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A permanent endowment for the Lenawee County Fair, which will be utilized to help enhance, preserve and modernize the fairgrounds, has been established by the Williams Insulation Fairgrounds Capital Improvement Fund in Memory of Walt Williams, founder of Williams Insulation Inc. based in Adrian. Pictured in front of Williams Insulation, 5410 S. Adrian Highway, are, from left, Wendee Bohn, daughter of Walt Williams; Matthew Bohn, Wendee’s husband; Dakota Bohn, Wendee and Matthew’s son; Jerry Pape, Lenawee County Fair board vice president; and Dawn Barrett, Lenawee County Fair board president. Submitted photo.

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 2:33pm

Lenawee County Fair returns July 26

ADRIAN — “Neon Lights and Country Nights” is this year’s title for the 187th edition of the Lenawee County Fair, which begins Sunday, July 26.

A planned unit development agreement for the former Patterson school property, pictured Tuesday looking west from North Union Street, has been approved by the Tecumseh City Council. Photo by David Panian

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 2:29pm

Redevelopment plan advances: Tecumseh City Council action allows Patterson school proposal to continue

TECUMSEH — One step toward the redevelopment of the former Patterson school property has been completed.

Planters in downtown Tecumseh, pictured Tuesday, could be out of compliance with city ordinances that regulate vegetation height near street instersections. Photo by David Panian

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 2:26pm

Ordinance amendment regulating plant heights near street corners rejected

TECUMSEH — Three ordinance amendments were approved Monday by the Tecumseh City Council, but a fourth was rejected, leaving the city with conflicting laws about vegetation height near street inters

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 2:22pm

Schools have better financial outlook after state passes budget

TECUMSEH — With the passage by the Michigan Legislature of the 2026-27 school funding bill, the Tecumseh schools have a better idea of how much revenue the district will receive.

Ryan Roth, a sculptor with Ice Creations of Napoleon, Ohio, works July 18 on this sculpture of two roosters near the downtown Tecumseh intersection of East Chicago Boulevard and North Ottawa Street. Photo by Brad Heineman

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 2:19pm

Sun & Sand festivities bring entertainment, a bit of the beach life to downtown Tecumseh

TECUMSEH — A beach party came to the streets of downtown Tecumseh this past weekend.

The FDA reccomends washing all produce before eating to remove cyclosporiasis parasite. IStock photo

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 4:05pm

Health officials ID possible source of illness outbreak

TECUMSEH — As case counts of a diarrhea-inducing illness rise in Michigan, state health officials say their investigation has identified a possible source.

Former Adrian resident Nathan Wakefield purchased Mystery Hill in the Irish Hills in May and will host a free carnival July 18. Submitted photo.

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 4:01pm

Mystery Hill to host carnival

Roadside attractions have had a place in the hearts of many who yearned to visit the themed features that dotted U.S. highways during their youth.

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 3:57pm

Pennies pinched: With no new pennies being made, businesses adjust to tighter

TECUMSEH — This is a good time for anyone who’s always trying save a penny here and a penny there.

Sports

Tecumseh looking strong going into state tournament

Tecumseh set to host Little League state tournament

Wagoner promoted to Triple-A

Benschoter, Louisville visit Toledo this week

Sexton suffers injury in win

Fire strikes Party Shop during severe storm

Wendy’s redevelopment approved by Tecumseh Planning Commission

Lenawee County Fair returns July 26

Benschoter, Louisville visit Toledo this week

News

Lenawee County Fair returns July 26

Redevelopment plan advances: Tecumseh City Council action allows Patterson school proposal to continue

Ordinance amendment regulating plant heights near street corners rejected

Schools have better financial outlook after state passes budget

Sun & Sand festivities bring entertainment, a bit of the beach life to downtown Tecumseh

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