A new fast-food restaurant for Green Oak Township is one step closer to construction.
The townshipâs Planning Commission reviewed site plans Thursday for a Culverâs that would be located on the west side of Whitmore Lake Road, between Olive Garden and TGI-Fridays. Plans for the 4,310-square foot building were returning to the commission for a second time, as requirements were not met the first time around.
Commissioners first had to discuss a change to the areaâs Planned Unit Development, or PUD agreement, needed for a critical piece of the restaurant. The agreement, first approved in 2003, allows for one fast food restaurant with a drive-through within the PUD. 15 years ago, officials worried the major corridor would only have drive-through fast-food restaurants; something that they did not envision for the exit. But Planning Consultant Paul Montagno says as this is the PUDâs last unit to be developed, commissioners werenât concerned that one more drive-through would change the areaâs character. The Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of an amendment to the PUD to allow for a second drive-through. Montagno says Union Pacific Holdings' request for extra signage for the business, however, was denied.
Approval of the request would also require an amendment to the PUD or an exception as the agreement limits a business to two signs. Union Pacific Holdings sought four, one on each side of the building. Commissioners remained firm as other businesses in the area that have made the same request are already adhering to the sign regulation.
The Planning Commissionâs recommendation to amend the PUD sends the site plan to the Board of Trustees for final approval. (DK)
Plans for Green Oak Culver's Move Toward Final ApprovalPlans for Green Oak Culver's Move Toward Final Approval
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Woman Charged With Making Violent Threats Against Hartland FamilyWoman Charged With Making Violent Threats Against Hartland Family
A woman has been charged for allegedly threatening to burn a local familyâs home down and shoot up a school.
20-year-old Karen Lockwood of Richmond, Michigan was arraigned on various charges in two separate cases in 53rd District Court. Sheâs charged with unlawful posting of a message, communicating with another via computer/internet to commit a crime and malicious use of a telephone related to an incident on February 12th. In the other case stemming from an incident reported February 25th, Lockwood is charged with false report or threat of terrorism, using a computer to commit a felony and malicious use of a telephone in connection.
The Livingston County Sheriffâs Office says it responded to a social media threats complaint that involved Village Elementary School in Hartland Township. The initial report revealed that a suspect was threating a family from the Hartland area through Facebook messenger and by sending text messages to a family member's phone. The Office says Lockwood threatened âshooting up the school" where members of the family were students and burning the family's house down. During the investigation, detectives learned that Lockwood had established numerous fictitious social media accounts, email accounts and internet based phone numbers to communicate the threats and conceal her identity. The Office says it determined that although the threats were specific in nature, the suspect had no means to carry out such a threat.
Lockwood was taken into custody at the court arraignment and remains lodged in the Livingston County Jail. An April 4th probable cause conference has been scheduled and her bond was set at $50,000 cash/surety in each case. Lockwood was ordered to have no contact with the victims and cannot use computers or email. She must also wear a GPS tether upon release. (JM)
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Popular Genealogy Seminar Returning To PinckneyPopular Genealogy Seminar Returning To Pinckney
A seminar in Pinckney can help fill in the gaps for people researching their family tree.
The fourth annual genealogy seminar will be held at the Pinckney Community Public Library on Saturday, April 21st from 9am to 4pm. The workshop, Putting the Puzzle Together, will feature nationally known speaker Kelli Bergheimer, who is a member of both the Genealogical Speakers Guild and the Association of Professional Genealogists. From topics like sorting out pie charts on DNA reports to giving tips for researching in libraries and archives, there promises to be something for family-tree hunters of all skill levels. Pre-registration for the seminar is underway for a discounted price of $25. It will raise to $30 day-of. Light refreshments are included and a lunch is available for an additional $7. More information about the event can be found through the link below, emailing pcpgenealogy@ pinckneylibrary.org, or by calling the library at (734) 878-3888. (MK)
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Fenton Twp. Man Charged With Child Porn Found CompetentFenton Twp. Man Charged With Child Porn Found Competent
An area man facing charges of child pornography and criminal sexual conduct with a minor has been found competent to stand trial.
62-year-old Derek Timothy Watson of Fenton Township was found competent following a forensic exam ordered by his original, court-appointed attorney. Watson returns to Genesee Countyâs 67th District Court Thursday.
