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July 2006 | Top

06: Home sweet home
06: Cab driver found dead in vehicle
06: Perfect grades were easy for valedictorian
06: Commission incumbent seeks 15th term
06: Candidate promises outspoken advocacy
13: Classes include drug abuse prevention
13: Reeves stresses ground-level advocacy for District 5
13: Experience, skills drive campaign for Senate
13: Pair found guilty in stabbing death
13: 1 killed, 1 injured in crash
13: Organizers gear up for Summerfest
20: Crouch Block Club looks for recruits
20: Safety staff analyzed
20: Cousin charged in Parkwood shooting
20: Newcomer brings fresh ideas
20: Parks meetings scheduled
20: Former rep banks on experience
20: Girl Scouts seek Women of Distinction
20: Garden Club plans tour of back yard retreats
20: Wayne County Fairgrounds to be site of search for area talent
27: Former student making movie at high school
27: Summer getaway
27: CLARIFICATION
27: Schools strive to improve test scores
27: Water leak study gets OK
27: Grant to fund police computer upgrades
27: NEWS IN BRIEF
27: Humane Society plans ‘open house’

August 2006 | Top

03: 2nd robbery of resident is foiled
03: Taking care
03: Energy upgrades to cost $6 million
03: Incumbents, challengers to face off Aug. 8
03: 2 men arrested in cab driver’s death
03: NEWS IN BRIEF
03: Magic Monday is planned in Westland
03: Fair begins Monday
09: Primary election results
10: Experience wins city voters’ favor
10: Housing request rejected
10: 2 children injured in traffic accidents
10: Man dies in cell at Inkster Police lock-up
10: Pinnacle project near airport will bring jobs to area
10: Argument with cousin fuels shooting
10: St. Vincent DePaul store opens Saturday
17: Finally free
17: Unions question officials’ pay raises
17: City, unions come closer on pensions
17: Housing vote could prompt council recall
17: Drive-by shooting injures man, suspects sought
17: NEWS IN BRIEF
17: Council OKs liquor license transfer
17: County program provides school supplies for students
24: Prototype maker expands in city
24: Housing funds in limbo
24: Man bound over in cab driver’s death
24: Boy, 16, found with gun, threatens officer’s life
24: NEWS IN BRIEF
24: A year later, EQ chemical plant debate still burns
24: Wage disparity slows city hirings
24: Charity hot rod makes Dream Cruise debut
31: Big wheels
31: 3 of 4 schools miss state marks
31: Governor approves Inkster charter
31: NEWS IN BRIEF
31: Fire fighters help fund burn camp
31: 18-year-old Redford man accused of rape

September 2006 | Top

07: Winning attitudes
07: Adult clubs sue over fee
07: City chooses new fire chief
07: Charter gets three chances with voters
07: Senator sponsors ‘Good Samaritan’ immunity bill
07: City will demolish McNair School
07: NEWS IN BRIEF
07: Charity walk set for Huron Metropark
07: County scholarship pageant set
14: Courting success
14: City to establish new code bureau
14: Public housing loan meeting is planned
14: Spring date set for move to new city hall building
14: Fire union underwrites Fishing Derby costs
14: NEWS IN BRIEF
21: Golden medals
21: Grant could be used for college
21: Councilman’s comment causes stir
21: Officer dodges bullet, suspect still sought
21: New chief stresses training, advanced services
21: Tax funds may help fund school demolition
21: NEWS IN BRIEF
28: Coming down
28: Re-zoning called ‘unfair’
28: Suspect may be hiding in Romulus
28: Councilman says remarks misunderstood
28: ‘Cold cases’ are topic of seminar
28: NEWS IN BRIEF

October 2006 | Top

05: Full court
05: Count day reveals gains, losses
05: Seniors looking for more support
05: Public housing plan still languishes
05: Students will face new challenge
05: NEWS IN BRIEF
05: Museum, library sponsor Harvest Fest
05: College begins $14 million addition
12: City of Inkster gets a new home
12: Schools win yearly progress appeal
12: City launches new site
12: Lions’ safety arrested in Inkster
12: Crowned
12: NEWS IN BRIEF
12: Plans OK’d for new Van Buren Township fire station
12: ‘Spooktacular’ set at fairgrounds
12: Yankee Air Museum continues rebuilding effort
19: Popular chain ready to open in Canton
19: Picking up
19: Disputes abound in charter debate
19: Commission members propose debate
19: Many still in need of warm coats this winter
19: NEWS IN BRIEF
19: Local officials question merits of Proposal 5
19: Senior citizens to receive high school diplomas
19: Schools set parenting expo
19:
26: Helping seniors
26: Panel debates charter
26: City hires new fiscal manager
26: Housing commissioners seek private funds
26: Man caught on tape in burglary is charged
26: Film series, lecture explores race relations
26: NEWS IN BRIEF

