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…
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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)…
Macomb County last week launched a daily online self-screening questionnaire for employees, vendors and members of the public wishing to enter county facilities. The digital survey will ask for a name and contact information. It…
Members of the Romeo Art Guild visited Van Houtte Farms in Armada Township Friday to paint and sketch the blooming fields. “En plein air” is the term in French meaning the act of painting outdoors.…
FOUNDATION DONATION. The Armada Education Foundation received a $500 donation for the Verlinde Insurance Agency in Armada on July 24. Pictured receiving the check, on the left, is Julie LeFever, chairperson of Armada Education Foundation…
Macomb County’s Office of Senior Services recently delivered more than 500 care packages to local senior citizens. The packages, which were delivered to homebound Meals on Wheels participants, contained essential health and cleaning items. “At…