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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.

County commission hears report on Kiwanis Trail finances

Higher-than-expected costs for a recent project that extended the Kiwanis Trail all the way to Tecumseh resulted in the Kiwanis Regional Trail Authority owing about $180,000 to the government of Lenawee County.

Mehan retires as county maintenance superintendent; VanNieuwenhze promoted

At a meeting in May, Lenawee County commissioners honored Tim Mehan, maintenance superintendent for the county, on the occasion of his retirement.

County administrator gets positive evaluation in annual review

Lenawee County commissioners gave county administrator Kimberly Murphy a rating of “Exceeds Expectations / Outstanding” during her annual review in May.

Gleaner to host annual American flag exchange on June 11

Gleaner Life Insurance Society will again help Lenawee County residents honor Flag Day by hosting an exchange of worn and weathered American flags on Wednesday, June 11. 

Adrian school board ratifies union agreements

Contracts with three collective bargaining groups were ratified at the Adrian school board's May 12 meeting.

Fatal motorcycle crash reported on Devils Lake Highway

Lenawee County sheriff’s deputies responded to a single-motorcycle crash on Devils Lake Highway just north of Waters Edge Drive around 11:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10.

Adrian College sports dome goes up, but signage request is denied

Although neighbors were unable to stop Adrian College from putting a 90-foot-tall inflatable sports dome next to their residential neighborhood, they did have one win this week when the city’s Zoning Board of Appeals denied the college’s request to hang two 40-foot by 40-foot banners on the structure.

Household hazardous waste collection is May 10

Anderson Development Co., in partnership with Wacker Chemical, will host a household hazardous waste collection day on Saturday, May 10