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School resources available through local libraries

Just in time for back-to-school-season, the Suburban Library Cooperative reminds residents that they have access to free tutoring through Tutor.com as well as ebooks and audiobooks through Overdrive and the Libby app. “This school year…

Tips for easing into education this fall

If there’s one constant this year, it’s change. With another school year comes even more change, but you can help your family make a smooth transition with some planning and preparation. Allow time for adjustments.…

LATE SUMMER

Green fields, green leaves and billowing clouds create a summery frame for this barn along Fisher Road in Bruce Township. Although it was hot and humid when this photo was taken, the National Weather Service…

MSU Extension addresses the opioid epidemic

To address the opioid epidemic across Michigan, Michigan State University Extension, Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine and the Northwest Health Department of Michigan are offering opioid misuse prevention education to communities across the…

SAILBOAT WATCHING

Walkers along Stony Creek Metropark’s hike-bike trail pause to watch several sailboats on the lake last Thursday. The 4,200 acre park has experienced a record number of visitors this year because it is one of…

Romeo teacher to serve on tenure commission

  Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed Cara Lougheed to the State Teacher Tenure Commission last week. Lougheed, of Romeo, is an English, language arts and history teacher at Stoney Creek High School in Rochester Community Schools…

HIBISCUS WEATHER

The recent warm and wet weather brought this dish-size hibiscus out in full bloom in a Washington Township garden. Meteorologists say that August was one of top ten warmest on record. Many local rain gauges…

AUGUST WILDFLOWERS

A field of western sunflowers is blooming along West Buell Road in Oakland Township. The flower is native to Michigan and it is found along Roadsides, prairies and dry, wooded areas. (Photo by Larry Sobczak)…

COVID-19 screening for county facility visitors

Macomb County last week launched a daily online self-screening questionnaire for employees, vendors and members of the public wishing to enter county facilities. The digital survey will ask for a name and contact information. It…

PLEIN AIR PAINTERS

Members of the Romeo Art Guild visited Van Houtte Farms in Armada Township Friday to paint and sketch the blooming fields. “En plein air” is the term in French meaning the act of painting outdoors.…

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