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If you enjoy outdoor activities, ReLeaf Michigan has an opportunity for you. On Saturday, November 6, ReLeaf Michigan, in partnership with the city of Ecorse and the DTE Foundation, will be planting 20 trees in the city to increase the overall tree canopy and provide environmental, health, economic, and aesthetic benefits. This will be ReLeaf's second tree planting event in Ecorse this year as part of its effort to promote the city's "green" infrastructure. ReLeaf Michigan was founded in 1988...
On October 20, Beyond Basics announced a $1.5 million gift from the A.A.Van Elslander Foundation that will impact students at the Detroit Public Schools' Denby High School. The donation was officially announced at a press event and will be used to create the Beyond Basics Legacy Program at Denby High School. The gift will honor the legacy of the late Art Van Elslander, who graduated from Denby High School in 1948 and went on to become one of Michigan's most prominent and respected businessmen...
Two Melvindale High School teachers were recently honored for their work advancing student understanding and achievement in STEM-related areas: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Terry Laesser was recognized in the 2021 Hall of Femme Awards established by Wiley Publishing to spread awareness and give support to women in STEM. Laesser, who teaches Physical Science, AP Computer Science, and Robotics, was one of 20 women honored. Nahed Bizzari teaches Megatronics in the school's...
The Westland Police Department recently took time to recognize the efforts of some of its officers during the Westland Police Awards 2020. The ceremony was held as a virtual presentation, in light of public safety concerns and COVID-19. "Despite not holding this event in person, we still wanted a way in to show that the police department has had a positive impact on the community," said Westland Mayor William Wild in opening comments. "Despite the fact that COVID concerns spread uncertainty and...
The Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber (SWCRC) serves the western Wayne County and Downriver business communities by supporting local businesses, providing resources, and promoting engagement with a variety of sectors in the state of Michigan. SWCRC's vision is to be a unifying body for the Downriver business community by bringing people and organizations together to enhance the region and boasts a membership of more than 500 businesses which employ more than 20,000 workers in 21 Downriver...
In 1996, Zaman International founder and CEO Najah Bazzy was a transcultural clinical nurse specialist, working with a family who had recently immigrated to the United States and whose infant son was deathly ill with a terminal illness. Bazzy offered cultural, clinical, and spiritual support to the family and upon visiting their home, was horrified to see the family lacked the most basic necessities for any home. The experience inspired Bazzy to rally her community to assist families who were st...
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on September 1 to celebrate the opening of the new Westland Community Health Center, located at 35700 Warren Road. Governor Gretchen Whitmer was on hand to congratulate city leaders on the new facility, along with elected officials from the state, county, and local levels. "Today as we open the brand new Westland Community Health Center, this is a $10 million state-of-the-art facility and it's going to be staffed by some of the most dedicated medical experts wh...
Four Lincoln Park Public Schools (LPPS) Board of Education members have been selected as 2020 Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) Awards honorees for their commitment to students and their community. MASB Awards go to school board members who take educational courses to enhance their ability to improve Michigan's schools in their roles on local school boards. The awards were presented at a special ceremony held at LPPS Administrative Offices on Tuesday, August 31. Board President Kathy...
Preserving local history is what the Westland Historical Commission strives for. The nine-member commission collects and preserves materials and documents relating to the history of Westland and Nankin Township and operates its administrative office and archives at the Westland Historic Village Park, located at 857 N. Wayne Road. Nankin Township was established in 1829 and through the years, the modern-day cities of Garden City, Inkster, Wayne, and Westland emerged from the larger township....
If you've been looking for an additional option to take the family outdoors to interact with nature, consider the Refuge Gateway at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (DRIWR) in Trenton. Located just 20 miles south of Detroit, the Refuge Gateway Unit covers 44 acres of the more than 6,000 acres of the DRIWR and serves as the headquarters for the DRIWR staff. The land was formerly Chrysler Corporation's Trenton Chemical Plant which ceased operations in 1990, and is cooperatively...
On Tuesday, August 3, the Inkster Police Department hosted National Night Out in the department parking lot for the community to come out and mingle with the officers. The event lasted from 5 to 9 p.m. and included nearly two dozen community businesses and organizations that set up booths to provide information and giveaways to attendees. Free food, including popcorn, hot dogs, and ice cream were part of the fun and police vehicles were available for kids to climb in and check out as well....
Classic car cruises are a regular event in metro Detroit each summer. One of the largest classic car cruises has been Cruisin’ Hines, which takes place through scenic Hines Park. This year, the cruise’s 10th anniversary event will take place on Sunday, August 29, starting at 9 a.m. and running all day until 4 p.m. The cruise takes over seven and a half miles of Hines Drive, from Ford Road all the way to Ann Arbor Trail. No other traffic is allowed through the park so there are only classic veh...
