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Business
Dexter Chamber of Commerce Honors Dapco Industries as 2012 Business of the Year
In a night of celebration and showcasing, the Dexter Area Chamber of Commerce (DACC) recognized several local businesses and residents for their commitment to the community during its a...
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Government
Michigan Representatives Want iPads, Handheld Devices Added to Internet Crime Safety Law
As technology continues to evolve at breakneck speed, the Michigan House of Representatives today unanimously voted to define smartphones, iPads and other handheld devices as computers ...
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Government
Local Democrats Slam House Republican Education Funding Bill
Education reform was on the mind of Saline Mayor Gretchen Driskell on Monday. Driskell, a Democratic candidate for the 52nd House District, held a press conference at the Dexter District ...
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Opinion
Cyber Schools Give Michigan Families Quality Education Options
Last May, Michigan's economy was in dire straits and the state's revenue picture was bleak. We faced an estimated $1.4 billion state budget shortfall and an unemployment rate of more t...
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Opinion
Michigan Legislature Reviewing Key Personal Property Tax Reforms
When state Senate Republicans unveiled a proposal two weeks ago to eliminate some portions of our state's personal property tax (PPT), there was some justifiable concern from local gov...
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Government
Rep. Mark Ouimet Hosts Town Hall Meeting to Address Personal Property Tax Reform
Local small-business owners, elected officials and residents can learn about a new proposal to overhaul the state's personal property tax at a special town hall meeting on April 30....
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Government
Interests Clash as Oil Booms in Western Washtenaw County
For some, the oil drilling going on west of Saline represents a nuisance, a threat to property values, or worse, a risk to the health of their family. For others, Michigan’s mini-oil...
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Government
Rep. Mark Ouimet Kicks-Off Second Annual 'Legislator for a Day' Contest
With "March is Reading Month" officially over, state Rep. Mark Ouimet, R-Scio Township, has announced he wants to further encourage young people to enjoy reading by participating in his...