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Livingston County police respond to attempted child abduction
On Friday, March 5, a Livingston County deputy responded to a possible attempt to abduct a child at a bus stop. The incident occurred in the area of Long Lake Drive and North Court in Hartland Township.
Thursday, March 11, 2010 6:18 AM ESTRunyan Lake Road home burns to ground — Cause of blaze ruled suspicious
A vacant home in the 9000 block of Runyan Lake Road, north of Center Road burned to the ground late Friday night, according to Fenton Fire Chief Bob Cairnduff.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:02 AM EST
How to pay for long-term care
People don’t like to think about long-term care. They say they don’t want to go into a nursing home, and that it won’t happen to them. It’s like car insurance, said Debbie Durham, vice president for Caretel Inns. People have it, but don’t believe they’ll ever get in an accident.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 6:17 AM ESTBudget cut discussions to fill $28,000 gap come to a halt
Tyrone Twp. — Budget discussions stalled at Tuesday’s township board meeting, as the board discussed how to fill a $28,000 gap. The township has cut $110,000 from its budget already, Treasurer David Kurtz said.
Monday, March 8, 2010 6:16 AM ESTMichigan not selected as finalist in Race to the Top
Michigan did not make the list of finalists for phase 1 of the Race to the Top competition, which is distributing more than $4 billion directly to states to drive education reform.
Sunday, March 7, 2010 6:17 AM ESTSenate steps in to extend unemployment benefits
After heated arguments in the nation’s capitol, unemployed residents in Michigan breathed a sigh of relief late Tuesday night as unemployment benefits were extended for another 30 days.
Saturday, March 6, 2010 7:36 PM ESTSchool hires consulting service for superintendent search
Fenton Twp. — With Ralph Coaster retiring at the end of the school year, Lake Fenton Community Schools is searching for a new superintendent. At a special meeting late Friday afternoon, the Board of Education approved spending as much as $15,000 from the general fund, for a search company.
Friday, March 5, 2010 6:17 AM ESTLocal family mourns as SeaWorld trainer laid to rest
Dawn Brancheau, the 40-year-old veteran trainer who worked at SeaWorld in Orlando, was laid to rest on Monday in Chicago. She died from injuries she sustained and drowned, when an orca whale pulled her into the training pool by her ponytail last Wednesday.
Thursday, March 4, 2010 6:18 AM ESTHow to protest a property tax assessment
Protesting a property tax assessment at a local board of review can seem daunting. In reality, it requires following a series of steps.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 11:36 AM ESTTrain hits beer truck on tracks near Tee Bone'z
Monday, March 1, 2010 2:45 PM ESTPietraszkiewicz
Shelly (LaRocque) and Greg Pietraszkiewicz of Milford are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Lydia Marie Pietraszkiewicz. She was born on Dec. 1, 2009 at Huron Valley Sinai Hospital, in Commerce Township. She weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz.
Saturday, February 6, 2010 6:17 AM EST
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Linden approves fees for fire department calls
Linden — To recover fire department costs, City Council has approved a fee schedule for nonresidents and commercial vehicles for fire department services. An example would be recouping costs after a tanker spill, said City Manager Christopher Wren.
Thursday, March 11, 2010 6:18 AM ESTVillage office building could be sold, developed as restaurant
Holly Village — Holly officials are meeting with the Urban Resource Group to discuss uses for the village office building. They are exploring how the building could be sold, and possibly used as a restaurant.
Thursday, March 11, 2010 6:18 AM ESTTyrone approves $1 million Parkin Lane road improvement project
Tyrone Twp. — With potholes and a cracked “alligator back,” residents of Parkin Lane have petitioned the township for improvements to their private road. On Tuesday, the township board approved the project, with some conditions.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:59 PM ESTMan posing as police officer terrorizes homeowner
Holly Twp. — Someone posing as a police officer entered and robbed a Holly Township home.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:59 PM ESTNominating petitions available at city hall
Linden — Non-partisan nominating petitions are available at the Linden City Clerk’s office.
Saturday, March 6, 2010 6:18 AM ESTTyrone considering sale of land
Tyrone Twp. — The Tyrone Township Board is considering the sale of 36 to 38 acres the township owns, on White Lake Road. It tabled action on it after a closed session discussion on Tuesday, Clerk Keith Kremer said.
Saturday, March 6, 2010 6:18 AM ESTFamily heirlooms stolen during break-in
Livingston County — The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department is asking for assistance from the public in regards to a breaking and entering of a Hartland Township home.
