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HOWELL, MI — Litigation between the state of Michigan and the former owner of a Brighton factory contaminated with toxic PFAS chemicals will be tried this winter. Livingston County Judge Michael Hatty set a Dec. 12 trial date in a case filed against Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, (APNA), by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. The trial date was previously pushed from June to September. More: First Michigan PFAS trial set for 2022“They backhandedly got their extension,” said Joseph Callow, a partner at Keating Muething & Klekamp, an Ohio firm which is part of a group of outside firms called the Fields Team that’s litigating Michigan PFAS cases under special contract. “This is going to be the first PFAS trial in the state and we’re excited that, whatever happens in the next couple months, that we’ve got a pretty firm trial date,” Callow said.

A Howell woman hasn’t been heard from since she called a relative while leaving a casino in Detroit over the weekend.

A litter of puppies is being cared for by the Monmouth County SPCA after a good Samaritan found them in a box at an outdoor flea market in Howell.

Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones is going to spend the next two years on probation as part of a plea deal after a drunk driving arrest.

A Howell woman who took to Twitter to call out COVID misinformation at school board meetings will not be charged with cyberstalking.

The leniency could send a message in future sentencing hearings for other January 6 defendants.

JACKSON -- Wrestlers punched tickets to state in the girls wrestling regionals on Sunday in Hartland and Howell, with eight wrestlers from the Jackson area moving on. In the Blue Regional at Hartland, three Jackson-area wrestlers qualified.

JACKSON -- Here is the latest ballot for a new week’s worth of voting for Athlete of the Week in the Jackson area. Jackson wrestler Jaylon Riggins qualified for the state tournament by winning a regional title Saturday at Howell. Grass Lake’s Kate Starkey looks for a teammate to pass to during a high school girls basketball game at East Jackson High School on Feb. 16, 2022. Stephen Hertzfeld, East Jackson wrestlingHertzfeld won the regional title at Lutheran Westland on Saturday at 103 pounds to qualify for state. Stockbridge's Gwen Rogozinski (4) shoots during a girls basketball game at Stockbridge High School on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020.

HOWELL -- Jackson wrestler Jaylon Riggins is headed to the state meet after claiming a regional championship on Saturday at Howell. The 160-pounder won the regional title with a 7-3 decision over Holt’s Alex Russell in the final. Jackson’s Kyle Bonner was pinned by Grandville’s Jordan Kaat in their first-round match at 285 and Bonner fell to Rockford’s Luke Guerra in the first round of wrestlebacks. Jackson’s Trevor Moorehouse reached the bloodround at 112 but lost on a major decision to Kalamazoo Central’s Rohan Marion. At 152, Jadion Range lost on a major decision in his first-round match to Grandville’s Dylan Cummings, then lost to Brighton’s Nathan Stark 8-3.

Judge Beryl Howell says allowing those who stormed the Capitol to admit to petty crimes risks minimizing the attack.

HOWELL, MI - If you’ve ever wondered what Girl Scout Cookies taste like as milkshakes, wonder no more. Four Girl Scout Cookie shake flavors will be available through Sunday, February 27, Thin Mint, Tagalong, Trefoil and Samoa. M Street made these last year for the first time for one weekend only and they were a huge hit. “The Girl Scout Milkshakes are popular because we are supporting so many young female entrepreneurs, and of course, the cookies are amazing too,” said M Street co-owner and former Girl Scout Emily Mazaris. “We grew up as Girl Scouts and know how exciting it was to sell cookies.”M Street is also buying Girl Scout Cookies at both of its locations.

Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones pleaded guilty on Wednesday (Feb. 16) to several charges stemming from an April arrest along I-96 in Livingston County.

The attorney for Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones has confirmed that Jones will plead guilty to several charges in court on Wednesday.

Ilya Lichtenstein is in jail, and wife Heather Morgan has been freed; the judge said evidence tying them to the scheme is "very strong."

Ilya Lichtenstein is in jail, and wife Heather Morgan has been freed; the judge said evidence tying them to the scheme is "very strong."

