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Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel has allowed officers who took part in "Slushygate" attacks and others who lied about their knowledge of them to stay on the force.

Newly released videos show the "Slushygate" attacks. At least five officers who knew about them, but didn't report the attacks, remain with LMPD.

William Benzing passed away. This is the full obituary where you can share condolences and memories. Published in the Commercial News on 2023-10-04.

On Sept. 8, Det. Jonathan Robbins was suspended for 30 days for driving a police vehicle from which drinks were thrown at citizens on three separate occasions on Oct. 4

The chief has recommended another officer involved be terminated, but the decision is under appeal and the department has not released any other information.

The Tecumseh school board unanimously appointed 39-year teacher and counselor Mary Tommelein to fill a seat left open by a recent resignation.

Tecumseh schools to fill board vacancy June 3 Mary Lowe The Daily Telegram TECUMSEH — The Tecumseh school board will have a special meeting 6 p.m. June 3 at Tecumseh High School to fill the seat left open by the resignation of Treasurer John Benzing last week. Benzing cited decreased availability due to work issues and the changing composition of the board as the reasons for his resignation. The board will first interview candidates and then choose one among the candidates to serve. So far, ...

Tecumseh school board suddenly has 2 open seats amid gaffes, drama Updated 9:00 AM; Today 9:00 AM Board Vice President Rebecca Brooks speaks during an Tecumseh Schools emergency board meeting at Tecumseh Administration Building, Thursday, May 30, 2019 in Tecumseh. (Ben Allan Smith | MLive.com) Ben Allan Smith | MLive.comBen Allan Smith | MLive.com Facebook Share TECUMSEH, MI – A former member of the Tecumseh Public Schools Board of Education has reapplied for the seat she won in November 20...

Tecumseh schools aim to start before Labor Day The Daily Telegram TECUMSEH — Students, faculty and staff in Tecumseh are going to make another attempt at starting the school year a week before Labor Day.  Tecumseh, like all but two other districts in Lenawee County, is planning to start the 2021-22 school year on Aug. 30, Superintendent Rick Hilderley told the Tecumseh Board of Education at its meeting Monday. He said Addison and Sand Creek are planning to start Aug. 23.  Tecumseh and ...

Second seat on Tecumseh Public Schools Board of Education vacated The Daily Telegram TECUMSEH — Another Tecumseh school board seat has been vacated, this time due to post-election procedures not being met.  Becky Brooks’ seat on the board has been vacated due to her not taking the oath of office and paperwork about taking the oath not being on file with the Lenawee County Clerk’s Office, Tecumseh Superintendent Rick Hilderley announced during Monday’s board meeting. Brooks was�...