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[email protected]?subject=Events Calendar submission & body=PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH AT LEAST THESE DETAILS: Event / Date and Time / Address of Event / PhoneSubmit an Event Dearborn Heights The Dearborn Heights Public Library will host a 60th Anniversary Holiday Open House on Thursday, December 5 at the John F. Kennedy Jr. Library, located at 24602 Van Born Road. The event will run all day and activities will include a walk-through holiday tree village, giveaways, raffles, and crafts. Also... Full story
A Storybook Trail debuted last week in Wayne's Attwood Park. Developed through a collaboration between Wayne RESA, the city of Wayne, and the Wayne Public Library, the Storybook Trail provides an opportunity for families to promote literacy, imagination, and thoughtful discussion. Wayne Public Library Directory Jody Wolak explains, "The Storybook Trail is a great way for children and adults to enjoy reading, learning, and being outdoors at the same time. Pages from a children's book are...
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) urge residents to protect their families by taking preventative measures against carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning as the weather turns colder and many will be relying on home heating sources of all varieties. Carbon monoxide is known as the "Invisible killer," as you cannot see, smell, or taste it, but it can be deadly when you breathe it in. CO is found where...
Since it formed in 2007, the non-profit organization Face Addiction Now, or FAN (formerly known as Families Against Narcotics) emphasizes compassion and respect while coordinating support, care and recovery for individuals and families affected by substance abuse. One of the organization's more distinctive programs, Hope Not Handcuffs most recently joined as community partners with police departments in Belleville, Inkster, and Redford Township. Established in 2017, Hope Not Handcuffs partners...
On September 13, Judge Breeda O'Leary, Chief Judge of the 29th District Court in Wayne, presided over the Western Wayne Regional Behavioral Treatment Court's graduation. Four graduates completed the Regional Behavioral Treatment Court (RBTC) Program, which is designed for adults with a severe mental illness and/or a developmental disability, co-occurring disorder, and frequently, a co-occurring substance use disorder. Also in attendance were Wayne Mayor John Rhaesa, City Manager Diane Webb, City...
Ecorse Public Schools has renamed its alternative high school after a former employee. The former Hope Alternative Academy is now the Vincent G. Parks Alternative Education Center. The Ecorse Public Schools Board of Education approved the renaming of the alternative academy to honor longtime district employee and alumnus Vincent G. Parks. A dedication ceremony was held in August. Parks served in various capacities during his tenure at Ecorse Public Schools and retired from the district within...
Heading out to the cider mill to pick apples, sip cider and enjoy fresh donuts is an autumn tradition here in southeast Michigan. As the air turns crisp, think about visiting a local orchard and cider mill; you'll be supporting our local agriculture while enjoying an outing away from home. Below is a list of local cider mills and orchards and contact information. Most operate through the end of October or until commodities are exhausted. Be sure to check websites and even call ahead to ensure...
Since taking on the role of mayor once again in the city of Inkster, Byron Nolen says his goal is to grow the city and its ability to provide essential services to improve the lives of residents there. Nolen was sworn in as Mayor of Inkster in January, after incumbent Mayor Patrick Wimberly lost his re-election bid last November. Nolen says economic development is key to the city's success and cites recent and ongoing improvements at Inkster's two Wayne County Parks, Colonial Park and Inkster...
It's time once again for Rouge Days and that means summer is winding down, but Rouge Days organizers want the community to send summer out with a bang. The fun begins Friday, September 6 and runs through Sunday, September 8. Personnel Director for the city of River Rouge Lisa Givens and Assistant to Mayor William Campbell, Deanne Belcher, say this year will be the event's 96th celebration. The pair are part of the team organizing the three-day festival and are optimistic the event will provide m...
In July, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the state of Michigan's budget for the fiscal year 2025 which included investments in higher education for recent high school graduates. The state's budget includes $30 million investment to increase funding for the Michigan Achievement Scholarship, which provides a pathway to community college, tuition guaranteed. The budget also expands the Michigan Achievement Scholarship with Whitmer's newly created Community College Guarantee to ensure every...
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is reminding consumers to be aware of food safety laws when purchasing food products at fairs, farmers markets, roadside stands, or online. Michigan's Cottage Food Law allows for the production and sale of food products based on their relatively low risk for foodborne illness, including baked goods, fruit jams and jellies, candy, granola, dry dip and soup mixes, popcorn, and nuts. Such foods do not have temperature...
Perhaps you've come across wild stories on the internet about giant, flying spiders arriving in the United States and crawling their way across the nation. Relax, the spiders are here but they are not in any hurry to see America. They are called Joro spiders and they seem to be moving up our East Coast, according to Scientific American Magazine writer Stephanie Pappas. The spiders are native to East Asia and likely came here by hitching a ride on a shipping container. They were first spotted it...
The city of Wayne held an Active Shooter Attack Prevention and Preparedness Training for Seniors event on Friday, June 7 at the HYPE Athletics Center. The training event was presented as a cooperative effort by the Wayne Police Department, the Wayne Commission on Aging, and HYPE Athletics. The presentation gave seniors vital information on how to be prepared and prevent harm in the event of an active shooter incident. Acting Lieutenant Stephan Perez of the Wayne Police Department, who led the...
