East Leroy News

To Pennfield Township for the installation of new lighting at the intersection of St.

State Sen. Mark Schauer, D-Bedford Township, announced Friday he is being endorsed by the American Federation of Government Employees 7th District in his bid for the 7th District Congressional seat. via Battle Creek Enquirer

“I plan for continued dialogue with employers addressing their concerns about a productive business environment”

Republican Julie Camp of East Leroy has announced her bid for the 5th district seat on the Calhoun County Board of Commissioners. via Battle Creek Enquirer

“He saw someone he thought was going to enter”

A Battle Creek man, arrested after he was shot Monday by an off-duty police officer, was charged Tuesday. via Battle Creek Enquirer

“Old pictures fascinate me, they way they dressed, the cars”

With music from the Jerry Libby Trio coming from a CD player, Ted Sherman led his two sons around the Orchard Lake Museum. via Oakland Press

The Village of Orchard Lake was founded 80 years ago and that milestone will be celebrated 1-4 p.m. today at the Orchard Lake Museum. via Detroit Free Press

A big bouquet of roses to the kind and thoughtful lady from Marshall who returned my purse from Meijer grocery parking lot on the afternoon of March 20. via Battle Creek Enquirer

Area students named to deans' lists Jessica Beebe of Galesburg and Molly Wallace of Hastings were named to the fall 2007 dean's list at The University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio. via Battle Creek Enquirer

Local students on deans' lists Michelle Mason of Battle Creek was named to the 2007 fall semester dean's list at Bethel College in Mishawaka, Ind. via Battle Creek Enquirer

“Actually, it wasn't totally finished when I gave it to them because they opened it at the wedding and oohed and ahhed and I kind of reached over and I (whispered), 'I have to have it back. It's not done.'”

Ruth Dean stitched together a business based on her grandmother's teachings and a long-arm sewing machine. via Battle Creek Enquirer

We must reach out to those in need I read with interest Monday's article, "Finding a Balance," on changing how the state pays out for food stamps. via Battle Creek Enquirer

“He wasn't one that went to the doctor”

At lunch, people talk about their pets, friends and jobs - but colon cancer? "It's not something you talk about," Jack Groeneveld, 60, of Battle Creek said while having lunch with his wife on Monday. via Battle Creek Enquirer

To Sunny . There are still Good Samaritans in Battle Creek. Recently my aunt wandered away from her assisted living facility and a kind and gracious lady named Sunny picked her up walking along the road and ... via Battle Creek Enquirer

Area McDonald's restaurants will be hosting McEducator Nights, during which teachers and administrators will be on hand to serve students and supporters. via Battle Creek Enquirer

“I expect that he'll do a fine job.”

City commissioners voted Tuesday night to start negotiating a contract with Battle Creek's city attorney to fill the same postition here. via Kalamazoo Gazette

Kalamazoo city commissioners have delayed until Tuesday a decision on who will become the next city attorney. via MLive.com

“I felt guilty for going to the ER for a rash”

Scott Spees was thrilled to be treated immediately at Beckley Road Urgent Care. He was the only patient there at 3 p.m. on Dec. via Battle Creek Enquirer

Anonymous, Battle Creek, for Peter J. Ebert. Carpenter, Dennis and Georgia, Okemos, for Clayton Gilmore. via Battle Creek Enquirer

Anonymous, Union City, in memory of Edwin Crance & someone needy. Beckwith, Barbara; Battle Creek. via Battle Creek Enquirer

Anonymous, Battle Creek, in memory of All Veterans Anonymous, Battle Creek. Bryans, J., Hastings. via Battle Creek Enquirer