Despite being rejected by voters several times, former Congressman Kerry Bentivolio says he is forming an exploratory committee to run again.
The Milford Republican is an Army veteran and former teacher at Fowlerville High School. He lost the 11th District seat in 2014 to current Republican Congressman Dave Trott, who recently announced he will not seek re-election. The 66-year-old Bentivolio said the district needs a âprincipled conservativeâ who isnât âowned by special interests.â He would join an already crowded GOP field to replace Trott, with four Republicans already officially in the race, including businesswoman Lena Epstein, former state House majority floor leader Rocky Raczkowski of Farmington Hills, Plymouth Township supervisor Kurt Heise and state Rep. Klint Kesto of Commerce Township. State Sen. Mike Kowall of White Lake and State Rep. Laura Cox of Livonia are also said to be considering bids.
Bentivolio was a long-shot for the 11th District seat in 2012 who was left as the lone Republican in the race after former Congressman Thaddeus McCotter dropped out of the race due to a petition signature scandal. He lost to Trott in the August 2014 Republican primary and launched a write-in campaign for the general election, which he lost by an almost 2-1 margin. He made an independent run for the seat in 2016 but received less than 5% of the vote.
Democrats seeking the 11th district seat include former Obama Administration official Haley Stevens, Detroitâs former director of immigration affairs Fayrouz Saad and Birmingham entrepreneur Dan Haberman. Bentivolio said that the âelection of President Trump shows that in the fight between the people and the swamp, the people are winning,â but added that âone election wonât change things.â Bentivolio has until April of next year to file for the GOP primary in August of 2018. (JK)
Bentivolio Considering Another Run For 11th District SeatBentivolio Considering Another Run For 11th District Seat
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Monument To Honor Oakland County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit Monument To Honor Oakland County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit
The heroics and dedication that K-9's within a unit at the Oakland County Sheriffâs Office gave to serve and protect will be memorialized during an event this month.
The Michigan War Dog Memorial is a non-profit organization with a mission to continue restoration of hallowed ground into a park setting and maintain that setting for the purpose of allowing interment of retired Military Working Dogs and retired Service Dogs. Located at the corner of Milford Rd and 11 Mile in Lyon Township; it provides interment, with full honors, at no cost to the handler/owner.
Memorial President Phil Weitlauf says they will be installing a new monument that will list the 21 dogs that have passed since the concept of the unit. He says it will be a living document to add names to if needed and the unveiling will take place at noon on Saturday, October 28 at the memorial. The event is open to the public.
Weitlauf says itâs been an exciting month for the memorial and people have really stepped up to help. This past weekend, an annual fundraiser was held at the VFW Post in Highland Township while a landscaping association selected the memorial for a day of service and performed a complete makeover. A memorial garden was also put in off the walkway in an area that will have benches for people to sit and reflect on their pet and good memories. (JM)
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Brighton Twp. Teen Charged With 31 Felonies Enters Plea DealBrighton Twp. Teen Charged With 31 Felonies Enters Plea Deal
A Brighton Township teen accused of multiple sexual assaults and originally charged with 31 felonies, has pleaded guilty to six charges.
The majority of the original charges against the 16-year-old stem from allegations that he sexually assaulted three teen girls in Livingston County within the last two and a half years. He was charged with nine counts of possession of child sexually abusive material which are connected to incidents involving four other alleged victims.
Though he first faced over 30 felony charges, a plea deal worked out between the teenâs attorney and the Livingston County Prosecutorâs Office calls for him to plead guilty to six; one count each of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and accosting a minor for immoral purposes, and four counts of possession of child sexually explicit material.
The teen, who is not being named because he is charged as a juvenile, has been moved to the Genesee Valley Regional Detention Center and will be kept there pending his sentencing October 19th. In the juvenile system, the court takes jurisdiction and can impose a sentence regardless of whether the crime is a misdemeanor or felony. At sentencing, the court will know all about the teenâs conduct, which Livingston County Prosecutor Bill Vailliencourt says is about âobtaining a just and appropriate resultâ. The court has a number of options, including detention, residential treatment, rehabilitation, probation, and any other conditions it feels will provide for community safety.
