A site plan has been approved that will allow a gas station and coffee shop to relocate near a cemetery within Lyon Township.
The Tim Hortons and USA 2 Go gas station will soon be moving from the east side of Milford Road to the west, north of Grand River. The South Lyon Herald reports that the Lyon Township Board of Trustees approved the site plan and special use permit that will allow the two to move to a parcel abutting the New Hudson Cemetery. The cemetery is already in view of several businesses on Milford Road. The site plan requires a 6-foot brick wall be built along the property line with the cemetery.
Developers have also been asked to use ground penetrating radar before construction to help ensure no graves are disturbed. Lyon Township Supervisor John Dolan was pleased with the presented rendering , believing it will protect the cemetery. (MK)
Gas Station And Restaurant To Relocate Near Lyon Township CemeteryGas Station And Restaurant To Relocate Near Lyon Township Cemetery
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Mona Shand Files For 42nd District State House SeatMona Shand Files For 42nd District State House Seat
A well-known journalist and community leader from Brighton has announced her bid for a state house seat.
Mona Shand is seeking the Democratic nomination to the 42nd state representative seat. The seat carries a two year term and is being vacated by current State Representative Lana Theis, who is running for the Michigan Senate seat currently held by the term limited Joe Hune of Fowlerville. Shand is a mother of three and former teacher who made a career move to journalism in 2003, working at various television and radio stations, including WHMI. For the past several years, she has worked as a Michigan producer and correspondent with Public News Service, an independent news agency that covers policy and public interest issues across the state. Shand also has a lengthy record of community involvement, and currently serves on the LACASA board and is the marketing coordinator for the Livingston County Community Alliance.
Shand is entering the race with a desire to serve the community in a new capacity but also due to a profound frustration with the status quo in Lansing. She feels thereâs a lot of frustration at the local, state and national levels but further that people are also tired of the name calling and labels. If elected, she pledges to fight for a better education system, protection for precious resources, and safe and modern infrastructure. Shand says people donât have to drive very far to know that roads and infrastructure are in horrible shape and being Michigan is the state that put the world on wheels, itâs unacceptable. She says there needs to be a solid, sustainable road package to get them fixed, noting the Legislature only recently put âthe tiniest of band-aids on a gaping woundâ.
Although running as a Democrat in a heavily Republican County, Shand says itâs time to look beyond party lines. Shand acknowledges she is not the typical politician but feels everything sheâs done in her professional career has been about public service. Shand has been a teacher and journalist, saying in the latter role her job was to help people understand public policy and the impact it can have on their lives. She says it was also to hold elected leaders accountable for their decisions. In doing that, Shand says she has been able to see firsthand what happens in Lansing â and what doesnât happen. Shand tells WHMI the state is on a path that is not sustainable and not responsible, which has made her think itâs her turn to get involved and do things better.
Shand is the only Democrat to file for the seat. On the Republican side, both Brighton Township Clerk Ann Bollin and local Veteran Joe Riker, who has worked in Congressman Mike Bishopâs Brighton office, have filed to run. More about Shand and her campaign is available through the link and attachment. (JM)
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As Students Countywide Take Part In Walkout, Pinckney Students Commended For ConductAs Students Countywide Take Part In Walkout, Pinckney Students Commended For Conduct
Students in districts across Livingston County took part in yesterdayâs national school walk out to mark the one month anniversary since 17 people were killed at a high school in Florida.
About 200 students took part in the walkout at Howell High School, while Brighton Area Schools designated gymnasiums at each building as a safe and secure place for students to gather. Also in Brighton, more than 70 students and parents from the Charyl Stockwell Preparatory Academy gathered to read aloud the names of those killed and then observed 17 minutes of silence in their memory. In Hartland, more than 100 students also participated in 17 minutes of silence while several dozen Fowlerville students held a similar moment in the high school gym.
In Pinckney, approximately 175 high school students and 250 students from the middle school came together for the event that was held at schools across the nation. Participants observed 17 minutes of silence to honor the 17 students and teachers that were killed last month in the Parkland, Florida school shooting. Pinckney students shared 17 belief statements that served as a platform for the event.