HOWELL, MI -- Woody, Michigan’s official groundhog, predicted six more weeks of winter during the 24th annual Groundhog Day Prediction Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Howell Nature Center. The groundhog nearly predicted an early spring, but she was spooked by her shadow with one second left on the clock and ducked back into her house. Before Woody’s grand entrance, the staff at Howell Nature Center hosted a snack and costume contest for attendees. Attendees were encouraged to stay after the large rodent’s weather prediction to enjoy hot chocolate, Groundhog Day themed coloring sheets and learn about what the Howell Nature Center does. 17 Groundhog Day 2022More from MLive:‘We are losing all of these children’: Inside the push for an Ypsilanti-area community centerAnn Arbor bus ridership has plummeted amid the pandemic.

HOWELL, MI -- If you are hoping for a short winter, think again. Woody, Michigan’s official groundhog, predicted six more weeks of winter during the 24th annual Groundhog Day Prediction on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, at the Howell Nature Center.

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is asking the attorney general’s office to investigate an aspiring state Senate candidate.

HOWELL, MI - Winter promises to make its presence known on the very day Michigan’s official groundhog was set to weigh in on the possibility of the season’s early end. Woody the Woodchuck’s annual prediction has been delayed because of the impending snowstorm, the Howell Nature Center announced in an email on Feb. 1, Groundhog Day eve. As the tradition goes, a groundhog that sees its shadow means winter will last six more weeks. The Nature Center is extending the deadline to participate in its Groundhog Day costume contest to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, and a sign-up link is available online. The winner of its themed snack contest will still be announced on Feb. 2, alongside Groundhog Day-themed social media content, officials said.

A Howell insurance agent who embezzled nearly $375,000 from her clients has been sentenced to one year in jail.

LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MI – A Howell insurance agent charged with embezzling more that $375,000 from clients has been sentenced to jail and probation. Livingston County Circuit Judge Michael Hatty sentenced Alicia Holbrook-Bloink Thursday, Jan. 27, to serve one year in jail and three years of probation after pleading guilty to conducting a criminal enterprise, embezzlement and tax evasion, according to a statement from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.

Woody the Woodchuck, a female groundhog, is expected to make her 23rd annual prediction at 8:30 a.m. on Groundhog Day at the Howell Nature Center. Woody is Michigan’s version of Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog that emerges from his burrow on Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania to perform the annual duty. As the tradition goes, a groundhog that sees its shadow means winter will last six more weeks. Woody-watchers also can sign up for a Groundhog Day costume contest. “Come dressed to impress as winter, spring, a groundhog or whatever you see fit,” the event listing exclaims.

Two teenagers were killed and three others were hospitalized over the weekend when a pickup truck went through a stop sign and caused a collision in Livingston County, deputies said.

HOWELL, MI — The first civil trial to arise out of Michigan’s multi-year pursuit of cleanup at toxic PFAS contamination sites is scheduled to take place this summer. Ashai claims the site doesn’t pose an immediate threat to public health because the surrounding community is connected to municipal water. The state’s environmental litigation is rooted in a multi-pronged effort to investigate and clean-up PFAS contamination by the Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART), a team created by former Gov. Rick Snyder in the wake of the Wolverine contamination discovery that was reconstituted within EGLE by Gov. You have to do that if you’re going to make the laws in our state stick.”Related stories:Superfund listing eyed for Wolverine PFAS sitesMichigan PFAS site list surges past 100Nessel claims AFFF makers hid risks in new lawsuitMichigan sues 17 companies over PFAS pollutionMichigan PFAS activists join forcesBiden EPA plans key PFAS regs by 2023No safe PFAS level?

Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones will face a jury trial in February.

Winning $1 million playing the Michigan Lottery’s Millionaire Maker II instant game left a Livingston County woman shaking.

HOWELL, MI — State Rep. Jewell Jones, D-Inkster, will argue the case against him should be thrown out after rejecting a plea deal in his drunk driving case, his attorney said Monday. Jones’ attorney, Byron Nolen, told MLive Monday that the 26-year-old lawmaker was not satisfied with the conditions of the plea deal he was offered because it would have forced him to plead to too many counts.