Because the teen admitted to one of the most serious charges, first-degree criminal sexual conduct, he will be required to register as a sex offender for life. Vailliencourt says the hope is that âthis will bring some closure for the victims and help them in their healing process.â (DK)
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Highland Township Man Apprehended For Armed Robbery Highland Township Man Apprehended For Armed Robbery
A Highland Township man is facing charges following an armed robbery Sunday.
Deputies with the Oakland County Sheriffâs Office Highland Township substation responded to the 7-Eleven convenience store located in the 1000 block of North Milford Road for an armed robbery that occurred around 5:15pm. The store clerk advised that a white male wearing blue jeans, a white t-shirt and a black zip-up hooded jacket had entered the store and brandished a large kitchen knife. The suspect demanded that the store clerk give him all the $10 and $20 bills from the cash register and then fled with approximately $460, last seen on foot heading northbound along nearby railroad tracks. The large kitchen knife was left behind, and was recovered lying on the service counter.
A deputy was able to locate a suspect matching the description at another business approximately ¼ mile north of the 7-Eleven. A report states the suspect attempted to conceal himself behind an ice machine outside of the business and had a large amount of money folded up in his pants pocket. The store clerk made positive identification of the suspect, who was transported to the Highland Township Substation and interviewed. The 23-year-old Highland Township resident was subsequently transported to the Oakland County Jail, where he was lodged pending criminal charges. (JM/JK)
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"Much Needed" Traffic Signal Approved For Latson Road"Much Needed" Traffic Signal Approved For Latson Road
Genoa Township has officially given the green light to begin implementing a much needed traffic signal on Latson Road and Hampton Ridge Boulevard at the Meijer entrance.
As a result of several deadly crashes over the past few years, talks have been in place with Genoa Township regarding the construction of a traffic signal located at the entrance of the Meijer in Howell. The roadways of Latson Road and Hampton Ridge Boulevard have proven to be a very busy area as a result of Grand River traffic, nearby subdivisions, and several family attractions in the area. Genoa Township finalized an agreement with The Livingston County Road Commission on Monday that will result in the two parties splitting the $52,775 cost to construct a fully functional traffic signal at the Meijer entrance. Township Supervisor Bill Rogers told WHMI he was very pleased to see everyone come together and jump on the road assignment for the safety of the community.
The township announced the construction of the traffic signal could begin as early as Tuesday. Rogers said he doesnât expect it to take more than a few days before the light is in working condition and said it is long overdue.
Rogers also said there are future plans to further improve the safety of the Meijer entrance and exit ways by widening the paths with the total cost for that project coming in around $168,000. Plans to move forward on widening the pathways will depend on when funds are available, as it would be paid for by Genoa Township. Picture courtesy of Google Street View. (DF)
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Milford Attorney Charged In Domestic Assault Case Milford Attorney Charged In Domestic Assault Case
A Milford attorney is facing charges in a domestic assault case.
Jennifer Elowsky-Auger is the attorney for the Village of Milford, Milford Township, Lyon Township and Wolverine Lake. Her husband is Novi City Manager Peter Auger. The couple is said to have been drinking October 7th during the Michigan â Michigan State football game with friends at their home in Milford Township. They apparently began arguing later after their friends left and the fight eventually turned physical. Elowsky-Auger is charged with domestic assault and battery. She allegedly admitted hitting her husband but claimed it was in self-defense.
Elowsky-Auger and her husband were married in February. She has two sons that live with the couple. Auger has joint custody of two daughters who were not home during the incident.
