NEWS Briefs



NL FARMERS’ MARKET OPENS JUNE 25 – A farmers’ market will open on Tuesday, June 25 in the Village of New Lothrop. The market will be located in the village parking lot on Genesee Street, next to FirstMerit (Citizens) Bank every Tuesday from noon to 6 p.m. through September. The number of vendors and variety of products will depend on […]

Ken Horn announces candidacy for Michigan state senate



FRANKENMUTH – This week former State Representative Ken Horn officially announced his candidacy for Michigan’s 32nd State Senate District. “For months now I have been traveling around Saginaw and Genesee Counties listening to the concerns of hardworking residents, and everywhere I go, I hear a constant message – people are tired of politics as usual. They expect leadership and results […]

Groundbreaking for the Veterans Bell Memorial



MONTROSE – On Monday, June 3, the groundbreaking for the Veterans Bell Memorial took place at Barber Memorial Park on Seymour Road in Montrose Township; with a large crowd watching. Chairman of the Veterans Bell Memorial Committee Dr. James Steward, OD, (Air Force Veteran) recognized members of the committee; Steve Gold (Army Veteran), Larry Paxton (Army Veteran), Chuck Persons (Navy […]

New Lothrop Schools reduces staff



NEW LOTHROP – A forced teacher layoff due to declining kindergarten numbers in New Lothrop Area Public Schools forced a special meeting on Thursday, June 6. The Board approved a resolution to reduce its staff by one, after declining student enrollment in the kindergarten class for the 2013-2014 created a decrease of 20 less students. This will equate next year […]

Clio dedicates piece of World Trade Center



CLIO – Clio will help celebrate Flag Day by dedicating a piece of American history on Friday, June 14. The Clio Area Fire Department has received a piece of steel from the World Trade Center and will dedicate it at Clio Veterans Park in downtown Clio (corner of Railroad and Vienna streets) at 5 p.m. Clio Area Fire Department Chief […]

Clio Firemen’s event comes “Home”



CLIO – Summer in Clio means many things for many people. Longer nights, warmer days, no school, or maybe more time spent in the Clio City Park. For over seven decades it has also meant enjoying the annual Clio Firemen’s Homecoming. Each year hundreds of visitors attend the event that includes a parade, carnival midway, entertainment, and most of all, […]

CSB donates to D.R.E.W. Foundation to purchase Action Trackchair™



ST CHARLES – Robert Wolak, president and CEO of Community State Bank, has announced a donation of $500 to the D.R.E.W. Foundation (Discovering Recreation & Enjoying Wildlife). The contribution went to the purchase of an Action Trackchair™ for Drew Foster, a local young man born with a disability. The chair is designed as the ultimate in off-road wheelchairs for persons […]

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