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ART WINNERS

The Greater Washington Area Historical Society held an assembly on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at the Washington Elementary School to announce the winners of the 11th annual “Ron Gordon Memorial George Washington Art Contest.” Pictured, left…

Chili-Cook Off raises $5,744 for memorial

BY LARRY SOBCZAK EDITOR A chili cook-off held on Saturday, Feb. 29 at the Washington Township Lions Club raised $5,744 for a memorial planned for the grounds of the Washington Township Hall. “It was a…

WAITING FOR SUMMER

The prevailing winds over the past few decades have bent this tree over a picnic table at a private beach along Cranberry Lake in Oakland Township. Meteorologists say that climatologically speaking spring begins on March…

Spaghetti dinner is a success

Samaritan House reported that it exceeded its fundraising goal of $15,000 at the 10th Annual Pasta and Chicken Dinner held Feb. 5 at Greystone Golf Club and Banquet Center. Organizers say that the money raised…

Free tax preparation is available

Free tax preparation is available to Macomb county residents who cannot afford to pay to have their taxes prepared for them thanks to the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program staffed with community volunteers. This…

SNOWY PINE

The needles on this Washington Township pine tree did a great job of catching snowflakes last week. Although there were slippery road conditions on some days, it was not enough to close schools. (Photo by…

WARM WATERS

The relatively fast moving and warm waters of East Pond Creek cut through the snow at Peal Drive in Bruce Township. Last week began with spring temperatures in the 50s and ended with temperatures in…

MSU Extension to offer Citizen Planner Program

MSU Extension, in partnership with the Macomb County Planning and Economic Development Department, is sponsoring the Michigan Citizen Planner “Fundamentals of Planning and Zoning” Classroom Program in Macomb County. This certificate-based course will be held…

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