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Team work paid off. Three police personnel from River Rouge and two from Ecorse received FBI Director Certificates for their instinctive and heroic actions to safely apprehend FBI Tampa bank robber subject JOHN CHARLES ANDERSON on January 20, 2022. The officers also recovered critical evidence which led to additional federal firearms charges in the Eastern District of Michigan. River Rouge Deputy Police Chief Dasumo Mitchell stated, "It is an honor for our officers, this department and the city...
Even before the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, the River Rouge School District had adopted a system which allows schools to support the students' social-emotional learning, mental health, and physical wellness. Under the leadership of Superintendent Dr. Derrick Coleman, the district has spent the past decade assessing the needs of students and families and coming up with supportive services to meet those needs, whether they be emotional, physical, social, or financial. Coleman believes...
On April 4, 1968, an assassin's bullet ended the dynamic life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the age of 39. King stood on a balcony of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, a site that's now a museum dedicated to the civil rights champion's life. James Earl Ray ultimately pleaded guilty to shooting King but later claimed he was a pawn in a more significant crime ring to kill the African American leader. On the 54th anniversary of King's death, observances took place around the nation,...
Many times small cities get overlooked when it come to big projects. The City of Ecorse has some big ideas to transform their Department of Public Works (DPW) Department and their Police Department. The goal is to be better equipped to serve the residents of Ecorse. The plan for the DPW is to build a new garage to be located at the City Hall. The project cost is just shy of $2 Million. From what has been discussed is that this project is shovel ready. The City has already completed the design...
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's (DTW) North Terminal was renamed the Warren Cleage Evans Terminal on Monday, April 4, 2022. In June 2021, the Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA) Board of Directors unanimously voted to rename the North Terminal in honor of Wayne County Executive Warren C. Evans. The terminal opened in 2008 to offer customers another world-class option at DTW and allowed for the retirement of the Smith and Berry terminals as passenger facilities. The North Terminal...
The Detroit Tigers will welcome back fans to Comerica Park on April 8th, Opening Day. There are some new food items and beverages, giveaways items, merchandise, Tigers Authentic items, corporate partners and much more. Upon entering the games, you may notice newly branded entrances. Gate A is now the Comerica Entry, Gate B is the Rocket Entry and Gate C is now Gallagher Entry. The Chevrolet Pavilion - located left field- has a new bar, canopy, and signage. The foul poles now say Rocket, a nice...
LANSING, – Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II today received the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA) Improving Lives and Communities Award. Lt. Governor Gilchrist is the 2022 recipient of the annual award presented in partnership by the NLGA and Anthem. "I appreciate this recognition, as well as the opportunity to spread the word about Michigan's unique efforts to improve the quality of life for all residents, especially those most at-risk and in-need," said Lt. Governor Garlin...
Coming up on two years ago a travesty shook River Rouge and the Jackson family. The Christmas season was near and the Jackson/Blackmon family was excited to celebrate with one another and bring in the New Year. That was until the beloved mother of three, Jennifer Blackmon, disappeared. Originally, her family wasn't worried because they figured Jennifer would return. They were very confident in the love that Jennifer had for her entire family, especially her children. The Jackson's also knew...
Senate Judiciary Chair Dick Durbin, a Democrat from Illinois, said out loud on Monday what many may have thought about the Supreme Court nomination hearings where Republicans verbally lynched Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. "Judge Jackson is a better person than me," Durbin announced. He praised the nominee's restraint in the face of unhinged GOP senators who many suggested posed questions that bordered on being racist and obscene. "She stayed calm and collected, showed dignity, grace, and poise. I...
The time has finally come! Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge’s grounds are now open seven days a week during daylight hours! Though the John D. Dingell Jr. Visitor Center remains closed; the grounds around the building are open for self-guided visitation. What does this mean for our visitors? It means you can now enjoy hiking, fishing, biking, wildlife observation, photography, and more at your local refuge any day of the week from sun up to sundown. Come early in the morning and experience nature waking up as the birds began to s...
