Salem NewsLocal news for Salem, MI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Need to Know- April 30, 2008 Report targets hidden costs of 'factory farms' From local and wire reports So-called "factory farming" takes a big, hidden toll on human health and the environment, is undermining rural America's economic ... via Ann Arbor Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/salem-mi/2008/04/need-to-know?fromrss=1 Award winner knows impact of giving back- April 26, 2008 "Embodies the characteristics that we love about South Lyon citizens: She is selfless, generous, caring, tireless, humble, welcoming and strong in her faith." Lynn Kneisel does not volunteer her time for the praise and recognition that comes with it. via Hometown Lifehttp://www.topix.net/city/salem-mi/2008/04/award-winner-knows-impact-of-giving-back?fromrs... Regional policing idea dies- April 24, 2008 Townships decide to stick with Sheriff's Department patrols BY KHALIL E. HACHEM Several municipalities in Washtenaw County are abandoning plans to form a regional policing authority and opting instead to stay ... via Ann Arbor Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/salem-mi/2008/04/regional-policing-idea-dies?fromrss=1 MEAP scores good, still room to improve- April 18, 2008 "We know we have some work to do and we have to figure out how to get tighter alignment across grade levels" Administrators in the South Lyon Community Schools district have raised their standards each year to have the students post scores on the MEAP test higher than both the state and Oakland County averages. via Hometown Lifehttp://www.topix.net/city/salem-mi/2008/04/meap-scores-good-still-room-to-improve?fromrss=... Parks beckon winter-weary residents- April 16, 2008 "I have two other girls, but they're not with me" Spring didn't arrive a minute too soon for friends Wendy Distelrath of Plymouth Township and Amy Redd of Livonia, sitting on a blanket with their kids, all home-schoolers, at Plymouth Township Park Monday. via Hometown Lifehttp://www.topix.net/city/salem-mi/2008/04/parks-beckon-winter-weary-residents?fromrss=1 School Bulletin Board- April 14, 2008 Dodson Elementary: The Canton school is celebrating literacy awareness with a monthlong program called 'Literacy for Everyone.' Dodson won a $1,000 service-learning grant from State Farm Insurance to help fund ... via Detroit Free Presshttp://www.topix.net/city/salem-mi/2008/04/school-bulletin-board?fromrss=1 Here comes the sun: Winter-weary welcome it- April 12, 2008 "It's just nice doing other things with the kids." Spring didn't arrive a minute too soon for Kristin Jones of Livonia. Jones, who grew up in Plymouth and whose parents remain there, visited Plymouth Township park with her son Jordan, 2, and her twin sister, ... via Hometown Lifehttp://www.topix.net/city/salem-mi/2008/04/here-comes-the-sun-winter-weary-welcome-it?from... |