Arson destroys historic school house in Howell Township

Fire broke out Jan. 25 at Fleming School; $5,000 reward offered

HOWELL TWP., Mich. – The Michigan Arson Prevention Committee is offering up to $5,000 reward for tips leading to the arrest and/or conviction of anyone responsible for the arson that completely destroyed an historic one-room school house in Howell Township.

In the early morning hours of Jan. 25, the Howell Area Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at the school house. The building was fully engulfed in flames and was destroyed.
About the school:

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Fleming School house on W Grand River in Howell Township was built in 1880 and held classes until the late 1950s.

It was named a Michigan Historic Site in 1994 and was still being used for field trips.

Tips:

The fire is still under investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff's Department Detective Bureau and the Howell Area Fire Marshal.

Call 1-800-44-ARSON or the Livingston County Sheriff's Department at 517-546-2440 with any information.


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