Fair board picks theme for 2013 fair
“Living the Dream in 2013” won one 4-H club $50 for its idea.
View ArticleChild support counts when seeking aid
A couple of years ago, I was asked why an unmarried mother had to go through the court system’s paternity and child support procedures in order for her child to qualify for public medical assistance.
View ArticleMichigan panel debates bottle return fraud penalties
People in Michigan attempting to return out-of-state cans and bottles for a dime per container refund could face jail time, under legislation debated in a house committee.
View ArticleMonroe: City’s project list to top $6.9 million
Major projects include road work, including N. Dixie Hwy. and neighborhood streets; upgrades at the Lesow Center and city parks, and riverwalk lighting.
View ArticleAP: Crossbow hunting more popular in Michigan
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says hunting deer with crossbows is becoming more popular, even as the overall number of hunters is slightly declining.
View ArticleMore than 25,000 Michigan vehicles stolen in 2011
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Automobiles made by General Motors and Chrysler were eight of the 10 most common vehicles stolen in Michigan in 2011.
View ArticleMichigan House passes sex offender registry expansion
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — More Michigan residents may soon be added to the state's online public sex offender registry.
View ArticleHackers get into Jeep's Twitter account
A Chrysler spokesman says someone hacked into the Jeep brand's twitter account Tuesday afternoon, making false Tweets for about an hour until the company that handles its social media regained control.
View ArticleCostlier robotic surgery soars for hysterectomies
Robotic surgery is increasingly being used for women's hysterectomies, adding at least $2,000 to the cost without offering much benefit over less high-tech methods, a study found.
View ArticleAP Source: Ford to make small engine at Ohio plant
DETROIT (AP) — Ford is moving production of a popular small engine from Spain to Cleveland as sales of four-cylinder motors rise.
View ArticleUS ready to strike back against China cyberattacks
WASHINGTON (AP) — As public evidence mounts that the Chinese military is responsible for stealing massive amounts of U.S. government data and corporate trade secrets, the Obama administration is poised...
View ArticlePletcher's posse dominates Kentucky Derby trail
No trainer has started more than five horses in a Kentucky Derby.
View ArticleTigers LF Dirks eager for more playing time
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — This might be the year that Andy Dirks finally gets to prove he is a full-time major leaguer.
View ArticleReview team: Detroit is in financial emergency
DETROIT (AP) — A state-appointed review team has determined Detroit is in a financial emergency, paving the way for Republican Gov. Rick Snyder to appoint an emergency manager who would need to come up...
View ArticleCollege Trail: Whitelaw breaks freshman record at Tennessee
One Monroe High graduate broke another Monroe graduate’s University of Tennessee running record in New York City. Austin Whitelaw, a redshirt freshman, completed the 5,000-meter run in 14:18.11, good...
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