Marion Township officials are discussing the idea of establishing an ordinance that would handle nuisance issues.
The townshipâs Board of Trustees and Planning Commission are in the process of deciding what a nuisance ordinance would entail and the best way to enforce it in the municipality. Township Planner John Enos says addressing the problem is a fine line because ââ¦one manâs nuisance is another manâs car collectionâ. Enos feels itâs important though that the township has a way to enforce blatant nuisances that could ruin a neighborâs quality of life.
Planner commissioners discussed enforcing the ordinance through civil infractions at their meeting Tuesday. The process would begin with a warning letter and if the problem is not addressed, the person creating the nuisance would be issued a $100 ticket by either the township, local or state police. If the issue continues another ticket in the amount of $250 would be issued and ultimately legal action as a final solution.
The township would have to pay police agencies to aid in enforcement- an idea planning commissioners felt the board of trustees should consider. After trustees review the drafted ordinance and enforcement options, officials say they will need to go into detail defining what is considered a nuisance. (DK)
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Marion Twp. Working Toward Creating Nuisance OrdinanceMarion Twp. Working Toward Creating Nuisance Ordinance
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Howell Superintendent Delivers State Of The District AddressHowell Superintendent Delivers State Of The District Address
Howell Public Schoolsâ Superintendent delivered his State of the District address to educators, community leaders, and the public, Tuesday night.
Superintendent Erin MacGregor took a look back at the past year and then turned an eye to the future with his second annual address. He shared a belief that a studentâs success is shared among parents, staff, other students, and the community. MacGregor applauded the elementary school level for project based learning and a world language program that will be expanding next year. More advanced courses have been introduced at the middle and high school levels, with high-schoolers having greater options for advanced placement and career tech education.
Graduation rates for seniors are at 88.8% and ACT scores are up 1.4 points since 2008. 66% of graduates are also enrolled in a 2 or 4-year college, with trade schools not being included in that number. MacGregor also talked about the importance of âright-sizingâ the district, which will consolidate Southeast Elementary with Three Fires Elementary next school year. He said that right-sizing is one of those processes that is difficult for a community to go through, but that he also knows when the decision is put off, it can put a district into a tough financial situation.
MacGregor had concerns about declining enrollment, as that directly affects the state funding the district receives. He said this was a state-wide issue, however, and that an uptick in kindergarten enrollment the past two years is encouraging. He also proclaimed the need to address how to better help the 1 in 4 students that are impacted by poverty, acknowledging the impact that can have on performance. MacGregor said goals for the following year are to continue their $12.5-million Technology Bond implementation, begin an early and middle college program, and continue to provide safe and secure learning environments for students. (MK)
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Incumbents & Challengers File For Howell & Brighton Council RacesIncumbents & Challengers File For Howell & Brighton Council Races
Five people have filed nominating petitions for seats on the Howell and Brighton city councils for the November general election.
The deadline for filing nominating petitions for the November general election was Tuesday at 4 p.m. In Howell, those who filed for council include three incumbents and one challenger. The incumbents are Jeff Hansen, Jan Lobur and Scott Niblock, and the challenger is Andrew M. Yost. The only candidate for mayor in Howell is incumbent Mayor Nick Proctor.
In Brighton, the candidates include all four incumbents whose terms expire this year, and one challenger. Those filing were Renee Pettengill, Kristoffer Tobbe, Jon Emaus and Mayor Pro Tem Shawn Pipoly, and challenger Susan Bakhaus, a regular city council candidate. According to county elections coordinator Joan Runyan, this will be the 7th time that Bakhaus, who went by Walters-Steinacker before she got married, has run for city council.
Pettengill was appointed in February of last year, and Emaus was appointed last June - both of them to fill the remaining portions of unexpired terms. Also in Howell, incumbents David Teggerdine and William Flattery filed for the Board of Review.
Since both Brighton and Howell have only one challenger each, there will be no August primary. The general election will be on Nov. 7. (TT)
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Custom Shoe Designs Earn Howell Students Spot In Vans Competition Custom Shoe Designs Earn Howell Students Spot In Vans Competition
Howell High School has been named one of the top 50 semi-finalists in a Vans Custom Culture Art Competition and public votes are needed to advance to the next level.