Saturday, March 6, 2010 6:18 AM ESTFormer board candidate asks supervisor to step down
Tyrone Twp. — The official word — Supervisor Andrew Schmidt isn’t stepping down at this point.
Saturday, March 6, 2010 6:18 AM ESTTownship postpones vote on medical marijuana ordinance
Fenton Twp. — With just four voting members present, and audience concerns over the language in the ordinance, the Fenton Township Board of Trustees postponed taking any action on a proposed Medical Marijuana Ordinance at its meeting on Monday.
Thursday, March 4, 2010 1:37 PM ESTTwo horses stolen near Holly
Rose Twp. — A heartbroken woman is missing her two horses after they were stolen from their paddock, sometime between Sunday night and Monday morning.
Thursday, March 4, 2010 6:18 AM ESTPolice raising funds to buy defibrillators
Livingston County — A countywide “Jump Start the Heart,” initiative is underway in Livingston County to raise funds to cover the price tag of 10 Automated External Defibrillators (AED).
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 11:36 AM ESTPolice And Fire Beat ( top )
Police & Fire Beat - 3/10/10
Disoriented woman
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 1:59 PM ESTPolice & Fire Beat - 3/7/10
Larceny
Friday, March 5, 2010 11:32 PM ESTPolice & Fire Beat - 3/3/10
Woman injured in crash
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 11:36 AM ESTPolice & Fire Beat - 2/28/10
Car damaged
Saturday, February 27, 2010 1:50 PM ESTPolice & Fire Beat - 2/24/10
Credit card fraud
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 6:18 AM ESTPolice & Fire Beat - 2/21/10
Stolen truck recovered
Saturday, February 20, 2010 6:17 AM ESTPolice & Fire Beat - 2/17/10
Teen accused of shoplifting
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 10:37 AM ESTPolice & Fire Beat - 2/14/10
Officer’s wife loses battle with illness
Saturday, February 13, 2010 6:17 AM ESTPolice & Fire Beat - 2/10/10
Minors in possession
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 10:23 AM ESTPolice & Fire Beat - 2/7/10
Home alone
Saturday, February 6, 2010 6:17 AM ESTPolice & Fire Beat - 2/3/10
Home broken into
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 11:38 AM EST
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March 4th, 2010 Rose Twp. — A heartbroken woman is missing her two horses after they were stolen from their paddock, sometime between Sunday night and Monday morning. Fenton Twp. — With just four voting members present, and audience concerns over the language in the ordinance, the Fenton Township Board of Trustees postponed taking any action on a proposed Medical Marijuana Ordinance at its meeting on Monday. Dawn Brancheau, the 40-year-old veteran trainer who worked at SeaWorld in Orlando, was laid to rest on Monday in Chicago. She died from injuries she sustained and drowned, when an orca whale pulled her into the training pool by her ponytail last Wednesday. March 3rd, 2010 Livingston County — A countywide “Jump Start the Heart,” initiative is underway in Livingston County to raise funds to cover the price tag of 10 Automated External Defibrillators (AED). Protesting a property tax assessment at a local board of review can seem daunting. In reality, it requires following a series of steps. Matt and Marty Ward of Fenton announce the engagement of their son, Patrick, to Morgan Alyce Thurston. She is the daughter of Larry and Caryn Thurston of Fenton. He will finish a five-year plumbing apprenticeship in June, and is currently employed by Ecker Mechanical Contractors. The bride-elect is a 2003 graduate of Linden High School and a 2007 graduate of the University of Michigan-Flint. She is a registered nurse at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc Township. A spring 2010 wedding is planned. March 1st, 2010 February 28th, 2010 Holly — A 19-year-old Mt. Morris man is lodged in the Oakland County Jail after he was apprehended by Holly police officers on Wednesday. Fenton — To fix something, sometimes it first needs cleaning. Fenton City Council has approved $3,300 from IISG for cleaning a sodium hydroxide tank at the water plant. Holly — The circus will be coming to Lakeside Park in Holly on Aug. 14. There will be two shows, which organizers are certain will sell out. February 27th, 2010 Holly Village — The Holly Village Council meeting ended with a bang on Tuesday, as President Peter Clemens made a motion to ask Council member William Kuyk to pay for $775 in attorney fees. Clemens’ motion asked Kuyk to compensate village citizens for the money spent in lawyers’ fees to handle an Open Meetings Act (OMA) complaint (see sidebar) filed by Kuyk and another village resident. Fenton — On Saturday, March 6, Ten Thousand Villages will make a return visit to Fenton. He needed a liver transplant and was given six months to live. That was a few years ago. February 26th, 2010 Fenton — The Fenton City Council has approved the sale of up to $4.25 million in