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July 2006 | Top

06: School budget reduced, flexible
06: Murals spring to life at Art in the Park
06: Theater fundraiser scheduled
06: Charity car show draws crowd
06: Township officials outline need for millages
06: Layoffs, budget cuts are official
06: Wayne child donates locks
06: Area bar has been in family since 1950s
13: Grants, fundraisers to pay for park improvements
13: Major changes proposed at eatery
13: Development heads to downtown core
13: Council approves new public art donation
13: Chamber gears up for Northville summer carnival
13: Group to present concert to help support theatre programs
14: Charges expected in ‘accidental’ shooting
19: Fire ravages luxury homes
20: Northville woman provides confidante service
20: Salvation Army offers unique summer programs
20: Fire ravages 3 upscale homes
20: Livonia man charged in ‘accidental’ shooting
20: Court ruling upholds demolition order
20: Commissioners finalize Wheelfest preparations
20: Wounded vet to receive Purple Heart
20: Churches unite to bring ministry to all age groups
20: Hospital plan ready for scrutiny
27: Officials optimistic about Ford plan
27: Planners dejected by Sakwa proposal
27: Grant could help fund passive park, pathway system
27: Lawsuit claims builder negligence in house fire
27: New chief hired for Northville
27: Annual city sidewalk sales set this weekend
27: Walk for Hope planned in Wayne
27: National Church Residences to renovate Wayne Towers

August 2006 | Top

03: 2nd robbery of resident is foiled
03: Wayne woman killed in traffic accident
03: Candidates brace for Tuesday primary election
03: Deadline passes for Butler building
03: City eases up on downtown parking restrictions
03: Local actor takes lead in ‘Purple Rose’ production
03: New principal named at Northville High School
03: Candidates brace for primary election
03: Hospital plan concerns officials, residents
10: District seeks funds through Schools of Choice
10: Pancake breakfast returns to Wheelfest
10: Youth services gears up for another busy school year
10: Volunteers kick off downtown plan at crowded meeting
10: Harlow Tire to sponsor Wayne Wheelfest car show
10: Concert to aid theater
10: Proposed development would impact Northville traffic
10: LeBlanc edges Godbout in vote
16: City readies for building demolition
17: Schools seek answers on enrollment, funding
17: House candidates plot strategy
17: City tweaks parking plan after complaints
17: Election could mean board vacancy among trustees
17: New uses fill several vacant city buildings
17: Wayne gears up for Wheelfest
17: Raid hands suspect third drug arrest
17: Local Habitat for Humanity volunteer to be honored
17: Single Business Tax remains political issue
17: Development guru seeks new firms in Northville Township
24: Community Park expansion set to open
24: Arts Commission expands borders
24: Grant funds fire equipment
24: New sculpture inspires reflective space
24: New ordinance designed to address ‘big foot’ homes
24: Townhouses to fill Union Street site
24: Wheelfest heads to cyberspace
31: Renowned area inventor dies
31: Wheelfest weathers inclement conditions
31: ‘Friends’ project put on hold for 1 year
31: Area mourns long-time Rotarian, activist
31: Bingo event provides scholarships
31: District earns praise on state report card
31: Committees act quickly on downtown strategic plan
31: District makes changes to administrative cabinet
31: Trustees want input on Thayer's Park plan
31: Wayne Citizens Police Academy sessions begin next month
31: Northville man is ‘Fitness Ambassador’

September 2006 | Top

07: Planners tweak Sheldon Road proposal
07: Victorian Art Market fills up
07: Festival returns Friday
07: Historic home tour benefits scholarships
07: Art store debuts at Victorian Festival
07: Youngsters show style during fundraiser
07: Attwood Park fields ready for action
07: Council OKs mural funding
07: Resident foils home invasion
07: Fundraiser to help pets, historic theater
07: Youth group reaches out
07: ‘Cars’ to rev up historic theater re-opening
14: Officials remember Sept. 11
14: City may revisit absentee ballot issue
14: Township, developer work through 7 Mile plan
14: Public input sought on Master Plan
14: Victorian Festival highlights history, heritage of city
14: Bad weather, good crowds, great festival
14: City mulls downtown issues
14: Goodfellows gear up for annual donation drive
14: Battle of bands may return
14: Organizers vow ‘Friends’ return
14: International artist to appear at Plymouth gallery
14: Flying Pilgrims file flight plan for weekend event
14: Historic structure meets wrecking crew
21: Wayne plants spared by Ford Motor
21: Search leads to 3 suspects
21: Oakwood plans $3.4 million renovation
21: School board tours Central Middle School
21: Cancer claims Plymouth businessman
21: Restaurant crawl highlights downtown, supports Penn
21: Fundraiser benefits cancer foundation
21: Race track revenue reserved for future
21: Youth Assistance seeks mentors
21: Area bands perform to help restore theater
21: Rustic Chef cook-off heats up at Maybury Farm
21: Great Lakes Chili Cook Off returns to Plymouth
21: Exchange program sends teacher to Japan
22: Trustees reject park proposal
28: Sakwa project hinges on final site plan
28: Northville reaches out to industry
28: Township ordinance amendments ‘worth closer look’
28: Road yard scheduled to close
28: Family ensures veteran receives medals, honor
28: Theater group sets final fund deadline
28: Businessman weighs options as November elections approach
28: Additions to Community Park rejected by board

October 2006 | Top

02: This is a test article that is short
03: Comedy club debuts tonight
05: City pushes ambitious Taft Road redesign
05: Ford to invest $29 million in Wayne
05: Residents riled by cut through traffic
05: District library to celebrate milestone
05: Downtown district plan extended
05: Commission approves staffing changes
05: Department promotes safety at open house
05: Consultant to tackle tough truck traffic task
05: Wayne student finds niche at prestigious art school
05: Goodfellows holiday fund drive under way
05: Historic barn is restored by community donations
05: New comedy club opens
11: Northville trustee to face investigation
12: City of Inkster gets a new home
12: City launches new site
12: Oktoberfest debuts at Millennium Park
12: Officials seek input on park plan
12: Plymouth businessman honored for scholarship efforts
12: Road millage is council decision
12: Plymouth band releases first original album
19: City seeks downtown input
19: Officials frustrated with parking system
19: DDA debates timing of projects
19: City ponders road issues
19: Parking deck may reach new heights in 2008
19: Abatement will help save 2,900 Ford jobs
19: City to seek perpetual road tax
19: Artists scout locations for mural program
19: Clubs could bring back after-school recreation
19: Newburgh bridge repairs on schedule
19: 2 arrested in drug raid
19: Suspect in home invasions arrested
19: State police probe Northville trustee’s actions
26: Worker killed at construction site
26: Brownfield Authority tables plan
26: Planners, developer tweak site plan
26: Old plant may see new life
26: State grant facilitates Karmann expansion
26: Aquatic Area to be named for recreation ‘visionary’
26: Residents get in the ‘spirit’
26: Theater suggested as site of first Wayne mural
26: Man donates hair to help young cancer victims

