Some people called it graffiti, some art, but whatever the perspective, Orion Township’s covert removal of “The Rocks” from Paint Creek earlier this month drew outrage, condemnation, reminisces of visits to the colorful landmark, and…
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BY LARRY SOBCZAK EDITOR A former Washington Township employee and a suspect in a bribery scandal died Wednesday, Oct. 4. According to the Shelby Township Police Department, former Washington Township Public Works Superintendent Steven Hohensee,…
BY LARRY SOBCZAK EDITOR A fire that destroyed a Washington Township home in September is one of the factors prompting homeowners in the Hidden Hills subdivision to have dry fire hydrants installed in their neighborhood.…
BY STACY SOBOTKA The Halloween spirit was in full swing at the eighth annual Armada-Geddon on Saturday. The unseasonably warm and sunny weather brought many families to the village of Armada for the annual Halloween…
BY STACY SOBOTKA It’s autumn and that means it’s time to celebrate Romeo Harvest Day. The ninth annual event sponsored by the Romeo Downtown Development Authority (DDA) takes place 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday,…
This weekend offers two chances to support a local charity that helps feed the hungry. The Starkweather Arts Center will be offering “Empty Bowls” for sale 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 during the Greater Romeo-Washington…
On Sunday, Oct. 15, the 109th anniversary of the tragic Metz Fire, local historian and genealogist Pat Hallman will share her research on the disaster at the Octagon House in Washington Township. The Metz Fire…
Marty and Brian Hutnick of Washington Township announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Hutnick of Washington Township, to Robert Edmunds of Washington Township, son of Laura and the late Robert Edmunds of Warren. A…
Applications are being accepted for a library science scholarship for the 2018-2019 academic year. The Linda S. Champion scholarship will be awarded to a student who intends to pursue a career in library service. Awards…
The Friends of the Polly Ann Trail group is celebrating the success of two fundraising campaigns to raise $100,000 in matching funds for major improvements and extension of the trail. The $100,000 represents Lapeer County’s…