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Articles from the July 23, 2020 edition


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  • Ecorse Schools Celebrates Grand Re-Opening of Jim Bibbs Track Facility

    Renee Summers, Telegram Reporter|Jul 23, 2020

    Ecorse High School was the site of the district's grand re-opening of its outdoor track facility on Saturday, July 11. The track had been resurfaced as part of the district's commitment to improvement in the schools. A pre-event mixer which included a light dinner was held for educational partners of the district and esteemed alumni. Masks were required and social distancing rules were in effect. The district's track facility is named in honor of James Bibbs, an alumnus of Ecorse Schools, who...

  • Tri-Cities United Needs You

    Emma Lockridge, Contributing Columnist|Jul 23, 2020

    In my introductory column a few weeks back I described the amazing experience of growing up on the Southwest Side. What I did not emphasize was how the families of River Rouge, Ecorse and Detroit 48217 came together to build a tight-knit, loving community that felt like one big extended family. The good old days are behind us, but that does not mean wonderful times are not ahead for our combined communities. Like many urban areas, we are struggling with crime, a shrinking tax base and concern...