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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 lethargic, began vomiting, and developed neurologic symptoms such as tremors and lack of coordination. Rabies was confirmed in the kitten and the animal was humanely euthanized. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's (MDARD) State Veterinarian, Dr. Nora Wineland, DVM, is urgin...
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 maybe, with limitations. I first began using a cell phone some time in the 2010s. I do not have a wide circle of people I associate with so the phone was tucked under the visor in my car. It came in handy if I was running late for an appointment and it was useful when I was involved in an auto...
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 that same year. More than a decade prior, heroin overdoses were shaking communities around the state and in 2007, Families Against Narcotics was formed by a group of concerned citizens which included former Assistant Macomb County Prosecutor Linda Davis. The community-based organization began in...
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 residents relied on agriculture as a means of living. In 1864 a man named Elba Howe arrived in Dearborn as the local station agent for the Michigan Central Railroad and eventually the town's undertaker. In 1873 he established Howe and Son Funeral Home following the birth of his son Louis. "One hundred...
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 community groups and churches as they perform cleanup projects, neighborhood picnics, health fairs, and youth activities taking place in neighborhoods all over the city on the first Saturday in August and involving thousands of volunteers. ARISE Detroit founder and Executive Director Luther Keith...
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 diagnosed with the condition. In fact, one out of every 10 people in the country has been diagnosed with the disease and one out of every four Americans has diabetes and is unaware of it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In the African American community, the...
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) offers free educational classes in reading, math, basic computer literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL), and GED preparation. Although the DLC is sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, interested adults looking to take advantage of classes and tutoring need not have any religious affiliation...
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 family. Londeau will fill the mayor's role for the remainder of this year and says he plans to campaign to retain the role this August and November. Londeau, 44, is Westland's 9th mayor. A lifelong resident of Westland, Londeau decided to try a run for city council and was first elected to a two-year...
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 long term brain damage, disability, and even death. The CDC also states that stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and long-term disability in the United States and that African Americans are 50 percent more likely to suffer a stroke compared to their white adult counterparts. Shanta Quilette...
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 the William D. Ford Career –Technical Center. Firefighting students performed the vehicle extrication demonstration on a vehicle donated by Ford. The event also provided an opportunity for WWCSD Superintendent Dr. John Dignan to announce future expansion of the program thanks to a $3.5 million i...
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 emergency medical services. The department's mission is to provide pre-hospital medical care with a focus on safety, skill, and compassion. In its May newsletter, the DFD concedes that it can be tricky to determine when to seek medical treatment and when to call for an ambulance and offers some...
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 Perception of Addiction" and featured Wayne Police Chief Ryan Strong, who also sits on the organization's board of directors. FAN is a community-based organization that supports individuals and fam, it's not just 'lock 'em up,'" said Strong. Strong, who started his career in law enforcement with the Wayne...
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 first-of-its-kind Tree Trim Academy to create high-paying jobs for metro Detroiters. Over the past two years, the program has graduated more than 100 tree trimmers and a majority of those graduates have continued with IBEW's Line Clearance Tree Trimming (LCTT) Apprenticeship Program, a roughly...
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 classic cars-and not so classic cars-to show off while giving back to an organization working to increase employment opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A $20 donation is requested for those wishing to show their cars. All funds raised will benefit Anastasia...
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 Community Schools to hold informal truancy hearings at the 18th District Court. Since February, 18th District Court Judges Sandra Ference Cicirelli and Mark A. McConnell preside over truancy hearings with at-risk students, their parents, school officials, and staff of Westland's Youth Assistance...
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 Calypso," Belafonte will be regarded as one of the most popular entertainers of the 20th century. Belafonte was born Harold George Bellafaniti, Jr. in Harlem in 1927. His parents were both born in Jamaica, providing the young Belafonte a musical influence the whole world would eventually come to know...
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 and begin enjoying your outdoor spaces. According to Good Housekeeping, the lawn is the first place to start. Examine your lawn for bare spots, dead grass, and moss. Remove debris such as twigs and dead leaves with a thorough raking. Rake only if the ground is dry, raking while the ground is wet...
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 unsound argument to say that America was founded as a Christian nation, when in fact, the original 13 colonies were established by those who were seeking relief from the restraints of the British Empire, whose king presided over an imperial church. According to Erwin Chermerinsky writing for the...
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 declared March to be Poison Prevention Awareness Month and offers these tips on keeping your pet safe around commonly used household products. Household bleach is commonly used as a general cleaning and disinfecting solution. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends a diluted solution of on...
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 hired its first female officer in 1989 and the aging facility lacked a dedicated space for female officers. The department now has three women on the force and the converted restroom they were using was cramped and lacked seating and appropriate lighting. The Detroit Public Safety Foundation spearhe...
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 Disabilities Awareness Month. The recognition is meant to raise awareness and educate the public about developmental disabilities while highlighting the strengths, abilities, and important contributions of people with developmental disabilities. Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month was first...
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 listen to. When her parents take her to the Jazz Museum to learn about her musical roots, she finds many of the great jazz musicians of the past influenced the music that Jasmine loves listening to today and gains a new appreciation for her parent's music. Originally published in 2009, "Mama Got...
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 Detroit and downriver have all variety of seafood on their menus including Crab Kitchen in Westland, Rogala's Bar and Grill in Garden City, Scotty Simpson Fish and Chips in Detroit. If you prefer to support a local parish, the Archdiocese of Detroit offers a tool to find a fish dinner near you at...
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 Technology, Cosmetology, and Certified Nursing. A Certified Automotive Technology Program has been added at Ecorse High School to give interested students an opportunity to gain certification and find employment in the steadily growing automotive mechanic industry. The two-year program began with 20 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 district. Now entering his second year as superintendent, Weeks says he is pleased to see dedicated parents walking children to school and volunteering their time, many of whom are graduates of the district's Annapolis High School themselves. What he really finds impressive however, are the families...