November 2006 | Top

02: Inkster man stabbed at Wayne club
02: Downtown plans form after ‘energetic’ meeting
02: Pathways, open space proposed at Thayer’s Corner
02: Strong voter turnout expected
02: Shop ushers in downtown fashion event
02: Officials debate future of downtown
02: 7 seek 4 open seats on district library board
02: Clerks predict large voter turnout on Tuesday
02: Council to consider future of ‘Wheelfest’
02: Church fair marks 60th anniversary
09: Corriveau defeats Abbo in House race
09: Firm bids $2.4 million for incinerator site
09: Students make voices heard
09: Rotary, Recreation Foundation bring back ‘After School Program’
09: Officials impressed with Wayne Food Center
09: County suddenly starts Sheldon Road underpass
09: Art house store gains momentum
09: Retired teacher displays her award-winning artistic work
10: Newburgh Bridge to reopen next week
13: Senior Alliance kicks off holiday program
16: Officials concerned with new cable proposal
16: School administrators take pay freeze
16: Town Hall meeting scheduled on Underpass project
16: Ford cuts shift at Michigan Truck plant
16: Librarian prepares for new chapter in Wayne
16: Theater preservation group plans additional fundraisers
16: Village, downtown Northville prepare for holiday weekend
16: Plymouth DDA launches new web site
16: Officials weigh in on new revenue sharing plan
22: Transit study narrows focus to Wayne
22: Businesses, officials ready for underpass
22: New web site promotes downtown Plymouth
22: Meiden granted tax abatement
22: Trustees reject proposed business zoning
22: Trustees not ready for ethics policy—yet
22: Residents battle bike plan
22: Officials discuss potential loss of state funds
22: Seniors plan holiday craft sale
22: Christian youth group opens new gift store
30: Commision vows to bring back, improve Wheelfest
30: Police focus enforcement on downtown area
30: May vote likely on proposed road millage
30: Voters won’t see library millage next year
30: Consultants tweak downtown designs
30: Teachers’ contract causes concern
30: Music fundraiser offers big gifts, good odds
30: City to help fund school officer

December 2006 | Top

07: Schools brace for new funding cuts
07: Parking fines will increase
07: ‘Temporary’ dog park gets new leash on life
07: Rotary Club gives the gift of knowledge to students
07: Northville class sizes show increase
07: Athletics, math add up for senior
07: Four arrested after Wayne drug raid
08: Mural plan inches ahead
14: City officials move on Town Square design
14: Grant will fund park, pathway along Johnson Creek
14: Library director to ‘check out’ this month
14: Schools brace for more funding cuts
14: Goodfellows benefits raise funds
14: Economy prompts business changes
14: 4 arrested in raid
21: Wayne resident is 100 years young
21: Council approves road millage vote
21: Wayne library receives endowment grant
21: School district grapples with growth issues
21: Cable law causes concerns
21: Long-time firefighter to retire this week
21: Legislator hopes to ‘repair’ faulty driver responsibility law
21: Trustee cleared in 'blackmail' investigation
28: Newsmaker of the Year: Energy, momentum bring honor to Nicholson
28: Year brought mixed bag for City of Wayne
28: Development tops 2006 news for Northville
28: What’s next for old hospital site?
28: Park funding proposal post poned until New Year
28: New cable legislation prompts officials concern
28: Raise for clerk tabled by trustees

January 2007 | Top

04: City officials mull town square proposal
04: Township bids on Detroit property
04: Art House exhibit highlights local talent
04: New resident brings old perspective to history
04: CVS plan wins approval
04: Wayne readies for budget plans
04: Impact of new cable laws still unclear
11: Wayne loses long-time councilman
11: Wayne part of huge Ford Motor investment
11: Gun, drugs recovered in raid
11: Recreation master plan nears completion
11: Trustees to revisit clerk’s salary
11: Area soldier completes 2nd tour in Iraq, heads for Texas
18: Wayne starts up millage campaign
18: City scales down size of public mural project
18: City gears up road millage promotion efforts
18: Wayne readies for Michigan projects
18: Senator faces busy new term
18: Kiwanian hopes fundraiser will become tradition
18: Hospital Brownfield proposal discussed
18: Hearings set for recreation master plan
18: Recreation district plan may be revisited
18: Characters in new book based on author’s fellow servicemen
18: Wayne Wheelfest Committee plans fundraising events
18: Northville settles on park name
25: Northville Trustees approve raise for clerk
25: Lawsuit filed in Wayne County tax case
25: Drug raid nets 2 suspects with criminal past
25: Accident may lead to ‘no tolerance’ enforcement
25: Schools seek input on funding, growth issues
25: New theater heads to Northville
25: Northville victorious in township hall lawsuit
25: Brownfield board mulls REI proposal
25: Wayne promotes 16-year veteran fire fighter
25: Tournaments to aid civitans
25: ‘Murder’ planned in Wayne
25: Township officials reject recreation proposal
25: Hearing set for public input on recreation master plan
29: Alumni group plans next fundraiser

February 2007 | Top

01: Officials unveil expanded Alumni Arena
01: Council faces tough budget decisions
01: Road committee plots campaign
01: Scaled back mural brings concern, optimism
01: Planning commission approves 5 Mile plan
01: Highwood set for board vote
01: Forums attract interest
01: Secretary of State machine installed at Wayne City Hall
01: Grand Giveaway set by Civitans
01: School boosters to host Valentine Dinner and silent auction fundraiser
01: New Tipping Point Theatre group plans red carpet Call to Action
01: Accident victim to make full recovery
01: Quick police work nets robbery suspects
01: Police called to handle night club crowds
02: Could Northville corner see new use?
06: Wayne braces for Michigan Avenue work
07: Governor sketches Michigan future
08: Popular ROTC program earns more honors
08: Cold wreaks havoc with schools, services
08: Downtown concept wins approval
08: Firm will oversee first phases
08: Township trustees tweak Thayer’s Corner plan
08: Deadline looms for school board candidates
08: Wayne Chamber of Commerce has new address
08: 2 charged in break-in at local shop
12: Deadline for school board candidates is tomorrow
12: Contractor caused Northville fire, officials said
15: Wayne police investigate daylight robbery
15: New store will abut street
15: Council acts on new town square plan
15: 4 seek two Northville school board seats
15: Superintendent honored for special programs
15: Police chief reflects on goals, challenges
15: Officer relishes new ‘back to school’ role
15: Residents relocated after apartment fire
15: Trustees ponder plan for ‘Highwood’
15: Local author helps children deal with divorce
16: Mural plan heads to city council, again
22: Northville Trustees stand firm on former hospital project
22: Northville Schools cautiously investigate privatization
22: Growth study shows school district concerns
22: Michigan Avenue headaches start
22: City officials prepare for busy year
22: Council approves new mural proposal
22: Community cooperation may ease health care issue
22: City, DDA finalize strategic priorities
22: Board tweaks land uses
22: Traffic, trees a concern with proposal
22: Council to hear ‘Xtreme’ woes

March 2007 | Top

01: Break-in plan 'washed out' by police
01: International 'scam' targets mayor
01: Businesses plot construction year strategy
01: Council votes against license for Club Xtreme
01: Oakwood growth plan includes Annapolis
01: Walker-Winter wins Blue Ribbon award
01: Schools plan portables, new boundaries
01: Brownfield plan may help save ‘Highwood’
01: Township seeks grant for Thayer’s Park project
01: Township chief takes on new duties
01: Renovations at historical museum in Wayne are complete
01: Chamber sponsoring business expo March 17
01: Habitual offender charged in Northville purse snatching
08: DNA helps solve year-old Northville crime
08: Millage education efforts to ‘get in gear’
08: Election season gets early start
08: Rezoning lifts curtain on theater project
08: Council disbands recreation commission
08: Sincock honored by state recreation association
08: Long-time director at The Senior Alliance celebrates retirement
08: Tuned in Wayne woman wins ‘makeover’
08: Fire strikes apartments
15: Wayne police shut down marijuana grow farm
15: General store could benefit from Northville racetrack funds
15: MDOT to re-open some side streets in Wayne
15: Northville Soccer Association pitches indoor facility
15: Citizen's group could fund Northville park
15: Sorority hits milestone
15: House proposal would spark real estate market
15: Ambassador calls for peace, understanding
15: Message, value concerns for road millage group
15: District boundary changes questioned
15: Township trustees tweak planned park priorities
15: Contract near for town square
22: Officer honored for efforts to curb drunken driving
22: Grants could help Wayne park
22: Businesses seek help from Michigan Avenue work
22: Fire strikes industrial facility
22: Rotary seeks members
22: Boundary plan draws criticism, concerns
22: ‘Center’ plan is too big, council says
22: Trustees pass on Thayer’s Park grant
22: Resignation leaves top 2 spots open in fire department
22: Oakwood pledges not to abandon Annapolis
26: Northville school boundary decision not imminent, superintendent says
29: Senate finance plan concerns schools
29: Marshmallow drop doubles as ‘canned’ fundraiser
29: Scholarship set up in honor of Strutz
29: Developers appeal psychiatric hospital decision
29: Is Thayer’s Corner safe?
29: Township rejects Brownfield proposal
29: Boundary change decision postponed
29: Theater group plans fundraiser
30: Northville Rec Commission seeks help from community
30: Date set for Northville school boundary vote

