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Local Officers Honored In Annual Above And Beyond CeremonyLocal Officers Honored In Annual Above And Beyond Ceremony

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The Livingston County Prosecutor’s Office held their annual Above and Beyond Award Ceremony recognizing people who fight hard for the rights of those who have been victimized. The annual ceremony, which takes each year near or during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week was held Wednesday at the Livingston County EMS building in Howell. Livingston County Prosecuting Attorney Bill Vailliencourt emceed the event which this year honored a pair of local police officers. Sheriff’s Office Deputy Ray Marino was recognized for a case where he helped a victim who suffered a traumatic 2-day domestic abuse event with an offender. Once the victim was safe, Marino continued to stay in contact and be an advocate for her even though she was still living in fear. Vaillencourt said that through Marino’s exceptional efforts, the woman strengthened in her resolve and helped see her assailant brought to justice. Marino said he appreciates the award, but that this isn’t the type of job you do for the recognition or pats on the back. He said that it’s knowing you can help the victims which is the reward. Brighton Police Department Detective Mike Arntz was the other award recipient. Arntz, an 11- year veteran of the Brighton department, was described by Vailliencourt as the “the personification of the idea that every victim should have a voice.” He added that Arntz is dogged in his work, always goes the extra mile, and that that is reflected in the cases be brings to the Prosecutor’s Office. Vaillencourt ended the ceremony by bringing light to the work that the Livingston County Community Alliance and Livingston County Catholic Charities are doing against elderly abuse and keeping children in home safe from alcohol and prescription drugs. (MK)

Hartland Veteran Files For District 3 County Commission SeatHartland Veteran Files For District 3 County Commission Seat

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A local Navy Veteran has announced his bid for a seat on the Livingston County Board of Commissioners. Steven J. Savela of Hartland Township is running for the District 3 seat as a Democrat. District 3 covers all of Tyrone Township and all but the southeast corner of Hartland Township. The seat is currently held by Dave Domas. Savela is a married Navy veteran who works as a senior service advisor at an auto facility in Ann Arbor. He says there are many good things going on but also many issues that remain unaddressed by the current county commission. Among his top priorities is fixing the county’s infrastructure, with a focus on creating long lasting roads and bridges, which would also benefit businesses. Savela pledged to bolster communication and hold public town hall meetings in four locations throughout the district twice a year, as well as establish an open forum on social media. (JM)

Cinderella's Closet Open For Prom SeasonCinderella's Closet Open For Prom Season

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Affordable prom dresses are once again being made available to high school students in Livingston County. LACASA Center’s Cinderella’s Closet is an eco-friendly shopping experience in which prom dresses are sold at vintage prices while helping charity. The dresses are $25 and proceeds go to LACASA, which advocates for victims of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault from Livingston County. Scholarships are available for those in need. Many dresses are brand new but all are in good condition. Students must present ID’s at check out. LACASA’s Community Education Director Nicole Matthews-Creech tells WHMI it’s a great opportunity to reach out to local high school teens. She says Cinderella’s Closet started out as a program for financial hardship but it has since morphed into much more than that. Matthews-Creech says the large majority of shoppers come because they think the whole idea of re-purposing, up-cycling, and re-cycling clothing is a cool idea. She says many get creative and modify the dresses. The venture is further about raising awareness about self-esteem, self-respect and positive relationships. Cinderella’s Closet will be open this weekend at Snedicor’s Green Earth Cleaners on Grand River in Brighton. Hours are Thursday (today) and Friday from 3 to 8pm and Saturday from 11am to 4pm. A final event is planned next weekend at the LACASA Collection store located in the Crossroads Town Center in Howell. Details and hours of operation can be found online through the link provided. (JM)

Sock Hop Fundraiser Aims To Boost Local Surgical ServicesSock Hop Fundraiser Aims To Boost Local Surgical Services

