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Early voting gets smooth reports

BY STACY SOBOTKA Ray Township Clerk Lori Lascoe said early voting in the Presidential Primary was going well at the Washington Township Activity Center. Early voting began on Feb. 17 and continued through Feb. 26.…

Expert evaluates Fox Nature Preserve

BY STACY SOBOTKA The Fox Nature Preserve is one of Oakland Township’s newest parks, and plans to help manage and improve the park were presented to the Oakland Township Board of Trustees at their meeting…

First case of measles in Michigan in five years

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has confirmed a case of measles in an Oakland County child associated with international travel. This is the first confirmed case of measles in the state…

New gun safety laws are now in effect

A new law requiring secure storage of firearms went into effect starting Tuesday, Feb. 13. The new secure storage law, Public Act 17 of 2023, requires individuals to keep unattended weapons unloaded and locked with…

Teacher curriculum material not subject to FOIA

(MIRS News) — An appeals panel affirmed a lower court’s ruling that public school teachers are not considered public bodies, and therefore, don’t have to produce materials under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Rochester…

Neighboring news…

Voters rejected two petition-initiated ballot proposals that would have allowed recreational marijuana sales in the city of Rochester, prompting the City Council to consider a potential action plan in case a similar petition is made…

Election results – Feb. 27, 2024

Romeo Community Schools – Operating Millage Renewal                                          Yes         No Addison Township           275        158 Armada Township            58          53 Bruce Township               1,585     921 Oakland Township          124         75 Ray Township                 270         274 Shelby Township            139         89 Washington…

How to vote in the Presidential Primary Election

BY LARRY SOBCZAK EDITOR This year there are three ways to cast your vote for the Tuesday, Feb. 27 Michigan Presidential Primary Election. Early voting in the primary election is currently underway. In-person early voting…

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