At the April 28 meeting of the Morenci Area Schools Board of Education, Ronald and Kenneth Bernath were formally recognized for their dedication to the district’s athletic programs.
Bernath brothers honored for dedication to Morenci athletics
Working the land, protecting the water
CLAYTON — Local farmer Patrick Madden is part of a growing number of farmers who are not only providing food for the country but also taking steps to ensure that local waters are kept clean and safe.
At Madden’s 100-acre farm, that takes many forms. Named Mastodon Farm for the mastodon bones Madden’s grandfather uncovered while digging a pond on the property nearly 30 years ago, Mastodon Farm is now home to cows, pigs, chickens, turkeys, honeybees, fruit and maple trees, and chemical-free produce like squashes, tomatoes, mushrooms, and berries.
Student-led farmers market returning to Wakefield Park
MORENCI — On Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wakefield Park will come alive with the energy of the Morenci Area School Farmers Market — a unique, student-led event highlighting entrepreneurship, creativity, and community collaboration.
This is the third year that Morenci science teacher Grace Gierucki has led the Small Business Farmers Market class for middle school and high school students at Morenci. She started the class both to give students valuable experience and to fill a community need.
Opera house closes season with Tommie Richardson and Back in Time bluegrass
FAYETTE, Ohio — The Fayette Opera House will close out its season on Saturday, May 17, with Tommie Richardson and Back in Time Bluegrass.
The concert is at 7 p.m. at the opera house, 105 E. Main St., Fayette.
Town & Country Festival is the final weekend in May
MORENCI — The annual Morenci Town & Country Festival will take place on the final weekend in May in Wakefield Park, featuring music, rides, games, and lots of entertainment for the whole family.
Morenci school bond proposal passes
MORENCI — Voters in the Morenci school district approved a 30-year, $17.4 million bond issue in a May 6 special election.
The vote was 259-121, according to unofficial returns from the Lenawee County Clerk’s Office.
After the storm: Oak Grove Cemetery is recovering from 2022 wind damage
MORENCI — In August 2022, a strong wind storm came through Morenci. In its wake it left considerable damage to Oak Grove Cemetery. The heavy winds caused one of the old trees near the chapel to snap just above its base and fall onto the building. The impact caused the building to almost fold in half, according to Ted Hutchison, supervisor of the Morenci Department of Public Works.
Downtown Morenci to host Summer Saturdays
MORENCI — The Morenci Downtown Development Authority is expanding its events this summer with the launch of Summer Saturdays, a monthly event series designed to celebrate community, support local businesses, and bring families downtown.
Events will take place once a month from June through August, featuring themed activities, live music, and family-friendly experiences.
Twin power
MORENCI — What are the odds? Twins aren’t that common, so three sets of twins in one class, in a high school with fewer than 200 students, seems unlikely.
And yet, Morenci High School’s class of 2025 has just that.
Wyatt and Zach Stevens, Abby and Chelsea Pierce, and Zoey and Zach Martinez are all set to graduate in May. All six were born and raised in Morenci and have all been multisport athletes during their time in the school system.
Four Morenci students inducted into National Technical Honor Society
MORENCI — Four Morenci High School students who take classes at the Lenawee Intermediate School District Tech Center were among the new members of the National Technical Honor Society who were inducted in early April.