The platform carried no political overtone, according to Superintendent Rick Todd who says, ââ¦regardless of our own personal views on this event or on the entire school safety issue, we should all be so proud of the way in which our students expressed their compassion, empathy and support for their school community and more specifically, for those who lost their lives.â
Todd says school officials were comfortable with students participating in the walk-out because they approached administration with a sincere desire to be a part of the conversation and solution. He believes "...their behavior could be used as an example for many adults in this country who struggle to conduct themselves in this type of manner."
Todd says for obvious reasons, some community members were not supportive of schools allowing students to participate in the walk-out. He says he can understand and appreciate that, adding that every measure was taken to ensure student safety.
In talking and working with these students every day, Todd felt it was clear they have concerns regarding school safety and simply wanted to express how they were feeling. He says the students behaved in a way that reflected their mission, which was to convey a message of making schools an accepting and positive environment, with a key understanding that âweâre all in this togetherâ. (DK)
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Grand Blanc Road Bridge Closed IndefinitelyGrand Blanc Road Bridge Closed Indefinitely
A well-traveled bridge is closed indefinitely and repair options are being investigated.
The Genesee County Road Commission closed the Grand Blanc Road Bridge over the Swartz Creek Wednesday. The bridge is located between US-23 and Fenton Road in Mundy Township. Itâs said to be one of the most highly traveled bridges in the county, with around 15,000 vehicles utilizing it every day. Commuters are now forced to find alternate routes and traffic is being detoured via Fenton, Hill and Torrey Roads.
At this time, the duration of the bridge closure is indefinite as the road commission explores repair options. Bridge replacement is projected to cost $1.5 (M) million. (JM)
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Putnam Planning Commission To Take Closer Look At Master PlanPutnam Planning Commission To Take Closer Look At Master Plan
The Putnam Township Board of Trustees has asked the Planning Commission to take a closer look at several issues in the Master Plan.
Some members of the Planning Commission and their advisory staff seemed taken by surprise and confused at the request that came from the Boardâs February 21st meeting that the Commission re-open the Master Plan, Wednesday night. Putnam Township Planning Consultant Brian Borden said this caught him off guard, and that the Master Plan has been technically open since October when the Board of Trustees notified neighboring townships and entities of an intent to update. Trustee Norm Klein is the Boardâs representative on the Planning Commission. He admitted that this was probably not the traditional way of doing things, but after the Commission recommended not opening the plan up last year, the Board felt that there was enough to justify taking a closer look.
Klein said the Board narrowed down areas of concern for the Planning Commission to consider. The Planning Commission was given 7 bullet points to consider by the Board. Some of them include creating a 2-acre residential district, adding more commercial-1 districting for a small business park, and tweaking the land around a gravel pit that could help with senior housing. Klein said the Board really just wants the Planning Commission to put some thought into these and send some recommendations back. Borden recommended to the Planning Commission that they familiarize themselves with the township boardâs requests and schedule a special meeting designated specifically for Master Plan issues. That meeting will happen at 6pm, April 11th, before their regularly planned session. (MK)
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Howell Area Fire Authority Hands Out Annual AwardsHowell Area Fire Authority Hands Out Annual Awards
Howell firefighters gathered last week to honor their best and brightest, including one who stood above and beyond.
Firefighter Jeff Robson (right) was named as the 2017 Howell Area Fire Departmentâs Firefighter of the Year. His boss, Howell Fire Chief Andy Pless (left), praised his âpassion for public educationâ and noted that he was an, âasset to the department not only because of his firefighting abilities, but also because of his ability to lighten the mood and make people laugh after those difficult calls.â Robson joined the department in 2012 and according to Chief Pless, his, âefforts, energy, and expertise have increased the Howell Area Fire Departmentâs overall capabilities, exemplifying the selfless image that the public associates with the fire service.â
Also honored at the ceremony were Assistant Chiefs Mike Randall and Gary Beal, Captains Mike Petrosky and Andrea Williams-Appelyard and Firefighters Steve Moor, Chad Allen and James Krywko with Life Saving Awards. A complete list of award winners is posted below. (JK)
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Routine K-9 Sweeps Conducted At Two Howell SchoolsRoutine K-9 Sweeps Conducted At Two Howell Schools
Routine sweeps were conducted in two Howell Public Schools buildings today.