Howell High School has been named one of the top 50 semi-finalists in the 2017 Vans Custom Culture Art Competition. For the contest, students in the schoolâs advanced digital imaging class were tasked with creating four custom shoe designs based on themes of Vansâ âOff the Wallâ lifestyle: action sports, arts, music and local flavor. The four designs created by Howellâs students were made by hand using a 3-D printer pen.
As a top 50 semi-finalist, Howellâs custom designs are showcased with the other finalists online where the public can vote once per day for their favorite design until May 10th.
Howell High School Digital Imaging instructor John Mozdzierz says being named a top 50 semi-finalist is a huge accomplishment for students. He says the contest is open to 3,000 schools from across the country, so earning a spot in the top 50 designs truly speaks to the talent of students. Mozdzierz says he hopes the community will take a few seconds to vote for studentsâ designs and help Howell make it into the top five.
The competition culminates in a final event in June. The top five schools based on the public vote will be awarded an all-expense paid trip to Los Angeles to showcase their designs to a panel of celebrity judges. The winning school will receive $50,000 toward its art program and the potential to have one of its designs sold in Vans retail locations. The four runner-up schools will get $4,000 toward their art program.
The online voting link is provided. (JM)
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2nd Annual Superhero 5K To Benefit Excel Employment Options Saturday 2nd Annual Superhero 5K To Benefit Excel Employment Options Saturday
A local non-profit is kicking off its 2nd Annual Superhero 5K to benefit programs and support services for individuals with disabilities.
Excel Employment Options is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing employment among individuals with disabilities in Livingston, Oakland and Washtenaw Counties. The 2nd annual Superhero 5K run/walk event will help raise funds to support various programs, employment and transition services, and assessment. The agency works with service providers, government agencies, advocacy groups, existing organizations and employers â to eliminate barriers to employment and bridge the gap between disabled job seekers and the employers who want to hire them. It also focuses on social and community skills, as well as autism and support services.
Saturdayâs event will feature a costume contest and kicks off at 9am at Kensington Metropark. Registration information is available through the link. Facebook photo. (JM)
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Prosecutor's Office Recognizes Those Who Fight For Victims' RightsProsecutor's Office Recognizes Those Who Fight For Victims' Rights
The Livingston County Prosecutorâs Office held their annual Above and Beyond Award Ceremony recognizing people who fight hard for the rights of those who have been victimized.
The ceremony which honored crime victimsâ rights week earlier this month was held at the Livingston County EMS Building, Wednesday afternoon. Livingston County Prosecutor Bill Vailliencourt said that while there is a focus on defending the rights of defendants, people need to remember there also a victim involved who has rights and deserves fair treatment as well. Angela Tisch and Jennifer Irish-Beaudo were honored for working with a young boy who was abandoned by his biological parents and then abused by his adoptive family. Tisch discovered the harsh living conditions and worked to find a caring home for the boy, while Irish-Beaudo built a bond with the child and helped him through the court process and aftermath.
Ameel Trabilsy II is a guardian ad litem who protects the best interests of a child in juvenile and family court. He was honored for his level of commitment to kids until they are reunited with their parents or adopted into a caring family. Trabilsy said that with his job he constantly struggles with wondering if he is doing enough for the children, and that this award shows him that he is at least on the right path. Finally, Michigan State Police Beth McLaughlin and Detective Sgt. Scott Singleton were recognized for their work on a series of break-ins that was occurring during funerals in multiple counties. McLaughlin found the evidence and Singleton was the lead investigator on the case that now finds the perpetrator facing up to 30 years in jail.
Vailliecourt said it was an honor to recognize these five and that while crime victimsâ rights gets a week of recognition, itâs something that deserves to be remembered every day of the year. (MK)
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Howell Officials Seek To "Calm" Grand River Traffic DowntownHowell Officials Seek To "Calm" Grand River Traffic Downtown
The City of Howell is pursuing an experimental project focused on calming traffic on Grand River downtown, while also making the stretch more pedestrian-friendly.
Manager Shea Charles says the city is hoping to meet with the Michigan Department of Transportation in the next several weeks to receive the necessary approval to implement the project. Through downtown, Grand River would be marked with temporary posts, tape, and paint, indicating a new layout that a traffic study showed could address speed issues and enhance the area for pedestrians. The three lanes from Barnard to State Street would be narrowed. The five-lane configuration from State to Center Street wouldnât change. Once the configuration resumes three lanes past the Howell Carnegie Library, the lanes would again narrow.
