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A summary of news for the week ending April 8, 2012.
What's selling? An 23-year-old single-family home in Brighton Township went for $135,250.
Michigan State Police Sgt. Mark Thompson discusses the consequences of driving a car while under the influences of drugs and alcohol.
Brighton Patch Ad Manager Susanne Spruit and I had a delicious lunch at The Wooden Spoon this week.
A Cattle Dog mix is available for adoption at the Humane Society of Livingston County.
The following information was supplied by the Michigan State Police Brighton Post.
Check out the weather, fuel prices and more for April 6, 2012.
SELCRA Director Derek Smith proposed new rental fees to increase usage of the Brighton Community Center.
Oak Pointe Country Club won the "Best Place for Easter Brunch" by having the most poll votes.
Demolition is not expected to start until mid-April.
Check out the weather, fuel prices and more for April 5, 2012.
The Bulldogs take home a win before taking a time out for spring break.
FlexTech High School Student Amelia Moorehouse competed in the USAG State Gymnastics Championships over the weekend in Lansing.
Check out the weather, fuel prices and more for April 4, 2012.
Cinderella's Closet will hold Boutique Days April 12, 13 and 14 as well as on April 19, 20 and 21.
If you've got a garage sale coming up, put it in our calendar for free.
The following information was supplied by the Livingston County Sheriff's Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Brighton churches celebrate Easter with meals, worship services, egg hunts and more.