District Court Judge William Crawford will preside over the hearing where evidence and witnesses from both sides will be brought forth. The preliminary exam will determine whether thereâs enough evidence to send the case to Circuit Court for trial.
Watson is facing seven felony charges, three of which are first-degree criminal sexual conduct with an individual under 13 years of age. He is also charged with one count each of child sexually abusive activity, possession of child sexually abusive material, felon in possession of a firearm and felon in possession of ammunition.
Court records indicate the charges stem from an alleged incident in January of 2013 that involved a 12-year-old female who is now 15. She came forward with allegations against Watson that led to his arrest in December. The Tri-County Times reports bail was previously denied for Watson and he remains lodged in the Genesee County Jail. (DK)
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Brighton, Hartland, Walled Lake Share District Robotics HonorsBrighton, Hartland, Walled Lake Share District Robotics Honors
An Alliance made up of the Brighton TechnoDogs, Hartland ElectroEagles and Walled Lake MoreMonsters won the district FIRST Robotics championship at Milford High School on Friday and Saturday.
The three-team alliance beat the competition to qualify for the State FIRST Robotics Tournament to be held at Saginaw Valley State University April 11th through 15th. Co-Coach Rocky Roberts, who is the auto lab teacher at Brighton High School, tells WHMI the TechnoDogs and their alliance counterparts did very well in the competition.
The assignment for the Robotics teams, called FIRST Power Up, was for the robot they made to pick up called power cubes and place them on a scale. The goal was to place as many power cubes as possible on the scale without any falling off. Roberts says the team, in his words, âwent out of their comfort zone this yearâ and made its robot out of extracted aluminum.
The other Brighton co-coach is Dan DeLisle, who is a department manager at the GM Proving Grounds in Brighton and Milford townships. Roberts says the TechnoDogs currently rank 5th out of 508 Robotics teams in the state. Roberts says he will be taking 40 TechnoDog team members and 20 adult mentors to the state tournament next month. (TT)
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Pinckney Rolls Out Green Carpet For Annual St. Patrick's Day ParadePinckney Rolls Out Green Carpet For Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
2018 marked another successful year for Pinckneyâs Annual St. Patrickâs Day Parade.
For the 14th straight year, The Village of Pinckney played host to the festive St Patrickâs Day celebration along Main Street. The morning started off with Scottish Dancers on Main Street, young children dressed up for The Cutest Leprechaun Contest, followed by the parade at noon. An estimated 3,000 people turned out to watch the parade make its way down the streets of Pinckney. Bagpipe bands, dancers, first responders, floats, and walkers all participated in the parade. Founder of the parade, Pasty McGuire-Haggerty Dible told WHMI the event couldnât have gone any better.
The annual parade is funded through donations, support of local businesses, and through the use of sponsors. This yearâs major sponsors included Pinckney Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Pinckney Putnam Hamburg Hell Chamber, and Rick Beaudin ReMax. Dible told WHMI she thinks this year was the best parade yet and confirmed there will be another parade next year. She said she sees The St. Patrickâs Day Parade going on forever and only getting bigger and better each year. (DF)
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New Courses Approved for Brighton High SchoolNew Courses Approved for Brighton High School
The Brighton Board of Education has approved two new courses for Brighton High School beginning with the 2018 fall term. They are forensic science and aquatic basics, both one-semester classes. Supt. Greg Gray tells WHMI the courses are being added to fill holes in the curriculum regarding the amount and variety of course offerings.
Forensic science is the application of scientific techniques during criminal investigations. The subject incorporates biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy and physiology. Major aspects include processing a crime scene, collecting and preserving evidence, analysis of evidence, hair and fibersâ¦and the course will also include arson and explosion investigations, along with analyzing DNA evidence, fingerprints, firearms, and document analysis.
Gray says the course has often been requested by Brighton students through the Michigan Virtual School courses offered at Brighton High School. It was felt that indicates a need for a regular class so students can participate in hands-on discovery and experimental activities.
The Aquatics Basics course will focus on teaching basic swimming skills and techniques and will include pool and water safety and basic lifeguarding techniques. It will be taught at the high school aquatic center, completed a few years ago as part of the $89 million bond issue approved by voters in 2012. (TT)
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Sheriff's Office Gifted Comfort Teddy Bears For Child-Involved CasesSheriff's Office Gifted Comfort Teddy Bears For Child-Involved Cases
The Livingston County Sheriffâs Office has received a donation of comfort teddy bears that will be used to soothe children involved in high-stress cases.