April 2007 | Top

05: Police arrest gunman
05: City addresses plan to ‘save our streets’
05: ‘Historic’ OK given to town square plan
05: Former commissions still have recreation role
05: City council gets good budget news
05: Sakwa loses on bid to block hospital sale
05: Local woman marks 55 years at Kroger store
05: Fundraisers set to save historic Wayne Theater
12: Council readies for next budget session
12: Northville board finalizes school boundaries
12: Wayne battalion awes at regional competition
12: State won’t renew liquor license at club
12: School district works on budget issues
12: Township bids on DeHoCo property
12: State delays Coldwater Springs project
12: Plan nearly ‘derails’ Wayne city traffic
12: Professional actors offer theatrical workshops this summer
12: Officials criticize state-finance plan
12: Scholarships awarded by group
12: Legislature considers bill to help with retirement savings
19: Clerk tackles robbery suspect
19: Wayne Rotarians seek out new members
19: AT&T ‘comes calling’ in community
19: Stripped of license, Club Xtreme opens to teens
19: Downtown budget, improvement projects line up
19: Historic commission ponders town square
19: Economic development efforts bear fruit
19: Businesses brace for busy construction season
19: Long time police veteran retires from Northville Township
19: State of Northville Schools: good news in trying times
19: State of Northville City: 'exciting' changes on the horizon
19: State of Northville Township: business as usual
19: Northville zoning board rebuffs $800 million project
23: Township officials seek new plan for high-tech corner
26: Budget includes some perks
26: Fire department brings ‘Old Betsy’ to life
26: Literary Club hosts annual sale fundraiser
26: Zoning board rejects hospital site proposal
26: Township open to new use for research park land
26: Budget, communication top issues for Smith
26: Grimmer seeks increased involvement
26: Lomske to focus on facilities, safety, students
26: Education, experience key issues for Price
26: State of the community: City of Northville has much to be excited about
26: Northville Township sees business as usual
26: Man faces charges after assaults near Wayne school

May 2007 | Top

03: Millage, school elections decided Tuesday
03: Committee fine-tunes mural concept
03: Concert series boosts preservation effort
03: Theater group brings Father of Bride to life
03: Schools brace for more budget cuts
03: 24 seek fire chief position
03: Developer seeks input on commercial corner
03: Catwalk event brings high fashion to downtown night spot
03: School leader speaks at annual Realtor’s luncheon
03: Barn restoration project wins state award
03: Northville schools get high marks
03: ‘Trot for Animals’ will help pay feed bills at Maybury Farm
04: Mailing riles school officials
09: Incumbents keep school seats in Northville
10: Roads millage approved by wide margin
10: Trash talk upsets state legislator
10: Deadline looms for city council
10: Residents vow to fight rezoning
10: City officials plan next construction project
10: Promotion returns police veteran to detective bureau
10: Events will aid area veterans
11: Suspicious incident at Northville schools is false alarm
16: 5 seek 3 council seats in Wayne
17: Community mourns death of Cliff Johnson, 80
17: Officer honored for role in arrest
17: Curtain hasn’t fallen on theater group
17: Wayne prepares for millage projects
17: Business group puts on fashionable fundraiser
17: Unique project teaches many lessons
17: DeHoCo deal is imminent, officials say
17: Businesses ‘scramble’ to help theater
17: City switches to new waste hauling firm
17: Civitans honor ‘Good Kids’
17: New principal welcomed at Moraine Elementary in Northville
17: Comedy night in Wayne will benefit 3 community groups
17: Resident urges officials to go green with Grow Zones
22: Northville school in lockdown after vague threat
24: Police, fire team up for jarring lesson
24: Mural project gets started
24: Big payday for Relay
24: Veiled threat causes high school lockdown
24: Township officials split on park drainage plan
24: City budget includes funds for capital projects
24: DARE program celebrates large class
24: Ford Motor employees help clean up hidden jewel in city
24: Beverly Woodard wins city recreation award
24: Tax abatement lures auto supplier to Northville
24: Northville speedsters head to states
24: Wildcats peaking at the right time
31: State budget deal spares school districts
31: City road projects are on schedule
31: Are changes imminent on hospital parcel?
31: Fundraiser provides more than a ‘dash’ of help
31: Bids higher than expected on Town Square project

June 2007 | Top

07: Budget change preserves theater
07: Stories emerge during mural project
07: Building plans gain council approval
07: Historical Society begins fund drive
07: No-no’s hope event will be ‘yes-yes’
07: Administrator prepares for new role
14: Students ‘exchange’ classroom for real life
14: Program aims to ease school transition
14: Firefighter honored for commitment to Wayne
14: Layoffs part of next school budget
14: Board mulls new town square
14: DeHoCo decision expected tonight
14: Group hopes The Rocky Horror Show will aid restoration effort
14: Northville officials delay Town Square decision
21: Wayne mourns loss of activist, leader
21: Plan sought for Dynamite Park
21: Volunteers will ‘CERTainly’ help during crises
21: Downtown authority delays town square decision
21: Township board OK’s DeHoCo purchase
21: CVS, Center Street Square move forward
21: City opens new hall to residents next week
21: Find a new best friend Saturday
21: Bar owners celebrate major renovation project with community
22: Meeting set for Town Square discussion
28: Westland, Wayne police team up on patrol
28: Contractors gear up for second phase of project
28: Wayne officer graduates from FBI academy
28: School board approves ‘best guess’ budget
28: Officials move on Town Square proposal
28: Parade to draw big crowds downtown
28: Township trustees OK park improvement plan
28: Local authors investigate St. Valentine’s Day massacre

July 2007 | Top

05: New business tax protects cities, too
05: Railroad work to add to area traffic woes
05: City council approves town square contract
05: Taft Road project to begin soon
05: Exhibit takes art back to nature
05: Project may require 50 parking credits
05: New outreach ministry hopes to help women revitalize spirit
05: Local women prepare for 3-day Breast Cancer Walk
12: Historic church celebrates milestone
12: City may purchase more land
12: Construction begins on town square
12: Schools chief gets high marks from board
17: Water main fix will leave downtown sections without service
19: City buys 6 foreclosed properties
19: Credit union signs on as Wheelfest sponsor
19: Long-time teacher hangs up dance shoes
19: Town square project forges ahead
19: Additional parking headed to downtown
19: Historical Society prepares for spooky annual fundraiser
19: Picnic to mark church anniversary
26: 1 arrested, 4 cited in drug raid
26: Michigan Avenue project falls behind
26: Sidewalk sales return this week
26: Wayne mourns longtime officer
26: Township officials renew bike path efforts
26: Town square project on schedule
26: Grant funds for new park imminent
26: Township narrows down strong field of fire chief hopefuls
26: Sidewalks return for annual downtown sale
26: Fire department promotes 2
26: Plan sent ‘back to the drawing board’

