BY STACY SOBOTKA Ray Township has a new Assistant Fire Chief. After conducting a series of interviews with candidates, a subcommittee recommended Lt. Timothy Brooks to become the new Assistant Fire Chief at the Ray…
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BY STACY SOBOTKA A meeting that lasted into the early morning hours in May has prompted the Bruce Township Board of Trustees to set limits on meeting length. Trustee Lisa Craffey introduced the time limit…
BY STACY SOBOTKA A bond proposal may be on the ballot for Romeo voters this November. The Romeo Schools Board of Education received an update on the proposal at their meeting June 14. Jeff Atkins…
BY STACY SOBOTKA Bruce Township is joining a number of local communities that have placed regulations on the marijuana industry in their communities. Amendments to the township’s zoning ordinance regarding medical marijuana were approved at…
(MIRS News)—A businessman charged along with former Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith reached a plea last week with prosecutors that calls for him to testify against Smith in a years-long embezzlement scheme. William Weber, owner…
(MIRS News)—Another positive sign that COVID-19 is in the rearview mirror came out last week when Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller announced its regular test of the sewage found “almost no detectable” presence…
Baypoint Beach at Stony Creek Metropark was open last week. The water temperature was 75° on Wednesday, June 16. E. coli readings were 1.60 per 100 milliliters. Eastwood Beach at Stony Creek Metropark was open…
For 65 weeks — and counting — the volunteers of the Forgotten Harvest mobile food pantry in Orion Township have been serving up supplies to those who need extra help with groceries. Orion Township Trustee…
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BY LARRY SOBCZAK EDITOR A plethora of candidates have registered to fill the vacancy in the Michigan State Senate’s 8th District. Two Democrats and seven Republicans are competing in each party’s primary election on Aug.…