The SPARKY Bears were recently gifted to the Sheriffâs Office by Sparky Defibrillator, a non-profit organization whose goal is to raise funds to purchase and distribute automatic external defibrillators, or AEDs. The organization has also made past donations to the Sheriffâs Office to supply its first responders with the life-saving devices. They have received nine AEDs to date.
In a Facebook post, the Sheriffâs Office says their goal is to equip all patrol vehicles with an AED as it could decrease response time for cardiac arrest victims, thereby increasing the survival rate. An incident of that nature led to the creation of the Sparky Defibrillator Challenge.
The annual fundraiser resulted from a near tragic event in which George Stefureac went into sudden cardiac arrest at Kensington Valley Ice House. His teammates and a fast acting ice rink employee helped save his life by quickly administering CPR and using an AED that was in the building. Stefureac and others later launched the Sparky Challenge, raising funds to purchase AEDs and distribute them throughout Livingston County.
This yearâs Sparky Defibrillator Challenge will be held at the Hartland Glen Golf Course on Saturday June 2nd. Call (810)610-8633 for more information. (DK)
Facebook photo.
Pictured left to right: Livingston County Undersheriff Jeff Warder, Sparky Defibrillator representative George Stefureac, Sheriff Mike Murphy and Sparky Defibrillator representative Ron Pastor.
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Kristi Pace Named Brighton Police "Officer Of The Year"Kristi Pace Named Brighton Police "Officer Of The Year"
The Brighton Police Departmentâs lone female officer has been named âOfficer of the Yearâ for 2017.
The announcement was made during last Thursdayâs City Council meeting. The officer of the year is Kristi Pace, who has been with the department for two years as a patrol officer. Police Chief Rob Bradford says that Pace is, in his words, âhighly regarded as a new, up-and-coming leader of the department, (and) âis very well-respectedâ by her fellow officers.
Bradford described the incident that led to Paceâs being named Officer of the Year, which occurred last May on Old US-23 in Brighton Township. He tells WHMI it involved a suicidal man with a gun who was walking toward a Michigan State Police trooper while pointing the gun at him. He says when the man continued to approach the officer, the officer fired.
In addition to her responding to several life-threatening situations, Bradford credits Officer Pace for her efforts to improve her education and training. Last year she attended the FBIâs Crisis Negotiator School, as well as Evidence Technician School and Taser Instructor School. With the additional training, Pace has since become a member of the Brighton departmentâs Crisis Negotiator Team, Investigative Resource Unit, and she is a Taser instructor. The Officer of the Year award is determined by a committee consisting of a command officer, a patrol officer and an administrator, who make the determination based on the recommendations of the officerâs peers. Bradford says that when Pace was hired they were not specifically looking to bring in a woman officer, saying that Pace âwas the most qualified officerâ among all the applicants. (TT)
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Livingston County Is Third Healthiest In MichiganLivingston County Is Third Healthiest In Michigan
According to a national study, Livingston County continues to remain as one of the healthiest counties in the state.
The 2018 County Health Rankings were released on Wednesday, and for the 3rd straight year Livingston County ranked 3rd out of Michiganâs 83 counties. The Rankings are compiled from data collected across the county which is then weighed, standardized, and organized into two categories; health outcomes and health factors. Health outcomes looks at length and quality of life. The health factors category measures health behaviors, clinical care, social and economic factors, and the physical environment.
Areas where Livingston County residents excelled in were having high percentages of residents that are physically active, have health insurance, and a rising rate of women receiving mammography screenings.
Despite coming in 3rd, the Rankings give the Health Department useful direction on areas that could still be improved upon. Areas identified were a high rate of adult smokers, the adult obesity rate, and transportation. Livingston County residents tend to have farther commutes to and from work with not enough using ride-share opportunities.
These areas have been recognized by the Health Department and being addressed in the current Livingston County Community Health Improvement Plan. The complete report can be found online through the link below. The counties that beat Livingston? Ottawa and Grand Traverse. (MK)
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Northfield Township To Apply For Parks GrantNorthfield Township To Apply For Parks Grant
The Northfield Township Parks and Recreation Department is forming a committee to research grant possibilities and how to use the possible funds.