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Money raised at an upcoming charity ball will help bring new operating rooms, advanced technology and more surgical procedures to Livingston County. St. Joseph Mercy Livingston’s Sock Hop Soirée will be held Saturday, April 21st, at Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Genoa Township. The Soirée will have a festive 1950s’ theme and guests are encouraged to dress accordingly. Funds raised at the event will benefit the enhancement of surgical services at St. Joe's Livingston and the St. Joseph Mercy Brighton Health Center. Those services include construction of new operating rooms, the purchase of advanced technology, and the expansion of inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures being offered. John O’Malley, President of the St. Joseph Livingston Hospital and Brighton Health Center, says it takes a village and partnering with the community to bring these offerings to the area. O'Malley says in the last few years, the health system has taken the mantra of “keeping local care local”. He believes state of the art equipment, advanced technology and a good healing environment will ensure the best service possible for patients. The surgical service upgrades are part of a $41.1(m) million investment into St. Joe’s Livingston and Brighton facilities. The Sock Hop Soirée begins at 6pm with a cocktail reception, followed by dinner, music, dancing, live entertainment, interactive games and special guest appearances. Tickets, sponsorships and event details can be found at the link below. (DK)

Exam Begins For Local Teen Charged In Shooting DeathExam Begins For Local Teen Charged In Shooting Death

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A preliminary exam got underway this week in the case against a Fenton Township teen charged with fatally shooting his best friend. 17-year old Abdurrahman Ahmed Akl is charged as an adult with open murder in the shooting death of 18-year-old Brady Morris. He is also charged with receiving and concealing a stolen firearm and two counts of felony firearms. Police arrested Akl on March 4th, 2017 after responding to a 9-1-1 report of a male with a gunshot to the head. Authorities say evidence indicates that Akl and Morris, who were friends, were alone on the first floor of the residence when the shooting occurred. According to an autopsy report, Morris was shot from behind at point blank range on the top left side of his head. During a preliminary exam in 67th District Court Monday, testimony was heard from two Fenton police officers who arrived first on scene, although the case was later turned over to the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. The 911 call of the incident was played along with police patrol car dash cam video. During the graphic 911 call, Akl can be heard screaming and told the dispatcher he pointed a gun at his friend and killed him. Akl was said to be hysterical after the incident and in the patrol car. The preliminary exam and further testimony is set to continue on May 7th. Akl remains in juvenile detention without bond. (JM)

Brighton Council Meets to Fine-Tune 2018-19 City BudgetBrighton Council Meets to Fine-Tune 2018-19 City Budget

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The Brighton City Council has had two study sessions this week – with more coming up next week – on how to meet the challenges in the projected 2018-19 city budget. City Manager Nate Geinzer tells WHMI there are two problem areas that may surpass all the others he has to deal with: the deteriorating state of the city’s streets and the huge annual increases in health insurance costs for its personnel. In the last billing period, Brighton received a huge 40% increase in the health insurance rates it pays for its retirees. Geinzer says there is little the city can do other than to "roll with the punches" - like everybody else - when it comes to spiraling health insurance costs. Also at the budget session Thursday night, council discussed the Community Development Dept. and the need to hire a full-time community development director. The city has put out a notice that it is seeking a community development director and hopes to hire a qualified person in the near future. Brighton has not had a full-time director in that department since Matt Modrach, credited with much of the success of Brighton’s vibrant downtown, passed away in August of 2016. Assistant to the City Manager and Downtown Development Authority Coordinator Brandon Skopek told council that there has been an increase in cooperation between the DDA and the city in the last year. Skopek said the DDA has willingly come forward with funding assistance for endeavors like the Challis Road and Second Street improvement projects. Skopek said it is to the DDA’s credit that the group is willing to fund a portion of those projects, since Challis and Second are outside its boundaries, and therefore not subject to a DDA capture of a portion of their taxes. The next special council meeting to review the projected city budget is scheduled for next Tuesday at 6 p.m. (TT)

New Program Notifies Parents Of Young Drivers In Traffic StopsNew Program Notifies Parents Of Young Drivers In Traffic Stops

