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Posts published in October 2016

Land deal gets 6 month extension

BY LARRY SOBCZAK EDITOR The Washington Township Board of Trustees is giving the buyer of 5.5 acres of township property another six months to close the deal which could bring a restaurant and a small…

Harvest Day comes to downtown Romeo Oct. 8

BY STACY SOBOTKA Autumn means harvest time, and the Romeo Downtown Development Authority (DDA) will celebrate the harvest season with its eighth annual Romeo Harvest Day Saturday, Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.…

Romeo schools receive $6,000 in grants

BY LARRY SOBCZAK EDITOR Three programs at Romeo Community Schools were the recipients of $6,000 in grants from ZF TRW in Washington Township. The international automotive supplier awards grants up to $5,000 each through its…

Veterans memorial approved after lengthy argument

BY STACY SOBOTKA One small paragraph in a lease agreement turned into a big argument at the Oakland Township Board of Trustees meeting Sept. 27. It was the final hurdle for a planned veteran’s tribute…

Romeo runners dominate Old Skool Classic

BY MICHALLE HENDERSON The Old Skool Classic is one of the most enjoyed and anticipated cross country running courses in Southeast Michigan. The event is hosted by Romeo, Armada and Warren Mott high schools and…

Football game raises $30,000 for cancer

BY MICHALLE HENDERSON The annual Watchdog Cancer Awareness Game held on Friday raised $30,000. Every year the players on the Romeo High School Varsity Football Team wear shirts that honor cancer survivors and victims. The…

Varsity Tennis Team brings home medals

The Macomb Area Conference White Division Boys Varsity Tennis Tournament was held Sept. 27 and Romeo High School brought home medals. The tournament took place at three sites: Dakota High School, L’Anse Creuse High School…

“Armada-geddon” celebrated

BY STACY SOBOTKA Armada kicked off October with the spectacular Armada-Geddon 2016 on Oct. 1. The day started off dark and dreary with a misty rainfall for the runners in the 5K run/walk/shamble. At 11…

Enjoy wine and art in downtown Romeo Oct. 7

BY STACY SOBOTKA Fine art and fine wine have always been a great combination, and both can been enjoyed in downtown Romeo this Friday evening. The second annual Autumn Art & Wine Walk takes place…

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