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Updates released on former Siena Heights programs and campus

Siena Heights University held its last commencement at the end of May with a graduating class of 731. Now the university and the Adrian Dominican Sisters, who founded the school back in 1919, are working to figure out what's next.

Dahlgren appears likely to have met threshold for November

John Dahlgren appears likely to have received enough votes in the Democratic primary to appear on the general election ballot for Michigan's 34th House District, which includes most of Lenawee County.

Most local millages pass

Most ballot questions that went before voters on Tuesday were approved, according to the unofficial totals released by the Lenawee County Clerk's Office.

City accepts local builder’s offer for Fee House

ADRIAN — The Adrian City Commission voted unanimously on Aug. 3 to sell the Fee House, a historic home at 411 S. Main St.,...

Behnke throws hat in the ring for interim administrator

The city of Adrian’s search for leadership at City Hall has taken a few new turns.

Brooklyn recognized by AARP as age-friendly community

The village of Brooklyn and AARP Michigan recently announced that the village has joined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, a national movement dedicated to helping communities become great places for people of all ages to live, work, play and grow older.

Woodworking institute gets OK for Preservation Carpentry program

ADRIAN TWP. — The Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute has received approval to start an Architectural Carpentry & Preservation program to provide intensive, hands-on training...

Cleary University to absorb three SHU nursing programs into its Howell campus

Cleary University and Siena Heights University announced an agreement to transition three accredited nursing programs from Siena Heights, which closed this spring, to Cleary’s Howell campus. 

Morenci won’t increase number of marijuana retail licenses

The Morenci City Council decided unanimously not to change the number of marijuana retail licenses available in the city.

Increase in state funding allows APD to seek an additional officer

A plan to add an officer to the Adrian Police Department, made possible by an increase in state funding, was presented to the Adrian City Commission at its July 6 meeting.