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Romeo library hires new director

BY LARRY SOBCZAK EDITOR The Romeo District Library has hired Claire Lopiccolo as its new director last week. According to the Romeo District Library Board of Trustees, Lopiccolo brings with her experience at libraries throughout…

Canine unit scores third

BY LARRY SOBCZAK EDITOR The Armada Police Department’s canine unit recently scored third place in its annual recertification tournament held in Kent County. The canine unit consists of a seven year-old German Shepard “Atos” and…

Board delegates treasurer’s authority

BY LARRY SOBCZAK EDITOR Bruce Township Treasurer Deborah Obrecht believes that board of trustees passed a resolution last month that usurps powers assigned to her under Michigan state law. By a 4-1 vote, with Obrecht…

Work begins on fallen sailor’s memorial

BY STACY SOBOTKA This Memorial Day, a tribute to a fallen Armada sailor was remembered in a special way. A memorial to Chief Petty Officer Jason Freiwald, a Navy SEAL and Armada native who was…

Missing bench returned

The bench that was missing from the Washington Township Historical Museum on Van Dyke Avenue has been returned to a storage area according to Jim Holcomb of the Washington Township Historical Society. A report was…

Continuing a longstanding tradition

In the top photo, veterans from Armada AmVets Post 93 lead the Armada Memorial Day Parade down North Avenue on May 28. Members of Cub Scout Pack 85, pictured in the bottom photo, were among…

Music fills area parks this summer

There is no shortage of free music concerts this June. Parks throughout norther Macomb County and surrounding areas will be hosting concerts every week from now until the end of August. Organizers encourage concert goers…

NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES

On June 15-16, buskers will be plentiful in downtown Imlay City, where the Chamber of Commerce hosts its 1st Annual “Busker Fest.” A busker is defined as a “street entertainer,” whose talents can include juggling,…

MEMORIAL DUTY

Romeo Village Clerk and Cemetery Sexton Mike Lee (inset photo) places a flag on the grave of a military veteran at the Romeo Cemetery on Friday. Lee spent time on Friday, Saturday and Sunday making…

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