MORENCI — A late-season 36-14 win over Litchfield last October might serve as the catalyst as Morenci enters 2026 under second-year coach Ryan McDowell.
Morenci takes positive steps heading into football season
Back-to-School Bash to kick off the school year on August 12
MORENCI — Morenci’s annual Back-to-School Bash returns Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 6-8 p.m. in downtown Morenci, giving local students and families a fun way to celebrate the upcoming school year.
Morenci sisters’ lemonade stand raises money to help the community
MORENCI — When Morenci Kiwanians hand out free school supplies during the annual Back-to-School Bash on Aug. 12, they’ll be aided by the work of three sisters with a heart for service.
Ezri, Blake and Navy Hall operated a lemonade stand at their home on Salisbury Street on July 23. It’s a tradition going back to 2022, usually coinciding with Morenci’s citywide garage sale, though this year it was a week later.
Vendor registration now open for Morenci Fall Fest
MORENCI — Vendor registration is now open for the fifth Annual Fall Fest, returning to downtown Morenci on Saturday, Oct. 3.
Morenci won’t increase number of marijuana retail licenses
MORENCI — The Morenci City Council decided unanimously not to change the number of marijuana retail licenses available in the city.
“I personally have not spoken to anybody who’s in favor of adding another license,” said councilor Tess Stiver. She said that’s been the case regardless of where people stand on marijuana use.
At the same time, a proposal to add new types of licensing in the city — specifically, designated consumption establishment licenses and temporary marijuana event licenses — failed to advance.
Teen killed in Medina Township crash
MEDINA TWP. — Lenawee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded on the morning of July 4 to a crash at the intersection of Morey Hwy (M-156) and Medina Road in Medina Township.
Summer Block Party series continues with ’80s night
MORENCI — The Morenci Downtown Development Authority invites the community to break out the neon, tease up their hair, and head downtown for the next Summer Block Party Concert on Friday, July 10, from 6 to 11 p.m.
This month’s theme is ’80s Night, featuring live music, food, costume contests, beer tents, and a fun summer evening in downtown Morenci.
New veterans’ monument to be dedicated July 4
MORENCI — More than 80 years ago, Staff Sgt. Robert Deatrick was fighting in the Battle of the Bulge during the final months of World War II.
Soon, his name will be the first to be inscribed on a new veterans’ monument at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Morenci High School celebrates its 190th graduating class
MORENCI — On a breezy spring day at Henry Geisler Field, Morenci’s 190th graduating class said farewell to their high school years and embarked on the next chapter of their lives.
Author Curtis Chin to speak at Morenci library
Curtis Chin was still a child when he learned something special about a Chinese restaurant: It’s a place to bring people together.