bonds, for the Adelaide Street water and street project. It is the first step in the process for issuing capital improvement bonds for the project. A veteran trainer who died after being pulled into one of the tanks with a killer whale at SeaWorld in Orlando on Wednesday has ties to the Fenton area. February 25th, 2010 A veteran trainer who died after falling into one of the tanks with a killer whale at SeaWorld in Orlando on Wednesday has ties to the Fenton area. Transitioning a family member from their home of many years to an assisted living facility or nursing home can be heartbreaking and challenging. Decisions involve honest discussions with family members and personal physicians, and visits to potential facilities. February 24th, 2010 Holly Twp. — A home invasion has left the Yagiela family with a dead pet, a ransacked house and many stolen belongings. Tyrone Twp. — At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 22, the Livingston County Sheriff’s Department responded to a domestic violence call in the Tyrone Woods mobile home community. The call quickly escalated to a barricaded gunman situation. Tyrone Twp. — Two consent agreements, with amendments, between Tyrone Woods manufactured housing community and Tyrone Township are ready to be signed by the township clerk and supervisor. Linden — On Monday, the Linden City Council accepted the resignation of Suzanne Lossing, who has been serving as the city of Linden’s representative to the Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation (SLPR) commission. February 23rd, 2010 Linden — Linden police believe they have a suspect in a residential break-in, which occurred at a home on Ripley Road, near Tickner Street on Jan. 15. Supervisor Jesse Lambert (left), of Holly Township, honors William Angus with the new Marathon Award, for 15 or more years of service to the township. Other honorees include former supervisor Dale Smith, former treasurer Bernice Alexander-Phelps and planning commissioner George Barton. Lambert developed the award, upon realizing Holly Township didn’t have a way to honor longtime employees, elected officials and volunteers. February 22nd, 2010 Tyrone Twp. — The Board of Trustees unanimously voted to approve a contract with the Hartland/Deerfield Fire Authority, pending coverage boundary lines, at its meeting on Tuesday. The effective date of the contract is April 1. Supervisor Andrew Schmidt was absent. Holly — With declining revenue and increasing costs, Holly Area Schools is like many organizations in Michigan — it needs to cut costs. Superintendent Kent Barnes said he will be recommending between $2.5 million and $3 million in reductions to the Board of Education, in order for the school district to be financially solvent. Lake Fenton — With 36 years in education and approaching a decade as superintendent for Lake Fenton Community Schools, Ralph Coaster says it’s time to retire — based on both professional and personal reasons. February 21st, 2010 William and Roberta LeBaron of Fenton have announced the engagement of their daughter, Mary, to Christopher Neihoff, son of Leslie and Diane Neihoff of Auburn Hills. The bride-elect has an associate’s degree in business management, and is currently working on a bachelor’s degree in Web development. Her fiancé is employed by Peninsula Plastics, and is working on an associate’s degree in computer programming and a bachelor’s degree in video game design. A July 2011 wedding is planned. February 20th, 2010 Holly Twp. — The Economic Development Task Force has a survey it would like to mail to 2,000 Holly Township and village residents. The information from the survey will be available to anyone, including the village, township, chamber of commerce, festival planners and Downtown Development Authority (DDA). Fenton — The goal: a central location for helping people in the community who are in need. Area church leaders are working with Fenton Area Resource & Referral (F.A.R.R.) to accomplish this. The Fenton Hotel Tavern & Grille is going to be the place to be on Thursday, March 11, as the Fenton Area Public Schools Education Foundation (FAPSEF) hosts its fifth annual “Colonel Fenton’s Founders Day Texas Hold ‘em Tournament.” February 19th, 2010 Insurance costs are a large portion of many families’ budgets. And, insurance fraud increases those costs, by an average of $200 to $300 annually, per family, according to the Michigan Insurance Fraud Awareness Coalition. February 18th, 2010 Fenton Twp. — The Fenton Township Board of Trustees held a public hearing and first reading of a proposed Medical Marijuana Ordinance on Monday. There was no public comment. Rose Twp. — The township board has rejected proposals from private parties for farming and cutting timber at Dearborn Park. Township officials are looking at recreation plans for the park, including walking trails, Supervisor Alison Kalcec said.
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