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Richmond school board approves contract with food service employees
The Richmond Community Schools Board of Education greenlit a three-year contract between the district and its food service employees on May 13. During a regular meeting, the board voted unanimously to accept the recommendation of the superintendent and approve the three-year contract from July 1 of this year through June 30, 2027. Secretary Sandra Fortuna was absent.
Fouts refutes campaign complaint by Hazel Park city manager
WARREN/HAZEL PARK — James Fouts, the former mayor of Warren now running for a seat in the Michigan House of Representatives, has responded to a complaint made to the Michigan Bureau of Elections. The complaint was filed by Edward Klobucher, the city manager of Hazel Park. Klobucher claims that Fouts’ affidavit of identity is invalid and should disqualify him from the race.
Bob Cannon leaves lasting legacy in government, community
CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Township Supervisor Bob Cannon, the longest-serving member on the Clinton Township Board of Trustees, will not be running in August. Cannon spent 16 years as a trustee and 24 years as supervisor for the township. He surpassed Otto Duckwitz, who was on the board from 1898 to 1917, as the board’s longest-serving member. In 40 years, it’s hard to not leave some kind of lasting impression on a community.
13 road closures to begin this week in Michigan
Construction crews are getting to work improving Michigan’s roadways and bridges. From Sunday, May 12, through Saturday, May 18, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has more than 110 road projects scheduled to close lanes, ramps, and full segments of major roadways. That’s in addition to ongoing projects carried over from previous weeks.
Library seeking shutterbugs
HARRISON TOWNSHIP — Are you handy with a camera and do you have an eye for shooting? The Harrison Township Public Library is looking for you. The “Home in Harrison” photography contest, running until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, seeks to showcase the best images of life in Harrison Township.
'Just like throwing trash out': Young mother pushed out of car onto highway and shot by man she met on dating app
A 22-year-old Michigan man who shot and killed a teen mother and left her on a highway shoulder after the two met on a dating app was sentenced to 17 to 50 years in prison. The post ‘Just like throwing trash out’: Young mother pushed out of car onto highway and shot by man she met on dating app first appeared on Law & Crime.
Former Clinton Township Officer Sentenced to Probation for Unauthorized Use of Police Database
A former officer of the Clinton Township Police was sentenced after pleading guilty to illicitly utilizing a police database to search a vehicle license plate. John Hreno, the ex-officer, was sentenced to probation and community service following his admission to the misdemeanor, according to The Detroit News. The Macomb County Prosecutor's Office disclosed Hreno's sentence of two years on probation and a requirement to fulfill 25 hours of community service.
Metro Detroit men among 3 charged with sparking wildfire on Isle Royale National Park in 2022
Three men, including two from Macomb County, are facing federal charges for allegedly setting a campground fire that was not properly contained, leading to a large wildfire at Isle Royale National Park two years ago.
$1M project is coming to Marine City Highway, Bethuy Road intersection
CASCO TWP. — Reconstruction of the intersection at Marine City Highway and Bethuy Road is scheduled to start on Monday. Work includes adding a center left turn lane and right turn lanes on Marine City Highway to both the north and south legs of Bethuy Road. During construction, the north and southbound lanes of Bethuy Road will be closed at Marine City Highway.
Officials celebrate start of Cherry Street overhaul
MOUNT CLEMENS — City, county, state and federal officials gathered at the Macomb Place fountain stage on May 10 to kick off the long-awaited renovation of Mount Clemens’ commercial core. “I’ve worked here for going on 30 years now, and I’ve walked these streets, and I’ve watched them...
OUR TOWN: It’s a beautiful day! Savor it!
IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY! SAVOR IT! Smile! Enjoy that spring has arrived! Soon our lovely lake will have boats and other fun activities on it. Spring, colorful and busy with events, is always awaited by winter weary citizens who can now go barefooted, ride bikes, play baseball, climb trees and swat flies and mosquitoes. Well, maybe, the last two items are awaited. But, activities do go on in Our Town and we love to be there. Summer is ahead!
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