Powers News

Memorial Day 2008 was the safest on the state's roadways in more than two decades, Michigan State Police reported Wednesday.

A new report shows the number of anti-gay hate crimes more than doubled last year in Michigan.

' North Central High School officials have announced the valedictorian, salutatorian and honor students of the graduating class of 2008.

“It was inside and hung and I took a good cut.”

Freshman Marley Powers hit a three-run homer in the fourth inning to lead No. 6 Michigan to an 8-0 win over Notre Dame in an NCAA regional game in Ann Arbor. via Detroit Free Press

A big bouquet to several well-dressed, well-mannered teenagers who found our beloved dog Tina last Saturday night in front of the Bogar Theater in Marshall. via Battle Creek Enquirer

Donald B. Cadman Sr., 84, of W3606 U.S. 2 and 41, Spalding, passed away Wednesday morning, May 14, 2008, at the PInecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers. via The Daily Press

Brooks and Nicole Heim of Wilson welcomed a baby girl at OSF St. Francis Hospital on April 7. Born at 9:53 p.m., Brynn Rayne weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and was 20 inches long. via The Daily Press

William J. Charlebois, 97, of 1406 1st Ave. S., Escanaba, passed away Thursday evening, may 8, 2008, at the Pinecrest Medical Care Facility in Powers. via The Daily Press

' Arthur David Stevenson, known to his family and friends as "Jr." or Art, 77, of 11 Weston Ave., Gladstone, died Thursday evening, May 1, 2008, surrounded by his loving family at the Pinecrest Medical Care ... via The Daily Press

First United Methodist Church, located at 600 S. Main St., is hosting a rummage sale sponsored by United Methodist Women. via Lansing State Journal

Hermansville Whitens Dry Kiln moved into the Gold Medal Classic semifinals Friday. via The Daily News

“The first practice introduced an enthusiastic group of new players”

U.P. Arctic Blast's preseason conditioning is under way. The Blast practiced Saturday in the Norway High School gym and will hold another session from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 22. via The Daily News

The ERPS Montessori Preschool is holding an open house from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. March 13 at Union Street Elementary. via Lansing State Journal

“The more demand, then the supply will increase which will eventually help us because then more people will be making a living out of being a source for schools or other agencies to utilize”

A new program in the Upper Peninsula is encouraging schools to think about using woody biomass, or wood waste, to heat their buildings. via WLUC-TV Negaunee

William C. Lassi, 90, of Powers, formerly of Stambaugh, passed away Saturday, Jan. via The Daily News

The Brew & View Movie screening at 9:30 p.m. is about three brothers played by Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody and Jason Schwartzman, trying to reconnect on a train ride in India after the death of their father. via Detroit Free Press

You may know her for a prior novel, titled "Chocolat," which was made into a movie starring Juliette Binoche, but she also writes books for children. via Detroit Free Press

This drama by Lonnie Elder III about morality and social issues was written in 1965, but is just as timely today . via Detroit Free Press

“Garden Corners recorded .54 inches of precipitation, while Bark River recorded .24 inches of precipitation”

A mix of rain and snow overnight Tuesday forced the cancelation of classes in sections of the central Upper Peninsula. via The Daily News

After a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, Richard F. Haferkorn, 86, passed into the hands of our Lord on Saturday, Dec. via The Daily News