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Relay for Life ‘warm up’ benefit Friday at THS’ Indian Stadium

The Relay for Life seven hour warm up event will be held in Tecumseh on Friday, May 25, from 4-11 p.m. at Tecumseh High School Indian Stadium. The event is a warm-up for the county’s Relay for Life event at the Christian Family Centre on Aug. 10-11.Various teams have been set up and are participating under an Olympics theme as the Relay activity returns to Tecumseh. The schedule is:• 3:30 p.m. — Games set up on field• 4 p.m. — Relay soft opening • 5:30 p.m. — Survivors begin to line up• 5:40 p.m. — Special message/prayer• 6 p.m.

Foundational Group at church demands removal of Pastor Richard Mortimer

An ecclesiastical situation playing out between members of the First Presbyterian Church of Tecumseh and the Maumee Valley Presbytery, of which the church is a member, is soon to be heard by the Synod of the Covenant Permanent Judicial Commission. While information about the issues involved are sketchy at this time, an article in the May issue of The Layman Online summarizes actions taken by the church in an attempt to break away from the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA) because of theological differences.

Raisin Township ordinance to require inspections of marijuana growing operations

The Raisin Township Board of Trustees approved a medical marijuana zoning ordinance amendment at its May 14 meeting. The vote was unanimous. The Raisin Township Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed ordinance amendments on March 6.

New format for Chamber golf outing increases fun

The format of the Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce’s annual golf tournament on Sunday, June 10, at the Raisin Valley Golf Club will be a lot different this year after the group joined forces with the National Golf Outing organization.Tecumseh Chamber of Commerce director Vicki Philo said the new format promises to make the tournament much more fun and exciting.“The outing levels the playing field, gets everyone in the game and increases competition,” Philo said.While the National Golf Outing has kept traditional scoring, where the lowest number of strokes for 18-holes determines the winners, th

Communities to honor vets on Memorial Day

Area communities have plans in place for parades and ceremonies to honor veterans for Memorial Day on Monday, May 28. Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971. The holiday occurs on the last Monday in May. It began in different communities across the country to remember those who died while serving in the United States Military.Gary Naugle coordinates Tecumseh’s Memorial Day activities. The Tecumseh Memorial Day parade begins at 10 a.m. at City Hall. There are 80 units participating in the parade.

TSO to feature guest fiddler Patrick Clark

On Saturday, May 19, the Tecumseh Schools Orchestra Program (TSO) will host a concert at the Tecumseh High School Cafetorium with fiddler, Patrick Clark. Patrick was the fiddler for country star Darius Rucker (Darius was also “Hootie” from the band, “Hootie and the Blowfish). In addition to touring with Darius, Patrick has performed with Josh Gracin, Big and Rich, Sarah Evans, and more. He has appeared on The Tonight Show, Oprah, David Letterman, The Jimmy Kimmel Show, Dancing with the Stars, and countless other programs.

‘Smarter Balanced’ to replace MEAP test

Tecumseh students and their teachers are used to making adjustments to follow changes in state curriculum and assessment testing. Only a few months ago, all state public schools were told that the bar would be raised on two of the tests that all students must take-the Michigan Educational Assessment Program, for elementary and middle schools, and the Michigan Merit Exam, for high schools.Now students, teachers, and curriculum directors, like Tecumseh Public Schools’ Todd Thieken, are bracing for another sea-change in the way students are assessed.

Crime Stoppers ask for public's help in break-ins

Crime Stoppers of Lenawee is asking for the public’s help with information as it relates to at least six Breaking and Entering of buildings located within a five mile radius of Adrian. Investigators believe that all six break-ins may be related. In each of the cases the buildings had been forcibly entered and power tools and lawn equipment were stolen during the break-in.

Indians dominate to win own invitational

By MICKEY ALVARADOBoth Monroe Jefferson and Jackson Lumen Christi players were left scratching their heads after getting beat soundly by Tecumseh’s varsity baseball team on Saturday, May 5, as the Indians dominated play to win their annual Round Robin tournament.“These were two good teams that we played and I liked how we came to play today,” said Tecumseh head coach Tom Bullinger.The Indians weren’t frightened by Monroe Jefferson, the No.

