Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944
Serving Metropolitan Detroit Since 1944
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Crossroads of Michigan, a social service outreach agency, was established in Detroit in 1971. Its mission is to support the surrounding community by providing emergency assistance and advocacy and to respond to other needs in the community as they are able to. Crossroads Associate Director Ashleigh Mitchell says that while providing basic necessities to needy families, the organization's staff began a dialogue with its clients to find out what needs were not being met in the community and how Cr...
Marilyn Oliver was born and raised in Ecorse and has seen the city's ups and downs over the years. Now having been re-elected as the Ecorse City Treasurer, Oliver says she sees her role in city government as one that is able promote community in Ecorse. "I do not think that we reach out to the community to encourage involvement and engagement; I try to do that from this office," she says. Oliver spent 37 years working in the utility sector, where she gained skills in customer service,...
There are a plethora of gaps that exist among the people in America. The wealth gap is what's spoken of on the front line, but it's only the tip of the iceberg; or just another block in the stack. Wealth does not come easy. It's either built or passed down. In certain areas of our country, there is no wealth to pass down, because there is no wealth to start with. Imagine playing a game of Monopoly, only to start with no cash, and hardly getting a turn at the dice. Tarence Wheeler has played the...
The wait is over. O'Briens Market is open to the public. A fire closed the doors of the largest grocery store in Ecorse back in 2013. Over the years, the community saw things happening and then nothing. Then things were happening and then nothing. But now the store is open and it is bigger and better than before. Cheryl Starr, who lives in Ecorse says that 'I am glad they are open. I was a customer of the old O'Briens and I was just waiting for them to open." The grocery store opened to the...
We've read it in the newspaper, heard it on the radio, and have seen it on the television: If you think you may have COVID-19, isolate yourself away from others. But then what? The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends you monitor your symptoms after isolating yourself at home if you suspect you may be coming down with COVID-19. Symptoms can appear anywhere from two to 14 days after exposure to the virus. Symptoms to watch for include fever or chills, fatigue, cough, difficulty...
(Reuters) - Michigan's attorney general charged former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder on Wednesday with two counts of willful neglect of duty over the lead-poisoning of drinking water in Flint city - the first person to face criminal charges over the crisis. The case became emblematic of racial inequality in the Unites States as it afflicted Flint, a city of about 100,000 people, more than half of whom are African American. Snyder faces two misdemeanor charges that carry a penalty of up to a...
Mittens for Detroit uses as its tagline, "Warming hearts, two hands at a time." Indeed, the 501(c) (3) non-profit has been delivering mittens and gloves by the thousands to metro Detroit children and adults for a decade. Mittens for Detroit (MFD) was established in 2010 by actress Erin Cummings while she was working on the television show "Detroit 1-8-7." The actress was struck by how metro Detroiters were taking care of one another during the economic recession that gripped the nation, and...
There is a box of treasure hidden under River Rouge. Hordes of people travel for sports, food, and entertainment in the city has skyrocketed over recent years. The fact that has taken the region by storm, is fashion. Ladies fashion in particular. River Rouge's own social butterfly, T'Kay Montaque had spearheaded this movement way before it was the fashionable thing to do. Montaque's lifestyle has naturally led her to the spotlight, and the position she holds today. While attending River Rouge...
Each year for over 50 years our local Santa has loaded up his sled with gifts and drove through the streets of Metropolitan Detroit giving out toys. Kids of all ages would stand in amazement when they see the sled and Santa coming down the street or driving on the highway. We love you Santa (Myron Benford) for your continued support of the community and for bringing a glimpse of joy to our lives. This year was a little different so Santa penned a letter to the community. To Believers, Contributo...
Kevin Harrington is a man on a mission. That mission is to do good for others. Harrington was released from prison in April after serving 17 ½ years for a crime he did not commit. His conviction was tossed and he was a free man. But he is not a bitter man, given his circumstances. "I made a vow when God blessed me with my freedom back, I would do stuff like this," he said on December 23, when he joined with State Representative Jewell Jones and others from the community to host a toy...
The Westland Police Department recently exhausted the eligibility list that they use to hire new police officers. They anticipate starting a new process in January of 2021 to establish the next eligibility list. As part of the process, applicants will be required to take the written portion of their testing through EMPCO (http://empco.net/). Since testing dates might be limited due to the holiday season, they wanted to put this information out there to give those who are qualified an ample...
Ecorse's Public Safety Director Joseph Thomas is urging local businesses to be on alert for counterfeit $50 and $20 bills. Thomas says five fake bills had been received by three Ecorse businesses as of Monday, December 28, and says there are bound to be more floating around out there. "During the holidays, we got hit hard and people are going to be doing (unlawful) things, and we ask people to be extremely mindful," says Thomas. Thomas adds that it is possible people are unknowingly passing the...
