Nicole Krawcke Says Goodbye to Brighton Patch

Change is never never easy - after serving as Brighton Patch editor for 1 1/2 years, I'm moving on to cover news and events for Plymouth-Canton Patch. My new role begins Monday.

No, this is not an April Fool's joke. I'm really sad to say goodbye to this wonderful community that I've immersed myself in uncovering the faces, places and the stories that makes this community special.

I'm no stranger to the Plymouth-Canton community, I was covering stories there long before I ever came to Brighton. However, returning will be bittersweet. 

Somewhere in between covering the arrival of twisted World Trade Center piece for the 9/11 Memorial at Fire Station 31 and the 8-year-old who lobbied state lawmakers after seeing a documentary about the discrimination of UM football player Willis Ward, Brighton became my home. 

I've met some amazing, caring people in this community, like the Brighton Township man who allowed me to tell his story as one of the first responders to the Northwest Flight 255 crash. You welcomed me in and trusted me and I appreciate that more than I can say, but now it's time for my next adventure. 

Rest assured, I'm not leaving Brighton Patch to just anyone. Hartland Patch Editor Tatum Ryan will take the reins beginning April 4. I couldn't ask for better hands to take over this site. Tatum can be reached at tatum.ryan@patch.com.

I want to thank each and every one of you for welcoming me into this community with open arms and letting me tell your stories. It has been an experience I will never forget.

Take Care and Go Dogs!

Nicole