Periodic drug sweeps are conducted throughout school buildings in the district and area K-9 handlers were conducting a training exercise nearby, thus it was determined it made sense to conduct the sweeps, which did not turn up anything.
Howell Public Schools Spokesman Tom Gould tells WHMI Highlander Way Middle School and the Freshman Campus went into shelter in place mode today, as they had the opportunity to have Michigan State Police K-9's come through. As part of this, Gould says they have to put buildings into shelter in place mode while dogs are in the halls. He noted this was routine and there was nothing different about this than any other time K-9âs come through.
Parents were notified by the district via email. (JM)
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Sheriff's Office Forming Volunteer Unit For Crisis InterventionSheriff's Office Forming Volunteer Unit For Crisis Intervention
The Livingston County Sheriffâs Office is forming a unit of community volunteers that will provide crisis intervention to individuals involved in a traumatic event.
The Sheriffâs Office recently announced the formation of the Victim Services Unit, or VSU. Undersheriff Jeff Warder says the VSU's mission "...is to comfort and help victims, survivors and their loved ones by providing short-term crisis intervention at the scene of a traumatic, often death-related event of crimes."
Warder says the unit's specially trained volunteers will be there for individuals while theyâre dealing with these incidents, such as the death of a loved one or someone involved in a serious accident, so they know theyâre not alone. Warder says the presence of the unit allows first responders and authorities to perform their duties without leaving victims in distress by themselves.
Similar units have been implemented in other counties throughout the state and have received positive feedback from both the respective sheriffâs departments and community members, according to Warder. Warder says they are currently recruiting individuals interested in becoming a member of the unit. Warder says there will be a vetting process and background check, but those looking for additional information can contact the Sheriffâs Office at 517-546-2440.
The unit will be funded by state Crime Victim Rights grant dollars through the Michigan Sheriffâs Association and local community donations. A resolution authorizing the creation of the VSU fund was approved by the Livingston County Board of Commissioners last week. The fund will record revenues and expenses for unit operations. The unit has already received $400 in grant funding and $1,000 in donations.
Livingston County Treasurer Jennifer Nash says anyone wishing to donate to the VSU fund can do so through the Sheriff's Office, with checks payable to the Livingston County Sheriff. Donations can be sent to 150 South Highlander Way Howell, MI 48843. (DK)
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Brighton PSD to No Longer Be Funded Through AssessmentBrighton PSD to No Longer Be Funded Through Assessment
The Brighton Principal Shopping District â which exists to promote the downtown with by staging events, advertising and other promotional means â will no longer be funded via a special assessment.
After hearing a large group of downtown building and business owners object to the proposed assessment, the City Council Thursday night declined to support a motion in favor of charging an assessment for downtown property owners. Businessman Bryan Bradford told council that the PSD Board could provide no proof that the money the assessment generates does any good.
PSD Board Vice President Lisa Nelson said that the PSD does a lot of good in promoting downtown Brighton, and events such as A Taste of Brighton, Ladies Night Out and the Winter Sale would not exist without its funding support.
However, several owners expressed that their taxes are already high enough, and if the Headlee override passes in August, they will not be able to afford the extra assessment to support the PSD. Some said perhaps the merchants could form a private group to promote the downtown and it could also fund the cost of events to keep them going. Assistant to the City Manager and DDA Coordinator Brandon Skopek tells WHMI that the defeat of the PSD assessment does not mean the group will disband, although its funding will end on June 30th.