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The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is participating in a pilot program to help build accountability between young drivers and their parents. Sheriffs Telling Our Parents and Promoting Educated Drivers, or S.T.O.P.P.E.D., is a voluntary program for parents who would like to be notified when their child is involved in a traffic stop by a Sheriff’s Deputy. The program is funded by State Farm and has been around for a decade, but The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that they will be one of 2 departments in the state rolling out a new, extended version. Mason County is the other. Formerly notifications were done by mail, but with this new version, parents will have the choice of being notified by email or text message. When the family signs up for S.T.O.P.P.E.D. with the Michigan Sheriff’s Association, they receive a sticker to place on the back windshield on the driver’s side. When a deputy pulls over a driver 21 or younger in the car, they spot the sticker, and enter the number upon it into their system. The deputy will enter the time and location of the stop, the reason for the stop, the number of occupants in the vehicle, and whether a citation was issued. The officer then notifies the driver that they have 48 hours to discuss the event with their parents before they receive the message. The hope is that this sparks a conversation between the parent and the child and to correct bad driving choices before they turn into bad habits. Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy said that while the notification might be used in lieu of a citation, this is in no way a get-out-of-jail free card for young drivers who might be looking to use it as one to see how far they can push it. Every law enforcement agency in the county is on the same system, so officers in every department will see every time a pulled over vehicle has been stopped. Murphy acknowledged that that if kids don’t have to tell their parents about being pulled over, they probably won’t. The STOPPED program can help parlay a traffic stop into a conversation and help keep everyone safe on the road. Murphy said he is optimistically hoping to begin the program in June, though early October is more likely. State Farm presented the Sheriff’s Office with a check for nearly $26,000 Thursday to help fund the roll out. (MK)

Fowlerville Educator Named Regional Teacher Of The YearFowlerville Educator Named Regional Teacher Of The Year

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A Fowlerville educator has been named a regional teacher of the year. A total of ten teachers comprise the 2018-2019 Michigan Teacher Leadership Advisory Council, a group of teachers dedicated to sharing a teacher’s voice in education discussions throughout the state. Bobbiesue Adams, who teaches mathematics and physical science at Fowlerville Junior High School, was selected to represent Region 8. As Regional Teachers of the Year, the ten educators were recognized for providing strong leadership in their buildings and districts, and officials say they will now have opportunities to expand their leadership role to bring a teacher’s voice to a wider audience in their regions. State Superintendent Brian Whiston said there are outstanding teachers throughout Michigan and they want to recognize their regional impact and benefit from their experiences, adding the honor brings a broad perspective to improving teaching and learning in all Michigan classrooms. The teachers were selected following a multi-level process that began with more than 430 different teachers being nominated by students, staff, and community members. On April 18th and 19th, the group will interview with a panel of statewide education stakeholders to determine the 2018-2019 statewide Michigan Teacher of the Year. (JM)

Former 8th District Congressman Endorses Incumbent Mike BishopFormer 8th District Congressman Endorses Incumbent Mike Bishop

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Incumbent Mike Bishop is being endorsed once again in his campaign for the 8th Congressional District seat by his predecessor, Mike Rogers. Republican Congressman Mike Bishop has represented the district that includes Livingston, Ingham and northern Oakland Counties since 2015. Mike Rogers, the former Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, says when he retired from Congress, the first and only person he encouraged to run in his place was Bishop. Rogers grew up in the Howell area and is a former Special Agent with the FBI. He announced his endorsement, saying Bishop is “dedicated to national security by providing needed resources for the men and women who defend us in a dangerous world." Rogers called the Congressman a leader in tax reform, noting Bishop’s position on the House Ways and Means Committee during the bill and the incentives built into it. Rogers feels Bishop understands the community and says the district needs somebody with his experience to fight for Michigan. Rogers says he supports Bishop’s reelection “…so he can continue his excellent representation of Michigan's 8th District." Bishop is being challenged for the congressional seat by Democrat Elissa Slotkin, who was recently endorsed by former Vice President Joe Biden. Chris Smith of East Lansing is also seeking the Democratic nomination. (DK)

Expansion Project Complete For LACASA CollectionExpansion Project Complete For LACASA Collection