August 2007 | Top

02: ‘Fake’ police officer accosts Wayne resident
02: Wayne resident arrested after narcotics raid
02: Businesses line up to help Wheelfest
02: Legislation seeks to expand access to absentee ballots
02: Sidewalks will be ready for annual sale
02: Unique senior facility headed to township
02: Bike path answers could come this week
02: Housing director prepares for future
02: Council seeks resolution to manager issue
02: Wayne groups to sponsor chili cook-off
02: Local author self publishes first novel ‘Tipped in Blue’
07: Police seek help in identifying murder victim
09: Council OKs new fire truck purchase
09: Police seek residents for citizens’ programs
09: Relay 4 Life is successful, already
09: Plymouth gears up marketing efforts to attract customers
09: Plymouth hosts ‘chill out’
09: Theater opening pushed back two weeks
09: Cold Water Springs grant clears hurdle
09: Northville gears up marketing efforts
09: Police seek identity of dead woman
09: Township clerk’s department to host passport fair
09: Museum renovations continue
09: Township seeks volunteers for new ethics committee
09: Police have suspect in Northville murder
16: Democrats pledge to protect workers
16: Concert provides KISS of good fortune
16: City prepares sidewalk program
16: Town square on track, despite delays
16: Township police quickly solve murder case
16: Schools prepare annual goals
16: Township officials await word on hospital
16: Long-time Wayne business closes
20: Wayne community remembers John Harvey
23: Northville boy meets President Bush
23: Automotive firm headed to Northville Township
23: Facade program to aid businesses
23: Put the 'term' in terminology
23: Boundless playground receives major boost
23: Theater preservation plan picks up ‘friends’
23: Comerica Bank agrees to Main Street cut-through
23: Facade program to aid businesses
24: Northville murder suspect bound over for trial
30: Town square on time, despite bad weather
30: Residents re-thinking SAD proposal
30: District recalls teachers, hires more
30: Keep it short and sweet
30: Weather doesn’t dampen Wheelfest spirits
30: Hoover welcomes new school principal
30: Citizens honored for life-saving effort

September 2007 | Top

04: Wayne City Council won’t commit to downtown revitalization
06: Trelleborg ‘decision’ surprises officials
06: District excels on state tests
06: Township to extend search for new fire chief
06: What a difference a year makes
06: City council won’t commit to revitalization
06: County grant to fund recreation projects
06: Grant funds pay for new park features
13: Township to revisit senior citizens’ project
13: Lynch back at home at St. Mary’s
13: A second look...and an apology
13: Council may revisit 2020 Resolution
13: Officer cleared of wrongdoing
13: District adds funds to budget reserves
13: Wayne officers fired over allegations
18: Wayne officers charged in concert incident
20: NOMI dance permit approved
20: School board sets several goals for current year
20: Local woman vies for Miss Michigan title
20: Consolidation of elections could save school funds
20: Wayne officers charged for alleged theft
20: Theater group faces deadline
20: Ford Motor employees open arms, wallets
20: Mural is more than a painting
20: Township officials await word on IAV project
20: Volunteers turn out for ‘Friends’ project’
24: Theater board ponders future of Wayne landmark
27: City grants could aid business improvements
27: Historic tour designed to spur economy
27: Sunrise senior center wins approval, this time
27: School parent group launches 'Turnaround' fundraiser
27: Deadline looms for Wayne theater
27: Police take 64 poisonous snakes from Wayne home
27: Project ‘Butterfly’ is worth the wait
27: Fundraisers bring playground to school
27: Pavilion might not be ready for Town Square debut
28: Northville Schools will stay open if shutdown proceeds

October 2007 | Top

03: 2020 committee still struggles with identity
04: District enrollment projections on target
04: Cracraft named principal of year
04: Wayne moves to MERS retirement program
04: Beemer ousted from Maybury Farm
04: Educators thankful for budget vote
04: A real disconnect
04: Educators thankful for budget vote
11: District, teachers agree to new 2-year contract
11: County clerk brings services to township
11: New clinic offers free services
11: Rotarians honored for commitment
11: Wayne to host mural dedication ceremony Tuesday night
11: Once more, but with feeling
18: Township officials prepare for lean budget years
18: Town square nearing completion
18: Parks and recreation to evaluate facilities
18: Maybury Farm continues events, attractions until Nov. 1
18: Theater group halts restoration plans
18: Just water and crackers, please
25: Trelleborg wins tax abatement
25: A surprised Henningson named ‘Citizen of the Year’
25: Union talks turn attention to Wayne plants
25: Should we shoot the messenger?
25: County Clerk opens satellite office in Northville Township
30: State closes on Seven Mile property; future still uncertain

November 2007 | Top

01: State, developer close on Seven Mile Road site
01: State proposal would give funding increase to schools
01: Candidates anxious for Tuesday election
01: Rotary, high school form service partnership
01: Real growth can be slow process
01: WWII vet makes first trip to national cemetery
07: Wayne police seek robbery suspect
07: So moved, with appropriate thanks
08: Grant could upgrade Northville park
08: Lawsuit accuses township of religious harassment
08: Mulholland, Rowe, Damitio win city seats
08: WWII vet reflects on first trip to Arlington
08: Seinfeld flick doesn’t live up to the 'buzz'
08: Developer sues Northville Township over hospital site
09: REIS is suing? Didn’t see that comin’
10: Northville police inch closer to solving grisly murder
12: Two teens charged in 'thrill kill'
13: Residents show strong support for veterans
15: Teenagers charged in ‘thrill kill’ murder
15: Residents show strong support for veterans
15: Goodfellows ready for busy season as requests increase
15: Township braces for lawsuit
15: City of Northville honored for budget practices
15: Goodfellows plan for busy year, transition
15: Wayne JROTC shines near and far
15: Search for robbery suspect continues
15: Some very big shoes to fill
15: Teenagers charged in ‘thrill kill’ murder
15: Goodfellows ready for busy season as requests increase
21: Gas leak caused house explosion, officials say
21: Judgeship up for debate at district court
21: Business picks up in Cherry Hill Village
21: Hearing postponed for murder suspects
21: Grants could help fund city projects
21: Polie catch robbery suspect
21: Wayne department promotes police veteran
21: Here’s a political surprise
29: Court board delays decision on 3rd judge
29: Trustees approve township raises
29: Police department earns accreditation
29: Northville Township, developer exchange lawsuits
29: City, unions agree to long-term contracts
29: Residents will see tax increase next year
29: Dueling P.R. Machines
30: Teens bound over in beheading case

December 2007 | Top

06: Planning commission tables temple plan
06: Hospital site lawsuit hearing postponed
06: Council approves Dynamite Park plan
06: The old vs. the ugly
06: Teens bound over in beheading case
12: Wayne business owner robbed, assaulted
13: Court board keeps 3rd judge
13: Citizens group forms to pressure hospital developer
13: Michigan Works! office opens
13: Wayne business owner recovering after assault
13: Lawn, I hardly knew ye
13: Community rallies around injured business owner
14: Benefits planned for Wayne business owner; reward offered for robbery suspect
20: Suspects arraigned in gas station robbery
20: Cable shift irks officials
20: Commissioner ousted following comments
20:
20: ‘Illegal’ residents are legal, judge says
20: Downtown officials work on visibility
20: Historic theater slated for demolition
20: CVS pledges more support for park
20: Couple celebrates 50 years of marriage, blessings in community
20: Community rallies to aid shop owner after attack
20: After the flashbulbs...silence
20: Filmmakers bring independent film to State Wayne
27: $20,000 is generated for injured store owner
27: What ‘community’ really means

