Armada News

Achatz Soup and Catering in Adair is teaming with the Detroit Lions to fill a bus with coats for those in need.

Local students intrigued by the criminal justice system may have an opportunity to experience it firsthand.

In the quest to achieve 1-to-1 computing in schools, a growing number of ed-tech leaders are concluding that less is more.

Autumn would not really be official without at least one visit to a cider mill. Of course, it isn't just the fresh and delicious cider that attracts folks.

CROSWELL -- In a Division 2 district soccer opener at Croswell Lexington, the host Pioneers lost to Lapeer East, 7-1. Justin Partlo scored for Cros-Lex; Tyler Andrews assisted.

The Knights of Columbus Council 7561's seventh annual Fall Festival charity car show is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Creek Center banquet hall and sports complex, 72025 North Ave., Armada.

ALMONT -- Aleece Force had 16 kills, 13 service points and three blocks Wednesday to lead Croswell-Lexington past Almont in Blue Water Area Conference action, 25-20, 25-14, 20-25, 25-17. Kaitlin Barrett added 30 assists and nine points for Cros-Lex , while Nikki Turcott had 22 digs and 10 points, and Taylor Reagan had 10 kills.

Published at PO Box 96 124 W. St. Clair Romeo, MI 48065. Phone: 752-3524 Fax: 752-0548 Updated Wednesday, October 07, 2009 at 3 PM EST Above, Jordan McNulty of Armada reaches for a tasty-looking apple at Miller's Big Red Orchard.

Lenox Township -- This mostly rural northern Macomb community is beefing up its police coverage to provide 24-hour patrols starting today.

Country singer Rodney Atkins plans a benefit concert on Sunday in honor of Maddie Trudel, who was 7 when she died in 2006 from bone cancer at her home in St.

Haunted houses, spooky hayrides, and costume parades surround the community of Detroit during the Halloween holiday season.

RICHMOND -- Armada got out quickly and had to hold on Wednesday in a five-set Blue Water Area Conference win against Richmond, 25-17, 25-22, 24-26, 23-25, 15-9. Katie Kortas had 35 assists and six kills to lead Armada.

HARBOR BEACH -- Harbor Beach remained undefeated Tuesday with a 7-0 Greater Thumb Conference victory against Sandusky.

ARMADA -- Katie Kortas had 39 assists, seven kills and three blocks Wednesday night to help Armada hold off Imlay City in Blue Water Area Conference action, 25-13, 25-18, 23-25, 18-25, 15-12. Rebecca Teller added 11 kills and 15 kills, while Katelyn Holston had 11 kills.

Washington officials have given their thumbs up to an idea that could change how WBRW Channel 6 operates in the community.

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CAPAC -- Ashley Mosseau had 13 passes and seven attackes Wednesday to lead Capac past Almont in Blue Water Area Conference action, 25-21, 25-15, 23-25, 25-22. Abby Aginuga had 27 passes for Capac, while Sam Smith added seven attacks and three blocks.

The Memphis resident to bear the title of "Mayor" preceding their name next fall could be just about anyone at this point, because incumbent Charles Garber will not be seeking reelection to a fourth term as the city's top official.

Branches of Michigan apple trees are bowing under the weight of the healthiest crop in at least 10 years.

Independent Newspapers Inc., which includes The Voice, The Armada Times, The Macomb Daily and the Advisor & Source Newspapers, is offering Macomb County residents the chance to become journalists.