North Branch News

As Lapeer County residents celebrate the Fourth of July today, there's no shortage of communities that will host fireworks displays as well as a few parades.

When Lapeer County Habitat for Humanity Board members told Jason Wright that his family had been selected for the group's 2008 project, "I felt like a great weight had been lifted from me." For the past two ...

After a 90-minute deadlock and nine failed motions, the North Branch Area Schools Board of Education finally approved its 2008-09 budget Monday night at a tense drama-filled work session.

The North Branch Days Festival is just around the corner, and area residents, businesses and volunteers are busily preparing for the highly anticipated event, which will take place on July 3-6. The annual ...

Note: This is final part of an ongoing series about the first year of teaching for area educators.

It's the little things I think about, and this thought gave me an idea how to help Michigan's tourism industry and the city of Detroit's image.

Large crowds are expected when they say the Rosary for Bernard George Kohler, 82, at 8:15 p.m. today at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church on Washington Street.

However, in Tuscola County, that really isn't an option because of limited public transportation.

Tuesday was filing deadline for the Aug. 5 primary election for candidates interested in running for office, and while there was no influx of people through the doors this week there is no shortage of people to ... via The County Press

Michigan State Police responded to a call of a barricaded gunman at the 5000 block of Jefferson Road in North Branch Township around 7 p.m. Monday. via WNEM-TV Saginaw

“He's got the potbelly to prove it”

They scream for custard, too ELBA TOWNSHIP Monday, May 12, 2008 By Ashley A. Smith asmith@flintjournal.com 810.766.6249 ELBA TWP. via The Flint Journal

“It was nice to actually have a meet”

The Port Huron Northern boys and Port Huron High girls cruised to track and field titles Saturday at the Marysville Invitational. via The Times Herald

“We will have to negotiate. We will tackle the parking lot first and will purchase technology and buses in the next year. I'd like to thank Sue Lowney and all the volunteers who helped with the bond issue”

Voters in Lapeer County were generous during Tuesday's school election as it appears all non-homestead millages passed as did a bond proposal in Dryden. via The County Press

“I think (the state) needs that income. If they find a way to replace it, great. Otherwise, I'm not so sure about it.”

FLINT By Kristyn Peterson kpeterson@flintjournal.com 810.766.6315 FLINT - State Rep. via The Flint Journal

“He's the proto-typical gym rat”

It was just a regular season game, but those who were attendance that night had the opportunity to be a part of Lapeer County history. via The County Press

“It's going good, but there's more involved in directing”

Infidelity, double standards, midnight rendezvous, and a hungry bear - "Having a Wonderful Time, Wish You Were Her" is all about the complexities of relationships. via The County Press

“We had guys that could smell it downwind a mile away.”

Emergency responders throughout the county prevented a likely disaster that erupted from a ruptured natural gas line Tuesday evening. via The County Press

“It's a key program to encourage literacy and engages school kids. We strongly support it.”

Didactic...quinine...allegro...rhetoric...hippopotamus - area fifth through eighth grade students may be asked to spell these words today when they compete for the honors to be the county's best student ... via The County Press

“I'm sure the dollars of gas lost was astronomical”

A major gas leak at a farm just west of Brown City mobilized several fire departments and the Lapeer County Road Commission and closed M-53 for hours last night and early this morning. via Times Herald

“What better time to begin a church than before Easter. We chose March 9 because it's leading up to Easter with Daylight Saving Time, Palm Sunday March 16, and Easter March 23”

A group of Lutherans are working to establish a new mission in Lapeer through the ministry of a church they're about to open. via The County Press