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Week in Review: Budgets, Sports and a Township Meeting

A summary of news from May 16 to May 22.

Here is what you might have missed in White Lake news this week:

  • : One resident, who lives in a mobile home park, wonders what she should do if there is ever a tornado in the area. White Lake Police Chief Edward Harris answers, and gives tornado tips.
  • : Lakeland's Joe Alsup has surpassed the 900 win milestone, and is continuing his win streak as the head coach of the Lakeland girls softball team. Read about his career and what he likes most about coaching.
  • : Ever wonder what's it's like to shoot a fire hose? How about fill a tanker truck from a fire hydrant? Check out this video from the Citizens Academy.
  • : Miss Tuesday's township board meeting? Check out our summary and see what you happened.
  • : After attending a concert this week, White Lake Editor Brooke Meier wonders at what age you allow your child to go to concerts alone.
  • : Using the toasted lemon sea salt from her cousin's wedding (given as a favor) Brooke makes an easy and delicious honey biscuit recipe.
  • : Late Thursday the state legislature agreed to spending targets for next year's budget. This agreement paves the way for the passage of a budget into law, well before the October deadline. See, in this article, what exactly they agreed upon.
  • : The Huron Valley School District and Sen. Mike Kowall (R-White Lake) react to Thursday's spending targets. The district, while pleased the cuts to schools will be lessened, is trying to get a handle on the details.


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