The action by council followed three public forums in which merchants, downtown landlords and others were invited to weigh in on the proposed assessment. Virtually everyone who gave input at the public sessions, however, objected to the tax, saying they couldnât afford it, while saying the current assessment did not improve their business. (TT)
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Fenton Man Charged With Threatening To Kill Co-WorkersFenton Man Charged With Threatening To Kill Co-Workers
Charges have been filed against a Fenton man who threatened to kill his co-workers.
Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton announced criminal charges against 57-year-old Stephen Anthony Challis who is alleged to have made threats via email to shoot and kill employees at Nexteer Automotive in Auburn Hills. Challis was arraigned Thursday with four felony counts; two counts of false report or threat of terrorism, and two counts of using a computer to commit a crime. He was released on $60,000 personal recognizance bond and placed on a tether at his home. According to investigators, Challis worked remotely from his Fenton home for Flex Live Smarter Corporation of Farmington Hills and had been working on a contracted project with Nexteer Automotive. Leyton said that after reading a report that the project they were working on would be delayed, Challis sent an email to 34 individuals saying he would be forced to kill one of them and instructed each to vote on who should be killed. He included a picture of a shotgun with the email. While police determined Challis didnât own the gun pictured in the email, two rifles were recovered. Leyton said his office takes very seriously any threat to shoot and kill others and that the nation has experienced too many incidents of mass shootings in the workplace, schools and other locations and that anyone making such threats would be held accountable. He added that he would not second guess the intentions of an individual who makes such a threat. If convicted, Challis faces up to 20 years in prison.
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Suspect Arrested For Attempted Carjacking In MilfordSuspect Arrested For Attempted Carjacking In Milford
A Detroit-man is being held in Oakland County Jail after attempting to carjack a pair of vehicles in Milford.
21-year old Kamil Gillette of Detroit was arrested Wednesday afternoon following the incident which occurred in the parking lot of the Prospect Hill shopping plaza in the Village of Milford. Gillette had allegedly stolen a vehicle from the Royal Oak area Tuesday night and was in Milford for reasons unknown at this time. Milford Police Chief Thomas Lindberg said that vehicle had become disabled and Gillette was looking to acquire a new one.
Attempting to carjack a new vehicle, Gillette allegedly approached a car with an elderly lady when bystanders saw it and called 9-1-1. The suspect made another attempt at second car, and as officers pulled onto the scene, began walking towards a Kroger grocery store in the plaza.Gillette had an object in his hand he was shielding from officers as they tried to get him to reveal it at gunpoint. Lindberg said Gillette repeatedly told officers at the scene to go ahead and shoot him, and that he didnât want to live. Once officers revealed the object in his hand to be scissors, they transitioned to using Tasers. Once the Taser was deployed, officers were able to take Gillette into custody. Lindberg complimented his staff along with the Oakland County Sheriffâs Department for their exemplary job at controlling the situation.
Gillette is due in court today for his first appearance. (MK)
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Brighton Students Take Honors At DECA State CompetitionBrighton Students Take Honors At DECA State Competition
In all the hoopla about Brighton winning the state championship in Division I hockey, another accomplishment by Brighton students may have gotten overlooked.
At Mondayâs Brighton Board of Education meeting, Supt. Greg Gray said that Brighton has a couple of high achievers at the DECA state competition, as well. DECA is an international association of high school and college students and teachers of marketing, management and entrepreneurship in business, finance, hospitality and marketing.
Two Brighton High School students took honors at the DECA State Career Conference held last Friday through Sunday at the Cobo Center in Detroit. The students are Lauren Pytlak, a senior, and April Muench, whoâs a sophomore. DECA is an organization which prepares future leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in finance, hospitality, management, marketing and other business areas. Laurenâs category was hospitality and tourism, for which she won a Gold Merit award, and April competed in the Principles of Finance category.
Superintendent Greg Gray tells WHMI that it was a great weekend for the Brighton Area Schools with Brightonâs state hockey championship, the Brighton TechnoDogs Robotics Team taking runner-up honors at Kettering University, the Brighton gymnastsâ performance at the state meet and its two state DECA winners.
