By Tim Robinson Link to originating site

Right from the get-go, Friday, March 13, was shaping up to live up to — and well beyond — its superstitious doom-and-gloom expectations for Kevin Conkey. Link to originating site

The Pinckney Community Schools Alumni Association has saved a piece of Pinckney history. Link to originating site

Leadership Livingston recently held its January session, The Justice System. This particular session offered an in-depth, interactive experience seen through the eyes and routines of a policeman, a civil attorney, a criminal defense attorney, a prosecuting attorney, a District Court judge and a magistrate. Participants finished the day with an increased understanding of our legal [...]

This month, first lady Michelle Obama called on the U.S. Conference of Mayors to help her fight the national scourge of childhood obesity. She noted that one-third of all children are overweight or obese. She proposed healthier school-lunch fares, increased physical activity and nutrition education. Link to originating site

Two of Livingston County’s citizens, L.J. Zimmer and Jack Samples, have expressed frustration in letters over recent plea bargains the Livingston County prosecutor has made in criminal cases. Both have suggested a need for change by electing a new prosecutor during the next election. One has even called for the removal of a sentencing judge. [...]

I am writing to address a letter written by Lori Lamerand, CEO of Planned Parenthood Mid and South Michigan, (“Reform should not hamper a woman’s right to choose,” Jan. 24). Link to originating site

According to the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments, more than 180,000 people live in Livingston County. Link to originating site

It’s good to be king. Link to originating site

What steps are necessary to solve Michigan’s annually worsening state budget crisis? The answer, according to one high-level official, is pretty clear: Significantly cut costs “including state workers’ pay and benefits.” Link to originating site