BY SERGIO MARTINEZ-BELTRAN BRIDGE MICHIGAN Democrats could have the best chance to flip the Michigan Legislature in decades under new legislative districts approved Dec. 28 by the Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. Republicans have controlled…
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(MIRS News) — Republicans in the House and Senate didn’t care for a $12 an hour minimum wage increase in 2018. Why not try for $15 an hour in 2022? Raise the Wage Michigan Ballot…
(MIRS News) — Unemployment rates in 14 of the state’s 17 major labor market areas declined between October and November according to new statistics released last week by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and…
A 39-year-old man has been charged after allegedly shooting his longtime friend following an argument on Christmas Day in Chesterfield Township, police said. Police said the shooting was the result of an argument on the…
BY LARRY SOBCZAK EDITOR The Record takes a look at some of the top news events for 2021. This is Part 1; the second part will be published next week. January 2021 The Almont Village…
BY STACY SOBOTKA After months of negotiating, the Washington Township Board of Trustees made the first move on Dec. 15 to make major changes to the Romeo-Washington-Bruce Parks and Recreation Commission. The board of trustees…
BY STACY SOBOTKA The Romeo Wastewater Treatment Plant is about to replace its 50 year-old back-up generator thanks to funds recently approved by Congress to update and replace aging infrastructure. The Romeo Board of Trustees…
BY STACY SOBOTKA The first marijuana licenses were awarded in the Village of Romeo at the Romeo Board of Trustees meeting Dec. 20. Of the five submitted applications to the village, four met the 750-foot…
Bruce Township and Romeo may investigate funding a police liaison officer for Romeo Middle School. At their Dec. 20 meeting, the Romeo Board of Trustees authorized Village President Christine Malzahn to start negotiations to establish…