The Brighton DECA advisors who are accompanying the girls to the DECA competitions are Tanya Clark and Michelle Costa. There were no first place winners in the state competition as such; however, the top six in each category qualify for the International Career Development Conference, to be held in Atlanta, Georgia, next month. (TT)
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Brighton Council Agrees To Community Center Lease For Nonprofit GroupBrighton Council Agrees To Community Center Lease For Nonprofit Group
The Brighton City Council has approved a lease agreement with Bountiful Harvest to use the Brighton Community Center Thursday through Saturday of each week at a cost of $50 per month.
The original recommendation was that the lease fee be $150 because, according to City Attorney Paul Burns, the law requires that the city get fair market value, and the fee be on a rational basis. The organization is required to have its own insurance, which council was told it has. Bountiful Harvest has been using the basement of St. George Lutheran Church at 803 West Main St. for the last seven years. However, the organization was told by the parish it could no longer use the church because it is needed for expansion purposes, and the group would have to be out by April 1st. Simpson told council that the organization would have to disband if it couldnât find a facility by the end of the month. City officials agreed that the building is for the most part under-utilized and, in fact, was rented only six times in the Thursday-through-Saturday period during 2017.
Thursday night, council unanimously approved a 12-month lease agreement, on the provision that its activities not interfere with the current usage of the building by the Boy Scouts and the Rotary Club. In response to questions by council, Bountiful Harvest Volunteer Pastor Terry Simpson also assured council that the building would be thoroughly cleaned after each use. Council Member Kris Tobbe said afterward that he would personally pay the first three monthsâ rent. Simpson tells WHMI he is grateful to the city for allowing Bountiful Harvest to use the Community Center at 555 Brighton St. for a nominal charge.
Bountiful Harvest will be utilizing the facility for three days a week and will serve dinner on Fridays and breakfast on Saturdays to those in the area who are in need. Boy Scout Troop 350 of Brighton and the Brighton Rotary Club - both of which also use the Community Center - gave their full support to the lease agreement. Bountiful Harvest is an organization run entirely by unpaid volunteers and provides food, clothing, job placement, counseling and other services for the homeless and those in need in Livingston County and elsewhere. The group is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and accepts no grants or subsidies. Council was told that while Bountiful Harvest is using the Community Center it will be fundraising, with the goal of getting a permanent building of its own. The first day of operation at the Brighton Community Center will be Friday, April 13th.
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Northfield Township Residents Ask For Help And Direction With Deteriorating RoadNorthfield Township Residents Ask For Help And Direction With Deteriorating Road
Residents on flood-prone street in Northfield Township visited the Board of Trustees to ask for help and-or direction.
Four residents and homeowners of houses on Northfield Church Road stood before the Board frustrated at conditions of the road, Tuesday night. Marybeth Carlson said during the public comment period of the special meeting that a failing culvert has the road in such bad condition that residents on the street can become easily landlocked between a flooded road and barricades blocking the other exit point. She reported snow plows turning around before attempting to plow the street, which caused a chain effect of trash pickup and mail delivery to be missed. Resident Casey Viegelahn said they are willing to help however they can in contacting the necessary parties to get the road and culvert repaired.
Keith Kirchoff owns two homes on the street, with his 85-year old mother living in one. Northfield Township Director of Public Safety and Fire Chief William Wagner met with the group who was worried about the ability for emergency vehicles to make it to residences on the street if it flooded again in heavy rainfall. Wagner said he was aware of the poor conditions on the street and was confident that emergency vehicles could get back there by removing the barricades if necessary.
Board members were mostly empathetic, wishing to help as quickly as time and working with the Washtenaw County Road Commission and Drain Commission would allow. Trustee Wayne Dockett told the group itâs not the townshipâs fault and that they have no control over the roads. Supervisor Marlene Chockley said she is going to go look at the road herself. She said that the township may have to provide some funding to get the job done, but that this is one that needs to get done. Picture - Google Street View (MK)
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Local Teen Gets Miracle Heart TransplantLocal Teen Gets Miracle Heart Transplant
A local family says the power of prayer worked unbelievably fast for a Tyrone Township teen awaiting a heart transplant.
