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 By Renee Summers    Lifestyles    June 1, 2023 

Stroke Survivor Shares Her Story to Help Others

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) a stroke occurs when something blocks blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. The result can be...

 
 By Renee Summers    Calendar    June 1, 2023 

Community Events Calendar

Submit an Event Ecorse On Wednesday, May 24, Ecorse residents are invited to attend a Community Wide Block Party being held at Ann Visger Preparatory Academy in River Rouge from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. The... Full story

 

Wayne-Westland Schools Host Vehicle Extrication Demonstration

The Wayne-Westland Community School District (WWCSD) hosted a Firefighter Vehicle Extrication Day to highlight the district's Firefighter and Emergency Medical Training(EMT) Programs being offered at...

 

Tips for Determining If It's a Medical Emergency

In 1972, the Detroit Fire Department (DFD) began providing emergency medical transport and treatment to residents of and visitors to Detroit. In 2022, the DFD marked 50 years of providing 24-hour...

 
 By Renee Summers    News    May 11, 2023

Wayne Police Chief Leading the Effort to Address Addiction in the Community

On Monday, May 8, Families Against Narcotics (FAN), hosted its monthly Public Forum at the HYPE Recreation Center in Wayne. The evening's topic of discussion was "Law Enforcement's Changing...

 
 By Renee Summers    Business    May 4, 2023

DTE Recruiting Students for 2023 Tree Trim Academy

In 2021, DTE Energy and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 17 partnered with the office of Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Focus: HOPE, and Detroit at Work to launch a...

 

Livonia Coffee Shop Hosts 2nd Annual Classic Car Show

Anastasia and Katie's Coffee Shop in Livonia will host its' Second Annual Good &Strong Classic Car Show on Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. . Classic car enthusiasts are invited to bring their...

 
 By Renee Summers    News    April 27, 2023

18th Judicial District Establishes Truancy Court

In response to a rise in chronic absenteeism among students at Westland's John Glenn High School, the 18th District Court has partnered with Westland's Youth Assistance Program and Wayne-Westland...

 
 By Renee Summers    Obits    April 27, 2023

Singer Harry Belafonte Passes Away at Age 96

Singer, actor, and activist Harry Belafonte died Tuesday at his home in New York of congestive heart failure, his representative Paula Witt said in a statement Tuesday morning. Known as the "King of C...

 

It's Time to Tackle Those Spring Lawn and Garden Tasks

It is time once again to turn our thoughts to lawn, garden and patio clean up. As spring turns to summer, many spend more of their time outdoors. Right now is prime time to begin the spring clean-up...

 
 By Renee Summers    Faith    April 13, 2023

Pastor Urges Christians to Follow Christ's Example

Watch any news channel for any length of time these days and you are bound to see some politician or other noted personality claiming that America must get back to being a "Christian nation."It is an...

 

ASPCA Offers Information on Household Items Poisonous to Pets

If you share your home with a pet, you likely are interested in any information that helps keep your furry family member safe. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has...

 
 By Renee Summers    News    March 16, 2023

Melvindale Police Department Receives New Locker Room for Female Officers

Female police officers in Melvindale are cheering the opening of their new locker room at Melvindale Police Department's Headquarters. Melvindale's police station was built long before the department...

 
 By Renee Summers    News    March 16, 2023

MDHHS Celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) together with the Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council (MiDDC) and Governor Gretchen Whitmer are recognizing March as Developmental...

 

Local Author Promotes Youth Literacy and Her First Children's Book

Inkster native Robin Wilson is enjoying the rerelease of her first children's book, "Mama Got Rhythm, Daddy Got Rhyme" which tells the story of young Jasmine, who dislikes the jazz music her parents...

 
 By Renee Summers    Faith    March 2, 2023

Friday Fish Dinner Locations Abundant in Metro Detroit

It's Lenten season once again and everywhere you look, there appears to be banner or marquee announcing a Friday Fish Fry hosted by local churches and church-based organizations. Restaurants in metro...

 

Ecorse High School's Newest CTE Program Gives Students an Edge in the Mechanic's Shop

Beginning with the 2021-2022 school year, Ecorse Public Schools introduced a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) programto its offerings which already include Radio and TV Broadcasting...

 

Dearborn Heights School District No. 7 Doing Big Things for Students

When Dr. Tyrone Weeks arrived in Dearborn Heights to serve as superintendent of Dearborn Heights School District No. 7, he was pleasantly surprised to discover a thriving sense of community in the...

 

Go Red This February to Support Women's Heart Health

The American Heart Association's National Go Red for Women campaign is in full swing this February, urging everyone to wear red to bring awareness to American Heart Month. According to the Centers...

 

Ecorse Mighty Marching Raiders Looking Forward to Mardi Gras in New Orleans

The Ecorse High School Marching Band, the Ecorse Mighty Marching Raiders, have been invited to participate in parades during Mardi Gras in New Orleans in February. Mr. Lord'Amani Cooper is in his...

 

River Rouge Schools Celebrates Grand Opening of the District's Pup Culture Lab

On Saturday, January 21, the River Rouge Schools hosted an Open House and Grand Opening event to showcase the district's Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) Program. The celebration was held at the...

 

Downriver Family YMCA Is the Place to Be in 2023

If you're looking to get some support for those health and fitness-related New Year's Resolutions, consider a membership at the Downriver Family YMCA in Southgate. The Downriver YMCA (the Y) was first...

 

River Rouge Schools Boost Young Entrepreneurs

In April 2022, the River Rouge School District added a unique learning experience called META 24to its curriculum to offer students the opportunity to learn essential skills and plan for a successful...

 
 By Renee Summers    News    January 5, 2023

Westland Mayor to Step Down, Says It Was an Honor to Serve His Hometown

This past fall, Westland Mayor William R. Wild announced his intention to step down as mayor and will assume a new role as president and CEO of the Midwest Independent Retailers Association. The new...

 

A Look at Those We Lost in 2022

Each New Year it seems only appropriate to remember the noteworthy lives lost the previous year. At the Telegram, we look back at these exceptional lives and recall the contributions they made. On...

 

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