Agriculture
Local tree farm spreads holiday cheer to troops around the country
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This year, Peacock Family Tree Farm will be a part of the national charity spreading cheer to troops around the country.
arena
Little Caesar’s Arena brings a new era to Detroit
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With almost 3 years of construction and a price tag of more than $860 million dollars, Little Caesar’s Arena is finally open.
Article
Animal shelters, Bissell team up to empty shelters
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Animal shelters around the country came together with the Bissell Pet Foundation to help animals displaced by recent hurricanes Irma and Harvey.
Article
Footprints of Michigan helps those in need
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Making a difference in the community is Geronimo Lerma III’s main priority, helping those without shoes to feel brand new again.
bride
The Wedding Gallery of Williamston prepares for wedding season
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The Wedding Gallery of Williamston prepares for the upcoming wedding season, in more ways than one.
Arts & Entertainment
Williamston ice cream shop opens for the season
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Twister’s ice cream shop has opened for the season and the sweet treats have people lining out the door.
News
Williamston bistro showcases student artwork with Michigan Youth Arts Festival
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Gracie’s Bistro supports student’s in the art festival allowing the pieces to be hung up and displayed all around their restaurant.
Community News
Williamston bakery celebrates Fat Tuesday
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The Groovy Donuts shop knew Fat Tuesday was coming and they prepared for it weeks in advance. Paczki is their specialty on this day, bringing in hundreds of people from the community for just that. Elizabeth Rugh, a worker who has been at the shop for a year and a half, emphasized how hectic Fat Tuesday is compared to any other workday, especially due to the paczki. “Compared to a normal day, it’s probably been about 5 times as busy. As far as paczki, we’ve sold hundreds and the day isn’t even over yet,” Rugh said.
Education
Williamston Community Schools search for new superintendent
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Today and Tuesday, the Williamston Board of Education will be conducting their first round of interviews for superintendent. Janet Eidt, the executive assistant, has been working with the board since 1979. The process has not changed when coming to select a superintendent.
Education
Williamston Middle School fundraiser looking to gain new recess supplies
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Williamston Middle School parents created a fundraiser to help get more recess supplies for students.