The three-lane configurations currently have parallel parking and the shift from five to three lanes would result in some excess space. Charles says in the areas with three lanes, back-in angle parking spaces would be added. State regulations require that the angled spaces are back-in, but Charles says the city feels comfortable with that because backing into an angled parking space is really just the first half of the process in parallel parking.
The cityâs analysis also found that a midblock pedestrian crossing is needed at the 200 block of East Grand River. It would be aligned with the main sidewalk into the historic courthouse to the north.
Charles says if MDOT approves of the temporary markings, the change would be implemented mid-June once school is out to allow the community to adjust without the added traffic. It would be kept in place until mid-October so drivers could also drive the stretch with the usual full-volume of traffic.
Charles says the goal is to see if the change would be effective and to determine what does and doesnât work. If the reconfiguration gains community approval, calms traffic, assists pedestrians and does not cause major backups, city staff will discuss making the changes permanent. There is no cost estimate for the temporary marking project at this time. Picture courtesy of Google Street View. (DK)
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CSPA Robotics Team Competing In World Championships In St. LouisCSPA Robotics Team Competing In World Championships In St. Louis
A local charter schoolâs robotics team has qualified for the world championships and is competing in St. Louis.
At the Michigan State Championships earlier this month, Charyl Stockwell Academy High Schoolâs FIRST Robotics team placed 53rd out of the 461 teams in the state, thus qualifying the team to compete in the World Championships taking place in St. Louis this week.
School officials say the accomplishment was achieved after the team made it through twelve preliminary matches, three quarterfinal matches and two semi-final matches during the State Championship earlier this month in Saginaw.
This is the fourth year in a row that the CSPA GEMS (#4362) have qualified to compete in both the State Championship and the World Championship. They are the only team from Livingston County competing this week. (JM)
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Man Charged In Retail Fraud Incident That Spawned School Lockdown Receives ProbationMan Charged In Retail Fraud Incident That Spawned School Lockdown Receives Probation
Sentencing has been handed down to a man charged in connection to a retail fraud incident that prompted a lockdown of several local schools.
27-year-old Andre Recardo Webb of Westland was charged in connection to the March 20th incident, in which he and another individual attempted to steal approximately $2,000 worth of merchandise from the Brighton Home Depot store. On Monday, Webb pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of first degree retail fraud in 53rd District Court. A no contest plea is not an admission of guilt, but is treated as such at the time of sentencing. He was sentenced that same day to one year of probation and three days of community service by Judge Carol Sue Reader.
Authorities say after Webb and another male suspect attempted to leave the store with a cart full of merchandise, they were stopped outside by Loss Prevention officer. Both men refused to go back inside and left the merchandise behind, then got into a vehicle and drove away. Responding officers stopped the vehicle and the passenger fled, while Webb was taken into custody.
Local schools in the vicinity were placed on lockdown while Brighton Police and a K9 unit from the Fowlerville Police Department searched the area, though the search was ultimately unsuccessful. Webbâs accomplice remains at large. (DK)
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Local Author Encourages Couples During National Infertility Awareness WeekLocal Author Encourages Couples During National Infertility Awareness Week
A local author is spreading hope for couples trying to conceive during this National Infertility Awareness Week.
The Center for Disease Control reports that roughly 15% of couples in America struggle with building a family. Brightonâs Sue Johnston co-wrote and is the anthologist for Detours: Unexpected Journeys of Hope from Infertility. Johnstonâs book tells 11 stories of people and couples who overcame infertility, and through one method or another, all were able to solve their problems. From in vitro fertilization to living child-free and everything in-between, each story is different and meant to inspire hope.
Johnston even tells her own personal battle with infertility along with her husband and his view from the male perspective. Johnston confided the deep impact that a diagnosis of infertility can have on somebody, likening it to a cancer or HIV diagnosis. She said it feels like your body is broken and not working right, and that the emotional impact of infertility is profound. Johnston recommends couples struggling with conceiving a child get involved with a support group, and shared that personal connections with others going through the same trials can go a long way. The non-profit organization Resolve: The National Infertility Association can hook people up with support groups, professionals, and family building ideas, at www.resolve.org.
