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Construction continues on converting the former Wendy’s site on West Chicago Boulevard into a commercial building that will have Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, Domino’s, Tropical Smoothie Cafe and a fifth tenant that has not been identified. Photo by David Panian.

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 3:04pm

Barron Commons adds tenants at former Wendy’s site in Tecumseh

TECUMSEH — Menu choices are growing at a former fast-food location on Tecumseh’s west end.

Developer Mike Howard is pictured June 21 outside the former Adrian Mall, which he has renamed Howard Center. He has started to fix up the property, including having parts of the parking lot repaved, and is working on attracting new tenants. Photo by David Panian.

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 2:49pm

New owner of former mall in Adrian has big plans

ADRIAN — Like many people who used to shop, dine and hang out at the Adrian Mall, Mike Howard was dismayed by the shopping center’s decline.

The Tecumseh Kiwanis Club’s newest and longest-serving members are pictured during the club’s 70th anniversary dinner July 23 at the American Legion Underwood-Orr Post 34 in Tecumseh. The longest-serving members are Mike McAran, left, who has been in the club off and on since 1977, and Doug Bird, right, who has been in the club for 51 years. The newest members are, from second left, Skip and Mary Heavener and Carol Zawacki. Photo by David Panian.

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 2:45pm

Kiwanis Club of Tecumseh celebrates 70 years of heart, service and community

“We are generous with our time. We are creative with our ideas. We are passionate about making a difference.

Tecumseh High School football players volunteered July 22 to spread fresh mulch at the play areas at Cal Zorn and Aden Mead parks. Photo by David Panian.

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 2:41pm

Tecumseh football players give back to community

TECUMSEH — On the football field, moving the ball 75 yards in one play or even a drive is pretty good.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer holds one of the bills she signed in a package of legislation intended to address affordable housing issues. Submitted photo.

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 2:37pm

New state laws aim to boost affordable housing

Legislation signed into law last week by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer aims to encourage the construction of new housing and limit institutional ownership of single-family homes.

Tecumseh resident Robert Gordon has self-published a new book, “Porch City USA: Tecumseh, Michigan,“ and has several of his photographs in an exhibit at the Tecumseh District Library. Photo by Jackie Koch

Wed, 07/29/2026 - 2:33pm

Library Artist

In the summer of 2025, Robert “Bob” Gordon of Tecumseh photographed approximately 75 older homes in the city after taking a walk on his street and noticing how he enjoyed looking at the houses.

A permanent endowment for the Lenawee County Fair, which will be utilized to help enhance, preserve and modernize the fairgrounds, has been established by the Williams Insulation Fairgrounds Capital Improvement Fund in Memory of Walt Williams, founder of Williams Insulation Inc. based in Adrian. Pictured in front of Williams Insulation, 5410 S. Adrian Highway, are, from left, Wendee Bohn, daughter of Walt Williams; Matthew Bohn, Wendee’s husband; Dakota Bohn, Wendee and Matthew’s son; Jerry Pape, Lenawee County Fair board vice president; and Dawn Barrett, Lenawee County Fair board president. Submitted photo.

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 2:33pm

Lenawee County Fair returns July 26

ADRIAN — “Neon Lights and Country Nights” is this year’s title for the 187th edition of the Lenawee County Fair, which begins Sunday, July 26.

A planned unit development agreement for the former Patterson school property, pictured Tuesday looking west from North Union Street, has been approved by the Tecumseh City Council. Photo by David Panian

Wed, 07/22/2026 - 2:29pm

Redevelopment plan advances: Tecumseh City Council action allows Patterson school proposal to continue

TECUMSEH — One step toward the redevelopment of the former Patterson school property has been completed.

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