Tri-County Times Newspaper: Local News for Fenton, (2024)

 Tyrone Twp. — After public interviews, residents’ input and discussion, the township board voted 6-0 to name Michael Cunningham the new supervisor. A number of his friends and neighbors helped fill the meeting room at the township hall, sporting buttons reading, “I like Mike.”

 Fenton — The Fenton Police Department continues to investigate the disappearance of Randa Jawhari, 43. The Fenton woman was reported missing on Wednesday, Feb. 11 At the time of her disappearance, Jawhari was living in a small one-story apartment at 3464 Shiawassee Avenue, about ¼ mile east…

 Anisse and David Jawhari, the parents of Randa Jawhari, have requested that concerned residents no longer donate to a fund that was established by family members to help with the costs associated with the search of their missing daughter.

In addition to the $1,000 reward offered by the family of Randa Jawhari, for information leading to her safe return, another $5,000 reward is now being offered.

Det. Ron Skarzynski, of the Fenton Police Department, has been consumed with the investigation of a missing person case in recent weeks.

It’s been 25 days since the Jawhari family has seen Randa Jawhari, and they remain more determined than ever to find her.

Fenton — The family of Randa Jawhari is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to her safe recovery.

 Argentine Twp. — Four Argentine Township police officers received commendations for the work they did in the Dominick Calhoun murder case.

Municipal water is coming to the Thompson Road Corridor.

 Jennifer Weaver, of Weaver Design in Fenton, was the recipient of a Silver ADDY award for the “Welcome to Fenton” signs she designed for the city of Fenton.

The city of Linden believes the heart of the city is the Linden Mills building, which sits on the bank of the Shiawassee River and dates to the pre-Civil War era.

On Tuesday, April 5, the Fenton Township Board of Trustees delayed a vote on a “resolution of necessity” for the proposed non-motorized pathway along Silver Lake Road until the board has heard from residents who have not agreed to easem*nts.

 A rezoning request for the 224-unit, age-restricted subdivision off Lahring Road was approved by the Fenton Township Board of Trustees on Tuesday, April 5.

 Shaheem Wright, 20, of Flint, was charged with possession of a fraudulent transaction device (four-year felony), and receiving and concealing stolen property (five-year felony).

Matthew Wrosch, 48, of Owosso, is scheduled to be in Oakland County 52-2 District Court Monday, April 11 for a jury trial.

Genisys Credit Union is excited to announce that they are the recipient of the 2022 Outstanding Credit Union of the Year, Large Asset Size, Award by the Michigan Credit Union League (MCUL). The award recognizes a credit union for outstanding contributions toward member services and community…

Holly Twp. — A recount of votes for the treasurer seat which was determined in the primary election was conducted on Friday by the Oakland County Board of Canvassers. The recount yielded the same results.

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Peter Ahlersmeyer is settling into his new role as pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church of Fenton. He came to Fenton from Concordia Lutheran Church in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. His installation service was Thursday, June 17 and on Sunday, June 20 he assumed the role of pastor.

All eyes were on downtown Linden last Saturday afternoon as Santa Claus made an appearance via horse and buggy.

Jingle Fest fireworks are scheduled for this year.

 The piece of the puzzle that could solve the murder of Alexandra “Ally” Brueger is still missing.

 Rose Twp. — After 40 years of public service, Chester Koop is ready for other things in life.

 Tyrone Twp. — Final changes to the township’s consent judgments with Tyrone Woods are approved, and the township can connect sewage from the mobile home community to the public system.

 Tyrone Twp. — Two consent agreements, with amendments, between Tyrone Woods manufactured housing community and Tyrone Township are ready to be signed by the township clerk and supervisor.

During the Fenton Board of Education meeting Monday, Jan. 11 via Zoom, school board members elected their officers for 2021. The school board is comprised of Keith Reynolds, Kimberly Gruber, Dana Jones, Pamela Dickie, Scott Pushman, Emily Rossmaessler and Matthew Welch. On Monday, the school…

The Mott Community College (MCC) chapter of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) Sigma Alpha Pi chapter inducted 45 new members for the Fall 2020 Semester. These members include two residents of Fenton - Diana Erickson and Mallory Ramelis and two of Linden – Amanda Burton an…

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Sydney Bommersbach of Holly graduated from Aerospace Medical Tech School Nov. 18. She was named the class Honor Graduate for having the highest scores in the course. Bommersbach is a 2020 graduate of Fenton High School.

 The new pathway coming next spring to Argentine Township will include a drop-off location for parents at Linden Middle School.

The land battle between Holly Township and Timm and Maria Smith, which has been ongoing for several years, appears to be over.

Fenton High School senior Hannah Polzin caught and released this 21-inch bass on Lake Fenton Wednesday, May 20.

 The Fenton High School Alumni Association (FHSAA) Operating Board announced the latest inductees to the SAFHA Hall of Fame. The Board will present the awards at the FHS Alumni Reunion Banquet on Aug. 18, at the St. John Activity Center.

Fenton Board of Education meeting canceled

 A week after an alleged unauthorized drawbridge was installed from Whitehead Drive to Turtle Island on Lobdell Lake, a Gofundme page was created by local residents to help with “legal efforts” to remove the structure.

 Anyone in need of a hot meal is welcome to attend the fifth annual Thanksgiving CommUNITY Lunch on Thursday, Nov. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 Linden Eagles Marching Band is one of five Genesee County high school bands competing at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, Nov. 2. They will compete with their show, “Heart,” in the Michigan Competing Band Association (MCBA) State Championships.

 Fans of the popular NBC reality TV show, “The Voice,” have a local contestant to cheer for.

 The unauthorized drawbridge on Lobdell Lake will reportedly be taken out on Tuesday, Aug. 13.

 Todd Aurand, 52, of Howell was killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday, Aug. 3 in Livingston County.

 Holy backpacks — getting ready for school may cost your family more than ever this year. But many local organizations, churches and businesses are stepping up to help by holding back-to-school supply drives and events.

 Lake Fenton — Buses typically stop in neighborhoods to pick up children for school, however, on Monday, Aug. 5, buses stopped and allowed children to pick up books for free before school starts Sept. 3.

 The North Road construction project has begun. Work on the east end of the project, the resurfacing of North Road, from Oakwood to Poplar Street, began Monday, July 29.

 On Aug. 9, 1969, members of Charles Manson’s cult killed five people in movie director Roman Polanski’s Beverly Hills, California, home, including Polanski’s pregnant wife, actress Sharon Tate.

This is the fourth in a series featuring one of the city of Fenton’s nine parks, providing information on each and highlighting the amenities available to the public.

Local families needed for cultural exchange students

 The Linden Library will host a presentation on the history and evolution of lead poisoning on Saturday, Aug. 3.

In October, my husband and I will celebrate 31 years of marriage. We have argued about everything since that time, and we liked it. 

 Tournament officials announced that multi-platinum country singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley will headline the second annual Ally Challenge Community Concert.