Elowsky-Auger is free on bond. As part of those conditions, she is not allowed to return to her home or contact Auger and cannot leave the state. She is also subject to random drug and alcohol testing three times per week. A pre-trial hearing is to be rescheduled since the case was reassigned to Judge Joseph Fabrizio at 52-2 District Court in Clarkston. Photo: www.bakerelowsky.com. (JM)
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Residents Crowd County Meeting With Concerns Over ET Rover Pipeline Violations Residents Crowd County Meeting With Concerns Over ET Rover Pipeline Violations
Local activists concerned about recent violations and misconduct tied to construction of the ET Rover Pipeline made the Livingston County Board of Commissioners aware of the situation during Monday nightâs meeting.
Energy Transfer is constructing the pipeline that runs through Washtenaw and Livingston Counties. Last week, some local resident watchdogs noticed an ongoing water spill on an easement in an area on Dexter-Townhall Road where the pipeline crosses a wetland and could smell the strong smell of gasoline. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality was contacted, samples were taken and a violation has been issued to the company, which states Roverâs dewatering activities may be exacerbating the spread of contaminated groundwater from a former gas station.
Jen Nelson, a lifelong Pinckney-area resident who is pictured, was one of the residents who discovered the spill and detailed the recent events. She brought along a sample of tap water from a home around 400 feet from the spill and potential plume, telling commissioners they were welcome to try it. Nelson said it doesnât smell or look bad but the property owners are justifiably worried and were never notified about the latest issues âstating the company does not take safety precautions and is putting people at risk. Nelson referred to several local EPA watch sites and said she doesnât want to let future disasters come into town so easily, adding she respects the board and wants them to come through for the community whether stricter protections or other options. She says wants to get ahead of contamination and protect local water resources, further raising concerns about the Chain of Lakes.
Matthew Borek is with the group Michigan Residents Against the ET Rover Pipeline and was among those who spoke about what they refer to as the âaccident prone pipelineâ. He was among those who noticed the strong smell, and elevated water levels in the wetland. Borek and others estimate hundreds of thousands of gallons of contaminated water flowed into the wetland and Hellâs Portage Creek in what became a days-long spill, which flows into the Chain of Lakes and then the Huron River watershed.
About a dozen residents spoke during call to the public although more supporters were in the audience. They raised issues with the companyâs conduct and lack of ethics during construction so far but larger concerns about the health of water resources including wetlands, lakes and streams. Others questioned how sheriffâs deputies assigned for security failed to notice the violations and another raised issues with they feel are continuing shady welding habits
The recent violation notice issued by the MDEQ in regard to the ET Rover Pipeline project can be viewed on our website.
Commissioners do not typically comment or engage in exchange with the audience during call to the public. Commissioner Bob Bezotte said he would be interested to learn testing results, as his district encompasses the area of concern.
The violation notice issued by the MDEQ is attached. (JM)
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Howell Man Charged After Home Invasion Incident In FowlervilleHowell Man Charged After Home Invasion Incident In Fowlerville
A home invasion incident last week in Fowlerville has resulted in a Howell man facing felony charges.
Fowlerville Police say they were dispatched around 5am last Wednesday, October 11th to a breaking and entering and a felonious assault incident at a duplex off of Grand River in the village. An officer made contact with a female who said her 26-year-old ex-boyfriend had broken into her friend's residence through an unlocked window and had assaulted her. She said the suspect then grabbed a knife from the kitchen and began threatening others inside the home before stabbing himself several times in the abdomen and chest. He then reportedly threw the knife at the homeowner but missed. He fled the residence in his vehicle after the homeowner called 911.
Fowlerville officers, with assistance from the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, were able to speak to the suspect on his cellphone and convince him to turn himself in. He was then detained and Livingston County EMS and Fowlerville Fire personnel treated him for his injuries. The suspect admitted to using crack cocaine prior to the incident and said he was upset his girlfriend was possibly cheating on him. The suspect was transported to Sparrow Hospital for his injuries and was later transferred to a psychiatric hospital. He has been charged with Home Invasion, Felonious Assault, Domestic Violence and as a habitual offender. (JK)
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Genoa Township Looks To Aid Howell Township's Sewer SystemGenoa Township Looks To Aid Howell Township's Sewer System
Monday Night, Genoa Township approved a resolution that may lead to them providing assistance to Howell Townshipâs sewer system.
