Bath News

BATH TWP. - If new area restaurant Enso is difficult to describe, that's by design.

LANSING - While Thanksgiving signals the start of the holiday season, it also presents a unique opportunity for individuals to give thanks and give back by donating blood.

The Clinton County Open Food Distribution Project distributes food Clinton County families in need on the second Thursday of each month at the Bath Community Center, 5959 Park Lake Road in Bath.

The Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce will honor seven local companies and organizations Wednesday for their commitment to the area, including investing in the regional economy, creating jobs and fosters growth of high-tech industries.

Meridian Township Parks and Recreation has announced the winners in its spring/summer photo contest for amateur photographers.

LANSING - As the winter season approaches, American Red Cross officials encourage all eligible donors to make an appointment to donate blood to help Michigan hospitals receive the blood they need to treat patients.

BATH - About 400 Bath Elementary School students filled Couzens Auditorium at Bath Middle School Oct.

Shannon Norris thinks President Obama deserves more time to deliver on his promises from last year's campaign.

BATH - University of Detroit Mercy School of Law's Project SALUTE is traveling across the State of Michigan in a mobile law office, a recreational vehicle custom designed, built and generously donated by an anonymous benefactor, providing free legal advice to low-income veterans on their federal veterans' disability and pension benefits claims.

BATH TWP. - A second close vote by the Bath Twp. Board of Trustees will allow continued extension of a tax abatement to the Hawk's Ridge housing development.

BATH - Bath quarterback Brodie Megill passed for 154 yards and a touchdown in the Bees' 48-20 loss to CMAC rival Pewamo-Westphalia Oct.

BATH - While a $162 per-pupil cut in State Aid to public schools will have a significant monetary impact on the Bath Community Schools, the school year budget is designed to lessen the effect - at least for this year.

BATH - The Hawk's Ridge housing development off Webster Road will receive a Payment in Lieu of Taxes abatement from the Bath Twp.

Roger Marz of Bath is Ledge Craft Lane's Artist of the Month. His watercolors will be displayed throughout the month of October, with a public reception to meet him on Saturday, Oct.

BATH TWP. - Bath Township will install a new stretch of sidewalk along Webster Road from Countryside Manor north to the Clark Road intersection.

Aurelius Library Children * Storytime , Wednesdays Oct. 7-Nov. 25 , 10:30 a.m. * Oct.

The Bath Township Firefighters Association host an open house on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the fire station, located at 5633 Drumheller Road.

Bath Township firefighters are on the scene of an apparent house explosion that injured somebody.

BATH TWP. - The Bath Farmers Market Task Force seeks public input for its plan to establish a market in Bath beginning in the summer of 2010.

BATH - Faced with the realities of a recessed economy and reduced state revenue sharing funds, Bath Township is aiming to put forward a 'zero-increase' budget for fiscal 2010.