The Detroit News. According to David Watson, director of operations, a student who was authorized to enter a storeroom, took the mercury out of the science lab and into another classroom.
Officials are unclear if any mercury was spilled.
The amount of mercury would have created a puddle about the size of a nickel, Watson said. Enumerators will continue following up with nonrespondents through July, with most visits being made from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays and during some weekends. Most residents being contacted by enumerators couldn't be reached or refused to complete a form, Census officials said. The district serves the western Wayne County communities of Inkster, Dearborn and Dearborn Heights. The Brownstown Police Department is looking for sponsors for its fifth annual 18-hole golf outing on Aug. 18 at the Lake Erie Metropark Golf Course.