the board pass a hazard mitigation plan that would allow for grants to become available should the worst happen and they are needed. There is no cost in passing the 5-year plan which she can provide. Cremonte said a number Livingston County municipalities have already adopted it, including the City of Brighton, last week. Vick said they will download it, look at it, and consider it at a future workshop meeting. (MK)
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Memorial Service For Brighton Artist Norma Gray Set For Friday AfternoonMemorial Service For Brighton Artist Norma Gray Set For Friday Afternoon
A memorial service has been set for one of Brightonâs beloved artists who passed away earlier this month.
Norma Grayâs art adorns many homes and businesses around Livingston County and the United States. The cofounder of the Brighton Art Guild and member of the prestigious National Watercolor Society passed away last Friday, May 19th. The long time Brighton-resident was known for sharing her love of painting through numerous workshops with the community. She was honored by her peers in the naming of the Norma Gray Gallery at the Brighton District Library.
Gray is survived by her husband of 63 years, Ronald, 4 children, 6 grandchildren, and 2 greatgrandchildren. Her memorial service is scheduled for tomorrow, May 26th, from 4pm to 5pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, at 31450 West 6 Mile Road in Livonia.
In lieu of flowers, it is being asked to consider a memorial contribution payable Norma Gray Scholarship Fund in care of the Brighton Art Guild, P.O. Box 65, Brighton Michigan, 48116. Norma Gray was 83. (MK)
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Dog Owner Enters Plea in Fatal AttackDog Owner Enters Plea in Fatal Attack
A plea has been entered by a local man charged in connection to an incident in which his dog attacked two other dogs, causing the death of one.
31-year-old Zackery Bradley pleaded guilty to three counts of dogs running at large Monday in 53rd District Court. In exchange for his plea, prosecutors agreed to dismiss two counts for failure to license dogs. Bradley is set to be sentenced June 27th.
The charges stem from the February 25th incident, in which Bradleyâs three dogs reportedly attacked Roni Evansâ two dogs while she was walking them in the city of Howell. Evansâ shih tzu (left) survived the attack but underwent several surgeries. Her maltipoo (right) died from his injuries. Of Bradleyâs three dogs, a pit bull, pit bull-husky mix, and a cane corso, it was said that Mia, the pit bull-husky mix, was responsible for the death of the maltipoo.
Earlier this month, Magistrate Jerry Sherwood authorized her destruction, as well as Larz, another one of the dogs involved in the attack, because it drew blood. (DK)
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BAS Extends Superintendent's Contract For Additional YearBAS Extends Superintendent's Contract For Additional Year
The contract of Brighton School Superintendent Greg Gray has been extended by another year.
The Board of Education, meeting in regular session Monday night, unanimously passed a resolution extending his contract another year, to June 30, 2022. Extension of a superintendentâs contract, so that it always goes five years into the future, is considered routine board of education action if there are no red flags and his or her performance has been good. Board President Andy Burchfield tells WHMI that Gray didnât have a performance evaluation this year because they are in the midst of changing the process by which the superintendentâs job performance is evaluated. But Burchfield emphasized that the board feels Grayâs performance has been so high that until the methodology of determining his performance is changed, there is no need for an evaluation.
Burchfield says he expects Grayâs performance evaluation, using the new process, to come out in the first quarter of 2018. Until then, Grayâs contract remains the same, with his compensation $135,000 as superintendent and an additional $65,000 for performing the duties of the assistant superintendent of human resources. Gray has been Brightonâs superintendent of schools for eight years; he previously was superintendent of the Owosso Public Schools.(TT)
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10 Mile Road - Napier Road Roundabout Construction To Begin In July10 Mile Road - Napier Road Roundabout Construction To Begin In July
A dangerous intersection on the Lyon Township â Novi border is about to see some needed improvements.
The Road Commission for Oakland County held their second public information meeting for the construction of a roundabout at 10 Mile Road and Napier Road, Wednesday afternoon. Lyon Township Trustee Kristofer Enlow is in favor of the project. He said it has been a troubled intersection for years and this will make it a lot safer. Enlow said that intersection was a part of his daily commute for years and acknowledged how difficult it is to turn off of Napier onto 10 Mile, with the traffic on 10 Mile being seemingly constant. Phase one, which is the roundabout installation, is set to begin shortly after the 4th of July. It will include the reduction of a hill on 10 Mile to help improve sight distances.
Many residents, while in favor of something needing to be done, were concerned about the closing of the intersection for construction and the detour route posted. Because of a different project closing Beck Road and the Road Commission not rerouting down dirt roads, the detour route is nearly 5 miles long. Officials did suggest that if local drivers know alternate paths, possibly down dirt roads, they are free to choose them. The intersection is scheduled to be open to traffic by fall. Phase two, which is the paving of Napier Road from 9 Mile to the roundabout is scheduled to start in April 2018.
