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$1.4 million cut could
close 42-1 District Court


by CHRIS GRAY
The 42-1 District Court could be closed and moved to New Baltimore if a $1.4 million county subsidy is cut, but one county commissioner says it will never happen.
In facing a $23.4 million deficit for the upcoming...

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DDA gains support
to apply for grant


by CHRIS GRAY
The Romeo Downtown Development Authority (DDA) could have a total of $150,000 in April for improving a section of downtown Romeo.
The Village Board of Trustees gave unanimous approval for the DDA to apply for ...

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Trustees say ordinances
downtown are enforced


by CHRIS GRAY
Village officials expressed their dislike for repeated complaints made against a local tavern.
At the Feb. 22 Board of Trustees meeting, Dr. Michael Kehoe of Kehoe Orthodontics had an attorney state his case against...

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Local Tea Party aims to
educate voters on issues


by CHRIS GRAY
If keeping abreast of important legislation, policies and candidates is your cup of tea, then this group is for you.
A group of concerned citizens have formed a Romeo Area Tea Party to discuss issues affecting...

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Commissioners examine
options to reduce deficit


by CHRIS GRAY
A collection of cuts have been proposed to handle a $23.4 million deficit for the county's 2011 budget.
The outline of cuts the Board of Commissioners recently approved includes privatizing the Animal Shelter,...

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ROTARIANS RECEIVE PINS

Bill Himelberger, left, received his 33-year pin from the Romeo Rotary in February and Mel Bleich received his 50-year pin, only the second person in the Romeo Rotary's 82-year history to be awarded one. Rotary clubs worldwide help provide clean drinking water, among other services, to countries where the access is minimal. Locally, the Romeo Rotary has gotten involved in projects to increase literacy. (Read Story)

(Observer photo by Debi Martone)

Beatlemania exhibit to
feature Leni Sinclair
by CHRIS GRAY
Groovy man, the Beatles are in town!
The Starkweather Arts Center's latest exhibit will combine the talents of local artists, musicians, memorabilia and even photography as an homage to one of the most recognized music groups of all time.
The opening reception of "The Beatles Show!" will be held 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, March 5. The show will run from March 5-20.
Tara Klein, the center's art director, said the show is a nice switch from the typical galleries the center presents since it will explore artwork and music as well as memorabilia... (more)

College Night planned
at RCS for March 16

Romeo Community Schools will sponsor the 12th Annual College Night from 6:30-8 p.m., Tuesday, March 16, at the Romeo Engineering and Technological Center (RETC).
Again this year, more than 60 colleges, universities and trade schools will be attending, along with military representatives.
While all the schools from the state of Michigan will attend, there will also be a number of out-of-state schools including Ohio State University, Purdue, Penn State, Iowa State, Seton Hall, Bowling Green and RPI.
Freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors are all encouraged to attend to explore post high school options.
The event is free... (more)



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