Building a firm community news foundation ... one story at a time


Berkey Church hosts Swiss Steak Dinner Thursday

Posted by Marcia Loader in News. Comments Off

20th March

BERKEY, Ohio — The Berkey Congregational Church and Metamora United Methodist Church will host a Swiss Steak Dinner from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at the Berkey Congregational Church, 12036 Sylvania-Metamora Road, Berkey.

Adults $9; children’s prices available for Swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, buttered roll, homemade pies, coffee or milk. Dine in or carry out.


‘Guys & Dolls’ come to BHS stage Thursday-Saturday

Posted by Marcia Loader in News. Comments Off

20th March

By Chad Hutchinson

Blissfield Community Schools’ Department of Fine Arts, BHS Drama Club, Thespian Troupe 6353 and Musical Theatre Class are presenting “Guys and Dolls.”

Performances are 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday on the Blissfield High School stage.

“Guys and Dolls” is based on the Broadway story and characters by Damon Runyon, music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows.

Director Wanice Linn said she researched 25 different show possibilities over the summer before placing her bet on this production. “I just really liked the combination of story, dance and music,” she said.

Copyright 2013, River Raisin Publications, Inc. For the complete story, please see the March 20, 2013, edition of The Advance.



‘Annie’ finds a home on WHS stage Friday-Sunday

Posted by Marcia Loader in News. Comments Off

20th March

By Chad Hutchinson

A famous red-haired orphan has found a home with Whiteford Community Schools production of “Little Orphan Annie.” Under the direction of the 2013 Michigan School Vocal Music Association Teacher of the Year, Todd Schreiber, Annie will be taking center stage at Whiteford High School at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

For the complete story, please see the March 20, 2013, edition of The Advance.