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Articles from the September 5, 2024 edition


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  • It's Back To School Time

    Kellee Jordan, Telegram Multimedia Journalist|Sep 5, 2024

    School season is back! School staff, parents/guardians, kids and everyone in between is affected by this season. Here some Facebook followers share their favorite and least favorite thing about this time of the year. There are also some tips to maneuver through the school year. "Being alone in my peace while the kid is out is my favorite. Rolling out of my warm bed is my biggest issue," said work from home mother Donna Ash. Many work - from - home parents can relate. While you now have the...

  • River Rouge Days Brings End of Summer Celebration

    Renee Summers, Telegram Reporter|Sep 5, 2024

    It's time once again for Rouge Days and that means summer is winding down, but Rouge Days organizers want the community to send summer out with a bang. The fun begins Friday, September 6 and runs through Sunday, September 8. Personnel Director for the city of River Rouge Lisa Givens and Assistant to Mayor William Campbell, Deanne Belcher, say this year will be the event's 96th celebration. The pair are part of the team organizing the three-day festival and are optimistic the event will provide m...

  • **Editorial: A Personal Plea for Informed Voting: Why This Election Matters More Than Ever**

    Velma Overman|Sep 5, 2024

    As the election looms on the horizon, the cacophony of political ads, heated debates, and incessant news cycles can feel overwhelming and, at times, disheartening. For many, it's easy to view this as just another chapter in the unending saga of politics. But for me, this election has become profoundly personal. After much soul-searching, I've come to understand that this isn't merely about policies and platforms-it's about the very essence of our future. It's about my family, community, and...

  • Newly Constructed Wayne County Criminal Justice Center Opens

    Keith Owens, Wayne County Staff|Sep 5, 2024

    Detroit, MI. August 29, 2024 – Wayne County officials will officially open the doors, on Tuesday, September 3, to the newly completed Wayne County Criminal Justice Center (CJC), a state-of-the-art facility that marks a significant milestone in the county's criminal justice system. The project which spans over 11 acres and more than one million square feet across seven buildings, is now fully operational. "The opening of the Criminal Justice Center ushers in a new era of justice for Wayne C...