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Week in Review: Mysterious Booms Heard in Highland and More

Were you busy this week? Here are some stories you might have missed on White Lake-Highland Patch.

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There was a lot of news in White Lake and Highland this week. Here are some stories you might have missed:

  • Woman With Young Child Arrested for Retail Fraud in White Lake
  • Highland Residents Report Hearing Loud Explosions
  • Annual White Lake Christmas Event Dec. 5
  • Police Looking For Suspect in Theft of Highland Woman's Purse
  • Rainbow Child Care Center Opens in White Lake
  • Former Lakeland Athlete Nominated for National Award
  • Highland Tree Lighting Dec. 3
  • Man Arrested for Retail Fraud Swallows Razor Blade at White Lake Police Station
  • Jeffrey Pyne Murder Trial to Continue Wednesday
  • What Would You Like Highland to Do with Highland Middle School?
  • Your Guide to Michigan Education Reform Proposals
  • Where to Buy Christmas Trees Near White Lake and Highland
  • Highland Agrees to Negotiate with School District for Vacant Building
  • White Lake Fire Chief Reminds Residents to Beware of Holiday Fire Hazards
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Marjorie Findley June 18, 2013 at 12:58 pm
It would be helpful to know, if it actually was seismic testing. Following the last episode (by…Read More West Bay) it was noted, at the Highland Twp Board meeting by the Sheriff's office, that residents would receive notification prior to any such future events. If so, who received notice and how was this communicated? An announcement in the "Patch" would have been useful.... The Tues. June 25th TOWN HALL 6 - 8pm, by the WRC (Water Resources Commissioner) Jim Nash, will provide an abundance of information on issues re oil/gas drilling and fracking, which EVERYONE needs to know due to impacts on both surface and ground (well) water. Particularly, those who have been approached with an oil/gas lease (ie; near Clyde Rd & Hickory Ridge, re exploration for drilling on the 'soccer field'). People need to know what they are getting into. If it comes to drilling/fracking, seismic testing will be seen as trivial.
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So, Patrick Gibson can check West Bay records then KNOW if their testing occurred on Sat. 6/15/13…Read More 9pm, instead of being 'pretty sure'. Guess I'll have to call Pat .... Getting answers to your questions re the companies involved, Gerry, can be mysterious too --- but, likely just a technicality as this industry includes 3 types, to: explore; drill; and extract (and/or frack). So, nailing anyone down to answer questions or get a commitment is elusive at best. Change the way the State of Michigan is obligated by legislation to foster the oil and gas industry, to instead protect public health. Support the ballot initiative: LetsBanFracking.org
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