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Madison schools recognized for working to promote college access

Madison High School was recently honored with a College Access Impact Award, titled Certificate in Building Foundations, from the Michigan College Access Network.

Park House project restores a piece of Adrian history

A project eight years in the making is nearing the finish line in downtown Adrian.

City seeking opinions on parks and recreation plans

As the city of Adrian prepares to develop a new master plan for city parks and recreation programs, residents are invited to take a survey to register their opinions about priorities for the next five years.

Adrian schools honor educators and alumni

Three Adrian Public Schools teachers and three Adrian High School alumni were recognized on Sept. 24 when the Adrian Schools Educational Foundation and Adrian High School Alumni Association presented their annual wards.

Next Step marks 20 years in business

If you’ve lived in Lenawee County for long enough, you have almost certainly seen Jason Preston’s work — whether you realized it or not.

Clinton Inn marks 125 years as owners work to restore clock tower

After the village of Clinton was incorporated in 1837, it didn’t take long for the town to become an important center of trade along the Chicago Road, now U.S. 12.

Gauss appointed to county commission vacancy

Lenawee County commissioners voted 6-1 on Sept. 28 to appoint Gordon Gauss, a retired auto executive and former Adrian city commissioner, to the vacancy created by the death of commissioner Jim Daly (D-Adrian). The district represents the east side of Adrian.

City of Adrian to discontinue Flock cameras

Following a recommendation by police chief Vince Emrick, the Adrian City Commission voted unanimously on Sept. 21 to end the city's contract with Flock Group and discontinue the use of the company's license plate cameras.

Interim city administrator contract approved

The Adrian City Commission approved a contract for interim city administrator Ted Andrzejewski at its Sept. 8 meeting.

Garbage service in Adrian expected to go up $50 per year after next summer

City residents can expect the annual cost of garbage pickup and related services to go up by $50 after the city’s current contract with Stevens Disposal expires next summer.

City considering raised crosswalks to slow traffic downtown

ADRIAN — Raised crosswalks are one option for addressing safety complaints from drivers speeding through downtown Adrian, city staff members told the Adrian City...

‘I want to walk in and be proud of it’

ADRIAN — When Mike Howard puts his name on something, he wants to be proud of it. That is one reason the longtime commercial real...