Brad Heineman

2 days ago | lenconnect.com | Brad Heineman

Borchardt Brothers Market in Blissfield is closing after more than 30 years in business. The store's final day of operation is Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The store is holding a final clearance sale with 50% off most items. BLISSFIELD — Suffice to say, Bill Borchardt followed his heart when it came to his lifelong work. The longtime local grocer and businessman originally was on the career path to become a mechanical engineer, enrolling in courses and taking classes at Jackson Community College.

3 days ago | lenconnect.com | Brad Heineman

A new Dollar General Market (DG Market) is open in Raisin Township offering fresh produce, meat and dairy products. The store held a grand opening event Saturday, April 12, with giveaways for nearby residents. DG Market locations tend to be larger than a typical Dollar General. RAISIN TWP. — Lenawee County, more specifically the Raisin Township-Adrian area, recently welcomed in a somewhat newer store concept of the Dollar General family.

5 days ago | sooeveningnews.com | Brad Heineman |Dan Basso

May is the peak season for morel mushrooms in Michigan, but the fruiting period lasts from April to mid-June. The Michigan DNR provides a "Mi-Morels Map" highlighting recent large burn areas, which are prime morel habitats. When hunting for morels, it's crucial to be able to differentiate them from poisonous look-alikes and to follow safe foraging practices. As temperatures begin to climb across Michigan, morel enthusiasts soon will be heading into the woods to search for the tasty mushrooms.

6 days ago | lenconnect.com | Brad Heineman

Clinton High School and Middle School STEM teams won several awards in three different competitions. The teams swept the Michigan Regional SeaPerch Challenge, qualifying four teams for the International Competition at the University of Maryland. They also placed first in Craftsmanship and second overall in Performance at the Square One Underwater Innovative Vehicle Design Competition.

1 week ago | lenconnect.com | Brad Heineman

The Adrian District Library held its third annual "Loud3 at the Library" fundraiser, "The Chocolate Version," on April 5. The event featured chocolate treats, live music and tours of the newly renovated Children's Area/Youth Services Department. Money raised supports the Friends of the Adrian District Library, which buys items outside the library's normal budget and contributes to an endowment.