HOWELL, MI -- An undefeated season for Grand Blanc has come to an end. The Bobcats lost 40-20 to Rochester Adams (13-0) in the MHSAA Division 1 state semifinal on Saturday, Nov. 20 at John Dukes Field at Howell High School. Adams will face Belleville at 1 p.m. next Saturday at Ford Field in the Division 1 championship game. If you would like your local high school sports news delivered free to your inbox daily, click here and sign up for one of our local high school sports newsletters. READ MORE FROM MLIVE:Live high school football updates from state semifinal games around MichiganMLive picks winners for every high school football state semifinal game

HOWELL, MI – A double homicide suspect was arrested in Oceola Township, just outside of Howell, after a husband and wife were found dead Friday, Nov. 19. Michigan State Police troopers located the bodies of Dale Dormanen, 75, and his wife Joan Dormanen, 79, in their home after being called to the residence. Around 7:16 a.m., Michigan State Police responded to an active-threats complaint at the house on Maple Leaf Lane. Police later located the dead homeowners. Michigan State Police say the investigation is ongoing and more information about the suspect will be released at a later date.

LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MI – Michigan State Police are investigating a death reported near Howell Friday morning. A notice was issued at 10 a.m. Nov. 19, saying troopers from the MSP Brighton Post were investigating the death of a person in Oceola Township, northeast of Howell in Livingston County.

A man from Pontiac and a younger man from Howell were killed Monday when an airplane went off radar and crashed in Michigan, officials said.

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Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones has be released from the Livingston County Jail, where he was since mid-September when a judge revoked his bond for violations.

Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones is expected to be released from the Livingston County Jail, where has has been since mid-September, when a judge revoked his bond for violations.

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The 11 Mile Road overpass above I-75 in Oakland County is back open after closing in July for construction.

The Global X US Infrastructure Investment ETF, which trades under the ticker PAVE, rose on Monday.

GOODRICH, MI -- For the first time in 102 years of the program, the Grand Blanc football team is 11-0. The Bobcats hoisted the MHSAA Division 1 district trophy after a 49-28 victory over Howell on Friday, Nov. 5 at Goodrich High School. Fourth-ranked Grand Blanc will face No. RELATED: Grand Blanc football team makes history with 49-28 win over Howell in district finalsMLive was present to document all of the action. If you would like your local high school sports news delivered free to your inbox daily, click here and sign up for one of our local high school sports newslettersREAD MORE FROM MLIVE:Flint-area high school football scoreboard for playoff Week 2Live high school football updates from district final games around Michigan

GOODRICH, MI – They’ve been playing football at Grand Blanc for 102 years and no team has won more games in a single season than the 2021 Bobcats. The Bobcats set a school record Friday with their 11th victory against no defeats but more importantly their 49-28 win over Howell moved fourth-ranked Grand Blanc into next week’s regional championship game against No. “It’s a relief,” said Grand Blanc coach Clint Alexander. The offense bailed us out when we needed it.”The win over Howell gave Grand Blanc the third district football championship in school history and first since 2011. So, if you think they’re going to relax, they’re not,’” Alexander said.

The Grand Blanc football team swarms head coach Clint Alexander, middle, as he lifts the MHSAA Division 1 district trophy after a 49-28 victory over Howell on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021 at Goodrich High School in Goodrich. (Isaac Ritchey | MLive.com)Isaac Ritchey | MLive.com

Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones will remain behind bars after a judge revoked his bond. Thursday (Nov. 4) morning the judge decided to keep Jones in custody for at least another week.

Heck, some people might argue the Red Devils are already there after reaching the Division 3 state championship game for the fourth straight year. Grosse Ile will be playing for its third consecutive state championship after beating Flint Powers Catholic 2-0 Wednesday in a semifinal game at Parker Middle School in Howell. “It’s not going to be four state championships (in a row) unfortunately because we lost the one when these guys were freshmen three years ago,” said Grosse Ile coach Jonathan Evans. It’s maybe surreal right now.”Grosse Ile was the clear favorite entering the game as the Red Devils were ranked No. Grosse Ile had at least seven prime scoring chances in the first half yet couldn’t get on the scoreboard before the intermission.

FLINT – Four Flint-area teams advanced to the second round of the high school football playoffs with victories Friday night and two will be playing at home in this week’s district round. At 10-0, the Bobcats have matched a school record for single-season victories after beating Holt 25-6 last week. In Division 7, defending state champion New Lothrop (7-3) will visit powerful Pewamo-Westphalia. New Lothrop, which also won the 2018 Division 7 state title, is making its 22nd straight playoff appearances. 2 in the final poll, won Division 7 state titles in 2016, 2017 and 2019.