Council passes on chance to revisit dog leash ordinances by 5-2 vote

By DEB WUETHRICHTwo motions for Tecumseh City Council to revisit dog leash ordinances were defeated with 5-2 votes on Monday, May 7. One measure would have approved a first reading of Ordinance 3-12 amendment that was put forth and defeated in 2009, and the second would have authorized City Manager Kevin Welch and staff to prepare an animal control ordinance that requires dogs to be on a leash while off the owner’s property.

Globe Mill Pond takes on a different look as water is drained for dam repair

By DEB WUETHRICHMany residents have noticed the unusual sight at Globe Mill Pond and Standish Pond as water levels have dropped over the past week.The city’s Utilities Department crews began making repairs to the Globe Mill Pond dam this week.“Where the gate closes, what they’re actually doing is replacing the structure behind the gate,” said Tecumseh City Manager Kevin Welch on Tuesday, Oct. 4. “There’s something called the “skin,” and it’s starting to rust through.

Tecumseh powers up to start season on 8-1 run

By MICKEY ALVARADODown but not out might be a good mantra for Tecumseh’s varsity softball team this season with the Indians’ bats getting them out of some tight situations for an 8-1 start.To open the season the Indians warmed up with a relatively easy 5-1, 12-0 non-conference sweep over visiting Onsted on Wednesday, April, 11 but had to claw its way to a pair of wins over Blissfield the very next day, Thursday, April 12.Tecumseh came from behind to force an international tiebreaker in game one against Blissfield and went on to win the game in the bottom of the eighth inning with one more r

THS wrestling coach to remain, pact reached between Casey Randolph and Tony Greathouse

By DEANE ERTSTecumseh High School athletic director Casey Randolph announced Thursday, May 5, that an agreement had been reached between he and head varsity wrestling coach Tony Greathouse that will allow Greathouse to retain leadership of the team.

Tour de Tecumseh to benefit Community Arts of Tecumseh (CAT)

By DEB WUETHRICHRiders in the Second Annual Tour de Tecumseh will launch in groups for three rides from the Art Center at Community Arts of Tecumseh (CAT) in John Smith Park on Sunday, May 20. The event is a fundraiser for CAT as well as a family friendly activity promoting exercise and arts awareness. A gallery of bicycle art will also be set up at the Center.“Our original objective was to involve community members and perhaps, in the process, bring people to the Art Center who haven’t been out here before,” said CAT Executive Director, Laura Mastrorocco.

Anonymous donation helps Tecumseh teen meet fundraising goal for kidney transplant

By DEB WUETHRICHAn anonymous gift of $15,000 recently helped Tecumseh High School senior Brandon Rodgers, who needs a kidney transplant, and his family meet a fundraising goal of $40,000. Funds were being raised through the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) with contributions being made through local events, such as T-shirt sales and a St. Patrick’s Day Taco/Nacho lunch.

Adrian cowboys-up to beat Indians

By MICKEY ALVARADO Kids wearing cowboy hats and boots greeted Adrian’s varsity football team as the Maples took to their home field on Friday, Oct. 15, to face the visiting Tecumseh Indians.The Maples shut out the Indians in the first half but had to cowboy-up in the second half to stop a determined Tecumseh squad from stealing the show. Adrian toughened up late in the second half, lassoed the Indians and took a 25-14 Southeastern Conference victory.The teams went toe-to-toe in the opening quarter and neither was able to score any points.

Tribe beats Adrian before heading into district play

Statistics of Tecumseh’s varsity boys soccer match at Adrian on Thursday, Oct.

Tecumseh finishes undefeated to win county tourney

Every team entered in the Annual County Tournament tumbled under the pressure of Tecumseh’s varsity volleyball team at Adrian High School on Saturday, Oct.

Court denies injunction request in Brookside Cemetery mausoleum door controversy

By DEB WUETHRICHA request for an injunction to prevent the city of Tecumseh from replacing rather than restoring a mausoleum door at Brookside Cemetery was denied by Judge Margaret Noe on Monday, Oct. 17, in Lenawee County Circuit Court. Attorney Michael Brooks filed the lawsuit on Sept. 13 on behalf of Tecumseh residents Roland and Janet von Kaler.Tecumseh City Council members approved the purchase of a new door from Stafford Building Products of Waterford, Ohio, in August.

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