An ice cream eating contest took place at the Romeo Dairy Queen September 5. Five contestants participated, each receiving a 64 ounce “Blizzard” dessert of their choice. Contestants had 15 minutes to finish their treat.…
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(From the files of The Romeo Community Archives) Above, Peach Queen Karen Lou Lloyd and Miss Romeo Patricia Desmond ride in a convertible during the 1970 Children’s Parade at the Romeo Michigan Peach Festival. 50…
Just in time for back-to-school-season, the Suburban Library Cooperative reminds residents that they have access to free tutoring through Tutor.com as well as ebooks and audiobooks through Overdrive and the Libby app. “This school year…
If there’s one constant this year, it’s change. With another school year comes even more change, but you can help your family make a smooth transition with some planning and preparation. Allow time for adjustments.…
Green fields, green leaves and billowing clouds create a summery frame for this barn along Fisher Road in Bruce Township. Although it was hot and humid when this photo was taken, the National Weather Service…
To address the opioid epidemic across Michigan, Michigan State University Extension, Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine and the Northwest Health Department of Michigan are offering opioid misuse prevention education to communities across the…
Walkers along Stony Creek Metropark’s hike-bike trail pause to watch several sailboats on the lake last Thursday. The 4,200 acre park has experienced a record number of visitors this year because it is one of…
Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed Cara Lougheed to the State Teacher Tenure Commission last week. Lougheed, of Romeo, is an English, language arts and history teacher at Stoney Creek High School in Rochester Community Schools…
The recent warm and wet weather brought this dish-size hibiscus out in full bloom in a Washington Township garden. Meteorologists say that August was one of top ten warmest on record. Many local rain gauges…
A field of western sunflowers is blooming along West Buell Road in Oakland Township. The flower is native to Michigan and it is found along Roadsides, prairies and dry, wooded areas. (Photo by Larry Sobczak)…