One year ago, Hartland’s Hailey Pleshakov burst on to the prep soccer scene, scoring 20 goals in her freshman season. Link to originating site
The third annual Howell alumni baseball game is scheduled for July 18 at the Howell baseball field, and organizer Rich Robinson says the turnout will be about the same as last year, but different. Link to originating site
I don’t understand it. Some people talk about abortion as if it were no more important than having a tooth pulled. The same people have more feelings for animals than they do for a human baby. Link to originating site
Kudos to the Brighton Area Schools Board of Education for finally seeing that tough choices need to be made during these difficult times. It’s time for Chris Stone and Barry Goode to pull their heads out of the clouds and take a look around at the crumbling economy of Michigan and the residents of Brighton. [...]
Thank you to Target, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Kensington Metropark for a truly enjoyable concert on Friday evening. Link to originating site
Those who toil at colleges and universities are sometimes said to be living in ivory towers. It’s often a derisive comment that suggests academic types are isolated from the real world. Link to originating site
Initially, it appeared as though Megan Clifford’s season might be over. Link to originating site
Bonnie Riutta’s tenure with the Brighton Area Schools district comes to an end today. Wednesday, new Superintendent Greg Gray takes over. Link to originating site
I must follow up on Dr. Douglas W. Blayney’s letter to the editor supporting U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Brighton, in his refusal to co-sponsor H.R. 745, the Pancreatic Cancer Research and Education Act (letter, “Lawmaker rightly backs broad cancer research,” June 14). Link to originating site
There have now been a couple of articles within the Daily Press & Argus about the United Way’s 2009-2010 funding allocations. As has been reported, additional funding is being directed into basic needs and less is available for the other social services. Link to originating site