Powers NewsLocal news for Powers, MI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.School district saves through biofuels- January 25, 2008 "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 Negauneehttp://www.topix.net/city/powers-mi/2008/01/school-district-saves-through-biofuels?fromrss... William Lassi- January 21, 2008 William C. Lassi, 90, of Powers, formerly of Stambaugh, passed away Saturday, Jan. via The Daily Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/powers-mi/2008/01/william-lassi?fromrss=1 'The Darjeeling Limited'- January 16, 2008 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 Presshttp://www.topix.net/city/powers-mi/2008/01/the-darjeeling-limited?fromrss=1 Joanne Harris- January 13, 2008 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 Presshttp://www.topix.net/city/powers-mi/2008/01/joanne-harris?fromrss=1 'Ceremonies in Dark Old Men'- January 11, 2008 This drama by Lonnie Elder III about morality and social issues was written in 1965, but is just as timely today . via Detroit Free Presshttp://www.topix.net/city/powers-mi/2008/01/ceremonies-in-dark-old-men?fromrss=1 Icy roads cancel classes- January 9, 2008 "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 Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/powers-mi/2008/01/icy-roads-cancel-classes?fromrss=1 |