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LOCAL NEWS
January 4, 2009

What a doll
UPDATED: Sunday, January 4, 2009
When Joyce Stoey was 6 years old, she received a doll at Christmas. The doll was so special that she kept it to this day, nearly 60 years later. Raised in a poor household of 10 children that couldn’t afford Christmas gifts, the doll was given to her by the Goodfellows, an organization to which she continues to donate an annual basis.

Washington mulls agri-tourism ordinance
UPDATED: Sunday, January 4, 2009
Washington Township officials will once again examine the future of agri-tourism in the community by creating a committee to make a recommendation to the Washington Township Board of Trustees in the coming months.

Sterling Heights to offer safety meetings
UPDATED: Sunday, January 4, 2009
Sterling Heights residents will get a chance to talk about safety in their community at a series of meetings being held by the city over the next two months.

Snowflake Social falls into town
UPDATED: Sunday, January 4, 2009
Residents of Shelby Township and the surrounding areas are invited to a night of wining and dining at Cherry Creek Banquet Center on Jan. 23 for the third annual Snowflake Social.

Community mourns loss of Norman Hevel
UPDATED: Sunday, January 4, 2009
Norman Hevel, 87, passed away in his home Dec. 21 in Washington Township.

Fire destroys Shelby Township home
UPDATED: Sunday, January 4, 2009
Fire raged through a home on Shelby Township’s northeast side early Dec. 22, requiring the efforts of neighboring firefighters before the home was completely consumed.

UCS and WCS weather economy, see changes in 2008
UPDATED: Sunday, January 4, 2009
Despite tightening budgets in the wake of Michigan’s economic woes, the Warren Consolidated Schools and Utica Community Schools districts saw significant changes in 2008, with the addition of new personnel and the creation of several new educational programs.

RCS overcomes tough year; challenges ahead
UPDATED: Sunday, January 4, 2009
In 2008, Romeo Community Schools both excelled and struggled as it battled decreasing student counts and ever-tightening budgets.

Success is in her makeup
UPDATED: Sunday, January 4, 2009
Although the economy is expected to struggle throughout 2009, Shelby Township resident Pam Randisi is not worried.

Senior pens spiritual book
UPDATED: Sunday, January 4, 2009
Kay Koontz, 81, was so determined to complete her book “Ageless (Walking with God)” that she didn’t let her inability to use a computer stop her. Not only did the Warren senior buy a Mac computer, when she was stuck she took classes to learn how to use it.

Comedy for a cause
UPDATED: Sunday, January 4, 2009
The Sterling Heights Firefighters Union Local 1557 invites the public to laugh for a cause Jan. 30 during its fourth annual Comedy Night at the Century Banquet Center in Sterling Heights. Tickets cost $40 per person, and include dinner and a four-comedian show.

Foundation for Educational Excellence announces grants
UPDATED: Sunday, January 4, 2009
The Romeo Foundation for Educational Excellence, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students and staff in Romeo Community Schools, recently announced the recipients of more than $28,000 in grants.

Winter activities abound in northern Macomb County
UPDATED: Sunday, January 4, 2009
The following are a few winter activities that will be taking place in Romeo, as well as Washington, Bruce and Ray townships in the coming months:



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