The total cost of the project is $6.3-million, split between federal and local funding. Enlow said that most of Lyon Townshipâs share is being paid for by the developers of 2 new subdivisions being built on Enclave Drive and Rathmore Park, as part of their agreement. Picture courtesy of Google Street View. (MK)
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Groups File Motion To Revoke ET Rover Construction PermitGroups File Motion To Revoke ET Rover Construction Permit
Citizensâ groups in Ohio and Michigan have formally asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, or FERC, to revoke the construction permit for the ET Rover Pipeline, which is being installed through Livingston County.
In a motion filed Wednesday with FERC, Michigan Residents Against the ET Rover Pipeline and the Ohio-based Fresh Water Accountability Project charge that the public is losing confidence that the Rover pipeline will be built safely and reliably. It cites a number of concerns, including recent spills of drilling lubricants and other violations by contractors building the pipeline. It also claims an unannounced rerouting of the pipeline closer to Silver Lake in Washtenaw County would endanger hundreds of permanent and seasonal residents on its shores.
The ET Rover pipeline project is owned by Texas-based Energy Transfer Partners, the same company behind the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline. If completed, the 42-inch-diameter Rover pipeline would carry 3.25 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day from shale formations in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. In Michigan it would cross Lenawee, Washtenaw and Livingston counties before joining the Vector pipeline near Fowlerville, which would then transport it into Ontario, Canada.
Clifford Rowley, a Putnam Township resident and member of Michigan Residents Against the ET Rover Pipeline, noted that âWe are calling for a careful, thorough reassessment of the impact to the public and the environment in granting the certificate. This is our best alternative to assure the safety of Michigan resources, Michigan homes, children at a Michigan camp, and Michigan families.â If the motion is granted, construction on the pipeline would halt, allowing FERC to reopen the environmental review process and consider the ramifications of the current route.
ET Rover officials insist they have followed proper procedures and that the pipeline was appropriately reviewed and approved for construction. FERC, meanwhile, says it has received the complaint, but doesnât comment on pending issues. (JK)
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Green Oak Twp Looks To Upgrade Mapping System With Interactive ProgrammingGreen Oak Twp Looks To Upgrade Mapping System With Interactive Programming
Interactive programs that will provide a slew of information with a single touch will soon be a part of Green Oak Townshipâs mapping system.
On Wednesday, the townshipâs Board of Trustees approved a proposal allowing the firm OHM Advisors to host and manage their Geographic Information System (GIS). GIS captures, stores, and displays data all on one map. Supervisor Mark St. Charles says Green Oak Township has cooperated in the joint GIS endeavor with the county, but that it can be difficult because there is no on-site support should a problem arise with the system. By allowing OHM to host and manage their GIS, St. Charles says the possibilities are endless.
The company will first generate maps of the region to set a basic GIS in place. From there, the township can decide what maps theyâd like to include in their system. The maps can depict information, like indicating where sewer lines are or labeling fire hydrants, as they pertain to certain departments. Law enforcement could use the maps to show what types of crime occur in specific regions or the volume of said crimes. Maps can be created for the Zoning Department that depicts the various zoning districts in the township. The map would also allow users to see what ordinances are in place for each district, just by clicking on the parcel in question.
St. Charles says these programs not only provide a lot of information quickly, but can be accessed through a phone or tablet, so the programs are convenient as well. The initial cost to set the system up was approved to not exceed $15,000, which St. Charles says is a deal considering hiring an IT professional to provide similar services is in the neighborhood of $100,000. If the township chooses to have additional applications installed, they will be charged hourly, which St. Charles says they can budget for. He expects installation of the basic system will take no more than two months. (DK)
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As Detroit's Population Continues Slump, Livingston Remains On The RiseAs Detroit's Population Continues Slump, Livingston Remains On The Rise
While new census numbers indicate Detroit's population continues to decline amid efforts to revitalize the city, the population in outlying areas like Livingston County continues to rise.
The population estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau say Detroit is the nation's 23rd largest city with a population of 672,795 as of last summer, a loss of more than 3,500 people since 2015. Despite the statistics, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan's office says new construction and utility hookups suggest the decades-long population exodus is actually stemming. About 1.8 million people lived in Detroit in the 1950s, when it was the fifth-largest city in the U.S.
The new numbers show the Detroit area ranks 14th among U.S. metropolitan areas, with 4.3 million people in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, St. Clair and Lapeer counties. When separated out, Livingston County saw its population rise from 187,316 in 2015 to 188,624, an increase of more than 1,300 residents. Overall, the countyâs population is up 4.2% since 2010 when it was just under 181,000. (JK)
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