(MIRS News) — Contrary to widespread public belief, crime in both Michigan and the United States is on the decline — and has been for years, according to the latest law enforcement and victimization data.…
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(MIRS News) — A summer survey of 214 local school officials found that 79 percent do not have confidence that a state budget deal will be reached before a government shutdown goes into effect on…
Some subscribers of The Record may not receive their Sept. 3-9 newspaper on their normal day due to printing and mail delivery delays over the Labor Day holiday. We are estimating the newspaper delay will…
BY STACY SOBOTKA It was another successful Armada Fair. The annual event since 1872 celebrating agriculture was held Aug. 11 through 17 bringing thousands to the village smack dab in the center of northern Macomb…
BY STACY SOBOTKA On Saturday morning at the Washington Township Meijer store, a group of needy families got a helping hand with back-to-school shopping from the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office and the Macomb Charitable Foundation’s…
(MIRS News) — Concerns over Michigan’s extreme hot and cold temperatures prompted the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) to look at when utilities should be allowed to shut off electric and gas to customers. The…
BY STACY SOBOTKA The Village of Armada has a new part-time police detective sergeant. The village council approved the part-time hiring of James Gawlowski at their Aug. 11 meeting. The position of detective sergeant is…
BY STACY SOBOTKA Oakland Township is encouraging residents to drum up support for a bill recently introduced in the Michigan State House to limit speeds on local roads. Oakland Township Supervisor Robin Buxar announced support…
BY LARRY SOBCZAK EDITOR After receiving phone calls and emails from concerned residents, the developer of the former Romeo Middle School site is clarifying the nature of condominiums he is proposing. Michele J. Chirco, a…
BY STACY SOBOTKA Oakland Township residents are concerned about stormwater runoff after a historic storm dumped nearly five inches on rain on July 16 closing roads as well as damaging homes and businesses. Residents expressed…