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Additional space has been added to a local charity boutique, allowing it to further grow its mission of helping victims of abuse. An expansion project for the LACASA Collection was recently completed, growing the upscale resale store by 1,400-square-feet. The now 6,400-square-foot shop is located off of M-59 in Howell in the Kroger/Crossroads Town Center. The added space will allow the store to accept more donations, provide a comfortable shopping setting for men and a center space where kids can play while parents shop. 100% of the store’s proceeds directly return to the LACASA Center to fund programs for local victims of child abuse and interpersonal violence. Retail Director Danial Jones says the boutique not only provides sustainable funding for the non-profit organization, but also serves as a place where LACASA clients can shop with dignity. It offers clothing, furniture, home décor, kitchenware and jewelry. LACASA Chief Communications Officer Robin O’Grady says since the store opened, "tears have been shed on both sides of the cash register." Speaking of the empowerment and new start the store helps to provide, she reflects on LACASA clients that have come in to shop for clothing to wear to court proceedings involving their abuser, as well as outfits for job interviews and work. The LACASA Collection first opened in September and construction of the expansion began just six weeks ago after space became available next door. O’Grady tells WHMI they are humbled by the support they’ve received from community members, shoppers, donors, businesses and contractors. LACASA President and CEO Bobette Schrandt says she cannot say enough about the generosity from those that donated their expertise and skills on the project including Lindhout Associates Architects of Brighton, Dexterity Construction Co., Inc. of Howell, Project Director Halsey Pierson, Glover Electric Ltd. of Fowlerville and members of the Livingston Sunrise Rotary Club. O'Grady says more volunteers are needed due to the expansion, and hours and scheduling are flexible. Anyone interested can find moer information at the link below. (DK)

K9 Veterans To Be Honored At Michigan War Dog MemorialK9 Veterans To Be Honored At Michigan War Dog Memorial

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K9’s that have long protected and served the country and community will be honored at an upcoming event. K9 Veterans Day will be observed Saturday, April 28th at the Michigan War Dog Memorial and Cemetery on Milford Road in Lyon Township. The event begins at noon and will feature keynote speakers, including long-time Law Enforcement K9 Handler Terry Foley, and Vietnam Scout Dog Handlers John Burnam with the US Army and Ron Aiello with the United States Marine Corps. Phil Weitlauf, President of the Michigan War Dog Memorial (MWDM), says each speaker will share stories of the K9’s they served with in their respective fields. This is the state’s 5th year honoring veteran K9’s, who Weitlauf says serve in many roles. K9's that will be recognized include those that have served in the military, search and rescue, law enforcement, or as a service, therapy or companion animal. Weitlauf says it’s important to educate the public about K9’s history of service to show the dogs proper respect. K9 Veterans Day is actually March 13th, but the MWDM holds the event in late April because of the unpredictability of Michigan weather. March 13th was established as K9 Veterans Day because on that day in1942, the military was given the order to secure dogs for defense. After the memorial ceremony, Weitlauf says community members are invited to the organization’s event at the South Lyon Hotel restaurant for some “dog talk”. More information can be found at the link below. (DK)

Kratom Products Linked To Salmonella Outbreak; Local Case ReportedKratom Products Linked To Salmonella Outbreak; Local Case Reported

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A local case is tied to a multistate outbreak of salmonella linked to the consumption of products containing the plant substance kratom. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is collaborating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development as well as local health departments to investigate. Kratom is a plant consumed for its stimulant effects and is also used as an opioid substitute. Ill individuals have reported consuming kratom as pills, powder and in tea. More than 130 people from 38 states, including three individuals in Michigan in Kent, Livingston and Monroe counties, have been infected with Salmonella linked to kratom. No deaths have been reported; however, 38 individuals have been hospitalized. Livingston County Health Department Health Promotion & Accreditation Coordinator Chelsea Lantto tells WHMI there was just one case reported locally and advise residents to not use any products containing kratom. Those that have used it and subsequently develop symptoms should consult a medical provider. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a mandatory recall for all food products containing powdered kratom manufactured, processed, packed or held by Triangle Pharmanaturals, LLC. Other kratom products have been recalled voluntarily by suppliers or manufacturers as several other brands and products containing kratom have tested positive for salmonella. More information about products linked to the outbreak and investigation is available in the attached release. AP photo. (JM)

Genoa Township Man Charged After Incident Involving Gun, GasolineGenoa Township Man Charged After Incident Involving Gun, Gasoline