13-year-old Aiden Saunders underwent a heart transplant last night at the University of Michigan Mott Childrenâs Hospital in Ann Arbor. The Saunders family lives in the close-knit Lake Shannon community and Aiden is described as a very active kid - a competitive swimmer with the Hartland Hurricane swim team but also an active water-skier and snow skier. He attends the Charyl Stockwell Prepatory Academy.
In late January or early February, limitations in exercise began to develop and Aiden could only make it through half of swim practice before leaving from fatigue. His family thought it was a virus but later learned Aiden had very severe congestive heart failure, with his heart only functioning around 18%. The family just learned that Aiden had been accepted for a transplant and was listed as 1-A, which is the highest priority and good news. Aiden was put on the transplant list Wednesday afternoon and the family is now crediting the power of prayer after receiving word Thursday - less than 24 hours later - that a perfect match had been found.
In speaking with WHMI after learning the good news, Aidenâs father Bill Saunders said everyone was shocked, even the doctors and nurses but especially Aiden. He says Aiden was very happy and very excited to hear the good news, although at first he wanted to make sure they werenât joking. The surgery was anticipated to take around 12 hours, so Saunders says everyone was preparing for a long night. He posted this morning that the surgery was successful and his son has a new birthday; March 16th, 2018.
Meanwhile friends, family, neighbors, community members and even complete strangers have been coming together for the family. Saunders says all of the prayers and support have not only been uplifting but very humbling.
Neighbor Kristina Masters says they got to know the family since their kids were on a water-ski team together. She says the family has always been very involved in the school, church and community so people have been reaching out, wanting to support them. Masters says Aidenâs parents have been trying to wrap their heads around the situation since it happened so rapidly but itâs been really tough between all of the time spent at the hospital, having three other daughters to care for, the loss of work and all of the medical expenses. Sheâs set up a GoFundMe account for the family, along with a separate fundraiser 5K run/walk/bike fundraiser at Lake Shannon on April 28thâ which sheâs hopeful Aiden will be able to attend. That involves a one-mile fun run or bike for kids with prizes, a 5K run or walk for adults, music and food. Organ donor registration will also be done on site at the event.
Complete details are available through the link provided. (JM)
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Hamburg Township Man Killed In CrashHamburg Township Man Killed In Crash
A fatal crash is under investigation in Hamburg Township.
The Hamburg Township Police and Fire Departments and Livingston County EMS personnel were dispatched shortly before midnight on Thursday to a single-vehicle accident on Hamburg Road, north of M-36. Police say upon arrival, officers found that a white 2018 Mercedes Benz had left the roadway and struck a tree. Preliminary investigation reveals that the vehicle was traveling southbound on Hamburg Road and left the roadway near Athlone Drive before striking the tree. Police say the driver and only occupant of the vehicle, a 29-year old Hamburg Township resident, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced deceased at the scene. His name has not been released.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing and the Livingston County Sheriffâs Office is assisting in the investigation. Anyone with information related to the crash should contact Hamburg Township Police Sgt. Tony Wallace at (810) 222-1179 or at twallace@hamburg.mi.us. (JM)
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Suspects Charged For School Shooting ThreatSuspects Charged For School Shooting Threat
Two suspects have been arraigned on charges for threatening to shoot a Whitmore Lake school building.
The Washtenaw County Prosecutorâs office authorized charges today against 18-year-old Eric Gordon Deaton of Whitmore Lake and 17-year-old Michael Gage Perks, also of Whitmore Lake. They are both charged with false report or threat of terrorism, a felony, punishable by up to 20 years in prison. A third subject, 17-year-old male, was released and charges were denied. A 16-year-old juvenile was released pending further investigation.