Months ago, Howell Township reportedly approached Genoa Townshipâs Utility Director seeking assistance in regards to Howellâs sewer system. Genoa Township Supervisor Bill Rogers told WHMI that Howell Township was very interested in hiring Genoaâs Utility Department in a consultant-type role due to the departmentâs engineering and technical expertise.
During their regular board meeting, Genoa Township agreed to move forward in allowing their utility department to assist Howell Township. Rogers said the ultimate decision on his end was to determine whether or not the department had enough time and staff to meet Howell Townshipâs needs and claimed he was convinced that they did. Following Mondayâs meeting, the next step involves approval from The MHOG Utility Department; which is the department that provides water and sewer services to Marion, Howell, Oceola, and Genoa Township. MHOG will be meeting on Wednesday to finalize the deal between Genoa and Howell Township. Rogers said he fully expects MHOG to go through with the plan.
Rogers explained how this will be a beneficial plan for all parties involved. He claims it will provide Howell Township with an excellent service while bringing in extra revenue to Genoa Township (DF
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Hartland Holds 3rd Annual State of the Township AddressHartland Holds 3rd Annual State of the Township Address
Growth, an abundance of volunteerism, and financial stability were some of the highlights given at Hartland Townshipâs 3rd annual State of the Township Address.
The yearly update had a special dual purpose, as the municipality is celebrating its 180th birthday. Township Hall was packed at the community event Monday with residents, local leaders, as well as representatives from the areaâs schools, Cromaine District Library, and Chamber of Commerce. Township Supervisor Bill Fountain says this kind of support is a new effort to work together. "Partners in Progress" meet frequently to discuss issues and make decisions according to what they believe is most beneficial for the community as a whole.
Fountain says the communityâs âcooperative spiritâ is the foundation of the township, noting seven residents were nominated for its 2017 Volunteer of the Year. Kurt Stromlund is this yearâs winner and was praised for his involvement in several organizations and outreach projects. Stromlund is president of the Hartland Lions Club and coaches the Hartland Eagles Intermediate Baseball team.
Fountain says what Hartland Township residents have contributed to the area is the building block for its success. The weekly farmerâs market, the first annual Hartland Polo Classic, and citizensâ efforts to build Settlerâs and Heritage Parks were named as some of the communityâs valuable assets. Pavilions and playscapes are being added to both parks, as well as a mountain bike trail at Settlerâs.
Fountain reports the township is doing well financially, with a AA credit rating and an audit with âglowing marksâ. The Safe Roads Initiative has kept all projects under budget and the township is satisfied with its 2022 Strategic Plan. The region has experience residential and commercial development, and thereâs more to come. Fountain says a Culverâs restaurant is under construction and an Emagine movie theater will be built next spring.
To wrap up its many achievements and goals, Fountain says Hartland Township is a âpositive place for positive growth.â
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Livingston County Hires New Animal Control DirectorLivingston County Hires New Animal Control Director
A new director has been hired to oversee Livingston County Animal Control.
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners met Monday night and approved a resolution to hire Aimee Orn as the next director, pictured in front. The position has been vacant since September 15th when former director Andy Seltz left for a new position elsewhere.
County Administrator Ken Hinton commented that Orn was selected out of pool of qualified candidates, saying she rings an extensive background and excellent credentials. Orn has worked as the lead animal control officer with Macomb County for nearly a decade before working as chief animal control officer for Lapeer County.