Johnston will be a guest this Sunday morning at 8:30 on WHMIâs Viewpoint program. (MK)
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Grant To Aid Local Hazardous Material Response EffortsGrant To Aid Local Hazardous Material Response Efforts
A local committee that creates emergency plans for sites that house potentially toxic chemicals in Livingston County could receive some functional support from a federal grant.
Livingston Countyâs Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), which stems from the Emergency Management Department, ensures toxic chemicals and their quantity are reported at different industrial locations in the region. The committee creates a plan modified to each site and its respective chemical, which is used for emergency situations involving the hazardous material.
Emergency Manager Therese Cremonte says it is beneficial because if something occurs at the site, the plan details what chemicals are involved, how much, and whether evacuation is necessary. Cremonte says this way, responders are prepared for a toxic chemical disaster and can refer to the plan to quickly determine what steps should be taken to appropriately handle the situation. (Pictured is the Brighton Area Fire Authority)
The Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) grant offers $2,960 to support functions of the LEPC. In order to receive the federally-controlled funds, the LEPC must meet certain requirements, such as holding quarterly meetings, providing emergency plans, and reviewing the sites in question.
The LEPC works to involve the community in their meetings by connecting with private partners, emergency responders, citizens, and those in the industrial business. Cremonte says the group will have roundtable discussions about possible hazards to the county, which includes the threat of toxic chemicals.
On Monday, Emergency Management received approval from the Public Safety & Infrastructure and Development Committee to accept the grant. It will now move to the countyâs Board of Commissioners for approval. Though this grant secures funding for the 2016/2017 fiscal year, Cremonte says availability of federal funds can shift at any time and are only guaranteed on a year by year basis. (DK)
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Police Search Prompts Precautionary Security Measures For Fowlerville Schools Police Search Prompts Precautionary Security Measures For Fowlerville Schools
A suspect search that started out at the four corners prompted a precautionary shelter-in-place security protocol for Fowlerville Community Schools.
Fowlerville Police Chief John Tyler tells WHMI officers were dispatched to a physical domestic dispute occurring at the intersection of South Grand Avenue and Grand River after witnesses stated seeing a male punching a female in the head repeatedly. The car involved in the assault was located and the victim, a 21-year-old Howell woman, stated she was assaulted by her 22-year-old boyfriend. The victim advised that the suspect drove near Fowlerville Centennial Park and took off running on foot towards the high school.
The school was contacted around noon and went into shelter-in-place mode while police searched the area. Tyler says the suspect had a history of violence and was known to use illegal narcotics. He says the suspect was described to be âout of his mindâ by the victim. Officers located him leaving an apartment complex where the victim was also located. Two other individuals, a 19-year-old female and an 18-year old male, both from Fowlerville, were arrested for obstructing justice for harboring the suspect.
Fowlerville Superintendent Wayne Roedel told WHMI after 40 minutes or so, they were advised it was safe to cancel the shelter-in-place prompt, the suspect was apprehended and school resumed as normal. He reminds that shelter-in-place means that all outside doors are secured and students, staff and visitors are not allowed in or out. Inside the building, school takes place as normal. (JM)
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Former Governor Commends Charyl Stockwell Academy During 20th Anniversary CelebrationFormer Governor Commends Charyl Stockwell Academy During 20th Anniversary Celebration
A local charter school celebrated its 20th anniversary with a large assembly, performances and speakers in Brighton on Thursday afternoon.
The Charyl Stockwell Academy has been celebrating the milestone with various festivities, which culminated with the commemoration event featuring former Michigan Governor John Engler. Parents, students and staff, along with state and local officials, were in attendance to mark the milestone. Originally named the Livingston Developmental Academy after receiving itâs charter contract from Central Michigan University, the school later changed the name to the Charyl Stockwell Academy in honor of founder Chuck Stockwellâs late daughter. It was announced at the end of the event that the high school has been certified as an International Baccalaureate World School.
