Erik Gable

Elected officials, law enforcement colleagues, and family members of the late Richard Germond gathered on May 22 as the Lenawee County Sheriff’s Office building was dedicated in his name.

First United Methodist Church in Adrian celebrates the restoration of its pipe organ.

"Anyone can pitch in, and anyone can enjoy." That's the philosophy behind the community garden on George Street, which was started almost 10 years ago by Adrian resident Christie Boxer and her family.

City commissioners and members of the public were united at the May 4 commission meeting in their praise for city administrator Chad Baugh and their regret at his departure. But that was just about the only point of unity, as both Baugh’s resignation and the process of replacing him led to several tense moments.

Sitting on the floor of Jeremiah Davies’ office on a Monday morning in March was a street sign from one of Hudson’s intersections. It had blown down in a recent windstorm, and a resident brought it to City Hall.

Although Lenco Credit Union is 56 years old this year, only two people have ever served as its president and CEO. Now a third person is joining those ranks, as longtime leader Ben Neal prepares to retire and hand over the reins to Fran Brant.

There’s no substitute for good, old-fashioned customer service.  The Lietzke family has owned and operated Bill’s Service in Blissfield for 70 years. And a legacy of caring for their customers is part of the reason why the business isn’t just surviving — it’s growing.

The name of labor leader César Chávez is being removed from Gulf Street in Adrian following allegations of sexual abuse during his career. But rather than allow farmworkers’ fight for better working conditions to go unrecognized, community leaders are proposing that the street be rededicated to honor the movement as a whole.