Gaines NewsLocal news for Gaines, MI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Paved roads could revert to gravel- March 30, 2008 "If you said five years ago we would be rubbling streets, I would have laughed at you" Seymour Road from Bristol Road to Miller Road - resurfacing and drainage Miller Road from Lansing Highway to Van Vleet Road - resurfacing Bristol Road from Seymour Road to Morrish Road - pavement repair and ... via Swartz Creek Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/gaines-mi/2008/03/paved-roads-could-revert-to-gravel?fromrss=1 Wyoming water users can expect to pay more- March 24, 2008 "Utility costs are up dramatically; chemical costs are up dramatically; fuel costs are killing us" Wyoming water users can expect to pay more WYOMING -- Surging chemical and energy costs, along with a $70 million plant expansion, are pushing up area water rates. via Grand Rapids Presshttp://www.topix.net/city/gaines-mi/2008/03/wyoming-water-users-can-expect-to-pay-more?fro... Swartz Creek community rallies to help family near Berlin & Farro struck by cancer- March 21, 2008 "It's very apparent the community has compassion for this family" For nearly a year the Voelker family has battled stress, frustration and illness. via The Flint Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/gaines-mi/2008/03/swartz-creek-community-rallies-to-help-family-... Unites, divides: That's what five years of conflict does to America- March 19, 2008 "I think it's a slow process but I thought we were making a difference" Tuesday, March 18, 2008 QUICK TAKE Local soldier deaths As of Monday, 18 servicemen with local ties have died while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan during the war: 2003 Army Spc. via The Flint Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/gaines-mi/2008/03/unites-divides-thats-what-five-years-of-confli... Area extras disappointed film cut local scenes- March 9, 2008 "I wasn't as enthused as I was when I was in it" The Flint-area extras in the film "Semi-Pro" came together to celebrate their Hollywood careers by attending a private screening of the movie at Showcase cinemas. via Swartz Creek Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/gaines-mi/2008/03/area-extras-disappointed-film-cut-local-scenes... Homeowners can ask about assessments- March 2, 2008 "Of course, they don't want to say that because they don't want to lose money." Average residential assessment change by community: Clayton Township -7.36 % Gaines Township -6.09 % Swartz Creek -5.23 % Mundy Township -4.01 % === Get ready Tips to help prepare for a Board of Review ... via Swartz Creek Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/gaines-mi/2008/03/homeowners-can-ask-about-assessments?fromrss=1 |