Williamsburg NewsLocal news for Williamsburg, MI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Molester gets extended sentence- March 24, 2008 "People make a mistake once ... that's not Mr. Benak" A judge gave a Williamsburg man who molested two young female relatives a longer-than-recommended sentence because of the repetitive nature of his crimes. via Traverse City Record-Eaglehttp://www.topix.net/city/williamsburg-mi/2008/03/molester-gets-extended-sentence?fromrss=... Recipe of the Week: Corned Beef- March 22, 2008 "About a half hour before the corned beef is done, I cut up a small cabbage and put it in a covered pan with olive oil and garlic, salt and pepper and a small onion, stirring occasionally until tender" Audrey Hankard of Williamsburg sent in today's featured recipe. She said it is a simple and easy way to make corned beef, with less shrinkage. via Traverse City Record-Eaglehttp://www.topix.net/city/williamsburg-mi/2008/03/recipe-of-the-week-corned-beef?fromrss=1 New Michigan Buisness Tax hitting some businesses hard- March 20, 2008 "To hear you have to pay 40% more in taxes is disappointing" For the first time Northern Michigan business owners are dealing with the new Michigan Business Tax, and several of them have contacted us with questions. via WTOM-TV Traverse Cityhttp://www.topix.net/city/williamsburg-mi/2008/03/new-michigan-buisness-tax-hitting-some-b... Northern Notes: Employee commended- March 18, 2008 "Your honesty and integrity are deeply appreciated Rick. Thanks again." Christina DuRocher of Traverse City mistakenly dropped her bank envelope in the mail slot with her other outgoing mail at the Garfield Branch of the U.S. Post Office and wasn't sure if she would ever see the ... via Traverse City Record-Eaglehttp://www.topix.net/city/williamsburg-mi/2008/03/northern-notes-employee-commended?fromrs... Third-generation funeral director dies- March 16, 2008 "He was a great putterer who loved to fix things and was talented in that way. I never met a man who had more WD-40 (lubricant) in his garage than my dad." By Nate Reens GRAND RAPIDS -- Each time Samuel C. Metcalf would have a hip replaced -- and there were five such procedures -- the Grand Rapids native would say that was the last one. via Grand Rapids Presshttp://www.topix.net/city/williamsburg-mi/2008/03/third-generation-funeral-director-dies?f... It's almost cherry time- March 14, 2008 "Typically, the areas around Acme and Williamsburg are usually way ahead of the orchards that are closer to the water, and the tip of the Old Mission Peninsula starts much later than the base" The annual May blossoming of the cherry trees in Traverse City is one of America's most impressive floral displays. via NewsCenter 25http://www.topix.net/city/williamsburg-mi/2008/03/its-almost-cherry-time?fromrss=1 |