Commissioners approved the resolution unanimously, with William Green absent. Orn thanked the board for the opportunity during the meeting. (JM)
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Former Restaurant Owner Sentenced In Baseball Bat Attack On Ex-EmployeeFormer Restaurant Owner Sentenced In Baseball Bat Attack On Ex-Employee
Sentencing has been handed down to a Genoa Township restaurant owner charged with attacking an ex-employee with a baseball bat.
56-year-old Johnnie Lee Hamilton was the last to be sentenced of the four people charged in a brawl that occurred in the parking lot of the now-closed Chinese-American buffet, Bubba Changâs. He was sentenced by Judge Michael P. Hatty Thursday to 11 months in jail, 23 months of probation, and to pay $590.67 in restitution fees.
In April of 2016, Guan Han Chen and Changqian Zou returned to the restaurant to collect back wages and personal belongings after recently being fired. An argument between the two men and Johnnie Hamilton, his brother Jeremy, and dishwasher Timothy Borg escalated. Jeremy reportedly used a baseball bat to smash up Chenâs vehicle and Johnnie used it to attack Zou. After Zou fell to the ground, he was attacked by Borg. Johnnieâs wife, Angela Hamilton, allegedly hid the bat afterward. She faced subsequent charges but was only required to pay fines at her sentencing last month. Borg is currently serving a prison sentence and Jeremy Hamilton was sentenced to three months of probation in July.
Zou, who suffered severe injuries from the fight, filed a civil lawsuit in May against Hamilton Cedar Creek Inc., which listed all three Hamiltonsâ and Borg as the defendants. He is seeking damages to exceed $25,000. The defendants filed counterclaims in June, alleging they have suffered humiliation, lost earning capacity, and lost business. A hearing in November will follow-up on the status of that lawsuit. (DK)
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Crosswalk Project Complete In Downtown Brighton Crosswalk Project Complete In Downtown Brighton
The crosswalk enhancement project along Main Street in the City of Brighton is complete.
Crews have been working over the past month to remove the blinking lights along crosswalks between Grand River and First Street. The holes have been filled in and new signs installed to upgrade and enhance the pedestrian crossing lights. When a pedestrian hits the âwalkâ button, the signs on both sides of the intersection will light up to stop cars in all travel lanes from entering the intersection. State law requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
Patty Thomas serves as assistant to the DPW director and says there are also now blinking LED lights around the entire sign. She says pedestrians still hit the button on the enhanced pedestrian signs to activate new flashing LED lights; the only difference is that the crosswalk lights in the street are no longer there. Thomas tells WHMI itâs a good project that will definitely enhance the safety of pedestrian traffic downtown.
Thomas says the new signs are functioning properly and everything is working, and the yield signs will remain in the crosswalks. She says the City just wants to make sure pedestrians still cross with caution and look for vehicles, and that motorists should be aware of people crossing.
The City of Brighton further thanked Main Street travelers for their patience and extra caution during the transition and encourages everyone to continue to enjoy Main Street safely, whether in a car or on foot. (JM)
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Voyager Educator Surprised With Teacher Of The Year HonorsVoyager Educator Surprised With Teacher Of The Year Honors
An educator with more than two decades of experience was honored yesterday by Howell Public Schools.
Voyager Elementary fifth grade teacher Jennifer Hibbard was named the 2017-2018 Howell Public Schools Teacher of the Year on Tuesday. District officials say that Hibbard, who has been teaching in the district for more than 22 years, is known as an innovator who was one of the first teachers in the district to bring flexible seating options to her classroom and is an early adopter of new technology.
Hibbard was surprised with the Teacher of the Year award by Howell Public Schools Superintendent Erin MacGregor and, Voyager Elementary Principal Mindy McGinn, along with several central office administrators and members of her family. Hibbard, who said she was flabbergasted by winning the award and told her students that they are the reason she teaches every day, was nominated by parent Angela Wolcott. Wolcott said Hibbard, âvalues each of her students for the unique individuals they areâ adding that she, felt like they âwon the teacher lotteryâ when her youngest was placed in her class.