FLINT – Powers Catholic is headed back to the state soccer semifinals. The win moved Powers (13-9-2) into the semifinal at Howell’s Parker Middle School against Grosse Ile at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3. Grosse Ile is 18-1-1 and was No. The Chargers are in the final round of the tournament for the first time since 2017, when they beat Williamston 4-2 to win their third state championship. The state championship game is Nov. 6.

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken delivered remarks on Colin Powell’s life and tenure at the State Department after his death from complications of COVID-19 at the age of 84. Powell, who was the first African American to serve as secretary of state, was also reportedly battling multiple myeloma, a blood cancer that suppresses the immune system.

Russia says it's suspending its mission to NATO and closing the alliance's offices in Moscow, as relations with the Western military bloc plunge to new depths. Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is announcing the moves after NATO expelled several members of Moscow's delegation to the alliance for alleged spying.

The U.S. is investigating increased reports of Havana Syndrome among diplomats and government officials.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reacts to news of General Colin Powell's death from COVID complications at the age of 84. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN with more reactions to the death of the former secretary of State and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and other stories from the White House.

His initial arrest came after a Michigan State Police trooper was alerted to a collision in April.

Jones was jailed in September after violating his bond and allegedly smuggling a handcuff key into the Livingston County Jail.

HOWELL, MI — The Historic Howell Theater offers more than just movie screenings, popcorn, fountain drinks and sweets this time of the year. During this spooky season, the theater will be hosting its annual ghost hunts to the public for the seventh year in a row. PPS will be turning 12 years old on Oct. 30, however this will be its seventh year orchestrating ghost hunting tours at the Howell Theater. “The Howell Theater is a very interesting place that’s active with many spirits,” said Suminski. All proceeds from the ghost hunts are fundraised for the ongoing restoration and operation of the historic movie theater.

Sheriff Murphy still doesn’t know what Jones was planning to do with a universal handcuff key after sneaking it into the Livingston County Jail on Sept. 14.

President Joe Biden sought to refocus public attention on how his domestic agenda will improve average Americans' lives during a trip to Michigan Tuesday.

President Joe Biden has announced his picks to head the National Endowments for the Humanities and the Arts, tapping a Harvard University scholar and an Arizona State University professor to oversee the federal agencies.

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Protesters have already gathered ahead of President Joe Biden's visit to Howell.

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President Joe Biden will appear with Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin Slotkin on Tuesday when he visits a union training center in Howell, Michigan

President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats are edging closer to agreement on how sharply to cut back his ambitious social spending plan.

President Joe Biden will be in Michigan on Tuesday, Oct. 5, to pitch his infrastructure plan.

HOWELL, MI - President Joe Biden will visit Michigan for the first time since July in an effort to build public support for his Build Back Better agenda, including the infrastructure plan currently pending in the U.S. House. The visit will pitch the $1 trillion infrastructure bill approved 69-30 by the Senate in August. Like the infrastructure bill, this next phase of his agenda is under deliberation and debate in Congress. This is Biden’s first visit to Michigan since July’s trip to King Orchards in Northern Michigan. Read more from MLive:‘Cherry pie’ brings President Joe Biden to Michigan ahead of Fourth of JulyJill Biden visiting Michigan to discuss safely reopening schoolsMassive infrastructure bill ‘great for Michigan,’ says senators celebrating likely passage

On Tuesday, October 5 President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit Howell, the White House confirmed Sunday.

