The Tecumseh Herald

12/24/2025

ADRIAN — A retired Lenawee County sheriff’s detective will comply with a subpoena as a material witness in the Dee Warner murder trial, but a judge kept a $50,000 bond on him in place.

Kevin Greca was apprehended Dec. 11 by the U.S. Marshal Service in Lucas County, Ohio, on a petition from the Lenawee County Prosecutor’s Office to have him brought to Lenawee County Circuit Court to answer to why he should not be held on bail to appear as a material witness in the murder case against Dale Warner.

ADRIAN — A retired Lenawee County sheriff’s detective will comply with a subpoena as a material witness in the Dee Warner murder trial, but a judge kept a $50,000 bond on him in place.

12/24/2025

ONSTED — Seven educational positions were approved as staffing reductions when the Onsted Community Schools Board of Education convened for what turned out to be an emotional meeting on Dec. 15.

The decision and approval of laying off two full-time/equivalent classroom teaching positions, four full-time/equivalent educational support personnel and one full-time/equivalent special education graduation coach came as a result of Onsted’s ongoing budget imbalance, which sees the school district dealing with declining enrollment and rising costs of both fixed and operational expenses.

ONSTED — Seven educational positions were approved as staffing reductions when the Onsted Community Schools Board of Education convened for what turned out to be an emotional meeting on Dec. 15.

12/23/2025

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TECUMSEH — Not much goes more hand-in-woolen-mitten than nostalgia and Christmas.

For many families, part of that nostalgia is setting up a model train set under the Christmas tree.

The tradition of setting up a train set under the tree dates back to the early 1900s when model trains became popular, and it remains a part of many families’ holidays today.

By DAVID [email protected] TECUMSEH — Not much goes more hand-in-woolen-mitten than nostalgia and Christmas. For many families, part of that nostalgia is setting up a model train set under the Christmas tree. The tradition of setting up a train set under the tree dates back to the ea...

12/19/2025

Military and veterans organizations in Tecumseh braved winter’s frigid chill and continued the yearly tradition of honoring and remembering fallen veterans by the placing of wreaths at Brookside Cemetery.

The annual December ceremony, hosted by Tecumseh American Legion Post 34 with support from the Sons of the American Legion (SAL) as well as the American Legion Riders, is part of the Wreaths Across America national observances. This year, many of the observances across the nation were held on Saturday, Dec. 13.

Military and veterans organizations in Tecumseh braved winter’s frigid chill and continued the yearly tradition of honoring and remembering fallen veterans by the placing of wreaths at Brookside Cemetery.

12/19/2025

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On October 16, Tecumseh District Library Director Jordan Wright contributed a column to The Herald’s Perspectives feature, delving into the topic of why men don’t use the library nearly as much as women. To address that phenomenon and encourage more men to read and discuss books, he will launch the library’s first men-focused book club, called Rough Drafts, in January.

In his column, Wright explained that the library is not at all short on materials that men might find interesting — there are DIY home repair books, auto manuals, Ken Burns documentaries, hunting and fishing field guides, sports biographies, homebrewing recipes, barbecue cookbooks, histories of World War II and the Roman Empire, and a Library of Things collection that includes tools and strategy board games. The director has also added more books by Ernest Hemingway, Jim Harrison, and Larry McMurtry.

On October 16, Tecumseh District Library Director Jordan Wright contributed a column to The Herald’s Perspectives feature, delving into the topic of why men don’t use the library nearly as much as women.

12/19/2025

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If you’ve attended a local event within the last few months, you’ve likely spotted a new kid on the food truck block. Dora’s Donuts, a donut trailer that launched in October 2025, has quickly become a familiar sight, drawing customers in with its cheerful pink-glazed donuts. But for owner Heather Piotter, the trailer represents far more than a food business. It’s the continuation of a dream, a tribute to her late husband, and a way to share comfort and connection with the community, one donut at a time.

“For me, it’s not about the donuts. It’s about sharing a moment in time with someone else, sharing a little happiness, a little joy, a little pick-me-up during the day,” Piotter said. “You never know what people are going through, so any chance that I have to uplift anyone, I really try to take that opportunity.”

By KELLY OVERHOLT If you’ve attended a local event within the last few months, you’ve likely spotted a new kid on the food truck block. Dora’s Donuts, a donut trailer that launched in October 2025, has quickly become a familiar sight, drawing customers in with its cheerful pink-glazed donuts. ...

12/11/2025

TECUMSEH — When Tecumseh updates its downtown streetscape, should it focus on the fronts or backs of the downtown buildings?
How could the Market on Evans and the parking lot across the street be improved?
Should the bike lanes on Chicago Boulevard be kept or would that space be better utilized with wider sidewalks?

TECUMSEH — When Tecumseh updates its downtown streetscape, should it focus on the fronts or backs of the downtown buildings? How could the Market on Evans and the parking lot across the street be improved?

12/11/2025

TECUMSEH — When he was about 2 or 3, David VanTuyle saw the Disney animated film “The Little Mermaid” at the Clinton Theatre.

Then, when he was 5, his parents, Bob and Sharon VanTuyle, took him to Walt Disney World in Florida.
Those were formative experiences that led the Tecumseh native to pursue a career in animation. He now works at Disney Animation Studios and served as co-head of story on “Zootopia 2,” which opened in theaters Nov. 26.

TECUMSEH — When he was about 2 or 3, David VanTuyle saw the Disney animated film “The Little Mermaid” at the Clinton Theatre. Then, when he was 5, his parents, Bob and Sharon VanTuyle, took him to Walt Disney World in Florida.

12/11/2025

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ADRIAN — Prosecutors will be able to use some text messages sent by Dee Warner but not others as they try to prove the charges that her husband, Dale, murdered her and hid her body.

Lenawee County Circuit Judge Michael R. Olsaver ruled on evidentiary questions during a hearing Dec. 4. Along with inquiries about text messages, emails and phone records, he also heard arguments from Lenawee County Prosecutor Jackie Wyse and Dale Warner’s lead attorney, Mary Chartier, about whether a jury would be shown photos of Dee’s remains and various injuries identified during the autopsy. Olsaver said because he had just seen the photos that he would take the arguments under advisement and issue a written order.

By DAVID [email protected] ADRIAN — Prosecutors will be able to use some text messages sent by Dee Warner but not others as they try to prove the charges that her husband, Dale, murdered her and hid her body. Lenawee County Circuit Judge Michael R. Olsaver ruled on evidentiary questi...

12/05/2025

The Tecumseh Historical Museum will have two event this Saturday, Dec. 6:

A Make and Take a Pine Cone ornament session will take place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for those ages 10 and up. The cost of $10 covers supplies. RSVP at [email protected] or leave a message at 517-423-2374.

Also on Saturday, there will be a Holiday Concert by Ko Kaiden, former Opera Singer now living in Tecumseh. Ko will perform a program of Christmas music accompanied by Dr. Marcia van Oyen on the keyboard. The concert will take place at the museum at 1:30 p.m. and will be followed by a group sing-along of Christmas Carols. The concert is free, but donations would be happily accepted. (A listing in this week's Herald omitted the time.)