The 2024 Inkster Farmer's Market will open on Wednesday, June 5 at a new location: the old city hall and amphitheater located at 27301 South River Park Drive, near the northeast corner of Michigan Avenue and Inkster Road. The farmer's market will operate every Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. through September 4. The Inkster Farmer's Market has been growing steadily since its first operations began in 2021, says Joyce Phillips, Certified Market Manager for the City of Inkster. "It came to fruition by...
Events commemorating Memorial Day are happening all over our community. If you plan to stay at home, the Disabled American Veterans encourage everyone to pay tribute to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country by spending a moment of silence at 3 p.m. EST on Monday, May 27. Read on for some observances which may be happening near you. In River Rouge, a Memorial Day Celebration and flag-raising will take place on Saturday, May 25 at noon at the Memorial Park flagpole....
Nearly three dozen mothers were treated to a Mother's Day celebration at the Ethel Stevenson Senior and Community Center in Ecorse last Tuesday, May 14. Ecorse Parks and Recreation Staff Member Veronica Jackson explains, "We do it every year and this year we have something new-they're going to be making candles. We catered the food and we just have fun. They just sit and socialize and get out of the house, and they exchange phone numbers of people they meet here and keep in contact." In...
WAYNE - Wayne City Manager Diane Webb took on her new role on January 23 of this year, after being selected for the job by Wayne City Council on December 19. Former city manager Lisa Nocerini resigned the position in August 2023 and Wayne Police Chief Ryan Strong had been serving as interim city manager in the months since. A native of Garden City, Webb brings with her a wealth of skills and experience having begun her work life with Michigan Bell (now AT&T) where she began as a field...
Last November, Westland residents elected Kevin Coleman to serve as the city's 10th mayor. Having been sworn into office last November 13, Coleman is finishing out the four-year term won by former Mayor William Wild in 2021, who later resigned as mayor. Coleman replaces Mike Londeau, who was chosen by city council in January 2023 to finish out the role of mayor for that year, following Wild's resignation. Following a primary vote, Londeau and Coleman became the two candidates in November vying...
ECORSE - The Ecorse Public Library held its Grand Reopening event on March 20 after having been closed for roughly three years. Initially, the library closed due to the COVID pandemic, offering only curbside book pick up, but eventually the city decided that funding received from government grants would be used to renovate and update the library, which was built in 1948. Assistant Library Director Alice Howard says once the renovations began, new projects came to light as workers discovered...
The city of Wayne is seeking to introduce a newly revived Kiwanis Club and wants to make it known that they are actively looking for anyone interested in becoming a member. Kiwanis Clubs are community-based service organizations that search out opportunities to give back to their communities. The city of Wayne did have a Kiwanis Club in operation nearly a decade ago but the club floundered and eventually ceased to exist. Then earlier this year, city leaders were approached by Kiwanis of Michigan...
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on April 3 at John Glenn High School to launch a brand new fueling station to benefit the school's student athletes. Called the Rocket Fuel Station, the station provides means of refueling for student athletes with a focus on dairy, mainly chocolate milk, which is an excellent choice for students to refuel. Students can also choose such items as granola bars, fruit, and bottled water. Resembling a mini kitchen, the station is located inside the school's weight...
The Fifth Annual Easter Ham Giveaway was held on Thursday, March 28 at Womack Temple C.M.E. Church in Inkster. The event was held in partnership with Forgotten Harvest, Dearborn Sausage, and Absopure. The church's Food Ministry team of Jai Simon, Jyll Reed, and Iris Tuddles were on hand along with more than 30 volunteers to hand out Easter Dinner makings and other food items to those facing food insecurity. Members of the Inkster Police Department volunteered their time, passing out grocery...
More than 15 years ago, one of our local Detroit newspaper's food section ran a piece on an easy to make, chili-like soup called Hummingbird Bean Soup. I saved the clipping, tried out the recipe, and Hummingbird Bean Soup has been a household favorite ever since. The recipe originates from a cookbook titled "Truly Unusual Soups" by Lu Lockwood. Never fear, dear reader, for although the soup is filled with plenty of kidney beans, not a single hummingbird is harmed in the making of this delicious...
The city of Wayne Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is preparing some warm weather fun in the city. From March 18 through March 30, Wayne's Egg-Cellent Adventure will take place. "Each week we hide several Golden Eggs around the downtown, outside of businesses," explains Lisa Kubany, Wayne DDA Director of Marketing and Events. "Some eggs have candy but 45 lucky eggs hold a lucky number inside and that number leads them to the Downtown W Market to collect a prize. Prizes can include gift cards...
In March, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program is joining with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to encourage Michiganders to focus on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits during National Nutrition Month. "National Nutrition Month is a time to celebrate the fact that what we eat matters and good nutrition is important for one's entire lifetime," says Tara...