November 2006 | Top

02: Lady bug
02: Election will decide local, state issues
02: Charter dispute rages on
02: Man shot five times, survives
02: Allen Park woman charged with injuring man
02: Inkster man stabbed at Wayne club
02: NEWS IN BRIEF
02: State offers help with heating costs
02: State may alter school discipline rules
02: Local woman wins calendar photo contest
08: Election Day at last
09: Inkster charter fails; Constan and Hunter elected
09: Firm bids $2.4 million for incinerator site
09: Homebound
09: Police probe two murders
09: City looking at fire marshall plan
09: NEWS IN BRIEF
13: Senior Alliance kicks off holiday program
16: Veteran’s Day
16: Fire contract signed
16: Charter failure fallout continues
16: Judge defends proposed charter position
16: Charities need support during holidays, winter
22: Transit study narrows focus to Wayne
22: Giving thanks
22: City awaits possible cuts
22: Man charged in fatal shooting
22: City looks for federal funds for seniors
22: NEWS IN BRIEF
22: Students to help renovate area park building
22: New recreation building construction moving ahead
22: Christian youth group opens new gift store
22: Blankets sought by American Red Cross
30: So close...
30: Sales slow at condo complex
30: Parolee accused of killing aunt
30: City wants to meet with boards
30: Inkster schools signs deal with theater
30: NEWS IN BRIEF
30: Salvation Army Red Army Red Kettle Drive under way
30: Parent’s death prompts son to arrange ‘Lymphomathon’

December 2006 | Top

07: Fine wines
07: Residents afflicted by high unemployment
07: City brings back fire marshall
07: Shooting death was accidental
07: Court administrator will get raise
07: NEWS IN BRIEF
07: Lessons learned to music help students to retain knowledge
07: College hosts noted author
07: High school program helps students cope with daily stress
07: Wayne theater group cast presents outstanding version of ‘Chicago’
14: Workers continue holiday giving
14: Bureau finances doubted
14: Belleville man found fatally shot
14: Man will face trial in aunt’s death
14: NEWS IN BRIEF
14: City pushes for casino approvals
14: Computer business classes planned
14: Teen charged in crash
14: Goodfellows need help to provide holiday cheer
14: 4 arrested in raid
21: Wayne resident is 100 years young
21: Wayne resident sought in murder of Inkster man
21: Warm thoughts
21: Labor contract is close
21: Teacher left mark on community
21: Cable bill could cost city revenue from fees
21: NEWS IN BRIEF
21: Man’s best friend may be perfect holiday gift
21: 2 local Denny’s close
21: Students hope for Guinness honor
21: Task force distributes coats to Inkster residents
28: Matteson is Newsmaker of the Year
28: Development on upswing for the year
28: Homicide rates down for 2006
28: Poetry comes to Inkster
28: NEWS IN BRIEF
28: Belleville Rotary Club buys fire fighting equipment
28: Noel-Droulliard wed
28: College to offer diesel engineering class
28: IKEA opening was major event in 2006

January 2007 | Top

04: Firm builds new homes, lot by lot
04: Man killed on New Year’s Day
04: Inkster Police Department remembers volunteer
04: Westland drunk driving arrests boom as ‘06 ends
04: Testing leaves family with concerns
04: NEWS IN BRIEF
04: CLARIFICATION
04: Big band sound blasts onto Village Theater stage Saturday
04: Arbitrator’s ruling settles police contract with city
04: College air conditioning program
11: Wayne loses long-time councilman
11: Longtime community ‘watchdog’ dies at 90
11: Wayne part of huge Ford Motor investment
11: Goodbye Inkster, hello D.C.
11: Union contract is still uncertain
11: 3 survive gunshot wounds
11: 2 fires are result of arson, police say
11: Housing group looks for new applicants
11: NEWS IN BRIEF
11: Area soldier completes 2nd tour in Iraq, heads for Texas
11: Cold front expected for Ice Festival
18: Wayne starts up millage campaign
18: It’s official
18: Mayor, judge spar over investigation
18: Audit shows surplus
18: Police apprehend video store robber
18: Arrest could lead to answers in unresolved murder
18: City seeks court audit records
18: NEWS IN BRIEF
18: Library sets reading programs
18: Characters in new book based on author’s fellow servicemen
18: Auxiliary group hopes to get safety message to seniors
25: New number for county abuse cases
25: Students head to D.C. conference
25: Scores show progress, shortfalls
25: Judge probe could take 2 years
25: Cuts could bring stress to schools
25: Man dies in fire, foul play is not suspected by police
25: Shooting suspect in out-of-state jail
25: NEWS IN BRIEF

