First Bit of Good News: DaimlerChrysler announces investments in Macomb County

Great reactions from a Macomb County official to DaimlerChrysler’s announcement of new investments in southeast Michigan. In Macomb County, DaimlerChrysler will soon spend $300 million to expand a paint shop at its Sterling Heights assembly plant, and $50 million for tooling and equipment at its Warren truck assembly and stamping plants.

From Macomb County Board Chair William Crouchman (D-St. Clair Shores):

“It takes everyone pulling together to make our economy grow and prosper. We are very grateful to DaimlerChrysler for this investment and we encourage everyone, regardless of affiliation, to pull together for our region.”

Next Bit of Good News: Macomb County Library hosts spring story times

The Macomb County Library offers 30-minute ‘Story Time’ sessions for babies, toddlers and tots during May. Story Time sessions include:

• Baby Lapsit Story Time for ages birth to 18 months; Tuesday sessions begin at 10 a.m. on May 1, 8, 15 and 22.
• Toddler Time Story Time for ages 2 to 3; Wednesday sessions begin at 7 p.m. on May 2, 9, 16 and 23.
• Tot Time Story Time for ages 18 months to 30 months; Thursday sessions begin at 10 a.m. on May 3, 10 and 24.

Rosco the Clown brings his “Read-To-Me Rosco!” program to the Tot Time on May 24.

These programs are free and open to the public but space is limited and registration is required. Registration begins April 16. For more information, call the library at (586) 286-6660.