A judge in his courtroom is something most people ordinarily try to avoid. What many are not aware of, however, is that a courthouse can be a remarkable resource for those dealing with substance abuse of any kind. The 25th District Court in Lincoln Park is one such example. District Judge Gregory Clifton has served the district court since being elected in 2014. Clifton had previously worked as a part-time magistrate at the court and prior to that worked as an attorney in private practice for...
Members of the Ecorse Senior Birthday Club held its first birthday celebration in almost 17 months on Friday, July 30 at the Ecorse boat ramp picnic shelter on Jefferson Avenue. A picnic lunch for all was provided courtesy of Ecorse Mayor Lamar Tidwell, who credited members of Ecorse City Council for helping to pull the event together. The Senior Birthday Club normally meets monthly at the Ethel V. Stevenson Senior Center to celebrate the birthdays of each month, but the COVID-19 pandemic...
The Leanna Hicks Public Library in Inkster finished the month of July with two events on Saturday afternoon, the 31st. For adults, the library hosted local author and Inkster resident Che J. Ambe, who recently released his new book "Coming to America 2: The Battle for the Throne of Zamunda." For all ages on the lawn outdoors, a Cool Down Ice Cream Party was held simultaneously and offered delicious refreshment to those who attended the book discussion. Ice cream for the event was provided...
Lincoln Park Middle School (LPMS) received a grant from The Western Governors University to showcase and celebrate the school's diverse student backgrounds. The $500 grant, received this past spring, is being used to purchase books for the school library which reflect a variety of student experiences and cultures, and to create a club for students that promotes and celebrates student diversity. The efforts are part of the district's mission to provide a safe, inclusive environment for all...
Hope Academy is currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 school year. We encourage students between the ages of 16-21, who cannot attend a traditional high school, to enroll. Classes are held Monday through Friday 8am-1:30pm. We are offering transportation throughout the metropolitan Detroit area. Both breakfast and lunch is served daily. Students who enroll into the academy will also have opportunities to enroll in our high school CTE courses: Cosmetology, Certified Nursing...
The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited is currently on display at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn through September 6, 2021. The traveling exhibit has been making the rounds across the nation and explores Jim Henson's amazing career that spanned four decades, contributing groundbreaking work to television and film and impacting American culture. "It tells the story of Jim Henson and his career through the characters, the world, and the creative force behind him," says Melissa...
Benjamin Franklin said in 1789, "In this world, nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes." Nearly a year and a half into a pandemic, most have had enough talk of death and illness so maybe it is time to put the focus on something less intimidating: property taxes in Wayne County. The reason property taxes in Wayne County are less intimidating is that Wayne County Treasurer Eric Sabree and his staff at the Wayne County Treasurer's Office (WCTO) have been working with county...
Most any circumstance in life whether good or bad can draw the attention of fraudsters looking to gain at your expense. Read on to view a short list of some of the ways scammers are trying to get you to part with your money, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Those who are in the process of finding a job may be using a job search website such as Career Builder.com or Job Hat.com. The sites are fairly easy to navigate and a job seeker can post their resume right on the site and...
On August 3, 2021, residents of Westland have the option of voting to extend the millage which funds the operation of the William P. Faust Public Library, located at 6123 Central City Parkway. The city's last millage, approved in 2012, provided for funding of all library operating costs, services and programs, and expires in July 2022. Westland voters will be asked to approve a 10-year millage renewal at a new reduced rate of 0.85 mills, rather than the current rate of 0.975 mills, which means...
This past winter, Westland neighbors received a new option for dining: Cajun seafood. In January 2021, Crab Kitchen Cajun Seafood opened on Wayne Road, across from the Westland Shopping Center. Restaurant owners Sue and Kenny Yim have been in the restaurant business for more than 30 years. The Yims previously owned the Asian restaurant, Fortune Buffet in Livonia but sold it two years ago. The Yims have two grown daughters and when the COVID-19 pandemic and state shutdown became the normal order...
As a young woman, La'Gina Washington became caregiver to her elderly grandparents. The role nurtured the characteristics of compassion and patience within her, she says. It also taught her a bit about seeking our services for vulnerable populations. Now years later, Washington is using those abilities to give back to her hometown of Inkster, where she was born and raised. In November 2019, Washington was elected to Inkster City Council to serve the city's second district. Washington says her...
On Wednesday morning, June 23, a collection of non-profit and community organizations, along with industrial partners, volunteers, and community members descended on the Fort Street Bridge Park in Detroit to observe National Pollinator Week by planting some native pollinator-friendly plants in the park's rain garden. This year National Pollinator Week was observed June 21 to 27. Brian Yopp, Director or Programs and Operations for Motor Cities National Heritage Area, a non-profit corporation...
In 1971, Focus: HOPE beganproviding supplemental food for pregnant and post-partum mothers, infants and children up to age six, through its participation in the federal Commodity Supplemental Food Program. In 1982, the organization turned its attention to low-income senior citizens in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Washtenaw Counties. Focus: HOPE's Food for Seniors Program operates three food distribution locations, two in Detroit and one in Inkster. Russell Estill, Assistant Manager of Focus:...
