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The River Rouge Leadership Program celebrated its sixth year of building new leaders. On Saturday, April 27, 2019 this year's program ended with the much anticipated Cotillion and Beautillion Ball. The highlight of the program for the students, their parents and the community, the Ball gives the students a chance to come out in royal style. This year's ball was held at the Bentley in Wyandotte. The River Rouge Leadership Program began in 2013 as a vision of Nicole McKinney, community liaison... Full story
Historic Michigan parade honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice Inkster is honoring the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice fighting for America at one of Michigan's oldest Memorial Day Parade, which started in 1969. The cities of Dearborn and Ferndale, both of which have been held for 95 years, are older than Inkster's parade. The event will include local businesses, kid-friendly activities, service organizations and churches through their participation and donations. Join the... Full story
In a Town Hall Meeting to discuss auto insurance rates, legislators at the state and national level met with voters on April 24 at Focus: HOPE in Detroit. Emotions ran high as residents and legislators alike expressed frustration at the state's current auto insurance premiums, reputed to be among the highest in the nation. U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib (13th District) was the first to address attendees at the event. She reviewed recently proposed legislation which, if passed, would prohibit... Full story
The unassuming little store front on Michigan Avenue in Inkster houses a long and storied history most know little about. The shop was built in the late 1960s by Evans Corden to house his confectionary shop. It was intended as a second location of the Senate Sweet Shop, located farther east on Michigan Avenue in Detroit. It was at this location the story begins in 1918. It was Grandfather Samuel Cordon and his brother Gus Corden who started things. Samuel Corden had come to America from Greece... Full story
The Ecorse School District celebrated Cinco De Mayo with a full week of activities that were held through-out the district. There was as had aI'm reaching out to let you know we have a week full of activities to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Students were exposed to the Hispanic culture through food, dance, music and clothing. Students at Bunche Elementary school had the opportunity break pinatas. The Mexican Folkloric Dancers performed for the students at Grandport Academy. Students from the High... Full story
River Rouge Mayor Michael Bowdler, elected officials and public safety leaders welcome three new police officers to the department (Police Academy Grads- Anthony Kucinski, Joshua Smith and James Vanderaa Jr.) Not pictured - Fire Academy Grad. Anthony McGee... Full story
I have realized that one of the most important things that is missing is ‘community engagement’. Some of the major issues that are affecting our homes, community, state and the nation can be resolved when people get involved. I’m sure that you will agree that the issues of Crime in the city, Illiteracy, Funding and Education in school districts, Pipeline to Prison, Blight, Lack of Faith and Low Voter Turnout are issues that need to be addressed. If you agree with me, then I ask, what are you doi... Full story
