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.
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.
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.
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.
There was lots of activity in April in Jonathan Boesger’s science classroom at Morenci High School.
MORENCI — Morenci resident David Green was walking through the town’s Oak Grove Cemetery last winter when he thought to himself, “There must be 20 different species of trees in this place.”
He discovered that his estimate was low, and now he’s ready to lead the public on a tree walk to show what he’s found. The walk will begin at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15.
MORENCI — Lifelong learners can take advantage of Road Scholar’s free online lecture program at Stair District Library in Morenci. The lectures are 45 to 60 minutes long and include a question and answer session with the instructor.
MORENCI — The Morenci Social District is expanding, offering greater flexibility for local businesses and new opportunities to activate the downtown area.
Five international exchange students are wrapping up the school year after studying at Morenci High School for the past 10 months.
Several Morenci High School seniors traveled to Toledo on April 29 to participate in the taping of 13abc’s Best of Class 2025 Public Service Announcements.