Levies seek to make up for cuts in state aid. 1  A host of county, municipal, and township property tax levies will be on the Nov. 4 ballot, many of them to make up for cuts in state tax funds. 2  Issue 9 on the upcoming ballot is asking for one of the lowest dollar amounts of all the levies in the county.
GIVE SOMEONE A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE. If you are between the ages of 17 and 35, you can register to be a stem cell donor. There is currently a greater need for males and ethnically diverse individuals to register.
Most organ and tissue donations occur after the donor has died. But some organs and tissues can be donated while the donor is alive. People of all ages and background can be organ donors. If you are under age 18, your parent or guardian must give you permission to become a donor. If you are 18 or older you can show you want to be a donor by signing a donor card. You should also let your family know your wishes.