The Lenawee Voice

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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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.

New equipment should reduce odors from Crimson Holdings plant

ADRIAN — New equipment is in place that is supposed to reduce odor problems at the Crimson Holdings powdered egg processing plant in Adrian. Crimson...

Sheriff’s office investigates report of accidental shooting

The Lenawee County Sheriff's Department is investigating a report of an accidental shooting in Medina Township.

Watch out for air duct cleaning scams, attorney general warns

If you’re a member of any local Facebook groups, there’s a good chance you’ve seen these posts. Somebody claims to be starting an air duct cleaning business, often saying that they’re doing it to make ends meet after some kind of personal tragedy.

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Lenawee County sets collection event for tires and shipping supplies

The Lenawee County Solid Waste Department will host its annual Spring Collection Event from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 31.

River Raisin Watershed Council to host native plant sale on May 30

Native plant sales are popping up all over Michigan, and Lenawee County is no exception.

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.

Riverview Terrace rentals hampered by change in income requirements

Riverview Terrace, the apartment complex at 400 College Ave. for low-income senior citizens and people with disabilities, is still only at about 50 percent capacity after reopening at the end of 2024.
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