Today’s Policing: Walking the Line and Creating a Sense of Personal Balance
A line has been drawn. It’s an old line, and one that’s been heavily discussed, routinely scrutinized, and legally reviewed, debated, and disputed. It is the line that separates the public’s right to know and an individual’s right to personal privacy. Sometimes that line seems to be big and bold. Other times, that line is […]
Updated: Top Hats and Monocles – Gypsy Mountain Music!
Bring in the New Year by celebrating with the Riverfolk Music and Arts organization on Friday, January 3rd at 7pm with local band Top Hats and Monocles. They embrace the rich melodies, virtuosic spirit, and dance rhythms that define Eastern-European folk music. This five-piece ensemble captures the Itinerant’s tune within their compositions and renditions of […]
New Year’s Eve Featured Recipe: Grand Champagne Cocktail
Looking for something special for your New Year’s Eve toast? This recipe caught our eye. Courtesy of Bobby Flay of the Food Network. Ingredients 4 shots orange-flavored liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier) 4 teaspoons honey 4 fresh strawberries, tops trimmed 1 bottle Champagne, well chilled Special equipment: 4 chilled Champagne flutes Directions Add […]
Worried About the Environment? Conservation District Publishes Annual Report
Are you concerned about the environment? How about the impact of farming methods on the environment and the food that you feed your children? Do you worry about soil erosion or the effects of fertilizers in the soil and drinking water? The following press release is from the The Washtenaw County Conservation District. The Washtenaw […]
Washtenaw County Sheriff Update
We had the following activity in our area during the past week (Dec 16 – Dec 22): * Manchester Village * 28 calls for service * Lodi Twp * 34 calls for service * We are investigating the theft of a Bobcat loader taken from Diuble Equipment, off Parker […]
Prepare Your Home for Holiday Absences
As family and friends reunite this holiday season many leave their houses empty, which is tempting to burglars. The Michigan Sheriffs’ Association encourages you to take the following steps to make your absence less noticeable and your home less attractive to burglars. Remember to lock all doors and windows – even the doors that open into your […]
Klager Student Becomes Principal For The Day
Do you remember the 1988 movie, “Big”? The movie starred Tom Hanks as a boy, Josh Baskin, who wished to be “big” at a magic wish machine and then magically woke up the next morning to find himself in an adult body with adult responsibilities. Samantha Seegert didn’t have a magic wish machine, but she […]
Mimi’s Molasses Cookies
My great-grandma Mimi’s molasses cookies don’t look like much. But once you start eating them, good luck stopping of your own volition. Now, they’re not really predominantly molasses — and if we described them more truly they might be called Shortening Cookies (I know, bear with me though) — but, as with many things, these […]
Weather: A Snowy, Cold Christmas is on the Way
Most of what you want, not much of what you don’t. It will snow a little today and tomorrow, but less than an inch. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the day after will be free from snow or ice and easy to travel. It will be very cold on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Tuesday […]
