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NUMEROUS CHANGES »

RCS sees major changes
in staff, administration


by CHRIS GRAY
Changes in staff for the Romeo Community Schools will be numerous for the 2009-10 school year.
A human resources resolution unanimously adopted by the Board of Education shows a total of 17 staff members taking...

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RCS board reviews report
for superintendent


by CHRIS GRAY
Issues like salary ranges and covered expenses are under consideration as the Romeo School Board selects a new superintendent.
Meetings held on June 15 and 16 have resulted in information and opinions being gathered...

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Dumpster cleanup
close to beginning


by CHRIS GRAY
Village officials are moving quickly to begin the cleanup of a dumpster site and alleyway.
A request for proposal (RFP) has been sent out for contractors to bid on the dumpster cleanup project initiated by the...

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26 Mile Road bridge set
for completion in July


by CHRIS GRAY
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) project to improve the 26 Mile Road and M-53 intersect is moving ahead of schedule.
The replacement of the 26 Mile Road overpass above M-53 with the construction ...

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Businesses endure slowdown from project


by CHRIS GRAY
Businesses on 26 Mile Road anxiously await for the short-term pain to give way to long-term gain.
An unfortunate side effect of the reconstruction of the 26 Mile Road and M-53 interchange is that businesses have...

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H1N1 deaths in Macomb
County rise to three


by CHRIS GRAY
Macomb County's death count related to the H1N1 virus has risen after a woman died on June 17.
As of June 23, the death toll in Michigan has reached seven, with three of the deaths occurring in Macomb County....

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Storms do little damage
to local Romeo area


by CHRIS GRAY
The severe storm systems that ripped through Macomb County caused little damage in the Bruce Romeo, Ray and Washington area.
On June 25, severe thunderstorm warnings were in effect for the area until 3:45 p.m. ...

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Washington OKs Zoning
Ordinance Amendments


by Cheryl Ciske
Washington Township Board of Trustees voted to amend its Garbage Collection and Disposal Ordinance.
Officials voted to eliminate the requirement that the township's designated waste hauler be required to annually...

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Officials get insight into
the why of road projects



Elected and appointed officials attending a recent seminar at the Road Commission of Macomb County got answers to some of the questions that residents often ask about roads including why one gets repaved and another ...

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Teacher pleads guilty to
criminal sexual conduct


by CHRIS GRAY
A local band teacher accused of criminal sexual conduct has pled guilty to having contact with a young female student.
Romeo Middle School band instructor Patrick O'Connor, 45, pled guilty to second-degree criminal...

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BRIDGING THE GAP

Above is a view of 26 Mile Road going east toward the new overpass being built over M-53. Michigan Department of Trasportation officials say the project to completely replace the overpass and create dual roundabouts should be finished by the end of this month, far ahead of the original due date of Sept. 15. The bridge project is part of an overall M-53 overhaul that will cost $40 million. The entire project is scheduled to be completed this fall. (Read Story)

(Observer photo by Chris Gray)

WATER UPDATE »
Water pressure restored, boil
water until further notice

The Detroit Water and Sewer Department's emergency repairs near M-59 and Dequindre are complete and the water pressure is now restored in Washington Township, said Supervisor Dan O'Leary.
However, you may experience air in the lines. If you do, you are asked to run your water until it is clear.
"We will be under a boil alert until further notice," said O'Leary. "This means boiled water (for at least five minutes) should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation. Updates will be posted on our Web site and through the local media."
The township will... (more)

ANNUAL RAFFLE »
2009 Samaritan House
quilt inspired by winter
by CHRIS GRAY
It may look cold and frosty, but the newest quilt from the Samaritan House is sure to warm its future owner.
Jo Hearon, Samaritan House Board of Directors member and volunteer, has designed a winter-themed heirloom quilt to be raffled off.
Tickets can be purchased at the Samaritan House, located at 62324 Van Dyke, and will also be available at the Romeo Sidewalk and Street Festival and the Peach Festival. A quilt show will also be held in October by the Samaritan House.
Tickets are $5 each or three for $10. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Samaritan House's food pantry, rent and utility assistance programs... (more)



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