Northfield Township Police received information Tuesday afternoon from Superintendent Tom DeKeyser regarding a threat to âshoot up a school buildingâ within the district and officers immediately began to investigate. The four suspects were taken into custody that same day and classes were canceled Wednesday as a precautionary measure. Director of Public Safety William Wagner tells WHMI a firearm was recovered during the course of the investigation and he believes the threat was credible.
Wagner says the department has worked day and night on the investigation since being notified Tuesday afternoon of the threat. Wagner said he appreciates all of the kind gestures received on behalf of the department, saying it was a true team effort of all police officers and administrative staff. He further noted the cooperation of Superintendent DeKeyser and staff. Wagner says theyâre fortunate to have a close relationship with school staff, which helped bring the individuals into custody. Wagner stressed there was one true hero in all of this - the individual that had the courage to report the threat to school staff and ultimately avert a potential disaster in the small community.
Superintendent DeKeyser addresses the incident and student safety in his news and notes column. The link is provided. (JM)
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Handy Twp. Revising Sign OrdinanceHandy Twp. Revising Sign Ordinance
Handy Township is revising its sign ordinance to keep up with changing laws and developments in technology.
The townshipâs Planning Commission met Wednesday and discussed proposed amendments, deletions and additions to the ordinance that officials say hasnât been reviewed in a while. The outdated ordinance no longer complies with laws that have changed since it was last assessed. Township Planner John Enos says, âIt should be a comprehensive ordinance because signage can get out of hand.â
Township officials are interested in establishing a âreasonableâ period of time regulating how long a temporary sign can remain in place and better defining different types of signs, like free vs. ground-standing signs.
Theyâre also looking to clarify a signâs maximum height; specifically whether itâs measured from the top of the sign to the bottom, or if itâs measured from the top of the sign to the ground. Officials report there have been signs placed on berms to make them taller, which the ordinance doesnât address. Enos says âgood, defensible languageâ is also needed for billboards and the township is considering regulations for murals- a somewhat uncharted territory.
It was noted that once the ordinance is revised and adopted, any signs not in compliance are considered non-conforming but wonât be removed because they were placed before changes were made. However signs currently in place canât expand under the old ordinance and if a sign is destroyed, it must be rebuilt in accordance with the new standards. (DK)
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New Law Would Require Transparency In Drug PricingNew Law Would Require Transparency In Drug Pricing
New legislation from a local lawmaker will make prescription drug prices more transparent.
State Representative Hank Vaupel of Handy Township delivered testimony, Thursday, to the House Health Policy Committee in support of the legislation he introduced. Vaupel, who chairs the House Health Policy Committee, proposed a bill that would reveal the true cost of what it takes to manufacture prescription drugs and bring them to market.
Pharmaceutical manufacturers would be required to report to the Department of Health and Human Services any factors relating to prescription drugs with a yearly cost of $10,000 or more. Vaupel said that residents should not have to ration their health care or any other aspect of their life in order to afford essential medicine that saves or drastically improves their lives.
A release from Vaupelâs office claims that in 2016, drug price increases accounted for 100% of net earnings for major pharmaceutical companies, a total equaling $8.7 billion. These increases have not only caught Vaupelâs eye, but many across the country. 36 bills related to such have been introduced in 24 states as of last month. The committee will vote on the measure in the coming weeks. (MK)
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$1.9M Lotto Ticket Sold At Dexter Gas Station$1.9M Lotto Ticket Sold At Dexter Gas Station
Someone who bought a lottery ticket at a local gas station has yet to claim their prize worth nearly $2(m) million.
The Lotto 47 ticket, worth $1.9(m) million, was purchased at the Marathon gas station at 8135 Main St. in Dexter. The Michigan Lottery says the jackpot-winning ticket matched all six numbers drawn Wednesday, which are 03-14-29-34-40-47.
Lotto 47 tickets are only valid one year from the drawing date. The lucky winner should contact the Lotteryâs Public Relations Division to make an appointment to claim their prize at Lottery headquarters in Lansing.
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