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Farm museum plans take a big step forward

The recent sale of the Hathaway House property in Blissfield promises to both revive a beloved historical landmark and bring a longtime dream to fruition.

Idea of donor bricks in Monument Park meets opposition

A private campaign to restore the Civil War memorial in Adrian’s Monument Park has city commissioners saying they appreciate the group’s efforts, but are hesitiant about its main fundraising mechanism — the sale of bricks that would be inscribed with donors’ names and placed in the park.

Spring cleanup dates set for city residents

A curbside bulk trash collection event in the city of Adrian will take place on the first two Saturdays in June. Items must be placed on the curb by 7 a.m. 

YMCA wellness programs coming to Adrian’s Ebeid Center starting in June

ADRIAN — The Frank & Shirley Dick Family YMCA and ProMedica’s Adrian Ebeid Neighborhood Promise have announced that YMCA wellness programming will once again...

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.