BY LARRY SOBCZAK EDITOR Early varieties of apples are expected to start arriving at area roadside stands and markets this week according to the Michigan Apple Committee. The committee released its annual harvest predictions earlier…
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(MIRS News) — The sticky July weather adhered to the Michigan unemployment numbers that didn’t move from 5.3 percent, according to data released last week by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. The…
BY KELLY HOUSE BRIDGE MICHIGAN Shifting winds have given Michigan a respite from the wildfire smoke that has repeatedly blanketed the state this summer (and last summer and the summer before that), but don’t expect…
BY JANELLE D. JAMES BRIDGE MICHIGAN Annual “dog day” cicadas are back in Michigan. Known for their loud buzzing, these “singing” insects may be noisy, but they pose no harm and play a vital role…
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BY STACY SOBOTKA Washington Township residents have become increasingly concerned about speeders along M-53, and the township held a town hall meeting to address their concerns July 14. “This is one of the most traveled…
BY LARRY SOBCZAK EDITOR The Romeo Board of Education has placed a $62 million bond proposal on the Nov. 4 election ballot. The board unanimously approved the proposal at their July 28 regular meeting without…
BY STACY SOBOTKA Washington Township is preparing to install a new gateway welcome sign at the township limits. The board approved installation work for the sign at their Aug. 6 meeting. Washington Township Engineer Mike…
BY STACY SOBOTKA Aug. 7 was Purple Heart Day and Washington Township held its third annual Purple Heart service at the Washington Township Memorial Park. Purple Heart Day was first observed in 2014 to honor…
Armada Area Schools Bond proposal Yes – 734 No – 900 Oakland Township Library millage proposal – 0.1134 mills for the years 2026 through 2029 Yes – 3,293 No – 946 Library millage proposal –…