Engler is credited with launching the public school academy or âcharter schoolâ movement during his tenure in the 1990âs, saying today that it really changed the way people think about education. Engler commended CSA for âhaving the gutsâ to embark on such a venture, saying parents have a right to choose whatâs best for their children. He commented that CSA is one of Michiganâs pioneering charter schools and is still leading the way. Engler told WHMI CSA is a tremendous success story and students go on to attend some of the best schools in Michigan. He says the goal with school of choice and charter schools was a quality education chance for every child in the state, regardless of where they grow up or the economic circumstances of the family.
Deborah Skolnik was a founding teacher and 20 years later, the last of her three children will be graduating from CSPA. She told the crowd that charter schools were a new concept at the time and she had only worked in traditional public schools but she was looking for one that shared her beliefs about teaching and learning, best practices and core beliefs.
Stockwell called Engler a hero for establishing the school of choice movement and making everything possible 20 years ago. Stockwell said he wanted to create a school using an innovative model to reduce learning failure and it does but he couldnât have done it without the extensive efforts of co-founders and everyone who shared in his philosophies.
In addition the various guest speakers and addresses, tributes were presented and those in attendance were able to peruse school memorabilia and a timeline. A special 20-year anniversary video was show along with performances from the student band and honors chorale. (JM)
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New Executive Director Named For County Convention And Visitors BureauNew Executive Director Named For County Convention And Visitors Bureau
The Livingston County Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced a new executive director.
The Bureau this week named Mary Zucchero as the one who will now be responsible for their overall operations. Zucchero has a Bachelorâs of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism with a minor in Business Management from Grand Valley State University. She previously worked as the business engagement director for the Ann Arbor Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, and as the vice president of sales and director of sales and business services for the Ypsilanti Bureau.
Chair of the Livingston County Bureau Board of Directors Kristy Ellis said she is pleased to have Zucchero leading the operations moving forward as she has years of industry experience and expertise. Ellis said Zucchero is also one of only three executives in the state that has received a Certified Destination Management Executive certificate. (MK)
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Local Lawmaker's Bill To Remove Political Party Icons On Ballot Heads To Senate Local Lawmaker's Bill To Remove Political Party Icons On Ballot Heads To Senate
A local lawmakerâs bill removing vignettes from ballots has gained House approval.
Legislation sponsored by Republican State Representative Hank Vaupel of Handy Township to remove political party icons from the ballot was approved by the House Thursday.
Vaupel said the small icons representing political parties were first added to the ballot in the 1890âs, but ballots have changed drastically since then. He feels vignettes no longer serve as an aid to voters and the outdated practice has actually had the opposite effect for some people who think circling the icon is all they have to do to cast a straight-ticket vote. He notes that if they circle the vignette without marking the bubble next to their intended party, their vote does not count, and he wants to ensure that every vote counts.
Livingston County Clerk Elizabeth Hundley worked with Vaupel on the legislation and recently joined him to testify before the Elections and Ethics Committee.
House Bill 4177 now moves to the Senate for consideration. (JM)
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New 12-Week Program To Help Combat Veterans & Others Cope With TraumaNew 12-Week Program To Help Combat Veterans & Others Cope With Trauma
Combat veterans along with any others who may suffer from trauma are invited to a new class that will help deal with the effects.
REBOOT Combat Recovery is a 12-week program that exists to help veterans and their families heal from the spiritual and moral injuries of war. The program isnât just for military veterans, however. The class will also be a help to people who may have been traumatized through sexual abuse or assault, verbal abuse, or work in law enforcement or as a first responder.
Class Leader and United States Marine Corp veteran Dave Ferris said the program has proven results when dealing with post-traumatic stress and combat drama. According to Ferris, every day 22 veterans commit suicide. Since the REBOOT program began, over 1,500 people have completed the course and there have been zero suicides by program graduates. Graduates also statistically see significant improvements towards anxiety, depression, and fatigue. Participants in the program will work on their issues while receiving clinical insight on topics like life, death, meaning, and purpose.
This is the first time the REBOOT program is being offered in Michigan and it begins next Monday, May 1st, at 2|42 Community Church in Brighton. Class begins at 6:30pm in Meeting Room 5 and child care will be available. You can register online through the link below, or just show up.
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Planning Cmsn. Seeks Board Ruling On Proposed Cattle Ranch ProjectPlanning Cmsn. Seeks Board Ruling On Proposed Cattle Ranch Project
Approval of a special use permit for a unique project in Marion Township is on hold while officials decide whether itsâ proposed use meets district intent.
