BY STACY SOBOTKA The designs for the water storage unit in Oakland Township’s southeast district were approved by the Oakland Township Board of Trustees at their meeting Aug. 25. Matt Kennedy of OHM gave a…
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The Utica Planning Commission approved what could be the first two marijuana dispensaries to open in Utica next year, at its Aug. 5 meeting. The two developments would both be located just off M-59 on…
The Barnes family of Ray Township tests the new xylophone at the Ray Township Park last week. Pictured, left to right, are Renna, 12, Lorelei, 7, Elliot, 7, and Sam, 10. (Photo by Larry Sobczak)…
Owen Bondono, of Washington Township, was named 2020-2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year. Bondono teaches English language arts, social studies, and creative writing teacher for Oak Park Public Schools. He holds a Bachelor of…
BY STACY SOBOTKA Bruce Township is offering a break in sewer rates to businesses affected by closings due to the pandemic. A solution to help the affected businesses was suggested at their meeting Aug. 19.…
Due to continued delays and setbacks, Country Smoke House owners, Steve and Sue Francis, predict that the business will not be able to reopen before late September. It’s been more than 10 months since the…
Wildflowers are in full bloom in the northeastern section of Draper Twin Lake Park in Oakland Township. The former farm field has been replanted with native flowers to encourage butterflies and other wildlife to take…
BY STACY SOBOTKA The new school year is fast approaching, and Romeo Community Schools is offering a hybrid option to start the year. The Romeo Community Schools Board of Education approved a COVID-19 preparedness plan…
Pictured above, Romeo residents listen and speak from their lawn chairs about a proposal to change Romeo’s government from a village to a city last Thursday in an empty lot on North Main Street. (Photo…
BY LARRY SOBCZAK EDITOR A lawsuit pitting Armada Township Supervisor John Paterek against the other members of Armada Board of Trustees was dismissed by a Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Julie Gatti on Aug 3.…