January 2008 | Top

03: Muralists leave their mark in 2007
03: ‘Support’ defines Wayne in 2007
03: Former hospital site dominates news in 2007
03: Development defies dismal economy in 2007
03: What a difference a year makes
10: Canton Supervisor race won’t feature incumbent
10: Library director reflects on ‘visionary’ career in Canton
10: Recreation commission plots 2008
10: Cable shift riles local officials
10: CVS to upgrade Van Born Road store this year
10: City looking for volunteers for CERT training program
10: Veterans earn promotions in Wayne fire department
10: You gotta have art, sort of...
17: Expansion planned for Ford Road Wal-Mart
17: Canton young marines looking for recruits
17: Police investigate shooting at hospital site
17: City website due for upgrade
17: There I go, getting in the way again...
17: New subcommittee to discuss fate of Historic Wayne Theater
24: Canton students injured in ‘tragic’ crash
24: Term-limited LaJoy to seek supervisor’s office
24: Police seek suspect in hospital site shooting
24: Search for fire chief continues
24: Officials urge caution on rail station plan
24: Winterfest begins tonight
24: Euthanize ‘attractive nuisance’
29: Canton woman convicted in death of 2-year-old daughter
30: Teen tries robbery with hatchet
31: LaJoy files for State House seat
31: Election season gets an early start
31: Teen tries robbery with hatchet
31: Community center upgrade planned
31: Master plan update is goal of officials in 2008
31: Downtown improvements pay off

February 2008 | Top

07: Residents, business owners air streetscape concerns
07: Zoning amendments rile residents
07: Legislation would protect townships from annexation
07: Community mourns loss of business owner, activist
07: Club Xtreme owner sues Wayne
07: Parks, roads, jobs are top issues for McNamara
07: The right thing to do right now
14: Bill provides for cable channel compromise
14: Municipal League opposes annexation legislation
14: State, local officials push for compromise on cable channel issue
14: Planners stand pat on theater plan
14: Community Living Services enjoys growth, redevelopment
14: Wayne mayor retires from business after 34 years
14: State, local officials committed to compromise on cable channel issue
14: Officials take cautious steps on downtown plan
14: He’s a man who’ll be missed
21: Hindu temple plan OK’d by commission
21: Oakwood may build on different site
21: Planners approve St. Joseph Health expansion
21: Thin budget pushes back downtown projects
21: City flooded with grant requests
21: Principal called to administrative office
21: Council accepts deed for theater
21: Wayne department welcomes 3 new firefighters
21: Spotlight is on theater property
28: McLaughlin to seek treasurer post
28: Annexation legislation is introduced in State House
28: District court judicial race picks up steam
28: Hix Road added to busy construction season
28: Reward for info on suspect increased
28: Hang on, help is on the way
28: Automotive firm banks on township site
28: Target adds to retail mix on Michigan
28: Officials seek ‘pin’ sponsors for bowling tournament
28: Wayne police mourn legendary canine

March 2008 | Top

06: Restaurant vacancies won’t last long
06: Additional annexation legislation introduced
06: Artists sought for new exhibits
06: Old home could be removed for new use
06: Council approves REC renovation plan
06: Museum plan slowly comes together
06: The ‘suspension’ of disbelief
06: Romulus stops John Glenn, moves ahead in playoffs
06: Mustangs offense struggles in district loss
06: Bulls’ net-minder sends Plymouth to loss
06: Muralists gear up for next phase
06: Annexation legislation clears hurdle
11: State to close Northville prison
13: Market, assessments muddy budget picture
13: Supporters urge quick action on charter school plan
13: Zarbo to seek second term
13: State to close, sell off correctional facility
13: Pointing fingers, not solving problems
19: Annexation petitions filed on hospital property
20: Oakwood plan means more houses
20: Clerks, legislators pessimistic about proposed primary plans
20: Annexation petitions filed on hospital property
20: Grants could help fund Dynamite Park plan
20: Hospital expansion welcomed by officials
20: Hospital celebrates new birthing center
20: Proposed home tax change could cost local communities
20: Intuition, or just blind luck?
20: Annexation bills approved in House
27: Downtown improvement under way on Ford Road
27: Public safety department on cusp of 5-year study
27: Farm team readies for spring
27: Ann Arbor project moves forward
27: New offices bolster levels at Police Department
27: Success sprouts on the farm

April 2008 | Top

03: Officials mull compensation for elected officers
03: Election season gets under way in Northville Township
03: Muralists prepare for 2nd phase of project
03: Fundraisers a‘Bound’ as park build date nears
03: Donation drive helps out furry friends
03: More than a painting- Part 2
03: Bowling tourney will bring $45 million to region
10: Public hearing set on Oakwood proposal
10: Noricks joins growing field of candidates for elected office
10: New stores add to retail mix in Canton
10: Budget season gets under way next week
10: Fuel costs hit city wallets
10: Community mourns loss of original judge
10: Study offers chance for residents to cure cancer
10: Working on the image problem
10: Details emerge in beheading testimony
17: Trail project gets boost
17: Schools look at privatization to reduce costs
17: Ballot issue will help retirees, reduce costs
17: Police think robberies are linked
17: Celebration to honor dancers, popular sculpture
17: Privatization vs. the 'human factor'
17: Guilty verdict reached in beheading case
22: Martha Reeves scheduled for Westland event
23: Trustees sign off on Hindu Temple expansion
24: Planners approve Oakwood concept
24: Annexation legislation fails in Senate vote
24: Farm team ready for spring opening
24: Proposed budget shows reduced fund balance
24: REIS is stalling job market
30: Northville Township, not Canton, picked for Schoolcraft expansion

May 2008 | Top

01: Legislators promise action on new business tax
01: Northville Township, not Canton, picked for Schoolcraft expansion
01: Government salaries are still too high
08: Township races heat up as deadline nears
08: What’s next for district library plan?
08: Manager search contract concerns council members
08: Elections heat up as filing deadline nears
08: Cancer study adds to Relay for Life
08: Lions ready for 40th anniversary
08: Deadline looms for township, state elections
08: Budget questions linger
08: Council signs off on new mural concepts
08: Comic book adaptation is near flawless
08: Inkster author publishes book of poetry
08: Outnumbered at the precinct
15: Canton trustees approve Oakwood concept plan
15: Candidates crowd Canton ballot
15: Executive board unopposed for re-election
15: Schools take up privatization Monday
15: McNamara ready to defend commission seat
15: It’s a game of political musical chairs
15: Lockdown lifted at Meads Mill Middle School in Northville
20: Exapnsion means jobs, investment in Canton
21: Northville school board hears concerns on privatization plan
21: Annexation subpoena called ‘bullying tactic’
22: Automotive firm moves, expands in Canton
22: State revenue forecast causes budget concerns at all levels
22: Relay, enrollment success in Canton
22: School board hears concerns on privatization plan
22: Approved budget saves programs, not employees
22: City budget process remains frustrating
22: Anexxation subpoena hearing is tomorrow
22: Airport expansion vote today, Dingell wants more information
28: Residents shielded from annexation lawsuit
29: Canton moves forward on preservation plan
29: Residents shielded from annexation lawsuit
29: An important court victory for all of us

June 2008 | Top

05: Trail opening highlights River Day activities
05: Events turn attention to Rouge River
05: Students arrested for vandalism at Wayne Memorial
05: River Day focus shifts to awareness
05: Something has simply got to give
05: Concert to benefit Wayne theater group
12: Liberty Fest returns to Canton Township park
12: Northville postpones privatization decision
12: Community build set for new Wayne playground
12: A little piece of paradise right here
18: Bank patron helps catch, hold robbery suspect
19: Northville loses ground in annexation fight
19: Wayne celebrates remarkable volunteer
19: City set for return of fireworks show
19: Popular pastor, police chaplain prepares for next transition
19: Celebrations nourish American spirit
23: Anti-annexation letter campaign picks up steam
23: Wayne fireworks set for tonight
25: Residents rally against annexation plan
26: Residents rally against annexation plan
26: Northville schools avoid privatization of services
26: Fireworks could return next year, too
26: Doing the right thing - dangerously