KaBOOM and the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation are teaming up to offer communities in southeast Michigan and Western New York a slice of $720,000 in grant money for parks. The Built-to-Play grant aims to fund the creation of unique play spaces for kids. Grants will awarded anywhere from $10,000 to $80,000.
The application is due on May 11th, causing many on the board to believe they need to begin working on it immediately. Northfield Township Parks and Rec Chairman Sam Iaquinto said the only way he sees it happening is if they form a committee and they have a committee chair take ownership and spearhead the efforts. Board of Trustees representative Tawn Belliger grabbed the mantle, saying she wanted to be involved and learn more about the grant application process. Belliger said she doesnât like public money grants, but this being a private grant is something she can definitely get behind. She will now recruit a couple more members and begin narrowing the focus of what it is the Department wants to do with the funds should they receive them, for the grant application. Two ideas thrown around at the meeting were exercise stations along park pathways and park-space for radio-controlled vehicles.(MK)
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United Way Honors Volunteers At Annual BreakfastUnited Way Honors Volunteers At Annual Breakfast
It was a celebration of volunteers and major contributors at the Livingston County United Wayâs annual recognition breakfast last week.
The 41st Annual âSpirit of the Communityâ awards were handed out last Thursday at Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Genoa Township. Outgoing board members Shirley Barton and Scott Griffith were recognized for their years of service. Several special volunteers were then recognized for their exemplary service to others. Natalie Cortez, President of Howell High School Interact Club, won the Young Person of Distinction. Among her noted achievements were helping fundraise $6,000 with the Ribbon Warrior program that supports Howell Schools family members dealing with health-related medical bills.
The Howell High School Senior Survivor program was honored as the Youth Organization of the Year, which has over the past 10 years raised over $262,000 to support community initiatives and nonprofit organizations.
Patti Palazzolo was awarded the Charles W. Itsell Volunteer of the Year for her years of assistance to the United Way, most especially when it comes to the annual Day of Caring.
The Donald Epley Lifetime Community Service award went to Brian Donovan, who has volunteered for years assisting Livingston County residents to remain independent in their homes, doing home improvements and additions necessary due to physical disabilities.
Dunnage Engineering was also honored as the Randy Rudisill Business of the Year for its, ârock-solid corporate and employee support for at least three decades.â (JK)
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January Jobless Rates Increase Statewide, LocallyJanuary Jobless Rates Increase Statewide, Locally
Jobless rates increased seasonally across the state and locally in January.
Livingston Countyâs unemployment rate stood at 4% in January â marking an increase of nearly a full percentage point from the 3.1% rate in December. Livingston consistently held the number one ranking among all of Michiganâs 83 counties in the latter part of 2017, but now holds the fifth spot.
The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget reports that the stateâs regional labor force and job trends were very typical for January, as payroll jobs fell in many seasonal industry sectors with the onset of the winter months. Jason Palmer, director of the Bureau of Labor Market Information & Strategic Initiatives says since January 2017, the majority of local labor markets recorded moderate jobless rate declines, while payroll jobs increased in most of the stateâs metro areas. (JM)
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Plans Reviewed For Family Farm And Home Store In Genoa TownshipPlans Reviewed For Family Farm And Home Store In Genoa Township
The Genoa Township Planning Commission again reviewed plans for a proposed rural, farm lifestyle store during last week's meeting.
Family Farm and Home is looking to move in to the old T.J. Maxx building in the Grand River plaza shopping center. The inside of the store would be renovated but would feature a commercial outdoor display, sales and storage area that must be sufficiently screened. Lengthy review and discussion was held during Monday nightâs Genoa Township Planning Commission meeting but progress appears to have been made. That was in part because some changes were made to plans since the February meeting that the commission had not yet seen, including proposed outdoor trailer storage. The amount of impervious surface, outdoor storage for display trailers, and a survey to make sure there is enough volume in a storm water detention pond were all topics of focus. Spaces for short term parking will also be added. The petitioners were commended on other areas of plans, with it being noted the site does have some unique conditions. Although the special use application, environmental impact assessment and site plan were all tabled, it appeared that progress was made.