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A Genoa Township man is being held on a $1 (m) million bond after a domestic incident that started Monday night. The Livingston County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call of a possible armed suicidal subject at a residence off of Brighton Road in Genoa Township around 8:45pm. After a unit responded, it was discovered that the subject, 50-year-old Michael Troy Mapes, had fled the area. Deputies checked the area but were not able to locate him. Early Tuesday morning around 12:30am, the Sheriff's Office received a second call from the residence indicating that Mapes had returned. The 41-year-old female caller indicated that she had awoke to Mapes pouring gasoline on her and around her bed. The caller explained she observed a lighter in his hand and that Mapes had a rifle slung over his shoulder. Eventually the victim and her two children ages 12 and 14 fled the residence. The caller indicated she heard a gunshot and Mapes yelling as she fled the residence. Deputies established a perimeter around the residence and attempted to negotiate with Mapes for several hours. At approximately 8pm, Mapes attempted to leave the area in his vehicle. He was taken into custody after a short vehicle pursuit and physical altercation with the Deputies on scene. Mapes was lodged at the Livingston County Jail on numerous felony charges including Assault with Intent to Commit Murder, Attempted Murder, Preparation to Burn a Dwelling, Fleeing and Eluding, Resisting and Assaulting a Police Officer and other charges. If convicted Mapes could be sentenced to life in prison. There were no reported injuries reported to any parties involved and the Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Michigan State Police on scene. Mapes has since been arraigned on the charges and is being held on a $1 (m) million cash/surety bond. (JM)

Survey Seeks Residents' Input On Changing WorkforceSurvey Seeks Residents' Input On Changing Workforce

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Community members are being asked for their thoughts on how they expect the workforce to change over time. The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), and its partner organization, the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition (MAC), have launched an online survey to gather residents’ perceptions on being prepared for the changing world of work. The survey explores what the in-demand skills of the future are perceived to be, as well as what can be done to ensure workers have the skills to remain employable throughout their careers as technology and the economy continue to evolve. SEMCOG and MAC say responses from the survey will help guide planning efforts and the work of the new Future Skills Task Force. Kathleen Lomako, SEMCOG Executive Director and MAC President, says as technology transforms the economy, many American jobs become obsolete. Lomako says the survey will help identify some of the changing needs in the workforce in order to institute a system that will give Southeast Michigan a competitive advantage. A link to the survey is posted below.

Campgrounds To Be Permitted In Lyon Twp. Under Ordinance ChangeCampgrounds To Be Permitted In Lyon Twp. Under Ordinance Change

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Revisions have been made to Lyon Township’s zoning ordinance to allow and better regulate campgrounds within the municipality. The township’s Board of Trustees recently met to discuss proposed text amendments to the ordinance, which had listed campground standards, but didn’t actually permit them. Township officials took the issue up after Wildlife LLC requested campgrounds be added under Special Land Uses. The company owns property north of Haas Lake Park and was reportedly contemplating seeking approval for a campground on the parcel. Discussion about the ordinance and suggested changes traveled back and forth between the township’s Board of Trustees and Planning Commission, as each body worked to establish conditions they could agree upon. Finally, the Board of Trustees unanimously voted earlier this month to include the Planning Commission’s most recent revisions and introduce the ordinance. The ordinance now closely defines and regulates campgrounds and allowable recreational vehicles. Other changes were made to maintain current setback conditions, permit temporary residency for seasonal recreation campground use and clarify restroom and shower facility provisions. The ordinance also speaks to internal road networks and establishes fence requirements to shield surrounding property owners from a campground. The introduced amendments add campgrounds as a Special Land Use so they are now permitted in the Residential-Agricultural district. A spokesperson for Wildlife LCC said in January that revising the ordinance would allow them to “bring forth an application pursuant to a site plan”, though never explicitly stated they intend to follow through with seeking approval for a campground. (DK)

BAS Board Accepts $50,000 Donation From Sports GroupBAS Board Accepts $50,000 Donation From Sports Group

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At the Brighton Board of Education meeting this week, the board accepted a gift of $50,000 to improve the athletic fields at Hawkins Elementary School. Superintendent Greg Gray tells WHMI that what he calls a “substantial” donation by the Brighton Youth Baseball-Softball Program will be primarily used to install new fencing at field M. Gray pointed out that the outdoor athletic facilities at Hawkins are used not only for baseball and softball but other sports as well, such as Lacrosse. And the Hawkins fields are utilized not only by Hawkins students but by other elementary student-athletes in the district as well. The Brighton Youth Baseball-Softball Program is a nonprofit organization that gives children ages 8-18 an opportunity to play travel ball. (TT)

Truck Driver Charged In Fatal US-23 Crash Enters PleaTruck Driver Charged In Fatal US-23 Crash Enters Plea