February 2007 | Top

01: Suiting up
01: City hopes committees mean action
01: Discrimination lawsuit set for Feb. 6
01: Charges are unlikely for driver who struck man
01: Poetry event offers outlet for students
01: NEWS IN BRIEF
01: Police officers, residents hope to generate funds for Special Olympics
01: Robotics team readies for contests
01: Unemployment benefit reports to be issued this week
01: Math Night planned at school
01: Proposed bill would change publication rules
07: Governor sketches Michigan future
08: Man apprehended after chase
08: Viking honors
08: Trial begins in race bias lawsuit
08: School election looms
08: School audit presentation to come
08: Debutante ball will showcase young women’s talents
08: NEWS IN BRIEF
08: Center to host caregivers group
08: Van Buren school board members are honored
08: Use of Internet can benefit veterans group
08: Celebrate Black History Month
15: Wayne police investigate daylight robbery
15: Hunting fees debated at meeting
15: Distinctive ladies
15: Deputy retires amid court flap
15: 2 seek open school board seats
15: Increasing tax rate could cause more bill disputes
15: NEWS IN BRIEF
15: Township board OK’s study of water system
15: Township police to monitor buses
15: Father sentenced for abuse
15: Study suggests restructuring of city staff
22: Cop wins $250,000 verdict
22: City loses another treasurer
22: Good deeds
22: Councilwoman seeks mayoral spot
22: Dinner raised $2,500
22: NEWS IN BRIEF
22: Scholarship fundraiser planned

March 2007 | Top

01: Casino hearing scheduled
01: State study planned for Michigan Avenue
01: Crime is down, but cost exceeds budget
01: BY THE NUMBERS: Crime in Inkster
01: Police contract is uncertain
01: Donated van gives seniors a lift
01: NEWS IN BRIEF
01: Exhibit will display more than 100 quilt samples
01: Wayne County Sheriff arrests 2 accused of preying on juveniles
08: Group seeks outstanding volunteers
08: Divine intervention
08: Code bureau begins in May
08: Businesses look for action, support
08: City explores hiring lobbyist for direction, advice
08: Group looks for resources beyond federal funds
08: Long-time director at The Senior Alliance celebrates retirement
08: Church hopes to organize world’s largest hug next week
08: Mother’s group honors 2 local officers
08: Tuned in Wayne woman wins ‘makeover’
15: Assessment should clarify vision of city
15: Dancers’ fees cut by court
15: 41 buildings could be demolished
15: Police break up dog fight, seize $3,000 cash
15: Commissioner upset about appointment
15: NEWS IN BRIEF
15: Police apprehend suspect in murder
22: Romulus schools may cut $2 million
22: NEWS IN BRIEF
22: 3 seek 2 open seats on Westwood school board
22: Westwood schools seeking renewal of sinking fund millage
22: Local women honored for community service
22: Sex suspect never employed at schools, say district officials
22: Veterans’ Haven plans 2 events to aid servicemen
22: Local shelter owner’s book due next month
22: Oakwood pledges not to abandon Annapolis
22: Job fair allows high school students to evaluate careers
22: Speech stresses development, progress
29: Wells fined $74,000 by agency
29: Viva Las Vegas
29: City could lose money under Senate plan
29: Meeting will address airport noise issues
29: First man goes on trial in shooting death
29: NEWS IN BRIEF
29: Juror’s race prompts appeal in court case
29: Public safety millage to be on Aug. 7 ballot
29: Condominium development wins township approval
29: Auto thefts reduced in city

April 2007 | Top

05: Safety first
05: Districts prepare for fiscal hit
05: NEWS IN BRIEF
05: Westwood teachers likely to face layoffs
05: Man apprehended for fatal beating
05: Belleville High School students win college engineering contest
05: Walk will benefit cancer victims
05: Health center caters to area uninsured
05: Local county clerk’s office open
05: 23rd Annual Marshmallow Drop planned for tomorrow
05: Supreme Court refuses to hear MHSAA suit
05: 3 city council candidates emerge
05: Dancers’ fee is still in limbo
12: Fire engulfs auto salvage business
12: Man convicted of 1st degree murder
12: Schools hope meetings create tax support
12: Man takes plea for fatally shooting cab driver
12: Man shot, expected to survive wounds
12: Easter joy
12: Head of the class
12: Grange plans quilting exhibit
12: Professional actors offer theatrical workshops this summer
12: Local Tuskegee Airman awarded gold medal
12: Federal charges concern local taxpayers
12: Federal officials offer tips to affected taxpayers
19: Art show and dessert gala set for next weekend
19: Agency may revoke well permits
19: Inspection fees prompt verbal spat
19: Officers vow more involvement in politics
19: New city hall slated to open next Monday
19: Cause is unknown for salvage yard fire
19: NEWS IN BRIEF
19: CLARIFICATION
19: Barth Elementary School wins honors from state educators
19: Celebrity cooks vie for ‘Belleville’s Finest Chili’ title
19: College professor brings worldwide experience to local classrooms
26: Experience propels candidate into board race
26: GM helps students assess water
26: New inductees
26: Zoning could lure biodiesel plant
26: Handbook raises questions
26: Fugitive is apprehended in Detroit
26: NEWS IN BRIEF
26: Police seek information in Inkster bomb threat
26: Loan program offers equipment purchase aid
26: Nowhere Near Broadway Players offer second season production

