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Citizens want bond to
improve athletic fields


by CHRIS GRAY
Residents will choose this November on whether they'll support a bond to improve sports facilities and technology at Romeo Community Schools.
A proposal brought forward by residents that would borrow $8.7 million...

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Jacobson resigns from
RCS school board


by CHRIS GRAY
One of the newest Romeo Community Schools Board of Education members has decided to step down.
During the board's Aug. 23 meeting, Trustee Greg Jacobson announced that he would be turning in his resignation,...

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Revenue sources
approved for RCS


by CHRIS GRAY
A number of possible revenue sources have been given the go-ahead for Romeo Community Schools.
At its Aug. 23 meeting, the Board of Education gave unanimous approval to several sources of possible income for the...

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Village discusses collecting
outstanding debts of $7,600


by CHRIS GRAY
The Village of Romeo could end up having a tough time collecting on debts it's owed but it's still interested in moving forward on the matter.
During the Aug. 16 meeting of the Village of Romeo Board ...

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Hicks chosen to be Peach
Festival Grand Marshal


by CHRIS GRAY
A Romeo man who has and continues to build the community's history will be honored in the area's most significant festival.
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Closures and parking
limits for Peach Fest


by CHRIS GRAY
Residents and out-of-town guests will need to keep a number of street closures in mind when attending this year's Peach Festival.
The Romeo Police Department has announced a number of street closures and parking...

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79th Peach Fest
blends old with new


by CHRIS GRAY
The saying "if it ain't broke don't fix it" seems to apply to the local area's biggest and most successful festival.
Of course, a few tweaks here and there never hurt, and that is exactly what planners...

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Oakland trustees take action
on Indian Lake water issues


by STACY SOBOTKA
Concerns about Indian Lake's water quality were brought up at the Oakland Township Board of Trustees meeting Aug. 24.
Resident Cliff Scholz explained that he performed water tests for fecal content in Indian ...

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Dedication event planned
for new Scouting stamp


by DENNIS A. SETTER
Sunday morning's Fly-In at the Romeo Airport will be the venue for a 10 a.m. Boy Scout Stamp Dedication ceremony put on by Romeo Postmaster Alex Stubbs and area Scouting troops.
Stubbs said he will have a...

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PEACHY INSPIRATION

Seen above is 2010 Peach Queen Makenna Doyle at Blake's Orchard and Cider Mill. Doyle, a Romeo native and 2009 Romeo High School graduate, is currently attending Albion College to study political science and international business. Doyle said she hopes to use her position as Peach Queen to inspire other girls to love themselves and see their own beauty. She is the daughter of Douglas and Trisha Doyle. (Read Story)

(Observer photo by Chris Gray)

AAUW Book Sale on
Sept. 4, 5 and 6

The Romeo American Association of University Women and the Friends of the Library will hold its annual Used Book Sale on Labor Day weekend at the Romeo Community Center on Morton Street.
The sale will be modified due to the major renovations and inaccessibility of the Kezar Library. No Box Day will be available on Monday. Instead, all books will be half-price.
The sale will be held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 4; noon to 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 5 1-5 p.m., Monday, Sept. 6. Hardcover books will be two for $3 and soft cover books will be 50 cents.

Closings for Labor
Day are announced

Local, county and state government offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 6, in observance of Labor Day.
Closed will be the offices for Bruce, Ray and Washington townships and the Village of Romeo as well as Macomb County government business offices and courts. The Post Office will be closed on Monday and there will be no mail delivery. The Secretary of State will be closed on Monday and SUPER! Centers will be closed Saturday, Sept. 4, and Monday.
The Graubner branch of the Romeo District Library will be closed Monday, Sept. 6. Kezar Library is currently closed for renovations.
Samaritan House will be closed Friday, Sept.... (more)



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