July 2008 | Top

02: Residents reach across borders on annexation plan
02: Canton is finalist for national award
02: Noricks seeks to expand commitment to Canton
02: McLaughlin cites wealth of township experience
03: Michigan Avenue Cruise takes shape, set for next week
03: Annexation fight makes strange bedfellows
03: Teacher faces 7 years for sex with minor
10: Officials, enthusiasts prepare for Michigan Avenue Cruise
10: Williams touts past service to community
10: Train station decision is imminent
10: Old tax revenue bolsters city budgets
10: Council splits on pension policy charges
10: John Glenn varsity soccer coach promises ‘surprising’ 2008 season
10: Protecting our children – from what?
10: Anthony vows hard work as trustee
11: Off duty officer cracks assault case
17: Success prompts promise of 2nd Michigan Avenue cruise
17: Officials prepare to protect water supply
17: Caccamo vows to keep ‘bull dog’ spirit
17: Andro wants open discussion, solutions
17: District welcomes new principals
17: 'Friends' project seeks support, candidates
17: Pitsenbarger voted in as board president
17: Golf outing benefits The Senior Alliance, community
17: Cruise proves ‘thunderous’ success
24: Annexation tactics called ‘frightening and disgusting’
24: History is on display at Bartlett Travis site
24: Dual franchise among first of its kind
24: The American way is under attack
30: Canton teen faces terrorism threat charges
30: Annexation campaign continues
30: Zarbo focuses on business retention
30: Bolden pushes for additional technology
31: Wayne Rotary Club seeking cooks for chili contest
31: Non profits need to be carefully non political

August 2008 | Top

06: Annexation vote defeated
06: Annexation defeated
06: Hospitals, schools come to Canton
06: Zarbo, Caccamo top vote getters, McLaughlin wins
06: Voters defeat proposed property annexation
06: 'One man crime spree' sentenced
06: Robbery suspect sentenced
06: Historic Wayne Theater faces final days
06: Fool me once, fool me twice...
13: Oakwood wins approval in Canton
14: City officials ponder next step for Main Street
14: Tax breaks lures company from Van Buren
14: Manager search stretches to new month
14: Comcast to close Wayne office
14: Candidate chosen for ‘Friends’ project
14: Oakwood gets approval for new Canton Township site
14: 'Recruits' wanted for Wayne Citizens' police academy
14: Tax breaks lure automotive supplier
14: Oakwood wins approval for new Canton facility
14: Beck-Ford intersection due for improvements
14: What’s next for Northville hospital site?
14: Organizations team up for improvements at Ridge Wood school
14: August primary election still surprising
14: Marimba Automotive to expand in Canton Township
14: Oakwood wins approval for new Canton facility
20: Wayne police investigate fatal train crash
20: Belleville addresses safety concerns
20: Canton event celebrates heritage of community
20: Fire departments team up for special drills
20: Wayne Wheelfest promises ‘something for everyone’
20: Church marks 160 years in area
20: Losing that small town feel
20: Local author publishes book of rock ‘n’ roll memories
20: Classic cruisers, parades highlight weekend fundraiser
20: Business owners, city officials to work on new streetscape plan
28: Canton trustees approve plan for new Oakwood facility
28: Councilwoman, candidate spar during Wayne festival
29: Westland teens arrested for Wayne robbery
29: Once in a while, the good guys win

September 2008 | Top

03: Road projects snarl traffic in Canton Township
03: Arts group seeks donations in Canton
03: Survey helps feed into master plan
03: Frequency, effectiveness of downtown get togethers questioned
03: Progress doesn’t happen by accident
05: Muralists seek input on final panels
10: Canton looks at Summit expansion
10: Businesses lobby for sign ordinance changes
10: Friends project set for this weekend
10: Why the trouble with agendas?
17: Canton trims budget, adds to fund balance
18: A job well done
25: Expanded Canton festival returns
25: Park celebrated as community effort
25: Euchre tournament will benefit center
25: Never a winner in the old blame game

October 2008 | Top

01: Commission candidates spar over funding
01: Commission candidates spar over funding
01: Commission candidates spar over funding
01: Clerks, legislators hope to improve voter turnout
01: Artists cast votes in election exhibit
01: 'Friends' spruce up Wayne Home
01: County park plan just doesn’t add up
08: Council approves master plan contract
09: ‘Find out what it means to me . . .’
09: Corn Maze at Maybury Farm is annual fall treat
09: ‘Stories from the Shadows’ set for this Sunday in Canton
09: Best in Canton art show is named
16: Students gather together for prayer, support
16: Slavens pledges strong voice in Lansing
16: Officials promise 'business as usual' at former Main Street Bank
16: Northville teachers, district close in on long-term contract
16: Hospital property Brownfield plan hearing is postponed
16: Pastor looks forward to police role
16: Michigan Avenue Cruise may hit detour in city of Wayne
16: Treat speakers equally
22: Westland School board recall language rejected
22: Parks millage amendment moves forward
23: LaJoy hopes to help state attract jobs
23: Township has several projects for ‘Make A Difference Day’
23: School board recall language rejected
23: Parks millage change moves forward
23: ‘Approved by default’ should be rejected
23: School board recall language rejected
30: Township named among safest
30: Northville plans more downtown projects
30: Fireworks committee starts planning
30: Dignitaries gather for mural dedication
30: Westland teen on the cusp of professional racing career
30: You’ve got to accentuate the negative, or not

November 2008 | Top

05: McNamara wins re-election by wide margin
05: 3 newcomers win spots in Canton Township
05: New faces elected to Northville boards
05: School board faces second recall attempt
05: Theater group auctions off ‘green’ auto
05: Captain Jack was right as always
05: Wayne unveils latest addition
12: Goodfellows gear up for holidays
12: Canton earns credentials
12: Northville officials mull downtown changes
12: Businesses team up to help on upcoming fundraiser
12: Recruits shine at national competition
12: ‘Good police work’ helps solve burglary case
12: Master plan makes steady progress
12: Officials gear up for expanded cruise
12: Political parties are alive and well
19: Longest serving board member ready for ‘next phase’
19: Weekend events mark holiday season start
19: Plans for new Canton Meijer OK’d by board
19: Northville gears up for next budget
19: Westland chosen for new train station
19: Wayne council to mull ethics policy
19: Goodfellows begin annual Christmas campaign
19: Stalled car purchase is no ‘fiesta’
27: Canton board is crowded with fresh faces
27: Officials mull impact of weak auto industry
27: Northville board gets to work
27: Renovations unveiled at Wayne center
27: The show’s over – now get it done
28: 'The Dinner Party' delights area audiences

December 2008 | Top

03: Senior project adds diversity to village
03: Board says farewell to legendary chairman
03: Low crime brings good news to Canton
03: Road project moves ahead despite opposition
03: Mayor plans 2nd trip for Big 3
03: Survivor hopes to turn tragedy to triumph
03: Goodfellows events planned
03: Fate of Taylor Towers discussed
04: A job well done
04: Goodfellows events planned
10: Contracts settled in Northville Public School District
10: Park plan sparks dust up in Northville
10: House fire tops busy day
10: Wayne Farmers market will take root next year
10: Long-time business owners wrap up sandwich deliveries
10: Pumping irony with a crazy hermit
11: Change to parks millage OK’d
17: Wayne faces tough transition
17: 3 grants approved for Canton pathway
17: Canton program wins national honor
17: Northville board honors retiring member
17: Northville board ponders future of downtown district
17: Wayne plans lean for year
17: The night violence didn't win
18: 20/20 Committee plots goals
18: A slowly building emergency
24: Wayne officials await word on Ford plan
24: My Christmas wish? Some common sense
31: Long time judge reflects on storied career
31: 2008: A year of change in Canton
31: Development continued, despite economy
31: Hospital property dominated landscape in 2008
31: Demolition leaves Wayne prepared for rebirth