The townshipâs Planning Commission reviewed a special use permit request for the property, located on Pinckney Road, at their meeting Tuesday. The parcel is home to a 350-acre, family-run, working cattle ranch. The family that lives on the property is hoping to open their business to the community through the sale of livestock, crops, and produce that are raised and grown there.
Property owners Jim and Sally Witkowski say the land could be used for farmerâs markets, festivals, agriculture-themed fieldtrips, riding lessons and equine therapy. An âevent barnâ on the land would also be available to the public for booking events like weddings and birthday parties.
The Planning Commission chose not to act on the applicantsâ special use permit request until they received feedback from the Board of Trustees as to whether they feel the projectâs proposed uses qualify as Agricultural-Based Tourism/Entertainment activities. Ordinance details and the projectâs unique proposition make it a âvery unusual situationâ, according to Township Supervisor and Planning Commissioner Bob Hanvey. He believes the Board of Trustees will take the issue up at one of their meetings next month.
Township Planner John Enos says If trustees feel the projectâs proposed uses meet the intent of special use, a public hearing will be set to be held by the Planning Commission. From there, commissioners would discuss the projectâs details, like hours of operation, parking, access and more. Enos says the projectâs summary is thorough, but the site plan is âlackingâ and will need additional details if it receives board approval. (DK)
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Fenton Planning Commission Tables Site Plan Review For Retail CenterFenton Planning Commission Tables Site Plan Review For Retail Center
The City of Fenton Planning Commission cited traffic concerns as one of their reasons for slowing down development of a proposed shopping center.
Nearly 20,000 square feet of land has been recently purchased by developer Marcus Management in hopes of building a retail center on the south side of Owen Road, west of US-23. On Thursday night the developer went before the planning commission for a site plan review. Chairwoman Charity Thompson said the commission was echoing the same concerns that theyâve heard from the public. Thompson said they werenât convinced by the answers they were receiving on traffic flow and that they werenât certain all the guidelines were being met. The drive-thru is a for a proposed Starbucks which was also up for a necessary special land use permit.
The planning commissionâs consultant said that the drive-thru was compliant and recommended approval. The commission felt they hadnât had enough time with the complete project details and felt a need to get input from the fire chief and the cityâs civil engineer. As a result, they voted to table future discussion on both the site plan and the special use permit. (MK)
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Weekend Lane Closures On US-23 Weekend Lane Closures On US-23
Motorists are being reminded of lane closures on US-23 in Livingston County this weekend that could impact travel.
The Michigan Department of Transportation has scheduled single lane closures for concrete patching this weekend between 8 Mile and Silver Lake Road. There will be a continuous single lane closure in that area of northbound US-23 starting at 9pm tonight, continuing through 7am Monday. There will also be a continuous single lane closure in the same area of southbound US-23, although it will start at 8:00 tonight and continue through 5am Monday.
Motorists are advised to plan extra time and watch for slower traffic when traveling on US-23 this weekend. (JM)
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Federal Appeals Panel Hears Arguments In LCS Lawsuit Against TownshipFederal Appeals Panel Hears Arguments In LCS Lawsuit Against Township
Oral arguments were heard this week in a lawsuit pitting Genoa Township against a local religious school.
Livingston Christian Schools filed suit in 2015 against the township for its refusal to grant a special use permit that would have allowed the school to relocate to the Brighton Church of the Nazarene. The board cited traffic concerns, the schoolâs failure to follow the proper approval process and incompatibility with the township master plan. Despite claiming the denial violated their rights under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, LCS saw the case tossed out of court after a federal judge ruled the claims had no merit.
The school appealed that to the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, which heard oral arguments in the case Wednesday. Thereâs no word on how long a ruling will take. The school has argued that the townshipâs denial of the permit placed a âsubstantial burdenâ on their ability to operate, which would be a violation of the federal statute. They further argued that the Pinckney location they had been occupying was no longer tenable for a variety of reasons, including finances and enrollment.
The township has called the schoolâs claims, âunreasonable and groundlessâ and alleges the school contradicted itself by originally claiming the move to Brighton was necessitated by growing enrollment that required a larger space, but then later said the move was necessitated by âfinancial challengesâ and the new location was needed to spur enrollment growth. (JK)
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