Commission Chairman Doug Brown told WHMI one of the key elements the township has wanted for years is an access between the Meijer property and the plaza property. He says they seem to have an opening this year that the property owner of the plaza will provide an easement agreement, that they could make the connection if and when Meijer comes to the forefront to develop the roadway. Brown feels that would be a plus for Meijer, as well as other businesses in the area, which includes a bank and Buffalo Wild Wings. Brown says relocating the outdoor trailer storage from the very southern property line closer to the building seemed to fly with the commissioners, and he thinks the petitioner and property owner liked the idea Commissioner Chris Grajek came up with up. Brown said various other issues such as fencing and height seemed to fall into place after that.
The petitioners were directed to incorporate everything discussed and bring back updated plans for potential approvals. Brown says the petitioners and property owner will need to go back to determine if the changes will be cost effective or not. He says they should know in about a week and then get things set up for the next meeting to review what is hopefully the final product.
A representative from a jewelry store in the plaza spoke in favor of the prospect of having a new tenant during a public hearing and encouraged the commission to approve the Family Farm project. The general disrepair of the shopping center and parking lot was noted during the meeting and it was further disclosed that Bon-Ton, which operates Carsonâs, has filed for bankruptcy. However, there has been no indication of what the impact will be on the local store. Photo: Google Street View. (JM)
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One Motorcyclist Killed, Another Critically Injured In Green Oak CrashOne Motorcyclist Killed, Another Critically Injured In Green Oak Crash
UPDATE:
Green Oak Township Police have identified the deceased rider as 23-year-old Alexander Edward Cessna from South Lyon. The injured driver is still listed in critical condition at the University of Michigan Hospital. Police say at this time, the accident and the circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.
A crash in Green Oak Township Sunday has left one motorcyclist dead and another critically injured.
Green Oak Township Police say they were dispatched just after 1pm to the scene of a crash on Nine Mile Road near Dixboro Road where a preliminary investigation determined a group of three motorcyclists were traveling westbound on Nine Mile when two of them collided with a Jeep Cherokee exiting a residential driveway. A 23 year old South Lyon man was pronounced dead at the scene, while a second motorcyclist, a 23 year old from Taylor, was taken to the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor with critical injuries.
The driver of the Cherokee, a 63 year old man from New Hudson, was not injured. All three motorcyclists were wearing helmets at the time of the crash. The Livingston County Accident Investigation Team is assisting Green Oak Township Police with the crash investigation. Also assisting at the scene were the Green Oak Township Fire Department, Livingston County Sheriffâs Office, Livingston County EMS and South Lyon Police. (JK)
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Howell Robotics Wins Award, Advances To State ChampionshipHowell Robotics Wins Award, Advances To State Championship
Itâs on to the state championship for one local high school robotics team.
Howell High Schoolâs FIRST Robotics team, the S.C.O.T.S. Bots, claimed the Chairmanâs Award at the Milfordâs FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) District Event on Saturday, March 17th. The award honors the team that best represents a model for other teams to emulate and best embodies the purpose and goals of FIRST, an acronym which means âFor Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technologyâ.
The S.C.O.T.S. Bots had to complete a video, presentation, and essay which included highlighting the impact the team has had on the community, how they are spreading the message of FIRST, how team members act as role models, how the team works with other FIRST teams and describing the teamâs business plan. Earning the Chairmanâs Award automatically qualifies the S.C.O.T.S. Bots to complete at the FRC State Championship next month in Saginaw. This is the second time that the team has received the Chairmanâs Award.
Additionally, the S.C.O.T.S. Bots earned the Safety Award which celebrates the team which progresses beyond safety fundamentals by using innovative ways to eliminate or protect against hazards. Before heading to the FRC State Championship, the S.C.O.T.S. Bots will compete April 5-7 in Grand Rapids at the Forest Hills FRC District Event. (JK)
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Final Approval Granted For Brighton Condo DevelopmentFinal Approval Granted For Brighton Condo Development
The Brighton City Council has given final approval to a 3-story, 15-unit condominium development on the periphery of downtown.
At its meeting last Thursday, council approved the proposed development by Power Play Development LLC, to be constructed at North Second and Center streets. A public hearing on the project had been originally scheduled for the March 1st meeting but had to be postponed pending resolution of technical and legal issues.
Council approved a revised Planned Unit Development (PUD) ordinance amending the cityâs zoning ordinance to reflect the project as a high density, multiple housing development. Council also approved the final site plan for the project, to be called the Second Street Flats. And finally, council approved the PUD agreement with Power Play Development.