May 2007 | Top

03: Police investigate threat at John Glenn
03: High fashion
03: Districts decry state funding
03: Official’s water bill investigated
03: Mayor will seek third term in office
03: School election turnout expected to be low
03: NEWS IN BRIEF
03: Sheriff plans gun safety classes for women in area
03: College leader has ‘best of both worlds’
03: Annual police memorial event is tomorrow
03: School leader speaks at annual Realtor’s luncheon
03: Electronic waste day set
10: Sinking fund fails
10: Memorial evokes memories, pain
10: Consultant will fill deputy’s role
10: History of firm could stall new biodiesel plan
10: Parks plan clears first hurdle
10: NEWS IN BRIEF
10: Need for bone marrow prompts donor registration drive today
12: Two police officers accidentally shot during raid
17: College bound
17: 17 seek seat on council
17: Injured officers expected to recover
17: Judge nixes request for new trial
17: Inkster High student arrested after threats
17: NEWS IN BRIEF
17: High school students transform car
17: Students jump right in to help test water quality of lake
17: Mentors aid young authors at college
17: Students receive scholarships
17: Police seek public’s help in locating attack suspect
17: Seat belt enforcement zones set throughout area until June 4
24: Keeping in touch
24: Company asks for 12-year tax break
24: Council approves budget
24: Land sale issues derail strip mall project
24: Water rates spike by 3.8 percent
24: NEWS IN BRIEF
24: Ford Motor employees help clean up hidden jewel in city
31: State budget deal spares school districts
31: State lawmakers push fee for 911 calls
31: Department head to repay bill
31: Girls shot after weekend brawl
31: Livernois eyes move to more city investments
31: NEWS IN BRIEF
31: Family marks 3 decades of service to community
31: Friends of the Rouge plan annual clean up day at river
31: Cyclists set to roar to help American Cancer Society
31: Tragedy leads to new form of independent music

June 2007 | Top

07: McDaniel named 2007 'Top Lady'
07: Study shows steady decline in residents
07: Housing loan can go through
07: Library willing to waive fees to obtain borrowed books
07: NEWS IN BRIEF
14: Romulus inches closer to biodiesel
14: Worthy honors
14: Former city manager Robert Gordon dies
14: Campaigning at parade questioned
14: Schools will hammer out 2007-08 budget
14: Auction nets police department $14,000
14: NEWS IN BRIEF
14: CLARIFICATION
14: Festival is ‘ripe’ for fun
21: Sweeping success
21: Clerk to investigate residency
21: Woman from Inkster robbed by teen
21: City, commission will discuss housing options
21: City opens new hall to residents next week
21: NEWS IN BRIEF
21: New court administrator started career in Inkster
21: Holiday fireworks celebrations set in area
28: Hogging the limelight
28: Schools budget shows small surplus
28: Housing loan impasse broken
28: Lieutenant wins award interest on claim
28: Firefighters will launch new services July 2
28: NEWS IN BRIEF
28: Annual Inkster summer festival is planned

July 2007 | Top

05: Officials dedicate new Inkster City Hall
05: Council decision allows for public housing fixes
05: Police get tough on burglaries
05: Body of resident discovered
05: NEWS IN BRIEF
05: Authors expand, update book of local historial facts
05: New outreach ministry hopes to help women revitalize spirit
05: Wayne County sets annual Mud Day
12: Good grades
12: City OK’s Livernois tax break
12: Senior facility feasibility to be studied
12: City hires 25-year accountant as treasurer
12: Go Tigers
12: Challenger Shaw said he’s a fresh face for District 6
12: Johnson seeks District 3 seat among many contenders
12: Board deliberates fate of annual Strawberry Festival
12: Construction continues at Wayne County Community College campus
12: Water main break impacts several communities
19: Educators get lesson in Chinese
19: Command officers’ contract OK’d
19: Officer seeks punitive damages
19: Candidate tries for a full term on council
19: Sims hopes his youth wins voters’ support
19: 2 men shot Monday
19: ‘Diver Dan’ joins Van Buren Township dive team
19: House fire investigated
19: Enrollment continues to grow at local college campus
19: Wayne County dog park reopens
26: City appeals discrimination verdict
26: Camping out
26: Code bureau nets fines
26: Foster touts length of service, advocacy in District 1
26: Manier wants more police, more development in city
26: New health center director extends hours at county facility
26: Fire department promotes 2
26: Shelter seeks donations

