Week in Review: Adopt-A-Highway, Zombies and Harry Potter

Before we get to our roundup, I do want to highlight what's been an ongoing conversation that's continued this week with our story about .

Several of the child's family members have thanked Sgt. Matt Whitmore for his actions this past week and also informed us that the boy is recovering.

"Most will call you a HERO! I do not disagree. But I call you an ANGEL! Because you are truely Heaven sent," said Jim, the boy's father, in one comment.

This type of online interaction is what we encourage and I highlight it to show how content on Hartland Patch doesn't have to be a traditional news story per se to inform and be compelling.

Now, on to the rest of the roundup:

• — If you've ever wondered about what it's like for the groups who Adopt-A-Highway, this story helps show what it's like.
• — A new board member was sworn in while a few changes were made to the board's leadership. Find the details here.
• — A fundraiser for Gleaners, this new event is sure to turn some heads — or at least appear to.
• — The accused admitted to spraying her neighbor with wasp spray and will receive probation.
• — The Shamrocks brought home some trophies.
• — A 15-year-old Hartland teen shares her experience of watching the film opening night in Livonia.
• — A story broken by the Livingston Daily Press & Argus has generated strong opinions here on Hartland Patch about the difficult issues of alcohol and graduation parties.