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Business group - The Brighton Business to Business chapter meets each Wednesday morning at the Holiday Inn Express in Brighton. via LivingstonDaily

“We'll end up having questions remain as we dip on down the road. Especially the sinking fund - that was designed to address our needs as they come up over the next decade.”

Voters in the Algonac school district were generous at the polls in Tuesday's election, approving a $33 million bond proposal for districtwide improvements. via Times Herald

Most Seattle rock bands of the late '80s were considered a reaction against the then-prevailing glam metal scene that had MTV and radio in the palm of its hand. via Mix 99.9

“I thought this was going to be easy. I thought I was going to be the next J.K. Rowling”

Alan St. Jean, a 44-year-old former businessman with a natural knack for storytelling, quit his job at Lee Middleton Doll Company in Columbus to follow his lifelong dream of writing a book. via Battle Creek Enquirer

“The biggest thing are our roofs and roads.”

RICHMOND - After three failed attempts at passing a tax increase in recent years, the school district will again go to voters on Tuesday, this time with three different proposals. via The Times Herald

“The road isn't just a straight shot”

While some people enjoy the fall colors from the road or a hiking trail, Don Forton, 55, views them from the cockpit of his 1940s-era biplane. via The Times Herald

“I thought after we played bad against Owens, we would have it out of our system. We struggled passing the ball.”

TOLDEO- After playing some of its best volleyball of the season Saturday, the St. via The Times Herald

Business group - The Brighton Business to Business chapter meets each Wednesday morning at the Holiday Inn Express in Brighton. via LivingstonDaily

“The good Lord has a reason for everything, and it will turn out for the best.”

SMITHS CREEK - For the members of Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Main Street, the small, simple building was like a second home. via The Times Herald

World Wide Communion Sunday will be observed at the 10:30 a.m. service Sunday in the church, 710 Pine St., Port Huron. via The Times Herald

“We stood on the corner of Bordman and Main Street in downtown Memphis”

Community members and passersby responded to a call for help from the Memphis Fire Department during a two-day boot drive to help raise funds to repair the Memphis Lions Club and Memphis Youth Center facility. via Voice Newspapers

Starting this week, the Downriver Recreation Commission is offering several painting classes at the community center, 1765 Washington St. via The Times Herald

There will be a breast cancer benefit event for Kathy Naseman on Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Sportsman's Tavern in Mulliken from noon to 8 p.m. Come enjoy food, music and raffles. via Lansing State Journal