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The Lakes Drive-In and the Fowlerville Big Boy: Businesses that need to return

By Buddy Moorehouse

03/03/2010

In the midst of all the depressing business closings we’ve seen in Livingston County in the last few years, we’re starting to see a wonderful new trend – old businesses that are reopening.

By Buddy Moorehouse

02/24/2010

I have to say that I was more than a little surprised to hear the news last week that Livingston County is the healthiest county in Michigan. I just never realized that driving through roundabouts and eating Howell melons was so good for you.

By Buddy Moorehouse

02/10/2010

The "dumbest Survivor of all time" got some more face time on CBS last week.

When last we saw Pinckney's Erik Reichenbach on "Survivor," he was busy making the biggest blunder in the show's history. This took place in early 2008, when Erik was a contestant on "Survivor: Micronesia - Fans vs. Favorites."

"Survivor" fans remember it well. It's doubtful they'll ever forget it.

By Buddy Moorehouse

01/29/2010

Doggone you, Steve Jobs. Doggone you. Thanks to you, I'm going to have to go out and get yet another Apple product that I didn't know I needed.

Jobs, as you know, is the genius who runs Apple. He's the man who gave us the the iMac, the iBook, the iPod, the iPhone and a whole lot iMore. On Wednesday, he unveiled Apple's newest goodie – the iPad.

By Buddy Moorehouse

01/23/2010

There's no need to visit a news Web site in the coming year. There is no need to turn on the TV news or pick up a paper. I already know what's coming in 2010, and I'm here to share it with you. (It's a gift, I know.)

So, in looking ahead to the coming 12 months, these will be the big stories in Livingston County and beyond:

The fun part of turning 50!

By Buddy Moorehouse

01/14/2010

Alright, let's put this to a vote. I'm going to let you guys decide what I should write about today. Your choices are:

1. A detailed analysis of the health-care bill currently being debated by the U.S. Senate.

2. An in-depth, line-by-line look at the Michigan state budget.

3. My colonoscopy.

By Buddy Moorehouse

01/06/2010

We're a few days into 2010 now, the second decade of the 21st century, but it's time to take one last look back at the first decade of the 21st century.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to...

By Buddy Moorehouse

12/24/2009

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to...

Lottie Beth, my angel from heaven.

Amelia Grace, who warms my heart.

By Buddy Moorehouse

12/21/2009

My daughter Amelia is a sweet, beautiful, smart, talented girl who has been the joy of my life since the moment she was born. So naturally, I feel sort of bad that I have to disown her now.

By Buddy Moorehouse

12/13/2009

Major League Baseball recently held its winter meetings, which is the time when many of the teams make big trades. This year, for example, somebody noticed that there were still a few good players who hadn't yet joined the New York Yankees, so the Detroit Tigers quickly sent them Curtis Granderson.

ABOUT BUDDY MOOREHOUSE

Buddy Moorehouse, the publisher of Livingstontalk.com, has been covering Livingston County for nearly three decades. He began his career as the sports editor of the Livingston County Press in 1983, and later became the editor of the Brighton Argus and County Press, winning numerous state and national awards for his columns and editorials. He’s a graduate of the University of Michigan, and his hobbies include biking, watching the Wolverines, eating at Taco Bell and spending time with his family.