BY STACY SOBOTKA Four County Community Foundation has announced a new initiative for awarding grants in 2020 in response to feedback from the public. The foundation recently asked residents to complete a survey on their…
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Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant has announced students that have received honors during the autumn semester. Armada students receiving honors included Madison Kay Hubbard, Junior, Emily Nicole Stefanich, Junior, and Brendan David Sturmer, Junior.…
The Greater Washington Area Historical Society held an assembly on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Washington Elementary School to announce the winners of the 11th annual “Ron Gordon Memorial George Washington Art Contest.” Pictured, left…
BY LARRY SOBCZAK EDITOR A chili cook-off held on Saturday, Feb. 29 at the Washington Township Lions Club raised $5,744 for a memorial planned for the grounds of the Washington Township Hall. “It was a…
The prevailing winds over the past few decades have bent this tree over a picnic table at a private beach along Cranberry Lake in Oakland Township. Meteorologists say that climatologically speaking spring begins on March…
Samaritan House reported that it exceeded its fundraising goal of $15,000 at the 10th Annual Pasta and Chicken Dinner held Feb. 5 at Greystone Golf Club and Banquet Center. Organizers say that the money raised…
Macomb County is partnering with Green Macomb and the Blue Water Conservation District for its annual Tree, Shrub and Plant Sale. The spring sale provides an opportunity for the public to purchase young trees, fruit…
Free tax preparation is available to Macomb county residents who cannot afford to pay to have their taxes prepared for them thanks to the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program staffed with community volunteers. This…
The needles on this Washington Township pine tree did a great job of catching snowflakes last week. Although there were slippery road conditions on some days, it was not enough to close schools. (Photo by…
The relatively fast moving and warm waters of East Pond Creek cut through the snow at Peal Drive in Bruce Township. Last week began with spring temperatures in the 50s and ended with temperatures in…