And it's paying off for local communities as more people are switching from traditional weekend jaunts outstate. Instead, they're heading for the tricounty area. Saturday, Huron River Day Festival, Gallup Park. July 23-27, Birmingham Jazz Fest, Shain Park. Gaming industry ripe with job opportunities When the three proposed casinos open in Detroit, they'll need to hire more than just dealers and pit bosses.
Nobody really thinks that they can get a job in that industry.
Register early for primary races Primary elections for local offices are around the corner and city clerks are recommending people register to vote before it's too late. People who want to vote in the Sept. 9 primary election for local offices must register no later than 30 days before the primary. The university flies the flag each year on July 11 to celebrate the efforts of the man who lent his name to the county and the university. There's more to the Salvation Army than red kettles and bell ringers. Just ask anyone who has ever been involved in Scouts, the Girl Guard, Sunbeam or Adventure Corps, all youth groups of the organization.