January 2009 | Top

02: Greetings from the edge of ‘Waterloo’
07: LaJoy settles in to new post
07: Will townships form road authority?
07: Budget battle looms in state legislature
07: Tree issue is not ‘clear cut’ at Northville site
07: Wayne mourns former firefighter
07: Wayne man called to Capuchin Franciscan order
07: Is 'anything' better than nothing?
09: Charity poker series starts Sunday
14: Townships won’t pursue road plan
14: Ponds hold hidden dangers
14: Brothers arrested for copper theft
14: Northville welcomes new fire official
14: Police cooperation takes ‘dangerous felon’ off the streets
14: Area prepares to honor fallen hero
14: Northville plans King remembrance
14: 2nd Cruise planned for Wayne this year
14: Making the case for optimism
15: Marketing is part of Wayne city master plan
22: Legislators plan for busy year
22: Cities jockey for stimulus funding
22: MLK Ceremony honors diversity, dreams
22: Library ‘friends’ thank annual supporters
22: Canton police catch, charge serial robber
22: Comics keep clean in Canton performances
22: Northville firefighters get connected
22: 'Steps' provides mildly amusing satire
22: OK, economy, you got me this time...
22: Lady Mustangs rally past Salem in fourth
22: Ignition rides the wave into first place
28: Housing market, economy make for murky municipal budgeting process
28: Tipping Point to present drama ‘Rabbit Hole’
28: Canton man charged in arson of home
28: Finance department wins national award
28: Auditors praise Romulus
28: High school stand out pursues goal from overseas
28: Teachers hoop it up for charity
28: Business owner vows to re-open after fire
28: Wayne hires 2 new police officers
28: Mayor encouraged by stimulus talk
29: There’s just no substitute for being there
29: Novi, Salem edge Lady Mustangs
29: Eagles fly over Truman, Ypsilanti
29: Experience, home court are too much for Romulus against Belleville
29: Ignition widens lead in Xtreme League
29: Ice festival draws record crowd
29: Holy Palooza is planned

February 2009 | Top

04: Wayne County officials speculate about impact of stimulus package
04: Wayne-Westland teachers, district agree to 4-year pact
04: Schoolcraft project falls through
04: Economy brings mixed development to township
04: Police seek exposure suspect
04: Police investigate ‘suspicious’ death
04: Beloved school teacher retires
04: Mayor: RAC will soon be ‘in the black’
04: Local publishers promote award winning true story
04: Comic brings message of laughter and hope
04: Canton theater hosts popular artist
04: Wayne tops Canton, Northville to take 1st
04: Lady Mustangs trounce Zebras
04: Tigers top Truman, take lead in Mega
04: Don’t annoy us further, we have work to do
11: Department veterans promoted
11: Canton Community Foundation teams up for annual fundraising event
11: Rabbit Hole proves worth of live theater
11: Schools, Wal-Mart show warm side
11: Software firm to expand, bring jobs to community
11: Wilcox Foundation gives 'Lincoln' a birthday gift
11: Changes headed to Michigan Avenue
11: Officials hope Livernois finds success
11: Communities mull incinerator refund
11: Wayne Farmers Market may be on Wednesdays
11: Schools seek distinguished alumni
11: Plymouth hands Wayne first league loss, tops Glenn
11: Chiefs rebound from loss
11: The Belleville Tigers are still on a roll.
11: Salem tops Northville in defensive struggle
11: Sometimes culture can be painless
12: Theater groups manage with fewer funds
12: Police seek suspects in home invasion
12: Police hope sketch leads to suspects
26: State funding cuts bite into school budgets
26: Elected officials offer insights into how political process really works
26: Township may buy land back from REIS developer
26: Belleville officials ready downtown projects
26: Committee seeks shoppers’ help to obtain donations
26: City looks to county for $540,000 funding
26: 3 are promoted to new ranks in Westland police
26: Hazardous waste well decision delayed
26: Restauranteur side steps corporate world
26: School candidates need to look forward
26: Inkster student heads to regional competition

March 2009 | Top

05: Vacant homes, foreclosures add to busy blight control efforts
05: Township officials ponder millage for property purchase
05: Tipping Point Theatre banks on Stardust fundraiser
05: Township moves on water tower project
05: Romulus officials mull Aerotropolis agreement as more cities sign on
05: Mayor announces changes in police department
05: Plans submitted for Westland park cleanup
05: Budget approved for farmers market
05: Canton Library earns honors for services, patronage
05: Department veteran named to new role
05: Volunteers needed to help raise funds for proposed off-leash dog park
05: New charter school to open in the fall in Canton
05: Plymouth ousts Northville from districts
05: Ignition drops 3 straight
05: Municipal salaries always controversial
13: Economy brings more users, fewer funds to area libraries
13: Council sets hearing to fight injection wells
13: Help needed to save St. Mary Outreach center
13: Landing Strip may reopen
13: Legislators push for ‘Hire Michigan First’ proposal
13: Mission Green efforts include electronic newsletter
13: Van Buren narrows search for fire chief
13: Battery legislation could jump start economy
13: Township seeks additional development
13: Election season will be time for decisions
13: Romulus council wants changes to Aerotropolis agreement
19: Fire departments attempt to throttle back budget costs
19: Student broadcasters win awards
19: Bathey project on hold – again
19: Deadline looms for hospital site purchase agreement
19: Northville teachers earn accolades
19: Redevelopment to transform buildings
19: Westland to unveil curbside recycling plan
19: Congressman seeks answers on insurance bonuses
19: City seeks grants for park development
19: Businesses get relief with sign changes
19: Stimulus funds bring $725,000 in projects to Wayne
19: Governor, congressmen invited to well hearing
19: It’s time to bail out on these bailouts
26: Police seek suspect in year-old assault case
26: Police eye staffing levels, federal funding
26: Rotary seeks new membership
26: Work begins on Central City Park
26: Time to act like a real grown up is now
26: City battle against waste well continues
26: Schools chalk up $1.5 million savings
26: Organization continues community inclusion effort
26: Police seek suspect in vicious assault
26: Grants bring improvements to downtown
26: Board wants larger development district
26: City awaits stimulus news

April 2009 | Top

03: Washington rejects auto restructure plans
03: Courts offer amnesty
03: District good for HUG
03: Students, staff from Pioneer to bring peace to New York
03: Is there really a ‘Way Forward’?
03: More stimulus funds flow to Canton
03: Trail, sewer projects earn distinction
03: Fire marshall suspended after accident
03: St. Mary committed to outreach center
03: Senators propose more cuts to State office budget
03: Energy program helps district reduce cost
03: Clean up scheduled as park takes shape
09: Council approves recycling plan
09: Use is up, funding down at recreational facilities
09: Battery legislation is signed into law
09: Redford principal takes over park
09: March planned to protest taxation, wasteful spending
09: Education Foundation makes $3,000 for students
09: Romulus saves $530,000 in energy costs
09: Fire fighters honored for service
09: Rotary, parks team up for fundraiser
09: Weather keeps icon away, but Peace Project is successful
09: Trustees approve hospital site purchase agreement
09: District officials happy with MEAP scores
10: This economy is no place for the feint of heart
10: Wayne Rotary, parks department teams up for fundraiser
17: Legislators praise use of new state tax incentive by business
17: Middle school students bring fresh water to Africa
17: Recycling efforts sprout throughout communities
17: Improvements planned for Ford Road
17: Stimulus will fund pathway reconstruction
17: Legislator pushes for Internet safety
17: Ford could invest more than $230 million in Wayne plants
17: Dead and buried? Or just planted?
23: Officials plot projects, services in rough economy
23: Belt tightening nets $450,000 in savings
23: Northville braces for budget battle
23: Theater takes on Shakespeare
23: Westwood schools offers new program
23: Injection well fight continues tonight
23: Lawmaker, school ‘bank’ on program
23: Budget balanced in city
23: Information will be key to millage success
23: Grant will help Westland get ‘greener’
23: Council battles through budget
23: Input sought on master plan
23: Plymouth gears up for Green Street Fair
23: New art works planned for Ford Road
27: Canton police seek donation jar thief
30: Candidates plentiful in city elections
30: Neighbor credited with life-saving rescue
30: Former representative files for Senate seat
30: Thief makes off with donation jars
30: Volunteer docents needed at Maybury Farm
30: Plymouth ranks among nation’s best communities
30: The path less pedaled proves to be worthwhile
30: Community HUG brings groups together
30: Relay 4 Life returns to Belleville this weekend
30: Romulus joins Aerotropolis
30: Officials pleased after waste well hearings
30: City replaces fleet fleet using drug forfeiture funds
30: School board race will be decided on Tuesday
30: Westland council approves plan, tax break for new restaurant
30: Grant will help stabilize Wayne youth services program