âMrs. Hibbard is very deserving of this honor. Each day she looks for new and innovative ways to help her students find success both in and out of the classroom,â said MacGregor. âShe was an early adopter of flexible seating options for students and is always looking for new ways to utilize technology to enhance teaching and learning. Additionally, Mrs. Hibbard empowers her students to think outside the box during Genius Hours and through Project Based Learning.â
A committee of 20 teachers, parents and district officials met Oct. 12 to consider 60 nominees before selecting Hibbard, who will now represent Howell Public Schools in the Michigan Teacher of the Year competition. The Howell Board of Education will honor Hibbard at a board meeting in February. Pictured from left to right; MacGregor, Hibbard and McGinn.(JK)
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Construction Starts Today On Old US-23 Between Spencer & Hilton RoadsConstruction Starts Today On Old US-23 Between Spencer & Hilton Roads
A construction project on a portion of Old US-23 in Brighton Township gets underway today and motorists should be prepared for travel delays.
The pavement rehabilitation project will encompass a stretch of Old US-23 between Spencer Road east and Hilton Road. The Livingston County Road Commission advises that work is scheduled to start today, with completion tentatively set for Friday, November 3rd. The project involves milling the existing surface, repairing faulted concrete joints, extending a bypass lane to Larchmoor, reshaping shoulders, and then resurfacing the road and adjacent shoulder.
All of the work will be done under flagger control. The Road Commission says extended delays are expected, especially during peak hours, and motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes. (JM)
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Services Set For Fenton Man Killed In Boating AccidentServices Set For Fenton Man Killed In Boating Accident
Services will be held Thursday for a Fenton man who died after a tragic accident on a local lake.
57-year-old Mark Elmer died last week after his leg was severed by a boat propeller while trying to remove the boat from Lake Fenton. The Genesee County Sheriff's Office says Elmer and a friend were working to remove the boat from its hoist when Elmer slipped, fell into the water, and had his leg severed by the boatâs propeller. He was transported to the hospital by ambulance, but died from his injuries about two hours later.
Visitation for the retired corrections officer will be from 1 to 3pm and 5 to 8pm today at the Swartz Funeral Home in Flint. Services will be held at noon Thursday at Lamb of God Lutheran Church in Flint. Burial will follow at Flint Memorial Park. Anyone wishing to make a contribution is being encouraged to donate to the family to set up a trust for Elmerâs grandchildren. (JK)
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Appeals Court Overrules Decision In Case Against Former Howell EmployerAppeals Court Overrules Decision In Case Against Former Howell Employer
The Michigan Court of Appeals has issued a ruling in the case of a former Howell business owner charged with sexual assault.
52-year-old David Price III, owner of the now-closed Hog Wild BBQ and Catering in Howell, was charged in two separate cases with multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct. A ruling to exclude evidence in his case was challenged by the Livingston County Prosecutorâs Office, with arguments made October 10th in Lansing to a three-judge panel of the Michigan Court of Appeals. While many decisions by the appeals court can take months, the panel wasted no time in this case.
Price was charged after two 20-year-old women alleged he assaulted them soon after they started work at the restaurant. The first alleged assault occurred in November 2014, with the second in August of 2015. Authorities say DNA evidence gathered after the first assault matches Price. He claims the sex in both instances was consensual.
The appeals panel said that Livingston County Circuit Court Judge Michael Hatty did not engage in the proper legal analysis when deciding the motion to exclude the prior acts because he had failed to determine if they were ârelevant to the existence of a scheme or planâ which in this case would be Priceâs alleged intent to use his position as employer to perpetuate a sexual assault while using his control of the surroundings to gain âthe element of surprise.â The case was remanded back to Hatty to decide the motion based on the proper legal standard. (JK)
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Price To Lease Artwork Is Rising But Fenton Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit Will ContinuePrice To Lease Artwork Is Rising But Fenton Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit Will Continue
A local community dedicated to bringing art to their downtown area is going to continue to do so even though the cost is going up.