The township’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday, Sept. 28, to approve the final planned-unit development and rezoning request from Howell-based Chestnut Development, LLC at its regularly scheduled meeting. Then, some two dozen residents spoke for and against the development, slated for land north of Ann Arbor at the intersection of Whitmore Lake Road and North Territorial Road, owned by farmer Dennis Leland. Consultants told planning commissioners earlier this month the final plans generally aligned with those conditions, though the project is still waiting for permitting from several governmental agencies. On Tuesday, Northfield Clerk Kathleen Manley, who voted against approving preliminary plans for the housing project, changed course. “Those are the kinds of applicants that we’re looking for.”More from The Ann Arbor News:‘A real gem’: Township to review final plans for 264-unit development north of Ann ArborDevelopment north of Ann Arbor wouldn’t fit township’s rural character, residents argueDevelopers unveil plans for 2.2-mile ‘European-inspired’ race course, ‘garage condos’ in Howell

LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MI – Federal investigators have determined what caused a plane to crash, killing two, shortly after takeoff near Howell two years ago. Philip Henry Colmer, 64, of Chelsea and James Tafralian, 68, of Webberville, died Aug. 20, 2019, when their single-engine plane crashed shortly after taking off Livingston County’s Spencer J. Hardy Airport, northwest of Howell. With airflow to the engine blocked, the plane’s engine stalled out midair causing the plane to lose all power and crash, the report states. The pair were on their second test flight of the day when the filter became dislodged, the report states. Engine modifications are typically recorded on an FAA form and adopted with a field approval, but no FAA form or maintenance records were found regarding the recent engine maintenance, the report states.

Federal investigators have determined that a misplaced air filter screen probably caused a small plane’s engine failure and crash in southeastern Michigan that killed a Delta airlines pilot and an aircraft mechanic two years ago.

Here’s a closer look at the rainfall totals since this week’s rain started Tuesday afternoon in Metro Detroit.

HOWELL, MI -- A trio of Howell Public Schools students between the ages of 14-16 will be charged as adults in connection to an assault on another student, officials said. The three young men will be charged with assault with intent to commit great bodily harm, according to a press release. After a investigation by the school system and the Howell City Police Department, it was discovered the three boys had befriended the victim, a 16-year-old boy, by spending time with him at school, officials said. Once out of sight, two of boys pushed the victim to the ground, then punched and kicked him several times, the release states. Police determined the attack was unprovoked by the victim, and had been planned by the three juvenile defendants, officials said.

Three students from Howell Public Schools are being charged as adults after they pretended to befriend a new student so they could lure him to a skatepark and beat him up while recording it for social media, according to officials.

Ali Hammoud said he can’t go on defending Jones, claiming there was a “breakdown in the relationship.”

GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- A 76-year-old Howell man drowned Thursday afternoon in an Argentine Township lake, police said. Argentine Township police and fire departments responded just after 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 16, to Lobdell Lake in the 800 block of Haviland Beach Drive for a water rescue. A preliminary investigation revealed that the man and woman, both from Howell, were boating when the man slipped off the boat ladder without a lifejacket on. Argentine Township police were assisted at the scene by the Linden Police Department, Genesee County Sheriff’s Office and Medstar Ambulance Service. Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call the Argentine Township Police Department at 810-735-5317.

Michigan State Rep. Jewell Jones (D-Inkster) has been ordered by a judge to undergo a psychiatric evaluation as he faces several charges stemming from an April arrest for alleged drunk driving.

An exclusive automotive country club is going to be developed in Howell.

Jones was sentenced to jail Tuesday after he was accused of violating his bond a third time.

"Action must be taken to protect the public’s interest," said Speaker of the House Jason Wentworth.

A Michigan lawmaker ordered to jail in a drunken driving case is accused of taping a handcuff key to his foot. The key was discovered when state Rep. Jewell Jones, a Detroit-area Democrat, was placed in jail Tuesday for violating bond conditions, authorities said. "He truly believes that he doesn’t have to follow the judge’s orders, doesn’t have to follow rules,” said Livingston County Sheriff Michael Murphy, who runs the jail.

A judge has sent Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones for violating his bond following multiple incidents that landed Jones back in court.

Two teenagers from Howell may be facing charges after attacking a classmate outside of Howell High School.

The allegations could land Jones in jail until trial.