August 2007 | Top

02: ‘Fake’ police officer accosts Wayne resident
02: Judge says she forgot about gun
02: Novi couple killed in accident
02: Clerk readies for Aug. 7 primary
02: Police get tough on prostitution
02: Greene said more cops, more activities will help city
02: Owens said city needs new faces in office
02: Wayne groups to sponsor chili cook-off
02: Veterans Haven plans Blues Festival benefit
02: College to offer new long-term care program
02: Pet saved by use of oxygen mask
02: Local author self publishes first novel ‘Tipped in Blue’
02: Minister marks decade at helm of church
09: Developer announces plan for arena
09: Washtenaw prosecutor will assess judge’s case
09: 5 candidates win; 1 incumbent out
09: City may leave county library system
09: Woman, 17, stabs younger brother
09: NEWS IN BRIEF
09: Area seniors prepare for county senior Olympics
16: ‘Jazz on the Ave’ set Sunday
16: Train stop may not come to Inkster
16: Study will look at wages for some employees
16: Man charged with cruelty to stepdaughter’s dogs
16: Legends celebrate 10 years
16: Police step up alcohol patrols
16: NEWS IN BRIEF
16: Local rescue workers recall aftermath of doomed Northwest Flight 255
16: Accused sex offender silent at hearing
16: Long-time Wayne business closes
16: Mackinac Island is setting for local author’s book
16:
23: Going for the gold
23: Test scores outline challenges
23: City, officer settle lawsuit
23: Light rail stop hopes still alive
29: Shooting victim discovered Friday
30: Test scores show more challenges
30: A new home
30: Amid economy, Headstart grows

September 2007 | Top

06: Schools make the grade
06: Sealed
06: 8 men charged with animal cruelty
06: New program could save time for officers, city dollars
13: City seeks more web services
13: Tax bill won’t disqualify candidate
13: Dance fever
13: Police say 16-year-old made homemade bombs
20: City hires lobbyist
20: School board member is arrested
20: Schools may lose funding over employee provision
20: On board
27: Candidates to meet in first debate
27: City hopes to quell home foreclosures
27: Cardinal will make appearance at local church
27: Robber nabbed, charged

October 2007 | Top

04: Candidates trade ideas at forum
04: Court judicial secretary mourned
04: Local man charged in fatal shooting
04: Dressed for success
11: Police, FBI raid city medical clinic
11: Firefighters open house is Saturday
11: Coming home
11: ‘First Gentleman’ tickets going fast
18: Royalty
18: Manager turns in resignation letter
18: Candidates, incumbents trade barbs
18: Police - Women sold fake government documents
25: Mom killed in front of young son
25: District 2 council candidates clash
25: Man shot while taking out trash
25: First Gentleman

November 2007 | Top

01: Election promises change
01: City tables decision on manager
01: Schools pin hopes on building funds
01: Fall fun
08: Mayor wins 3rd term
08: Dozier remembered fondly
08: City manager rescinds resignation
08: City fires trash hauler
15: Incoming candidates hope to ‘move forward’
15: Woman killed in accident
15: New center concentrates on parenting
15: Investigation continues in shooting of resident
21: Official officials
21: Tax failure haunts school district
21: Impaired driver had previous record
21: Inkster judge won’t face charges
29: Sworn in
29: Crime slightly higher in 2006
29: Study will look at senior center
29: Police chief: ‘We couldn’t hold driver’

December 2007 | Top

06: 1 of 5 schools meet goals
06: Junior Miss returns
06: Trustee investigated for abuse
06: Officers vote to keep 12-hour shifts
13: Flying high
13: Schools to seek funding
13: Trustee charged with assault
13: Grant will help pay home debts
20: Manager, patrolmen get raises
20: Hail to the victors
20: Hail to the victors
20: 32 applicants seek deputy chief job
27: Governor may sign builder law
27: Council looks at 2008 goals
27: Police gifts give family holiday joy
27: Baby’s death devastates family

January 2008 | Top

03: Election, clean up mark 2007
03: Shelby still sees human potential
03: Homicide rates reaches 25-year low
03: Results pending in Westland park probe
10: Warm regards
10: Clerk ready for election
10: Third cab driver robbed of fares
10: Police officer immunity bill stuck in limbo
17: Schools terminate contract
17: Police probe Durand shooting
17: Election filing deadline looms
17: Winning smiles
24: Students, governor meet in forum
24: Commission appointment process could change
24: City hires new deputy police chief
24: Fire truck repairs questioned by councilmember
31: Train stop battle heats up in cities
31: 3 men in custody for robberies
31: Sign of the times
31: Long time business owner is mourned

February 2008 | Top

07: City audit shows gains and losses
07: Hit and run accident kills worker
07: 2 school board seats available
07: Winning attitudes
14: Dance fee nixed; clubs to pay fee
14: Deputy chief enjoys larger department
14: Police chief proposes new city justice center
14: Airport plan riles city officials
21: Eligibility of 2 city councilmen questioned
21: Incentives assist Annapolis home sales
21: Four candidates will seek two Inkster board seats
21: Starfish founder is mourned by community
28: District will take credit line
28: History speaks
28: City, trash hauler in legal tangle
28: Man shot at Michigan Avenue motel

