Pinckney, MI

Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com A joint meeting regarding police services between Putnam Township and the Village of Pinckney has been moved out until after the November election. It was initially scheduled for today but the Putnam Township Board met last week and approved a motion to move it out to shortly after the November General Election. However, that wasn’t without debate and some back and forth amongst members. Township Clerk Valerie Niemiec has been working to initiate a meet

Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com The Village of Pinckney has received grant funding to support its “Gateway to Play” project. Pinckney’s “Gateway to Play” Visitor Infrastructure and Destination Connectivity Project was approved by the Explore Brighton Howell Area Destination Development Task Force. It aims to improve visitor infrastructure and strengthen connections between the downtown, recreational assets, and surrounding destinations. The Village will receive $5,

Photos by Dawn and Dennis McCann The Chelsea boys’ soccer teams opened the 2026 season with a strong 5-0 win over Pinckney Wednesday night. The Bulldogs dominated the Pirates from the start in the SEC White opener with two first half goals and never looked back. Preston Paoletti and Christian Banos-Weatherholt scored first half goals ... Read more The post Chelsea Soccer Blanks Pinckney in Season Opener appeared first on The Sun Times News.

Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com The Livingston County Board of Commissioners has appointed its newest member. Norris Hardeman was the top candidate via a voting process and a motion to appoint him to the vacant seat passed 7-1. He’s an engineer who resides in the Pinckney/Putnam Township area, and also ran in the Republican primary for the Putnam Township Board in 2024. A total of nine applicants applied, and one withdrew prior to interviews. Commissioners spent around two hours in

Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com A total of nine applicants are vying to fill a vacant seat on the Livingston County Board of Commissioners. The vacancy follows the recent unexpected passing of 50-year-old Frank Sample, who represented District 3. It includes all of Iosco, Putnam, and Unadilla Townships, the Village of Pinckney, Precinct 6 of Hamburg Township, and Precinct 1 of Handy Township. Among the applicants are the former Putnam Township Supervisor Dennis Brennan and the current si

Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com It’s back to school time for some Livingston County students this week. The earliest start date is this Wednesday, August 19th for students in Howell Public Schools and Hartland Consolidated Schools. Pinckney Community Schools and Fowlerville Community Schools begin their new academic years on Monday, August 24th. Finally, classes resume for Brighton Area Schools following the Labor Day holiday on Tuesday, September 8th.

Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com An old abandoned restaurant is being brought back to life in Marion Township. The Old Wooly Bully’s off D-19 is being revived by the original owner/operator of the business. It’s located at 1500 Pinckney Road. Owner Mark Roman was before the Board of Trustees recently to request approval of two liquor licenses available through Marion Township. One was a Class C "Quota" Liquor License, while the other was an “SDM” license that allows

Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com A reminder – applications are due Monday for anyone interested in a vacant seat on the Livingston County Board of Commissioners. The vacancy follows the recent unexpected passing of 50-year-old Frank Sample, who represented District 3. Funeral services were held this week. Applicants must be registered voters of District 3 - which includes all of Iosco, Putnam, and Unadilla Townships, the Village of Pinckney, Precinct 6 of Hamburg Township, and Prec

Nik Rajkovic / news@whmi.com "Rescuing One to Heal Another.” That’s the motto of Blue Star Service Dogs in Pinckney, which is the beneficiary of next Monday’s Memories Classic Car Cruise-In. “We are losing 17 veterans a day to suicide. In addition to that, first responders, firefighters, we lose more of them to suicide than in-the-line-of-duty,” said John Yanok, member of Knights of Columbus Council 12295, which is hosting the fundraising event at St. Mary Magdalen

Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com A beloved and longtime teacher in Pinckney Community Schools has passed away. 77-year-old John Thomas Brooks, affectionately known to many as “Mr. Brooks”, passed away August 4th. Brooks’ Obituary states “John graduated from Adrian Catholic Central in 1967, where he played on the football team. He spent his career as a machine shop teacher, a job he genuinely loved. John was the shop teacher for Clawson High School from 1972-1985 and Pi