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A plea has been entered by a truck driver charged in connection with a crash on US-23 in Green Oak Township that left three people dead. 62-year-old Gary Bruce Erard appeared in 53rd District Court Thursday, where he pleaded no contest to three misdemeanor counts of moving violation causing death. A no contest plea is not an admission of guilt but will be treated as such at Erard’s sentencing, May 31st. Erard was charged as a result of the April 2017 incident on southbound US-23, south of Lee Road, which involved multiple vehicles and ended in three fatalities. Green Oak Township Police say Erard failed to stop as he approached other vehicles stopped in a construction zone, striking six of them. One of the vehicles, a 1997 Ford Escort, was completely destroyed in the crash after the truck rolled over on top of it. The driver of the Escort, 51-year-old Robin Brown of Milford, was pronounced dead at the scene. His 25-year-old fiancé, Sarah Miller of Milford, later died from her injuries at the University of Michigan Hospital where she was taken after being removed from the wreckage by members of the Green Oak Township Fire Department. 52-year-old Roby Steele of Davison, who was driving a 2016 Chevy Sonic that was also hit by the semi, was also pronounced dead at the scene after being removed from his vehicle. (JM/DK)

Brighton Board Of Education Recognizes AthletesBrighton Board Of Education Recognizes Athletes

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The Brighton Bulldogs chalked up a remarkable winter sports season with a repeat state championship team, two teams that finished 5th in Division I at the state finals, and Brighton teams also captured several conference, district and regional titles. The 11 winter athletics squads were honored at this week’s Brighton Board of Education meeting. The Brighton Bulldog hockey team led the way with its second state Division I championship in a row. Athletic Director John Thompson tells WHMI that the success of all of the teams makes those who call the Brighton area their home proud to be a Bulldog fan and supporter. Although the Brighton Unified basketball team is not directly connected with the high school athletic program, it was organized there and plays its home games there, and as a result the Brighton Unified basketball team was honored Monday night for winning the state Unified championship. The Unified program is a national endeavor through Special Olympics. Besides the back-to-back state titles for Brighton’s hockey squad, there were several other noteworthy accomplishments by Bulldog teams and individual athletes. Among them were hockey team members Adam Conquest*, Tim Erkkila (ERK’-uh-luh) and Matt Kahra (KAH’-ruh),who made First Team All State. In girls’ ski, Maddie Carrico was named First Team All State and in boys’ ski, Andrew Myers also was named First Team All State. In boys’ swimming, Cade Hammond finished second in diving at the state meet and was named to the All-State team; and in girls’ bowling, Natalie Klein finished third in the state finals and was named First Team All State. Thompson reported that over 75% of the athletes who competed in Brighton High School winter sports earned a 3.0 or better grade-point average to achieve scholar athlete status. (TT)

Whitmer Will Keynote Annual Winans DinnerWhitmer Will Keynote Annual Winans Dinner

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The Livingston County Democratic Party will host its annual dinner next month featuring the woman hoping to become Michigan’s next governor. Gretchen Whitmer, who is running for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, will be the key note speaker at the 35th annual Winans Dinner. It will be held Friday, May 18th, at the Lakelands Golf and Country Club in Hamburg Township. Whitmer is the former Senate Democratic leader and is one of four announced Democrats seeking the nomination. Also appearing will be 8th District Democratic candidates Chris Smith and Elissa Slotkin. Tickets start at $70 each. The dinner is named in honor of Edwin B. Winans, who lived in Hamburg Township and was governor of Michigan from 1891 to 1893. (JK)

Programs Named For Repurposed Southeast SchoolPrograms Named For Repurposed Southeast School

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Howell Public School officials have named the preschool and high school programs that will be offered through new initiatives at the former Southeast Elementary School building. The Early Childhood Collaborative and Secondary Innovative Learning Initiative will be introduced at the repurposed school this fall. The preschool program will bring HPS and LESA early childhood education classrooms under one roof, while the secondary initiative will serve as a small, non-traditional high school. On Monday, the HPS district’s Board of Education voted to approve names for each of the programs. The early childhood collaborative will be called “The Little Highlanders Learning Center” and the alternative high school will be referred to as the “Innovation Academy”. Southeast Elementary School was closed last year due to declining enrollment and inefficient building use. The preschool and high school initiatives that will move into the building were approved in February. HPS Superintendent Erin MacGregor has previously said the goal of each program is to expand offerings to the younger students and offer tailored learning opportunities to the high-school students. (DK/JK)
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