March 2008 | Top

06: Reactions vary to Detroit mayor’s visit to Inkster event
06: After 34 years, the tax man retires
06: Parents mourn death of 4-month-old infant
06: Fire ravages rental unit
13: Market, assessments muddy budget picture
13: Cents and sensibility
13: Assistant seeks $1 million from schools
13: School board trustee misses abuse trial
20: Budget cuts impact area police departments
20: Strip mall faces difficult challenges
20: 800 homes facing foreclosure
20: Address focuses on finances, progress in the community
27: Suspect charged in fatal beating
27: District seeks input for new school
27: Honorary soldier
27: Airport expansion plan decision delayed

April 2008 | Top

03: Study cites dangerous roadways
03: County facade plan may help city
03: New county commissioner sets goals, priorities
03: Local students spend week at West Point Academy
10: Examination delayed in fatal beating case
10: High tea
10: Assault of teen costs man $250
10: Delay of airport expansion plan praised
17: Test scores show growth
17: Train kills Inkster woman
17: Benefit nets $26,000 for stricken officer
17: Local pizza maker comes out on ‘top’ in contest
22: Expo offers look at aviation careers
24: Safe streets
24: Rental policy enforced
24: Residential permits decline
24: U.S. Post Office seeks to ‘Stamp Out Hunger’

May 2008 | Top

01: Fond farewell
01: Proposed budget discussed
01: School election looms May 6
01: Mayor will seek seat on county commission
08: Incumbents, challenger win terms
08: Questions abound for budget
08: 11-year-old makes bomb threat
08: In memoriam
15: Candidate protests election
15: State, county candidates file for election
15: Law and order
22: Council approves budget
22: Residency issues still linger in the city
22: We’re your Dreamgirls
22: Airport expansion vote today, Dingell wants more information
29: Airport expansion plan delayed - again
29: School leader’s contract is signed
29: Remembering
29: Blanchette will get new computer lab

June 2008 | Top

05: Bureau nets fines of $30,000
05: New court, police station debated
05: Inkster to pay 41 percent of 911 improvement costs
05: Grand send-off
12: Man facing murder charges in shooting
12: Graduation idol
12: Plan will change city development outlook
12: Senior center will be attached to Dozier complex
19: City manager resigns, succession unclear
19: Trinity project delayed
19: Big money
19: Draft handbook riles unions, employees
26: Police changes draw ire
26: City gets $2.7 million in taxes
26: Casino vote is imminent in D.C.
26: Westland woman wins state crown

July 2008 | Top

02: Congressional vote defeats Romulus casino plan
02: City loses another municipal treasurer
02: Summer fun
02: Parents speak out about daughter’s death
10: Officials, enthusiasts prepare for Michigan Avenue Cruise
10: Summer festival highlights weekend activities
10: Good ‘clean’ fun
10: Train station decision is imminent
10: Stumping ground
17: Success prompts promise of 2nd Michigan Avenue cruise
17: Music in the air
17: Inkster starts manager search
17: District welcomes new principals
24: Cities, airport agree on plan
24: If mayor wins, what’s next?
24: Exciting lessons
24: Bill could limit adult-oriented signs
30: Woman sought in knife attack
30: Drunk driver found guilty in fatal accident
30: Holiday cheer

August 2008 | Top

06: Livonia, Garden City candidates win
06: Minister files lawsuit
06: Inkster woman robbed in vehicle
06: Big event
14: High schools receive scores
14: Manager plan is still unclear
14: Money will be used for demolitions
14: Woman tries to raise literacy rate in city
20: Manager will stay--for now
20: Restaurant gets tavern license
20: Wayne-Westland trustee resigns
28: School results are in
28: Teachers contract talks to continue
28: Group aims to assist schools year-round
28: Tasty treats

September 2008 | Top

03: New city manager interviews set for Sept. 13
03: Chinese teachers educate students
03: Injection well license is revoked
17: City hires manager after heated debate
17: Police contract talks set
17: Zoning OK’d for new housing project
17: Now serving
25: Giving back
25: Support of fair is disputed
25: School dropouts cause concerns
25: Romulus will explain bills for airport study

October 2008 | Top

01: Manager finalist rejects job offer
01: Coming home
01: Pastor rejects ‘racism’ allegation
01: Dinner will benefit court, police volunteer
08: City to question new manager prospects
08: Crowned
08: Inkster home to new Obama office
08: Communities vie for train stop
15: New city treasurer is hired
16: Deficit spurs potential teacher layoffs
16: Inkster gets $21 million sewer loan
16: Fire Prevention Week
23: Officer files lawsuit
23: Haddon project approved for Inkster
23: Search for new Inkster city manager continues
23: For safety’s sake
30: Interim manager named as search continues
30: New city treasurer is hired
30: Busy election expected
30: 2 local girls vie for Miss Teen Detroit prizes