HOWELL, MI - Howell Public Schools has been added to the state of Michigan’s COVID-19 school-related outbreak list, with the district reporting 14 cases in students and staff at Howell High School. The district has reported 35 COVID-19 cases since it began the school year on Aug. 18, including 10 cases at Parker Middle School that were reported Monday, Aug. 30. Livingston County currently has a “high” rate of COVID-19 transmission with 214 cases per 100,000 residents. In addition to the 122 students in quarantine from Round Elementary, more than 200 other students across the district were also quarantined. READ MORE:Masks mandated at Hartland school after COVID cases cause 120 students to quarantineCOVID-19 quarantines cause bus driver shortage for Lincoln Consolidated SchoolsMask mandate in the works for Washtenaw County schools

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ANN ARBOR, MI -- The Bank of Ann Arbor is acquiring First National Bank in Howell in a deal worth more than $110 million. Arbor Bancorp Inc., holding company for Bank of Ann Arbor, and FNBH Bancorp Inc., holding company for First National Bank in Howell, announced the acquisition on Monday, Aug. 9. The deal is worth roughly $116.5 million and is expected to be closed by the end of 2021, officials said. The deal was previously announced in early 2020, said Tim Marshall, Bank of Ann Abor president/CEO, but was put on hold due the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more from The Ann Arbor News:20-year-old dies after single-vehicle crash in Upper PeninsulaIs Moderna’s COVID vaccine better against Delta than Pfizer’s?

HOWELL, MI - There will no longer be a Drag Queen Bingo event next to the main area of Howell Melon Fest after a month of pushback from Livingston County Republicans. The pushback on the Drag Queen Bingo event started with Livingston County Republican Party Chair Meghan Reckling questioning the appropriateness of a drag event. Council members voted to move the Drag Queen Bingo event away from the festival’s main district to the Howell Historic Theater. Read more: Howell Melon Fest will be canceled unless organizers agree to early alcohol cut offThe other move from that meeting threatened to cancel all of Melon Fest unless HARPA agreed to close the beer tent by 4 p.m. The “Drag Bingo” event was set for Aug. 14 and was limited to those age 21 and up.

A federal judge asked prosecutors Monday to explain why restitution in Capitol riot cases was limited to $1.5 million for repairs to the building when the total cost to taxpayers was $500 million, per Politico.Of note: D.C. Chief U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell's comments come some two weeks after she questioned whether it's appropriate for prosecutors to offer defendants misdemeanor plea deals in cases that saw insurrectionists "terrorizing members of Congress."Stay on top of the latest market

HOWELL, MI - Cleary University, the private business university based in Howell, has announced expanded educational, service, security and sports programs throughout its campus for the fall semester. Among the improvements are a constructed Esports arena, a larger cafeteria and a new school spirit store in Cleary Commons, according to a university release. This adds to other recent improvements throughout campus, including golf simulators and a chiropractic clinic added in 2020 to the Wellness Center. Despite the pandemic, Cleary University fronted the funds to add these new things to show its dedication to its students, said Matthew Bennett, senior vice president of institutional advancement. Other campus improvements include better sidewalk accessibility, enhanced wireless internet and more comprehensive campus security through cameras and blue phones, the release stated.

The festival has been a lightning rod of community controversy since the inclusion of Drag Queen Bingo and drag show that will cater to visitors 21 and over. Livingston County Republican Party Chair Meghan Reckling questioned the appropriateness of a drag queen event. The move takes the decision away from City Council and “puts the ball” in HARPA’s “court,” said Mayor Pro Tem Jan Lobur on Friday. Council members voted to move the Drag Queen Bingo event away from the festival’s main district to the Howell Historic Theater. The Melon Festival, which celebrates the harvesting of Howell’s unique melon, draws tens of thousands of visitors each year, said Downtown Development Director Kate Litwin.

HOWELL, MI - The Livingston County Health Department will start a walk-in vaccine clinic starting Monday, Aug. 2, according to a release. A Janssen vaccine clinic will start on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to receive the vaccine, the release stated. The Pfizer vaccine requires two doses three weeks apart, and is available for individuals 12 and over. The Janssen vaccine requires one dose and is available for individuals 18 and over.

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HOWELL, MI - A Michigan bakery known for its extreme milkshakes is celebrating Harry Potter’s birthday by serving Butterbeer shakes for one weekend only. To celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday on July 31st. “We were inspired by Harry Potter’s birthday and we are always looking for things to celebrate,” Emily Mazaris, co-owner of M Street Baking Co. told MLive. Along with its famous shakes, M Street is known for its custom made decorative cakes. The bakery in Howell also makes bagels, cannolis, pizza rolls, pitas, spinach pies and more.

Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones was in court on Friday (July 23) for a violation of his bond involving a tether that monitors alcohol intake.

Many of the top high school senior softball players in Michigan have been invited to compete in the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association all-star games Wednesday, July 14, at Central Michigan University’s Margo Jonker Stadium. The Division 1 game is set for 10 a.m., followed by Division 2 at noon, Division 3 at 2:30 p.m. and Division 4 at 4:30 p.m. Here are the rosters for eight teams across the four divisions:DIVISION 1 RED TEAMAlexis Stoll, OxfordRose Babicz, Lake OrionMaddie Springer, HowellGenevieve Decker, Anchor BayDanielle Keighley, Anchor BayCaroline Marsh, OxfordAlexis Cardona, OxfordVictoria Todd, Bay City CentralMadeline Grueter, Portage CentralDelaney Robeson, HartlandLauren Sciborski, South Lyon EastEllie Haunhorst, St. JosephAvrey Wolverton, HowellEliana Walker, SalineAlyssa Braam, HudsonvilleSavanna Disbow, Gull LakeSam Sutton, DexterKelsey Komorous, NorthvilleCoaches: Kenny Allen, Oxford; Bob Kukla, Bay City CentralDIVISION 1 WHITE TEAMEllie Sieler, MonroeJaycie LaValley, L’Anse CreuseMaddie Gkekas, GrandvilleGrace Nieto, Farmington MercyGabby Schloop, MidlandJaiden Lara, FraserJamie Vander Meer, GrandvilleMaggie Murphy, Farmington MercyRachel Budnick, Portage NorthernMegan Martin, Grand BlancMegan Maiuri, Warren ReginaTaylor Sanborn, MidlandKendall Klochack, Grand BlancGrace Connelly, GrandvilleBrittany Steimel, Traverse City WestElyse Brittain, HoltNicole McIntyre, Warren ReginaCoaches: Matt Fishburn, Fraser; Jami Neubecker, Grand BlancDIVISION 2 RED TEAMKirsten Smith, MarysvilleShyann Truax, OlivetAnna Palmiter, Ortonville BrandonJasmine Rodriguez, Wyoming Potter’s HouseShelby Kunkel, Eaton RapidsCallie Perrin, MarysvilleAlissa Gauthier, GoodrichJaylynn Banks, Garden CityElena Schwegman, Pontiac Notre Dame PrepEmily Cline, Eaton RapidsParker Douglass, FowlervilleAlyssa Barbrick, Grand Rapids South ChristianMeghan Hibbard, West Branch Ogemaw HeightsPaige Vander Goot, Hudsonville Unity ChristianNevaeh Ginger, OwossoMadyson Rainey, OwossoCoaches: Ryan Rathje, Owosso; Jeff Taylor, OlivetDIVISION 2 WHITE TEAMAlexis Rauch, NilesJordyn Hobson, LindenAbby Way, SpartaKali Heivilin, Three RiversEmma Mossing, LindenReneigh Sandmann, Stevensville LakeshoreJayne Henry, HaslettHayden Ruel, Muskegon OakridgeJenna Blevins, Flat RockAlyssa Gearhart, EdwardsburgSarah Johnston, Wixom St. CatherineShelby Grau, Stevensville LakeshoreMorgan Stahl, Lake Odessa LakewoodKendra VanderLugt, OtsegoShantel Blyly, Three RiversGrace Schriber, Imlay CityPayton Lewis, VicksburgCoaches: Ben Borsenik, Midland Bullock Creek; Jean Bannister, Imlay CityDIVISION 3 RED TEAMShea VanScoter, RichmondCalie Sower, Adrian MadisonTaylor Krzyzaniak, Standish-SterlingLexi Holtz, Adrian MadisonKarasyn Kraska, Standish-SterlingLily Thompson, ClintonBrooklyn Verbeek, Grandville Calvin ChristianMakayla Lienau, New LothropLiberti Fair, ClintonMadison Martinez, HemlockAbby Fisher, BlissfieldLauren Buckley, Grandville Calvin ChristianJaye Guichelaar, Grand Rapids West CatholicJaecy Jones, ClintonBecca Daoust, NapoleonLydia Davenport, IthacaMacey White, Cass CityCoaches: Kim Phillip, Clinton; Rich Sullivan, Standish-SterlingDIVISION 3 WHITE TEAMSophia Lozmack, BuchananIzzy Doyle, Central MontcalmMadelyn Sandison, CharlevoixMorgan Carlson, NegauneeKate Klinger, CharlevoixJordan Watts, SchoolcraftMady Pahl, BeavertonMadelynne Thrush, FarwellAnna Dean, Monroe St. Mary Catholic CentralZoe Brodie, CharlevoixKatelyn Lammi, NegauneeEmma Houseman, North MuskegonBrooke Atkinson, BuchananMolly Gerow, BeavertonMadison Wilkinson, KalkaskaDani Blyly, SchoolcraftCendell Burgermeister, BlissfieldCoaches: Matt Houseman, North Muskegon; Randy Carlson, NegauneeDIVISION 4 RED TEAMMackenzie Noah, Allen Park CabriniNatalie McNeil, BridgmanZoe Hazelhoff, Kalamazoo ChristianSamantha Souva, UblyWyndham Reid, Allen Park CabriniSydney Townsend, Johannesburg-LewistonKelsey Van Daele, Indian River Inland LakesRuthie Riethmeier, Rochester Hills Lutheran NorthwestJeffra Dittmar, Rogers CityJosie Gusa, UblyPaige Postma, RudyardErin Morgan, MarcellusAurora Beckhold, Portland St. PatrickMorgan Bickel, RudyardCoaches: Karl Grambau, Rogers City; Stephen Davis, RudyardDIVISION 4 WHITE TEAMBrynn Polega, Unionville-Sebewaing AreaNatalie Belanger, Rapid RiverEllie Price, MorenciMaci Montgomery, Unionville-Sebewaing AreaEmily Thelen, MerrillTaylor Volstorf, Three Oaks River ValleyKylie Gould, HoltonCecilia Pilon, Rapid RiverLaney Wiley, MerrillSummer Smith, BreckenridgeKennedy Greene, HoltonAriana Heath, Maple City Glen LakeMadison Bosset, HoltonCoaches: Kirk Younts, Holton; Mike Ricco, Breckenridge

Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones will stand trial on drunk driving charges.

Michigan Rep. Jewell Jones will stand trial on drunk driving charges.

State Rep. Jewell Jones was in front of a judge Thursday, accused of violating his bond after his suspected DUI arrest in April.

LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MI – Police are searching for a masked suspect recorded breaking into a store near Howell and stealing various items early Thursday morning. At about 4:20 a.m. Thursday, June 17, a masked and fully covered suspect was recorded breaking into Jonna’s Market, 4986 Chilson Road, a party store south of Howell, according to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect entered the store and stole several items before fleeing towards Oak Point, police said. At about 4:20 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2021, a masked and fully covered suspect was recorded breaking into Jonna’s Market, 4986 Chilson Road, a party store south of Howell. No arrests have been made and police released images from surveillance cameras in hopes someone might recognize the suspect.

HOWELL – No team in the state of Michigan has dominated in boys lacrosse like Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice. --East Grand Rapids Will Morgan runs the ball while Forest Hills Eastern’s Ethan Johns defends during the division 2 boys lacrosse MHSAA state finals between Forest Hills Eastern and East Grand Rapids on Saturday June 12, 2021 in Howell. Nicole Hester/ MLIVE.comEast Grand Rapids holds off Forest Hills EasternThe Pioneers went two years without hoisting the D2 state championship but ended the short drought with a 12-10 win over Forest Hills Eastern for their sixth MHSAA title. His six goals also tied the MHSAA state championship record for goals in a game. East Grand Rapids extended their 4-3 lead at halftime by outscoring FHE 5-3 in the third period to gain enough cushion to hold off the Hawks in the fourth period.

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 17-year-old named Minushka Ostrowski who left her Howell area home voluntarily.

Police have released video of State Rep. Jewell Jones being booked at the Livingston County Jail in Howell after his April 6 crash on I-96.

The video captures police taking Jones to the ground as they continue to struggle with him.

A new report from the Michigan State Police claims state Representative Jewell Jones threatened to call Gov. Gretchen Whitmer during his April 6 arrest on I-96.