IN BRIEF (The Jackson Citizen Patriot)

18 August 2008, 7:20 am

The careless discard of smoking materials caused a Saturday mobile home fire in Parma Township, a fire investigator determined Sunday. Michigan State Police Detective Sgt. Ken Hersha said the blaze began on the front deck of the house at 3465 Pickett Road, north of E. Michigan Avenue.... read more

Public Safety chief: 'Fire was through the roof' (Battle Creek Enquirer)

15 August 2008, 1:35 am

ALBION — An electrical problem is blamed for the Thursday fire which heavily damaged an assisted living apartment complex and forced about 100 elderly residents to evacuate.... read more

Norvell police millage only one to be defeated (The Jackson Citizen Patriot)

6 August 2008, 7:17 am

A tax request that would have raised $180,000 to fund the Norvell Township Police Department failed Tuesday by 178 votes, leaving the board unsure of the department's fate.... read more

Regional News Stories: July 2008 (WCPN Cleveland)

4 August 2008, 5:50 am

Banning Trans Fat Posted Tuesday, July 1, 2008 New York City's controversial ban on trans fat takes effect today.... read more

Chatter: The Big One - Political earthquake rocks the county. Could a perv?s stash have been the first tremor? (Cleveland Scene)

30 July 2008, 6:58 am

Anyone who was surprised by the raids on two county officials’ offices and homes on Monday by 200 federal agents just hasn’t been paying attention. For months there have been cracks in the typically arrogant facades of those in control of the great local Democratic machine. In April, County Comm... read more

Lansing Camp Counselor Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Camper (WILX 10 Lansing)

28 July 2008, 3:29 pm

Authorities say the assault happened at Holt High School... read more