Your Generosity is Spreading Smiles: A Post-Thanksgiving Thank You from VINA

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your loved ones. At VINA, we are especially grateful for you. No matter what capacity you support VINA, your time, generosity, and encouragement make it possible for us to be a dental home for people in need. So far this year, your support: One patient shared with …

Report from the Chair of the LivCo Board of Commissioners Jay R Drick

Merry Christmass 2025!    Your county Commissioners continue to benefit you the taxpayers by contracting to builsamedayd  4 new public safety towers[ fire.police and ambulance] and 1 upgrade tower for 12.85 million dollars with no new taxes and no debt.. Also $700,000.oo for new encrypted radios for the Sheriff and $35,000 for encrypted radios for the ambulances.  …

Howell Area Chamber of Commerce Opens Registration for Annual Dinner

The Howell Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that registration is officially open for its highly anticipated Annual Dinner, taking place on January 29 at 5:00 PM at Crystal Gardens. This signature Chamber tradition brings together business leaders, community partners, and members to celebrate a year of progress, collaboration, and meaningful impact throughout Howell and the surrounding …

Euchre Players Wanted! The Brighton Optimist Club will be at Four Circles Brewery

Hello, euchre players! The Brighton Optimist Club will be at Four Circles Brewery the next two Mondays, Dec 8th and Dec 15th, for charity euchre nights. On the 8th, the charity is Girls on the Run SE Michigan. They are active in numerous Livingston County schools, and their impact goes far beyond running. You can find …

Record-Breaking $89,000 Raised for Livingston County United Way

​Livingston County, MI – The annual charity golf outing co-hosted by Sheriff Mike Murphy, Corrigan Oil Company, and Bank of Ann Arbor delivered a record-breaking donation this year, presenting a check for $89,000 to the Livingston County United Way (LCUW). ​The generous funds, raised thanks to the participation of numerous local businesses, civic leaders, and …

Celebrating the Holidays Sober and Drug Free

The Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Prevention Workgroup of the Human Services Collaborative Body is being sent for your review, publication, and/or announcement. If you have any questions, please contact Grace Dennis. Overview: The holiday season can be a challenging time for individuals in recovery. Increased social pressure and the availability of alcohol and drugs can trigger anxiety …

Abilities Alliance Announces Call for Nominations forAnnual Community Partner Award

The Abilities Alliance, a workgroup of the Human Service Collaborative Body (HSCB), is proudto announce the opening of the nomination period for the Annual Community Partner Award.This award recognizes a business, event or organization in Livingston County that demonstratesthe value of people of all abilities. The purpose of this award is to:● Recognize efforts to …

The Brighton Optimist Club Euchre Players!

Hello, euchre players! We hope your Halloween wasn’t too scary. The Brighton Optimist Club will be at Four Circles Brewery the next two Mondays, Nov 10th and Nov 17th, for charity euchre nights. This month is a little different. The Brighton Orchestra Boosters requested the 3rd Monday (17th), so we’re playing for the Brighton Optimist Foundation on …

Livingston County National First Responders Day

National First Responders Day may have been yesterday, but we’re thankful each and every day for the bravery and service all of our local first responders. From the Livingston County MI Sheriff’s Office, Livingston County EMS, Livingston County 911 Central Dispatch, and all of our local fire and police departments – We say “Thank You” …

Brighton High School Presents “Puffs” — A Magical Comedy Told from the Other Side of the Story Performance Nov 7th - 9th

Brighton, MI The Brighton High School Dramatic Arts Program invites audiences to experience the hilariously heartfelt world of Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic — running November 7–9, 2025, at the Brighton Center for the Performing Arts (7878 Brighton Road, Brighton, MI 48116). Performance times are: Puffs flips the script on the …

ATHENA Leadership Awards Celebrate Women Redefining Success and Leading with Authenticity in Livingston County

HOWELL, MI – [October 2025] – The Howell Chamber of Commerce Foundation proudly hosted the 2025 Livingston ATHENA Leadership Awards Celebration, presented in partnership with Lake Trust Credit Union, honoring extraordinary women whose leadership, service, and individuality continue to uplift and empower Livingston County. Held on a bright morning at Lake Trust Credit Union, the celebration …