The Lenawee Voice

Editorial: East side focus is welcome

The building of a new workforce development center on East Church Street is good news for Adrian and Lenawee County. But it’s also welcome news because of something else that it represents: a focus on the well-being of Adrian’s east side

Editorial: A disturbing embrace

We don’t intend to often use this space to discuss things that happen outside of Lenawee County, but sometimes a news story comes along that’s so egregious that it can’t be allowed to go without comment.

Croswell kicks off 2024 with ’25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’

The Croswell Opera House kicks off its 2024 season this weekend with its annual all-area high school musical, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling...

Laura Haviland to be honored on postage stamp

Laura Smith Haviland, the Lenawee County abolitionist and humanitarian who spent decades of her life helping enslaved people escape bondage in the American South and reach freedom in Canada, is one of 10 historical figures who will be honored in a set of postage stamps to be released this year.

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In this issue, we are launching a new column called The Agenda. Each month in this space, we will try to tell you not what your local elected officials did at their last meeting, but what they’re going to be discussing in the weeks and months ahead.

Greg Morton visits the TCA for family-friendly comedy show

An all-ages comedy show will take place at the Tecumseh Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27.

Siena Heights rolls out free tuition guarantee for local students

In an effort to break down barriers to college access and make students more likely to stay in Michigan, Siena Heights University is rolling out a policy of guaranteed free tuition for any full-time undergraduate student from a household with an income of less than $65,000 per year.

Neighbors voice concerns about proposed gravel mine

A mining company’s proposal for a new gravel pit in Raisin Township, about halfway between Adrian and Tecumseh, has residents alarmed.

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Bixby demolition to begin this week

ProMedica announced today that demolition of the former Bixby Hospital building at 818 Riverside Ave. will begin Thursday, Dec. 5.

Commission discusses Bohn Pool plans

At their Nov. 18 meeting, Adrian city commissioners heard a report on plans for Bohn Pool. 

Q&A: ‘SpongeBob’ actor loves the show’s upbeat positivity

Steven Kiss, who plays the title character in “The SpongeBob Musical” at the Croswell Opera House, is no stranger to playing beloved TV and film characters transplanted to the stage.

Renovations enhance Salvation Army’s ability to help those in need

Recent renovations at the Salvation Army, located at 217 W. Church St. in Adrian, have improved the organization’s ability to serve people in need in the community.

Rules on chickens and farms discussed in Deerfield

No action was taken at a Nov. 19 Deerfield Village Council meeting that was called to discuss ordinances related to livestock and farming.
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