Posts published in “History”

BY EMILY MALEK The April 24-30, 2024 issue of The Record displayed some photos of former Detroit Tigers pitcher Mickey Lolich’s April 20 visit to the River of God Church in Romeo. Lolich was there…

The local museums in Washington, Bruce and Romeo area have many artifacts and photos that can be a mystery to describe and interpret. You can help your community museums by e-mailing your best description of…

BY EMILY MALEK Many of you have probably seen this photo around Romeo while the Green Space for Prospect Street event was being promoted. But, have you ever wondered what it’s showing? These pictures were…

BY EMILY MALEK Washington Township celebrated its 197th anniversary on April 12, so let’s take a look at an example of how the town has celebrated its history. In the June 10, 1992 edition of…

The local museums in Washington, Bruce and Romeo area have many artifacts and photos that can be a mystery to describe and interpret. You can help your community museums by e-mailing your best description of…

BY EMILY MALEK Saturday, April 6 marked the 35th anniversary of the Grand Trunk Railroad derailment in Washington Township. Let’s take a deep dive into this unfortunate incident. According to the April 12, 1989 issue…

The local museums in Washington, Bruce and Romeo area have many artifacts and photos that can be a mystery to describe and interpret. You can help your community museums by e-mailing your best description of…

BY EMILY MALEK Last Sunday was Easter and it is my hope that kids had a lot of fun celebrating it before spring break. What did they do? Put on rabbit ears? Pet a bunny?…

The local museums in Washington, Bruce and Romeo area have many artifacts and photos that can be a mystery to describe and interpret. You can help your community museums by e-mailing your best description of…