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Voters Approve Bond Proposal for Westwood Community School District

In November, voters served by the Westwood Community School District approved the district's request to pass a $24.5 million bond proposal to invest in the districts aging educational infrastructure....

 
 By Renee Summers    News    November 30, 2023 

Michigan Group Aims to Educate and Eliminate Native American-Themed Mascots and Logos

As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close, we'd like to highlight an issue that concerns Native American people across the county and at home here in Michigan. That issue is the continued use...

 

Community Events Calendar

Submit an Event Detroit Detroit Parks and Recreation is offering Pee Wee Basketball at the Kemeny Recreation Center on Saturdays, December 2 through 16 for ages 4 to 6. Session 1 will play from 1 to... Full story

 

Local Nursing Center Hosts Harvest Festival

Wellspring Lutheran Services' Livonia Woods Campus hosted a Harvest Festival on Friday, October 27. Livonia Woods is a senior care center offering short-term rehabilitation care, respite care,...

 

Livonia and Westland Combine to Form One Chamber of Commerce

Livonia and Westland will share one chamber of commerce in a strategic alignment that will give the business community from two of Michigan's largest cities more opportunities and a bigger voice. The...

 

MDARD Issues Advisory Regarding Unsolicited Seed Packages from China

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) issued a warning on September 13 to residents who may have received unsolicited packages of seeds from China in the mail. Similar...

 

Michigan Apple Growers Expected to Harvest 32 Million Bushels in 2023

Michigan's official crop estimate of 32 million bushels (1.344 billion lbs.) of apples was announced on August 18 as part of the USApple Outlook meeting held annually in Chicago. The 2023 estimate is...

 

Ecorse Schools Preparing Students for Excellence Following Graduation

Each person spends roughly 13 years of childhood participating in the process of a formal education. Often the excitement of graduation can end with a thud if a student has not prepared a plan for...

 

Deeply Rooted Produce Offering Fresh Options for Local Residents

Deeply Rooted Produce promotes itself as Detroit's' First Zero Waste Mobile Grocery Store. Established less than a decade ago, the market has both an online and physical presence in metro Detroit....

 
 By Renee Summers    News    August 31, 2023

Parvovirus Affecting Dogs in Downriver Communities

Canine parvovirus has been sickening and killing dogs in several downriver communities says River Rouge and Ecorse Animal Control Officer Brian Dougherty. Daugherty, who has contacts and associates in...

 
 By Renee Summers    Faith    August 24, 2023

Pope Francis Center Receives New Vehicle Donation

On August 8, the Pope Francis Center in Detroit took delivery of a new Ford E-Transit Van, customized by Livonia-based MobilityTRANS, to provide safe transportation for guests requiring additional...

 

Westwood Community School District Rolls Out New Strategic Plan

The Westwood Community School District (WCSD) Board of Education approved a new Strategic Plan intended to guide the work of the district for the next three years. Stakeholder feedback was important...

 

Inkster Police Department Hosts 2023 National Night Out

On the evening of Tuesday, August 1, the Inkster Police Department hosted the 2023 National Night Out event at the department's parking lot, welcoming residents to enjoy a night of free fun while inte...

 

Annual Taste of Downriver Event Happening This Month

The 2023 Taste of Downriver Event will take place on Tuesday, August 15 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in downtown Allen Park. The event is organized by the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce...

 
 By Renee Summers    News    August 3, 2023

Michigan AG Dana Nessel Warns About Deceptive Door to Door Sales Representatives

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel wants Michigan residents to be aware of a scam being perpetrated by individuals claiming to be home or business security sales representatives. There have been...

 

Huron-Clinton Metroparks Are Yours to Enjoy

The Huron-Clinton Metroparks consists of 13 individual parks spread out over five counties in southeast Michigan. The Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority which administers the Metropark system was...

 
 By Renee Summers    News    July 13, 2023

Women of Environmental Justice Event Inspires Community

On Saturday, July 8, a Legendary Women of Environmental Justice event was held at the Kemeny Recreation Center in Detroit. The event was promoted as a day of celebration, learning, connection, and...

 

Rabies Detected in Michigan- State Officials Urge Residents to Keep Pet Vaccinated

Last month in Oakland County, a stray kitten was taken to a veterinary practice for a health examination. Initially, the nine-week old kitten appeared healthy but a few days later, the kitten became l...

 
 By Renee Summers    Opinion    July 6, 2023

No, I Don't Use a Cell Phone

As long as I can remember, I have never been one to jump on the bandwagon whenever some new gadget or gimmick arrived on the scene. Video games? No thank you. iPad? Not interested. Cell phone? Well...

 

Families Against Narcotics Supports Local Communities

The opioid epidemic in Michigan affects thousands of families each year. In 2020, the state saw 1,911 deaths from synthetic narcotics overdoses including Fentanyl and 447 deaths from heroin overdoses...

 

Howe-Peterson Funeral Home Serving the Community for 150 Years

The city of Dearborn was initially established as a township in 1833, named after patriot Henry Dearborn who served as a general during the American Revolution. The area was mainly farmland and...

 

ARISE Detroit! Preparing for 17th Annual Neighborhoods Day

A Detroit tradition, the 17th Annual ARISE Detroit Neighborhoods Day will take place on Saturday, August 5 from sunup to sundown throughout the city's neighborhoods. The event highlights the work of...

 

Manage Diabetes with Diet and Exercise

If you happen to be one of the unfortunate residents of Michigan with diabetes, you're not alone. According to the American Diabetes Association, more than one million people in our state have been...

 

Dominican Literacy Center Continues to Enrich Adult Lives Through Education

Since its establishment by two Dominican Sisters in 1989, the Dominican Literacy Center in Detroit has been helping adults better themselves through education. The Dominican Literacy Center (DLC)...

 
 By Renee Summers    News    June 8, 2023

Westland Mayor Michael Londeau Serving Out a Commitment to His Hometown

This past January, the Westland City Council chose Michael P. Londeau to fill the vacancy left by Mayor William Wild who resigned to pursue employment in the private sector and spend more time with...

 

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