November 2008 | Top

05: Gebhardt wins seat on commission
05: Voters reelect Constan
05: Democracy in action
05: Trial in killing of young mother delayed
12: Crime flat for 2007
12: New manager is hired
12: City mourns death of former clerk, 45
12: Safe kids
19: Arson cited in fatal blaze
19: Take a bow
19: New city manager talks continue
19: Romulus casinos are still a possibility
27: Manager contract due soon
27: Fiscal issues change snow plans
27: Woman charged with murder, arson

December 2008 | Top

03: City, new manager agree on contract
03: State runner-ups
03: Reward offered in arson case
03: Bill expands energy repair offerings
10: Plea accepted in fatal beating case
10: Lighting up
10: Program gives students ‘circle’
17: Grant awarded in place of rail stop
17: New manager stresses city blight reduction
17: Water losses cease, next step debated
17: Federal grant funds bond payment, loans
24: Smoking ban still smolders in Lansing
24: Helping out
24: Ignition lock bill approved
31: New faces, choices mark 2008 in Inkster
31: Champagne’s work helps and inspires
31: The Good, The Bad and The Silly as we saw them this year

January 2009 | Top

07: City loosens alcohol rules
07: Man faces murder charges in shooting
07: Miss Michigan ready for national contest
09: News in brief
09: Aerotropolis plan comes into focus
14: School board official accused of assault
14: City plans annual memorial
14: Inkster photographer has captured music legends in his lens
22: Leaders react
22: Legislators plan for busy year
22: Cities jockey for stimulus funding
22: MLK Ceremony honors diversity, dreams
28: Housing market, economy make for murky municipal budgeting process
28: High school stand out pursues goal from overseas
28: Teachers hoop it up for charity
28: Mayor encouraged by stimulus talk

February 2009 | Top

04: Wayne County officials speculate about impact of stimulus package
04: Schoolcraft project falls through
04: Local commissioner named to county committees, boards
04: New business set to open in city
11: Changes headed to Michigan Avenue
11: Officials hope Livernois finds success
11: Communities mull incinerator refund
12: Theater groups manage with fewer funds
26: State funding cuts bite into school budgets
26: Elected officials offer insights into how political process really works
26: Committee seeks shoppers’ help to obtain donations
26: Inkster student heads to regional competition

March 2009 | Top

05: Vacant homes, foreclosures add to busy blight control efforts
05: Romulus officials mull Aerotropolis agreement as more cities sign on
05: Plans submitted for Westland park cleanup
05: Budget approved for farmers market
05: Coming up in Inkster
13: Economy brings more users, fewer funds to area libraries
13: Council sets hearing to fight injection wells
13: Essay contest winners receive accolades
13: Events for 3.12.09
13: Romulus council wants changes to Aerotropolis agreement
19: Fire departments attempt to throttle back budget costs
19: Congressman seeks answers on insurance bonuses
19: Governor, congressmen invited to well hearing
19: City seeks $34.6 million in funds
19: Events for March 19
26: Police eye staffing levels, federal funding
26: Plans for Jazz Festival under way
26: Image committee plans town hall
26: Events for 3.26.09
26: Wayne pride!

April 2009 | Top

03: Washington rejects auto restructure plans
03: Well, well
03: Happy anniversary
03: Events for 4.03.09
03: St. Mary committed to outreach center
09: Public hearing on wells April 23
09: Use is up, funding down at recreational facilities
09: Battery legislation is signed into law
09: March planned to protest taxation, wasteful spending
09: Events for 4.09.09
17: Legislators praise use of new state tax incentive by business
17: Recycling efforts sprout throughout communities
17: Stimulus will fund pathway reconstruction
17: Still ’Marvelous’
17: Events for 4.16.09
23: Officials plot projects, services in rough economy
23: Head start
23: Westwood schools offers new program
23: Events for 4.23.09
23: Injection well fight continues tonight
30: Candidates plentiful in city elections
30: Romulus joins Aerotropolis
30: Officials pleased after waste well hearings
30: School board race will be decided on Tuesday
30: Events for 4.30.09

May 2009 | Top

07:
07: Abatements approved for $550 million Ford investment
07: School chief gets high marks, no raise
07: City, river clean up scheduled
07: Events for 5.07.09
14: Communities struggle to survive latest state revenue cuts
14: Photo, film to honor ‘Greatest Generation’
14: Legislature pushes health care reform
14: Survey shows safety, credible government important
14: Events for 5.14.09
21: Loss of students threatens financial health of districts
21: WCCCD to hike tuition, increase class sizes
21: Events for 5.21.09
21: Legislators compromise on Foreclosure Act
28: Writer who influenced a generation of Americans pays rare local visit
28: Smoking ban plan moves forward despite objections of lawmakers
28: Education, prevention focus of Law Day
28: Ready to roll
28: Events for 5.28.09

