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Through many tears UPDATED Aug. 6, 2008 8:27 PM EST Patty Jo Herndon has met tragedy far too often in her short life. The late-night knock on the door when the news is cold, hard and sudden. Or the hours or days in the hospital watching and praying and knowing in your heart that this is goodbye.
Voters speak out UPDATED Aug. 6, 2008 7:58 PM EST Spaulding Clark was pleased with his landslide victory for the Scio Township supervisor's seat, he said Tuesday evening.
Village looks at former Pilot Plant property for offices UPDATED Aug. 6, 2008 7:58 PM EST Village staff is authorized to hire consultants to assist with evaluating the former Pilot Plant at 7931 Grand Street for potential office space.
'Voters sent a clear message' UPDATED Aug. 6, 2008 7:58 PM EST In a close race for Michigan's 7th Congressional District,† state Sen. Mark Schauer, D-District 19, defeated fellow Democrat Sharon Renier in Tuesday's primary election.
There's a new sheriff in town UPDATED Aug. 6, 2008 7:58 PM EST After an eight-year tenure, Daniel Minzey will not serve as sheriff of Washtenaw County after November. †
Local churches dealing with economy UPDATED Aug. 6, 2008 7:58 PM EST When times are tough, prayer can be a powerful tool. But when tough economic times fall on an entire community - or parish - and churchgoers start passing off the collection basket instead of filling it with spare cash, people such as Nancy Hughes have to get creative.
Bargain shopping UPDATED Aug. 6, 2008 7:59 PM EST In places such as Chelsea and Dexter, garage sales are more than just an excuse to pawn off your mother's old muu muus or clear out your collection of dusty cassette tapes.
Dexter Music series hits the high notes UPDATED Aug. 6, 2008 7:59 PM EST Dexter's Summer Entertainment Series has been sweet music to the ears of Dexter residents, business owners and visitors from nearby communities.
Once in a lifetime UPDATED Aug. 6, 2008 7:59 PM EST A little-known program to fly in World War II aircraft and raise money for the Yankee Air Museum is creating valuable memories for those who take part.
High adventure at the Yankee Air Museum UPDATED Aug. 6, 2008 7:59 PM EST When offered the chance to visit the Yankee Air Museum at Willow Run Airport, I just couldn't help myself.
So young and in love - with music UPDATED Aug. 6, 2008 8:00 PM EST When artists become famous there is always a group of people to claim they saw them before they made the big time. Of course, if everyone who claimed this was telling the truth, the person would have become famous overnight.
Serious issues in day care program need to be addressed UPDATED Aug. 6, 2008 7:59 PM EST The following is an editorial by State Rep. Pam Byrnes, D-Lyndon Township. If you have any questions, contact Rep. Byrnes at (517) 373-0828.
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