The Hartland High School varsity football team has a new leader. Hartland resident Brian Savage, who was an assistant at Milford High School, <a href="http://bit.ly/vNV9kV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">was introduced Thursday</a>, according to a report in the Livingtson County Daily Press &amp; Argus. Savage replaced Marcus Dukes, to spend more time with his family after six seasons and a 29-29 record.

The Hartland High School varsity football team has a new leader.

Hartland resident Brian Savage, who was an assistant at Milford High School, <a href="http://bit.ly/vNV9kV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">was introduced Thursday</a>, according to a report in the Livingtson County Daily Press &amp; Argus. Savage replaced Marcus Dukes, to spend more time with his family after six seasons and a 29-29 record.

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Have you ever met a talking dog, a real talking dog? Get ready, because&nbsp; you are going to meet the funniest comedian on 4 legs!

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Todd Oliver grew up loving dogs, ventriloquism, music and magic. As a young boy he studied piano, guitar, voice, and the variety arts. Along the way, he created some wooden-headed characters and performed around the world. You'll also meet a bunny named Alice and 3 beautiful birds.&nbsp;

Todd Oliver and Friends have been a feature on Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, The Today Show, a couple episodes of Walker Texas Ranger, and in 2012 they were a top 4 finalist on America's Got Talent.

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