All thatâs left for Power Play to do at this juncture is to close on the purchase of the property, which is owned by the Brighton Downtown Development Authority. The property was purchased by the DDA last year in hopes of attracting a developer to build condominiums close enough for residents to walk to downtown. Brighton has had a problem over the years of not having enough residential housing in and near the downtown area. Vacant duplexes are currently on the site, which is less than one-half acre in size.
According to Brighton City Manager Nate Geinzer, construction is scheduled to start on the condo project sometime in April or May. Also being talked about lately is a possible $35 million, 200-unit luxury apartment complex farther down on N. Second Street, fronting the Mill Pond. However, such a major development is merely in the conceptual stage at this point, and a proposed site plan has not been submitted to the city for consideration. (TT)
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New Livingston County 911 Central Dispatch Facility ApprovedNew Livingston County 911 Central Dispatch Facility Approved
Livingston County is getting a new state-of-the-art 911 Central Dispatch facility.
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners met Monday night and approved a resolution authorizing construction. The cost is estimated at $6.3 (m) million, which will be paid from 911 Central Dispatch reserves earmarked for the project. Plans call for constructing and moving all operations into a new facility at the current site on Highlander Way. The new facility will be built directly behind the current building and parking lot, and the old building will be demolished once operations are moved.
Project planning has been ongoing since the beginning of 2015 to determine where to build and overall costs according to Livingston County 911 Director Chad Chewning. He thanked county administration and commissioners for their foresight and help in getting the project moving, adding staff is excited to see a new facility. Chewning says the current building was constructed in the late 1970âs and was actually a district court that was converted into a 911 center. With the increase in volumes and staffing, Chewning tells WHMI theyâve outgrown the building and it doesnât meet current security standards or requirements. The new facility will also be a secure building for the staff. Chewning noted the new building and main dispatch floor will serve as a tornado shelter so 911 operators wonât have to leave in the event of a tornado or other severe weather. He says itâs being built to sustain an EF3 tornado along with several high wind occurrences, so staff will be very secure and can continue to function throughout whatever event is occurring.
Following Mondayâs approvals, Chewning says they can start moving forward to get project bids out. The goal is to try to break ground in mid-June and then hopefully be in the new building 12-14 months later. He acknowledged that is a pretty aggressive schedule, considering the content and how the building needs to constructed.
The county earlier went out to bid for a construction management firm to lead the project. JS Vig Construction of Taylor was recommended and will oversee construction of the new facility, as well as demolition of the old building.(JM)
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Man Extricated After Rollover Crash On Southbound US-23Man Extricated After Rollover Crash On Southbound US-23
A man had to be extricated following a Monday afternoon crash in the Brighton area.
The crash happened around 4pm on southbound US-23, directly in between the new eastbound and westbound bypass lanes. Crews with Brighton Area Fire Department, Livingston County EMS, Michigan State Police and the Livingston County Sheriffâs Office all responded on the scene. Witnesses reported that the vehicle rolled over several times.
Brighton Deputy Fire Chief Mike Evans says the 62-year-old male resides outside of Livingston County and was driving a four-door sedan. Evans tells WHMI the man suffered multiple injures but also had some other underlying medical conditions. He says crews arrived and found the patient trapped inside the vehicle. Evans says the Jaws of Life were used to extricate the victim, noting it took less than 10 minutes to get the man out of the vehicle.
The victim was transported to the University of Michigan Medical Center in Ann Arbor. The crash remains under investigation. (JM)
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Community Kitten Shower Underway For Humane SocietyCommunity Kitten Shower Underway For Humane Society
The Humane Societyâs âCommunity Kitten Showerâ has begun and will run through April 18th. The donation drive is being held at locations throughout Livingston County as the Humane Society is âexpectingâ kittens.
âKitten seasonâ begins in early spring and lasts through the fall- the time of the year cats typically give birth. During this time, extra supplies and donations are needed to support the homeless litters that flood animal shelters and rescue groups. The Humane Society of Livingston County fostered over 100 kittens last year, yet some still had to be turned away due to a lack of resources. The organization does not receive county, state or federal funding, making donation events critical to operations.
The Humane Society has posted a wish list on their website of the most-needed items, which can be dropped off at their location on Dorr Road in Genoa Township, Pet Supplies Plus in Brighton or Howell, and The Wild Indoors in Pinckney. A kitten registry has also been set up on Amazon and monetary donations can be made online.
Additional details can be found at the link below. (DK)
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