Erik Gable

Residents continue to press city on ICE arrests

Three weeks after two local men were arrested by federal immigration agents in front of a crowd of witnesses across from Comstock Park, speakers at the July 7 Adrian City Commission meeting continued pressing the city to find ways to protect residents’ rights to due process under the law.

After immigration arrests in Adrian, residents urge city to protect due process rights

Two days after a large crowd of people watched federal immigration agents arrest two men in the parking lot across from Comstock Park, Adrian residents filled the June 16 city commission meeting urging the city to protect residents’ right to due process under the law.

County commissioners debate proposal for plate-reading camera system

Whether to install license plate reading cameras along some Lenawee County roads was a topic of discussion at a June 5 meeting of Lenawee County commissioners.

Farm museum plans take a big step forward

The recent sale of the Hathaway House property in Blissfield promises to both revive a beloved historical landmark and bring a longtime dream to fruition.

Idea of donor bricks in Monument Park meets opposition

A private campaign to restore the Civil War memorial in Adrian’s Monument Park has city commissioners saying they appreciate the group’s efforts, but are hesitiant about its main fundraising mechanism — the sale of bricks that would be inscribed with donors’ names and placed in the park.

Two centennials, one lifelong friendship

Some friendships come and go. Not so for Marcella Barricklow and Doris Morningstar-Bayes, who both recently celebrated their 100th birthdays, and who have been friends for 85 years.

More than 80 years later, a lost World War II veteran is finally laid to rest

More than 80 years after his airplane was shot down over Germany, a hero of World War II was laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery next to the son he never knew.

Warm clothing drive for migrant farmworkers is a success

When Pete Vargas put out a call for people to donate warm clothing for migrant farmworkers, his goal was to collect 300 hoodies and sweatshirts. The final tally was more than 1,000.

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Bronna Kahle to retire from community foundation; Paula Trentman named as successor

The Lenawee Community Foundation board of directors announced today that president and chief executive officer Bronna Kahle will retire from her role at the end of this year. Paula Trentman, currently executive vice president of the foundation, will succeed Kahle as the organization's leader beginning Jan. 1.

Sheriff’s office building named in honor of Germond

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.

Hudson student-athlete named to MHSAA’s statewide advisory board

Maci Godfrey will represent not only Hudson, but also all of the school districts in Lenawee, Hillsdale, and Jackson counties during her two-year term.

Local athletes shine at county track and field meet

A pair of Hudson seniors and a couple of Clinton underclassmen, along with a record-breaking effort from Tecumseh in the girls’ 4x100-meter Relay, highlighted the annual Lenawee County All-County Track and Field Meet on May 26 at Sand Creek High School.

Series spotlighting original music begins on June 4 in Hudson

The Celebrate Hudson Music in the Park series, which brings talented bands and singer-songwriters to play free outdoor concerts in Hudson every summer, is returning this year starting June 4.
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