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DEIRDRE ZENSENDOROTHY MOLLON
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Romeo VFW hosting
Memorial Day ceremony


by CHRIS GRAY
Memorial Day isn't just a day to fire up the grill, but more importantly, it's a day to remember those that made the ultimate sacrifice.
The Striber-McVicar VFW Post 2052 of Romeo will continue its tradition...

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DDA sends 2013-14
budget to Village Council


by CHRIS GRAY
The upcoming budget for the Romeo Downtown Development Authority (DDA) includes increases in decorations and employment expenses.
After holding a special meeting and a regular meeting this month, the DDA voted unanimously...

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Local orchards see little
damage to fruit crops


by CHRIS GRAY
Bob Tritten, district fruit educator with Michigan State University Extension, was impressed with Romeo growers surviving last year's heavy losses.
This year, though, he is impressed with the sights and smells ...

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Village trustees agree
to split attorney duties


by CHRIS GRAY
Legal counsel activities and fees may take on a new form for the Village of Romeo as it puts together its 2013-14 budget.
The Village Board of Trustees voted 3-2 to splitting the attorney duties into two separate...

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School board going over
options to reduce costs


by KIMBERLY SCHERER
A preliminary budget for the 2013-2014 school year is already in the works for Romeo Community Schools.
The Board of Education went over a list of items for Business Director David Massoglia to review and add ...

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Planners examine
Internet tower



Bruce Township planners will determine whether a 195-foot tower is appropriate use of township property.
The Bruce Township Planning Commission will recommend approval or denial of a Special Land Use (SLU) request...

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Washington buys
new ambulance



After reviewing five proposals, Washington Township selected a company to provide them with a new ambulance.
During the May 15 Board of Trustees meeting, the board voted unanimously for AEV to provide them with ...

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Strelchuk is named new
Oakland Twp. fire chief


by STACY SOBOTKA
Oakland Township has a new fire chief.
Paul Strelchuk, who became interim fire chief after the resignation of Bill Benoit Jr., was officially named the new fire chief of Oakland Township at the Board of Trustees...

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Report puts county at 11
for child, mother health


by CHRIS GRAY
A recent report shows the number of unwed mothers and infants born too small are increasing in Macomb County.
The "Right Start" report released by the Michigan League for Public Policy this month tracked eight ...

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PHEW!

Above, Sarah Haning, a worker at Westview Orchards, checks on some apple blossoms after a cold snap hit the area last week. Local orchards and educators have said the greater Romeo area experienced little to no damage to its fruit crops from the cold weather on May 12 and 13. Last year, unusual weather patterns caused local orchards to lose 75 to 100 percent of their apple crops. At right, a close-up of the blossoms. (Read Story)

(Observer photos by Chris Gray)

Memorial Day
2013 closings

Macomb County government business offices and the courts will be closed Friday, May 24, and Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day.
The Village of Romeo, and the townships of Bruce, Washington and Ray will also be closed on Monday, as well as the Secretary of State offices.
The Romeo-Washington-Bruce Parks and Recreation Department will suspend the regularly scheduled programs on Monday to observe Memorial Day.
Both branches of the Romeo District Library will be closed Saturday-Monday, May 25-27.
Samaritan House will be closed Friday, May 24, through Tuesday, May 28, and Neighbors Caring for Neighbors will be closed Monday,... (more)

Annual garage
sales June 6-9

It's time to clean the basement or attic to prepare for the annual Tri-Community Garage and Antique Sale.
Sellers in the Village of Romeo and Bruce and Washington townships can register to have their location placed on a map. The sale is scheduled 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from June 6-9.
Call (586) 752-6543 or visit www.rwbparksrec.org for more information.



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