South Rockwood News

The Blade's Road Warrior advises readers each Friday where the biggest driving headaches will be throughout the construction season.

Arthurs Middle School: On April 2, students from the Trenton school visited Exchange City/EarthWorks in Taylor after preparing through hands-on lessons in their classroom. via Detroit Free Press

“I found out Children with Hairloss is an organization based right here in Michigan and decided to surprise the kids by letting one of them do the honors.”

Jessi Smith and Maura Tyno read more than seven hours during March is Reading Month at Symons Elementary School. via The Milan News-Leader

“We want to assure everyone that, even though major improvements are slated up and down the corridor, Metro Detroit is open for business and that viable alternate routes are in place to help motorists avoid delays and closures.”

The Michigan Department of Transportation today announced the launch of a new Web site designed to provide traveler information on I-75 road and bridge construction scheduled for Oakland and Wayne counties. via State of Michigan

The Michigan Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting at the Flat Rock City Council chambers, 25500 Gibraltar Road, at 6 p.m. Thursday . via Detroit News

State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred around 9:20 a.m. Wednesday on northbound I-75 near Gibraltar Road, forcing the closure of all lanes. via Detroit Free Press

“When it happens to you and touches you, you want to put back into it and help other people”

By: Charles Slat story updated February 24. 2008 12:06AM Denise Sisung had to have a kidney transplant and a pancreas transplant. via Monroe Evening News/Monroe Sunday News

A box truck crashed on the ramp from South Huron Drive to Interstate 75, closing two lanes as crews try to get the truck out of a ditch, said Michigan State Police with the Monroe Post. via Detnews.com

“The couple needed another witness, so the mother and bride begged me to do it.”

By: Michelle Swartz story updated January 21. 2008 11:40AM - Evening News photo by KIM BRENT John and Marcella Rapai point the way while tending the Monroe County Courthouse information booth. via Monroe Evening News/Monroe Sunday News

“We are completely committed to our customers and communities as we enter our 150th year of community banking, and take seriously our responsibility as an important community resource and business.”

By: Charles Slat story updated January 12. 2008 1:15AM Monroe Bank & Trust will close its Orchard East branch in Monroe in late April and offer only drive-through service at its Dundee East and Newport branches ... via Monroe Evening News/Monroe Sunday News

“It was a tough fire to get to... there was a lot of heat and smoke”

By: Dean Cousino story updated December 29. 2007 10:47PM A couple and their dog escaped. via Monroe Evening News/Monroe Sunday News

Police are looking for a 28-year-old man in connection with the strangulation of a 33-year-old woman earlier this month. via Detroit News

“I was at a baby shower with my hair in a ponytail and my cousin asked me how attached I am to my hair”

Sequoya Fay is a 6-year-old with a lot of friends. The first-grader at Allen Elementary School recently was diagnosed with alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that caused her to lose her hair. via Heritage Newspapers

U.S. Army Sergeant. Kelly Konkus will be celebrating his 40th birthday on Dec. 7. He is presently serving with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan. via Detroit Free Press

“The suspect was experienced in fleeing from the police”

A Texas man who led local authorities on a high-speed chase in and around Monroe County Tuesday night was arrested after the fleeing vehicle rolled over on N. Dixie Hwy. via Monroe Evening News/Monroe Sunday News

“Onset most often begins in childhood and can be psychologically devastating.”

The baldness that came to Jerry Marcero all of a sudden in his 49th year was not a psychological knockout to the Carleton real estate appraiser. via Detroit Free Press

“Onset most often begins in childhood and can be psychologically devastating.”

Regina Villemure shapes a mold on Mikayla Marcero's head as Barbara Walker of South Rockford looks on. via Detroit Free Press

“We want to get the kids excited about Michigan and making this the best place to live”

By: Dean Cousino story updated October 27. 2007 1:26AM - Evening News photo by AMANDA LARAE LARKIN Debra Miller, a fourth-grade teacher at Ritter Elementary School, has earned the 2007 Odyssey Award for ... via Monroe Evening News/Monroe Sunday News

“It was two miles by the way the crow flies, but you had to drive around. As soon as the word got out, people starting streaming in. This was a big event.”

Bomber crash memories still vivid in Berlin By: Dean Cousino story updated October 18. via Monroe Evening News/Monroe Sunday News

“Engaging educational opportunities like these bring Michigan history to life and help ensure that the stories of our state's rich past carry on to the next generation.”

The Michigan Historical Center Foundation today announced the recipients of the 2007 Odyssey Award, honoring educators who excel at teaching Michigan history. via State of Michigan