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Fire department makes inaugural drone flight

BY LARRY SOBCZAK EDITOR   The Washington Township Fire Department’s new aerial drone made its maiden flight on July 21, perhaps the first in the county. “As far as we know, we are the first…

Romeo High School Varsity Golf Roster:

Quinn Bieniek (9) Tyler Bieniek (9) Barret Brunkey (12) Luke Durham (11) Jack Dygert (10) Cole Harko (11) Daniel Johnson (9) Matthew Milam (10) Tyler Okray (12) Francesco Ruffino (9) Santino Scaglione (9) Daniel Sumner…

Young man’s dying message was to “enjoy life”

BY STACY SOBOTKA You’ve probably seen signs scattered around the Romeo area that say “Enjoy Life.” The Washington Township Boys and Girls Club have begun a fundraiser inspired by the life of a young man…

Life of local painter discussed Aug. 3

BY LARRY SOBCZAK EDITOR There will be a free presentation on the life of Romeo’s “Prince of Painters” William Woodruff Gibbs at 7 p.m., Thursday Aug. 3 at the Starkweather Art Center, 219 North Main…

Hawk Nelson performs at Simpson Park Camp Aug. 5

Christian recording artist Hawk Nelson will take to the stage of the Historic Nixon Tabernacle Simpson Park Camp’s 152nd Annual Camp Meeting, 8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 5. Hawk Nelson recently released their seventh studio album…

BUSINESS BRIEF: VAN’S VALLEY WINDS DOWN

BY LARRY SOBCZAK EDITOR After nearly 40 years at 66745 Van Dyke in Washington Township, Van Valley business owner Mary Fennelly is moving her family’s longtime plant and produce business to her brother’s business, Northern…

NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORING COMMUNITIES

More than 30 candidates have applied to become Capac’s next superintendent. Board President Monica Standel said that as of July 14, the application deadline, 33 applications had been received by the Michigan Association of School…

Sheriff’s reports…

The Macomb County Sheriff’s Department reported or investigated the following incidents: Fraud at the 58000 block of Van Dyke Avenue, Washington Township, 9:52 a.m., July 17; Domestic violence assault at the 57000 block of Bedford…

People, Places and Things: Our Past

BY THE ROMEO HISTORICAL SOCIETY ARCHIVES 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…

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