Tag: Howell

Suspect in fatal Howell shooting identified as Jeremy Michael Heath

HOWELL — The suspect in a fatal shooting at Metro Studios Ink on Friday, June 28, has been identified and charged. Jeremy Michael Heath, 48, of Clarkston, was arraigned in 53rd District Court on Monday, July 1. According to police, Sean Thompson, 46, of Howell, was found dead at Metro Studios after the Howell Police […]

Man accused of killing MSU student in Howell scheduled for trial

HOWELL —  The man accused of killing Michigan State University student Oghenevwede (Wede) Okagbare in Howell is scheduled for trial this summer. Reese Hammie, 23, was arraigned on charges of first-degree home invasion and domestic violence on Aug. 11, 2023, the same day Okagbare was killed. The home invasion and domestic violence charges were for […]

Man found dead of gunshot wound inside downtown Howell business

HOWELL — A man was found dead from a gunshot wound inside a downtown Howell business on Friday, June 28. Officers from the Howell Police Department responded to the 100 block of W. Grand River Ave. just before 5:30 p.m. Friday after receiving a threats complaint. Upon arrival, they found the victim, who was not […]

Howell student earns full-ride scholarship to Hawaii after JROTC work

HOWELL — Noah Flores, a senior at Howell High School, is headed to the University of Hawaii on a full-ride scholarship this fall, thanks to a prestigious national scholarship through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corp he earned working with the school’s Air Force JROTC. The scholarship comes with an annual book stipend, a monthly […]

Howell father honored for running back into condo fire to save daughter

HOWELL — Two Howell-area families displaced by an April condo fire have received support from the community for the past month, including donations of money and clothes. That support was evident Saturday during a fundraiser to help the families get re-established. The Howell Eagles Club hosted a dinner and fundraiser Saturday, May 18, for families […]

Camp Yunasa in Howell draws gifted children from across the country

HOWELL — Howell is home to a unique summer camp for gifted children ages 10-14 that draws interest both locally and across the country. Hosted at the Howell Nature Center, Camp Yunasa is provided once a year. It’s run by The Institute for Educational Advancement, a national nonprofit that supports gifted children. Camp Yunasa was […]

Howell man sentenced to prison for possessing child pornography

HOWELL — A Howell man has been sentenced to prison for possessing child pornography. Thomas Paul Flanders, 39, of Howell, was sentenced to 10-40 years in the Michigan Department of Corrections. Flanders was sentenced Thursday, March 14, in Livingston County 44th Circuit Court before Chief Judge Michael Hatty. Flanders receives credit for 217 days served in jail. […]

Howell woman charged in connection to crash that killed 3-year-old girl

HOWELL — A township woman is facing multiple charges in connection to a Route 34 crash that killed a 3-year-old girl and injured others in January. Samantha E. Bonora, 31, was charged with one count of first-degree aggravated manslaughter, two counts of second-degree aggravated assault, driving under the influence and additional motor vehicle summonses, according […]

Six more chances to browse winter vendors at Howell Opera House

HOWELL — Howell is well-known for its seasonal Sunday Farmers Market; but did you know there’s similar shopping available during the cold months at the Howell Opera House? The Winter Market is held two Sundays per month, November-April. It typically draws up to 24 vendors, including some from as far away as Ohio, according to […]