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On the evening of Tuesday, August 1, the Inkster Police Department hosted the 2023 National Night Out event at the department's parking lot, welcoming residents to enjoy a night of free fun while interacting with the Inkster Police officers who serve the city. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign held nationally on the first Tuesday in August to promote police and community partnerships, neighborhood relations, and trust within the community. Also on hand to meet and greet...
In an unprecedented show of global cooperation, more than a dozen international law enforcement agencies, spearheaded by the United States, have executed an operation hailed as a milestone in the fight against child sexual exploitation. Under the banner of "Operation Renewed Hope," an intensive three-week effort launched on July 17th, helped identify and locate victims of child sexual exploitation. The FBI confirmed that 311 child victims were identified and rescued. The heart of Operation...
The applications process is now open for positions on the Wayne County Youth Council during the 2023-24 school year. As many as 30 members will be appointed to the youth council, with up to two from each Wayne County Commission district. "The youth council is designed to bring together young people from diverse backgrounds to work on issues important to young people," said Wayne County Commissioner Monique Baker McCormick (D-Detroit), who created the youth council and serves as the liaison...
In a visit to local small businesses in Washington, D.C. on Friday, Aug. 4, Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled plans to provide grants to non-profit and community-based organizations as part of the $125 million Capital Readiness Program (CRP). The program seeks to bolster historically underserved entrepreneurs' access to capital, aligning with one of the critical pillars of what the White House has dubbed the Bidenomics economic plan. The CRP, funded through the American Rescue Plan,...
The 2023 Taste of Downriver Event will take place on Tuesday, August 15 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in downtown Allen Park. The event is organized by the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce (SWCRC). Admission to the event is $25, which will allow visitors to sample delicious food from several participating eateries located in downriver. Participating restaurants will include The Broadcast Booth and El Jalapeno from Allen Park, the Serendipity Cakery from Riverview, Honey Baked Ham Co....
On Tuesday, August 8, people in several Wayne County Cities cast their votes. They voted on Mayors, City Council positions, millages and other items. Although the results were low as compared to the upcoming General Election, this was the time for people voices to be heard.. The results are as follows: Melvindale Mayor Top two candidates advance Wheeler T. Marsee Nicole M. Shkira Dearborn Heights City Council Three positions; top six candidates advance Mo Baydoun * Denise Malinowski Maxwell Ray...