May 2009 | Top

05: Walker re-elected in Wayne-Westland; Middel, Goci oust incumbents
06: Council approves Ford tax abatements
07:
07: Abatements approved for $550 million Ford investment
07: River Day activities expanded
07: Walker is reelected, Turner, Becher ousted
07: Wayne officials will begin budget battle Friday night
07: School chief gets high marks, no raise
07: State ballot will have familiar names
07: Belleville Relay generates $47,000
07: City, river clean up scheduled
07: State faces shortage of foster parents
07: City will raze 4 more structures this year
08: Terry honored for leadership
08: Whalers stay local in draft
14: Communities struggle to survive latest state revenue cuts
14: ‘Christmas’ draws 220 volunteers
14: Community awards announced
14: Mobile exhibit highlights rare history
14: Photo, film to honor ‘Greatest Generation’
14: Distinguished graduates honored this weekend
14: Romulus, Westland districts honored for excellence
14: Airport authority launches online auction service for lost, surplus items
14: Hold on - its a very bumpy ride for all
14: Wayne faces cuts in city services, staffing
14: 6 seek 4 seats in Plymouth
14: Legislature pushes health care reform
14: 10 file for 4 city council seats
14: Survey shows safety, credible government important
20: Wayne police use cell phone to catch crook
21: Loss of students threatens financial health of districts
21: WCCCD to hike tuition, increase class sizes
21: Township earns Quality of Life Award for trail
21: Downtown director steps down from post
21: 'No easy solutions' in Wayne budget battle
21: Habitat brings new neighbors to town
21: Police use cell phone to catch thief
21: Basham honored for advocacy efforts
21: Stimulus to bring work to Metro Airport
21: Legislators push budget cuts
21: Legislators compromise on Foreclosure Act
21: Legislators hope plan to ‘Hire Michigan’ will spark economy
21: There are no easy budget answers
28: Lack of candidates is really no surprise
28: Students walk to help Goodfellows, school
28: Smoking ban plan moves forward despite objections of lawmakers
28: Education, prevention focus of Law Day
28: Deputy mayor steps down
28: Manager plans to build on market's success
28: Michigan cruise picks up steam
28: Wilcox foundation awards essayists
28: Wilcox foundation awards essayists

June 2009 | Top

04: Volunteer efforts helping to restore troubled waterway
04: Police officer, Firemen reunite with infant they saved
04: Wayne football stars move to next level
04: Information is crucial for millage vote
04: Library board loses true original
04: Township works to keep food bank open
04: Romulus plant spared in GM bankruptcy plan
04: Auto recycling firm to expand in Van Buren
04: Township gears up for millage campaign
04: Whalers sign draft picks
08: Elderly driver dies after crash
10: Flack over fired safety director grows
10: Romulus leaders hope to save dealership
11: Wayne Police Department gears up for major transition
11: Officials pledge help to threatened auto dealer
11: Incinerator property sold to Dearborn Heights
11: New ‘Splash Park’ gets OK
11: Township resident killed in accident
11: Director’s firing sparks rowdy meetings
11: Politics vs. public safety prompts outcry
16: Suspect in Plymouth break-ins captured on video
18: Township gears up campaign to purchase hospital property
18: Area mourns Pursell, 76
18: Police seek suspect in rash of break-ins
18: Church hopes to help retrain workers
18: Township prepares for new, smaller Wal-Mart
18: Lions offer flapjacks on Saturday
18: Firefighters propose wage freeze to help cash-strapped city
18: Wayne man recognized for teaching style
18: Property offers opportunity to community
18: Deadline nears for Romulus council race
18: Student wins award for automotive skills
18: Northville, Canton urge ‘Buy Michigan’
22: Organizers seek runners, volunteers for charity race
23: Terry signs with the Carolina Hurricanes
24: Van Buren votes against reinstating director
25: Firefighters weather busy day
25: Bennett earns Clerk of the Year award
25: Tempting new trails will require funding
25: Election will shuffle city council seats
25: Ford receives $5.9 billion to retool plants, save jobs
25: Schools look to future, community
25: Race organizers hope for record turnout
26: Residents, employees lash out over termination of director

July 2009 | Top

02: Celebrations begin throughout communities
02: Controversy continues as trustee revokes apology, promise
02: Officers, firefighters honored for service
02: Prison closed, but officials await word on property
02: School committee hopes to avoid ‘crisis’
02: Officials welcome GE to Van Buren
02: Students exceed fundraising goal
02: Officials renew campaign against waste wells
02: Trustee making an effort to do the right thing
06: Van Buren Supervisor, board spar over director appointment
09: Former reporter settles into new role
09: Police nab suspects in tri-county crime spree
09: Is arrogance overriding professional responsibility?
09: Credit union gives back
09: School district prepares for more funding cuts
09: Millage town hall meeting Tuesday
09: Organizer hopes for big cruise turnout
13: Donors, contestants sought for new Junior Miss program
16: Local projects move ahead despite delays in federal funding
16: Fired director mulls legal action
16: Resident alleges violations of ethics policy
16: Recall advocates try again
16: Plymouth ranked among nation’s 100 best places
16: Northville officials, residents ready for vote on hospital purchase
16: Westland adds amenities to popular municipal park
16: Organizer calls cruise ‘big success’
16: Ostrowski owes the voters a better explanation
16: Inkster students graduate--twice
23: City festivals, events help local merchants fight back against big budget chain retailers
23: Sorority honors, rewards Inkster students
23: Waste wells may be closed for good
23: Political power, or political power trip?
23: Public safety appointments spark citizens’ concerns
23: Plymouth theater offers special double feature
23: Officials ponder changes to Northville downtown
23: Capital projects could still take place
23: Data reinforces video, witnesses’ testimony
23: Quo Vadis could be torn down
28: Recall langauage approved
30: Westland leads efforts to become eco-friendly
30: Romulus plans to celebrate victory
30: Westland youngster lives hockey dream
30: Canton prepares for major Ford Road project
30: Grant could reduce cost of hospital land
30: Recall language approved against Van Buren officials

August 2009 | Top

03: Trustee owes public an apology, resignation
04: Wayne post office may be closed
05: Northville voters approve land purchase
05: Champagne sues township for discrimination, defamation
06: Municipalities await funding for new police officers
06: Officials launch effort to save post office
07: Car show to help community service
07: What? No cash for squeakers?
07: Champagne sues township over firing
07: Township voters approve land purchase
07: Online challenge to bring funds to arts organizations
07: Construction projects clog roads
07: Dingell defends stance on health care plan
07: Recycling tab: 550 tons in 21 days
07: Tipping Point names new producing artistic director
13: Recall effort 'on track,' organizers say
13: School district to restart principal search
13: Don’t fix one of the few things working
13: School initiative has tight timetable
13: Westland takes top honors in golf challenge
13: Stimulus grants to bring investment, jobs to Wayne County
13: Starfish, United Way, Team up for early learning progarm
13: Canton, Livonia mull consolidated dispatch
13: Plymouth prepares for 3-day walkers
14: Police, fire engage in blood-soaked, but friendly competition
18: Canton police seek robbery suspect
19: Parks and Recreation director to stay
19: Township will go ‘to the dogs’
19: Police seek leads on robbery suspect
19: Host agreement brings funds, improvements
19: Township to extend DDA plan
19: Parks and Recreation director to stay
19: Westland begins city information service
19: