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Blissfield board cuts auditorium, bus loop and more from plan

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 00:48

The Blissfield Board of Education will give the public one last shot at renovating the school campus with low to no-interest financing.

Recent News

Britton-Deerfield Merger Imminent

By: Deane Erts

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 00:42

The formal vote for the consolidation of Deerfield Public Schools with Britton Public Schools will not take place until a joint session of the two school boards on Thursday, but the merger of the two school districts appears to be a foregone conclusion.
The two school systems have combined on many ventures already. The athletic teams for the districts have fielded combined teams for years and recently there have been many meetings to discuss joint services with the possibility of combining completely.

Is your assessment too high?

By: Tran Longmoore

Sunday, March 7, 2010 - 16:00

Notices of assessment have recently been mailed to taxpayers from local governments and the Michigan Tax Tribunal has been receiving many calls requesting assistance to appeal those assessments. In response to these calls, the Tribunal offers these tips for taxpayers to help them understand the process to appeal a property’s assessed value and taxable value.

Blissfield district considers options after defeat

By: Tran Longmoore

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 - 16:18

Voters in the Blissfield Community School district turned out en masse and rejected the proposed the $12 million, 15-year tax increase to renovate and modernize school buildings.
Blissfield Township Clerk Nancy Cranor estimated that more than 30 percent of eligible voters turned out for the special election. The proposal was rejected by a vote of 1,024 to 641.

Restaurant event benefits mission

By: Tran Longmoore

Monday, March 1, 2010 - 12:03

ADRIAN — Lenawee County Mission will be hosting a fundraiser at the Adrian Bob Evans Restaurant on Monday, March 1, 2010 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. As part of the restaurant’s Community Fun Night program, the Mission will earn 15 percent of sales from the evening with every flyer presented at time of payment. Flyers are available by download at LCM’s website at www.lcmission.org. Flyers must be presented for the Mission to earn funding.

Blissfield, Whiteford voters say "NO" to tax hikes

By: Tran Longmoore

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 - 21:05

Voters overwhelmingly rejected measures in Blissfield and Whiteford today.

In Blissfield, unofficial results have the school bond proposal being rejected 1,017 to 641.

In Whiteford, voters rejected the proposal to build a township hall by a vote of 506 to 136.

OBITUARY

Jacqueline Marsh

March 14, 2010

Jacqueline M. Marsh, 70, of Riga passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2010 at the Bixby Medical Center in Adrian. She was born on July 15, 1939 in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of Wilbert and Lucille (Cornelson) Faust. On December 25, 1958, she married Cecil E. Marsh. He survives.

Jacqueline was a homemaker most of her life. She was a member of Elem3nt Church in Blissfield and enjoyed working in her flower garden.

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Featured Sports

Post date: 03/16/2010 - 00:51

SMCC defeats Bobcats in district action

Whiteford didn’t get to play its run-and-gun game against Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central in Wednesday’s district semifinal at Blissfield. Still, the Bobcats had the game in its grasp until turnovers and offensive fouls tilted the game in the Falcons’ favor, and SMCC held on for a 55-53 victory.
The Bobcats gave up the game’s first basket and spent three quarters playing catchup when Chris Roberts drained a three-pointer to give Whiteford a 35-34 lead with eight seconds left in the third quarter.

Post date: 03/06/2010 - 20:17

Heartbreak at The Palace

Senior Eric Ford lost a heart-breaking championship match at the MHSAA wrestling finals Saturday. Ford lost to Leroy-Pine River opponent Luke Jones by a 3-2 decision.

Post date: 03/06/2010 - 12:32

Lewis Takes Fourth Place In State Finals

When Chase Lewis begins his junior wrestling season, he’ll do so as a two-time all-state medalist.

Lewis, wrestling in the 112-pound class at the MHSAA wrestling finals, placed fourth in this season’s tournament. Lewis won three of five matches and lost his Championship Consolation Final to Webberville’s Drew Richard by pin in the second period.

Blogs

A kick in the head

By: Tran Longmoore

March 17, 2010

Lenawee County was dealt another blow when it was announced that Masco was closing its doors in Adrian. Its new facility will be located in Ann Arbor Township, near Dixboro Road, between Geddes and Plymouth roads.
I know the area fairly well. It’s not cheap land. And from what I know, Ann Arbor township isn’t a tax haven.

Gallery updates

By: Tran Longmoore

March 17, 2010

At the request of a few readers, I've begun the process of creating galleries of photos from earlier in the school year.

I am starting with varsity football days and will then add junior varsity football pictures.

If you have any other dates you would like to see, please send an e-mail to me at news@blissfieldadvance.com.

Whiteford seeks JV baseball coach

By: Tran Longmoore

March 10, 2010

Just plucked this off the Whiteford webpage.

Whiteford Schools is seeking a head JV baseball coach. Click on the "Job Postings" link on the left side of the main page to find additional information regarding this position. Questions should be directed to Athletic Director Ari Bartolacci at 734.856.1443, ext. 103 or via e-mail at bartolacci@whiteford.k12.mi.us