GHOST TOWN. Romeo’s Main Street felt eerily empty at times during the annual trick-or-treat event held on Saturday. In normal years, this scene would have been filled with costumed children and their parents. (Photo by…
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BY STACY SOBOTKA Bruce Township taxpayers will notice their next property tax levy may be smaller. The Bruce Township Board of Trustees approved a motion to reduce the administration tax to a levy of .15…
Debbie Obrecht celebrates 32 years of service to Bruce Township at a retirement party Oct. 23. (Photo by Stacy Sobotka) BY STACY SOBTOKA Friends, neighbors, and Bruce Township residents gathered for a retirement party for…
BY STACY SOBTOKA It was a bittersweet evening for the Bruce Township Board of Trustees Oct. 21 as it was the last meeting for the current board. Four board members chose not to run for…
BY STACY SOBOTKA The process of preparing a proposal for a possible new single waste hauler for Ray Township is on hold until next month. The Ray Township Board of Trustees tabled their plans for…
BY STACY SOKOTKA The Romeo Board of Trustees passed a resolution ratifying a recent state law amending the Open Meetings Act. It permits public bodies to meet remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We can meet…
BY STACY SOBOTKA The Oakland Township Board of Trustees is making sure a developer is abiding by agreements it made for the upkeep of its properties. The future maintenance and repair of developments built by…
BY STACY SOBOTKA Romeo Village President Christine Malzahn gave an update on city to village discussions at the council meeting on Oct. 19. She summarized the results of the village to city committee, explaining that…
BY STACY SOBOTKA Romeo’s Historic District Commission (HDC) is working on amending its ordinance regarding demolition by neglect and dangerous buildings. The proposed amendment was discussed at the Romeo Village Board of Trustees meeting Oct.…
BY LARRY SOBCZAK EDITOR In sharp contrast to national election, local election in northern Macomb and Oakland counties is expected to be quiet with no opponents competing for many elected offices. There are only Republican…