Over the past 4 years Fentonâs Downtown Development Authority has used the Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit as a means of bringing a bit of culture to the city. DDA Chairman Craig Schmidt said itâs been well received by the community and they fully intend to continue leasing sculptures each year from the Midwest Sculpture Initiative, or MSI. Assistant City Manager Mike Hart however had to inform the DDA at their meeting Tuesday that the cost to participate is going to rise. Hart received a letter from MSI earlier this month informing him that in order to remain competitive with other similar exhibits, artist stipends needed to be increased. Where other exhibits are paying around $1,000, MSI has been paying $750, but now intends to raise that by $100. Along with an increase in their per sculpture rate of $50, the DDAâs budget would need to be increased by $1,200 if they want to keep receiving the same amount of art.
Schmidt said he felt good about continuing, especially considering how their place in the pecking order for picking what comes to Fenton keeps getting better each year.When the DDA began this program they were at the bottom of the 12-community list and had the last picks at what sculptures they would be able to lease. Hart said he has been informed that this coming year they have moved up to the third pick. The following year, for which they are already signed on for, will see them in the top spot having their choice of artwork to bring downtown.
The DDA Board discussed whether or not they needed to lease as many as they have been and if by ordering less some money can be saved. A recent gift of a butterfly sculpture from the Arts Council was also considered as a possible replacement for a statue. Hart said that no decisions needed to be made that night, but that these were things to consider before the next selection process begins. (MK)
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Hamburg Township Repeals Outdated OrdinancesHamburg Township Repeals Outdated Ordinances
Hamburg Township officials are cleaning up the municipalityâs list of ordinances, having found many are outdated or no longer applicable.
Trustee Mike Dolan says the process to codify the ordinances began earlier this year and has been a lot of work, with a long way to go still. Officials worked with department heads from respective agencies to determine which regulations need to be updated or eliminated entirely.
Dolan tells WHMI some are simply irrelevant at this point, like a parking ordinance for a fire station that no longer exists. Another was adopted just after Woodstock, regarding large gatherings. Laws that have changed since then make the aforementioned unnecessary.
Numerous amendments have been made to township ordinances in the last 30 years, according to Dolan, who says simplification was long overdue. On Tuesday, the townshipâs Board of Trustees unanimously approved adoption of Ordinance 93, which repeals 10 separate ordinances that are no longer needed. Dolan says codification will make it much easier for citizens, contractors, developers, or anyone wanting to do business in the municipality, to find and review the local regulations.
Dolan says Ordinance 93 will be effective following a public posting. (DK)
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Semi Driver Falls Asleep, Causes Three Vehicle Crash On I-96Semi Driver Falls Asleep, Causes Three Vehicle Crash On I-96
A semi-truck driver who fell asleep at the wheel was hospitalized following an early morning crash on westbound I-96 near D-19 in Howell.
Deputies from the Livingston County Sheriffâs Office responded around 6:30am to the three-vehicle personal injury accident involving a semi-tractor trailer and two vehicles on westbound I-96 east of D-19, also known as Pinckney Road. The semi was operated by a 53-year-old Warren resident who had fallen asleep at the wheel, went off the roadway to the right, hit the guardrail, came back onto the freeway and struck a 2011 Ford Super Duty truck operated by a 41-year-old Perry resident. The impact forced the Ford truck into a 2000 Chevy Blazer, which was operated by a 26-year-old Brighton resident. The semi driver, who was cited for careless driving, was transported to the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor with non-life threatening injuries.
The left and center lanes of westbound I-96 were shut down for approximately three hours until 9:30am, resulting in significant traffic back-ups and delays. Members of the Michigan State Police Motor Carrier Division, the Howell Area Fire Department and Livingston County Ambulance assisted deputies at the scene. (JM)
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