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Brooks was first Tecumseh resident to enlist in WWI, served on S.S. Kentuckian

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Mon, 11/09/2015 - 12:52pm

After the United States declared war on the German Empire on April 6, 1917, young American men quickly enlisted in the Armed Forces. Ralph William Brooks was the first Tecumseh resident to enlist in World War I, according to his niece, Jean Smith.

Murals add big splash of art to downtown building

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Mon, 11/09/2015 - 12:49pm

A project to bring murals to downtown Tecumseh is completed after the installation of three pieces of artwork.

Voters reject backyard chickens

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Thu, 11/05/2015 - 12:23pm

Twenty-three percent of Tecumseh registered voters headed to the ballot box Tuesday, voting down a proposed backyard chicken ordinance 826 to 625.

Two escape serious injury in plane crash near airport

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Thu, 11/05/2015 - 12:08pm

A pleasant flight around the area on Tuesday afternoon ended abruptly for pilot Captain Jim Mynning and Tecumseh Police Officer Tim Ryan when their Piper PA 18 Super Cub plane crashed just west of Al Meyers Airport across Tecumseh-Clinton Road.

Contract with new manager approved 6-1

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Thu, 11/05/2015 - 12:07pm

In a 6-1 vote Monday, Tecumseh City Council approved the contract for new city manager Daniel Swallow, who is currently serving as City of Monroe’s economic development and community director. Councilmember Ron Wimple was the dissenting vote.

Family of teen killed in drunk-driving crash files lawsuit

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Thu, 11/05/2015 - 12:04pm

A lawsuit filed in Washtenaw County Trial Court October 6 by the parents of Curt Orlowski, who was killed in a drunken-driving crash last year, claims the parents of Travis Cunningham, Daniel and Elizabeth, furnished the alcohol that led to the crash, according to court records.

Tecumseh recognized for its strategies on business growth and economic development

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Mon, 11/02/2015 - 1:22pm

Tecumseh is one of six communities across the state of Michigan to have been identified for the strategies it employs to foster entrepreneurial growth and economic development, according to the annual eCities study.

Swallow accepts manager contract

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Mon, 11/02/2015 - 1:17pm

An employment agreement between the City of Tecumseh and Daniel Swallow, currently City of Monroe’s economic development and community director, to fill the vacant city manager position will go before council for approval at tonight’s meeting.

Movies at Adams Park attract up to 250 viewers

Published by Tecumseh Herald on Mon, 11/02/2015 - 1:15pm

Paula Holtz, Tecumseh’s economic development director, said she was pleased with the inaugural year of Movies in the Park, a local event that hosted movies in Adams Park next to Tecumseh City Hall throughout the summer and early fall.

Polls open Tuesday for General Election

Published by admin on Thu, 10/29/2015 - 11:54am

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters will be heading to the ballot box. Locally, only those in the City of Tecumseh will be casting their ballot, which will decide three city council seats and an ordinance allowing backyard chickens.

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