Mayor William R. Wild is proud to announce that he has filled the positions on the newly created Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Commission. The DEI Commission was created as a result of a resolution passed by City Council in August 2020 Declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis. The initial Resolution was brought before the City Council by Councilperson Tasha Green. To ensure the resolution contained an all inclusive format a diverse group of community members , staff and elected...
Every time you play the lottery, it's a win for Michigan. Every Lottery purchase benefits K-12 education, gives a lift to local businesses, and supports companies that employ Michigan residents. About 97 cents of every dollar spent on Lottery tickets is returned to the state in the form of contributions to the state School Aid Fund, prizes to players, and commissions to vendors and retailers. For every $1 spent on Lottery tickets, 27 cents goes to the state's School Aid Fund, 61 cents goes to...
When the corona virus first attacked us, African Americans were unwittingly at the front of the line of those disproportionately affected and more likely to be hospitalized and die as a result of complications. A focus on making testing available for the more affected populations and the consistent promotion of safety measures started making a dent in the disproportionate impacts being felt by people of color and saved many lives. Now that there's a vaccine, questions are arising as to who's...
As of December 8, Michigan had experienced 93 residential fires with fatalities. In fact, multi-fatality fires have jumped 78 percent from a year ago. The Michigan Fire Inspectors Society (MFIS) is urging residents to pay extra attention to electrical safety indoors this holiday season. Holiday time is typically more prone to fire accidents, but this year more and more people are working from home and students are doing classwork virtually, prompting increased use of various electrical devices...
This week's Senior Star is Mrs. Willa (Bates) Royals. Royals turned 80 years old just last week and celebrated with friends and family, adding, "We had a good time!" Royals is widowed and now lives in Harrison Township, but was raised in River Rouge. She attended Northrop Elementary School, now Sabbath Middle School, and graduated from River Rouge High School. She was part of the glee club and the pep club in school and remains in contact with a handful of her school friends, including Marie...
For the past two years, Michigan Sea Grant has been working with the city of Ecorse and its neighbors to develop a plan for clean-up and revitalization of the Ecorse Creek. The cities of Ecorse, Wyandotte, and Lincoln Park were recently awarded a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) to help finance the venture. Michigan Sea Grant is a cooperative program of the University of Michigan (UM), Michigan State University (MSU) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a proclamation declaring December 3 as Day of Persons With Disabilities in Michigan. In 1992, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed an International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The governor's proclamation is intended to emphasize the importance of acknowledging the challenges often faced by those with disabilities in our own state. In Michigan, 27 percent of residents have some sort of disability and face hardship in securing employment, health...
In 1914, a worker with the Internal Revenue Service in Detroit named James J. Brady happened to get a glance of a cartoon featuring a sad child who had been overlooked at Christmastime. Knowing that families were struggling and the holidays were just around the corner, Brady was motivated to do something to help. "So this gentleman was very inspired by that cartoon and gathered some of his friends and co-workers, who had actually delivered newspapers when they were kids, old newsboys," explains...
It happens for roughly 3 million Americans every year as the holidays approach: the days become shorter and a type of depression known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD) sets in. "With seasonal affective disorder, people are very irritable, they don't want to socialize, they can have fatigue, anxiety, maybe a lack of energy," explains Stephanie Stasiak, Behavioral Health Director at Western Wayne Family Health Centers (WWFHC). Experts believe seasonal affective disorder is caused by less...
One of the nation's leading civil rights organizations announced the honorees for its annual awards ceremony recognizing people for working to promote social, racial and economic justice in their communities. The National Action Network (NAN) on Wednesday revealed the five winners' names for this installment of the Triumph Awards, a yearly tradition that began more than a decade ago. Actress Angela Bassett, activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham, DJ D-Nice, Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts and...
Detroit - The Urban League of Detroit & Southeastern Michigan (ULDSEM) will hold its 55th Annual Guild Gala Luncheon on Saturday, December 5, 2020. This annual event recognizes individuals with Community Service awards and celebrates the accomplishments of youth in the community with our "Do the Right Thing" recognition. This year's Gala will be held virtually beginning at 12:30 p.m. Individuals or interested companies can visit https://www.deturbanleague.org/guild-gala purchase tickets and...
Detroit, MI – On Tuesday November 24th at 4:30 PM members of two Community Advisory Councils (CAC) held Detroit's first CAC Summit. They gathered in front of the Spirit of Detroit to demand recognition of Detroit government's most ignored elected bodies. Like most members of the Detroit City Council and the Board of Police Commissioners, CAC members petitioned for ballot access, fulfilled residency requirements, and were elected by their Districts. Unlike other elected bodies, there has been n...
Each year the Telegram Newspaper gives people from the community an opportunity to express what they are Thankful for. I am thankful for all of you. 2020 has been a journey. GOD has given us His love, the love we need to serve our communities with dignity. With His grace we were given the concern, foresight and patience to join energy recognizing service is our common goal. His mercy has blessed us with enough health and stamina to serve. We have grown through it all and are not finished yet...