June 2009 | Top

04:
04: Volunteer efforts helping to restore troubled waterway
04: Courting success
04: New administrators named at Robichaud
04: Events for June 4
08: That was 'D' Day...
11: Summer brings family oriented entertainment close to home
11: Incinerator property sold to Dearborn Heights
11: Scholarship award event is Saturday
11: Events for June 11
11: Director’s firing sparks rowdy meetings
18: Township gears up campaign to purchase hospital property
18: Area mourns Pursell, 76
18: Church hopes to help retrain workers
18: Events for June 18
18: Wayne man recognized for teaching style
25: Bennett earns Clerk of the Year award
25: Ford receives $5.9 billion to retool plants, save jobs
25: Schools look to future, community
25: Events for 6.25.09
26: Residents, employees lash out over termination of director

July 2009 | Top

02: Celebrations begin throughout communities
02: School committee hopes to avoid ‘crisis’
02: City receives county grant for $750,000
02: Events for July 2
02: Officials welcome GE to Van Buren
09: Record crowds expected at celebration of 30th Art in the Park festival
09: Jazzed
09: Organizer hopes for big cruise turnout
09: Starfish reaches out to families
09: Events for 7.09.09
16: Local projects move ahead despite delays in federal funding
16: Organizer calls cruise ‘big success’
16: Council OKs new tax district
16: Inkster students graduate--twice
16: Events for July 16
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: Once more, with feeling
23: Events for 7.23.09
30: Westland leads efforts to become eco-friendly
30: Romulus plans to celebrate victory
30: Federal funding means local jobs
30: Events for 7.30.09

August 2009 | Top

06: Municipalities await funding for new police officers
06: Officials launch effort to save post office
07: Car show to help community service
07: Dingell defends stance on health care plan
07: August 6 events
13: Rare tour of French Landing Dam set
13: School initiative has tight timetable
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: August 13 events
19: Program drives traffic to area scrap yards, auto dealerships
19: Showdown
19: Community Foundation honors local students
19: Donations spur library program
19: August 20 events
27: Service organizations seek volunteers, donors
27: Efforts to save post office gain steam
27: Queens in waiting
27: August 27 events

September 2009 | Top

04: Cadets aim to build on past success, prepare for future
04: State of Westland focuses on positives
04: Back to school
04: Young author pens book on Autism
04: Events for Sept. 3
10: New year brings health, traffic and budget concerns to schools
10: Wayne-Westland earns award for innovative program
10: Church pushes for financial peace
10: Wayne theater to take on ‘Suessical’
10: Sept. 10 Events
17: 2010 Census will determine federal funding to community
17: Seniors warned of mail scam
17: Top honors
17: Inkster student corresponds with President
17: Sept. 17 events
24: Area schools receive good report cards from state
24: Concert to benefit Habitat for Humanity
24: Legislators fight to keep college ‘promise’
24: Sept. 24 Events

October 2009 | Top

01: Haunted History Tombstone Tour unearths secrets
01: Westland to go pink for cancer fundraiser
01: Students seek used costumes
01: Oct. 1 events
01: Salvation Army opens new media center for families
08: School districts await critical budget answers from state
08: Contestants sought for expanded Junior Miss program
08: Airport workers to reduce engine noise
08: Events for Oct. 8
15:
15: School district prepares for budget challenges
15: Wayne pastor inspires big dreams
15: Starfish, IKEA team up on literacy
15: Inkster events, Oct. 15
22:
22: School groups begin year on sound note
22: ‘Sensible’ group celebrates milestone
22: Inkster resident wins big on new show
29: Wayne shop specializes in custom motorcycles
29: District, parents protest cuts in education funding
29: Fair thee well
29: ‘Tattle Tales’ reduce vandalism, earn awards in Inkster
29: Inkster events, Oct. 29

November 2009 | Top

05: Incumbents fare well in city, school elections
05: ‘Ms. B’ steps down after 42-year career
05: Inkster Nov. 5 events
12: Intelligent design of food promoted by Northville Co-op
12: Governor brings budget battle to Plymouth-Canton
12: Planners approve Ford plant application
12: Director honored for saving department
12: Prince and Princess are sought
12: Inkster events, Nov. 12
19: Events mark beginning of holidays
19: Wayne- Westland could close seven schools
19: Contestants gather for Inkster Junior Miss
19: No 'mean' feat
25: Economy increases demands on charities
25: Canton police seek 2 bank fraud suspects
25: ‘Chair’ity event to aid veterans
25: Giving Thanksgiving
25: Inkster events, Nov. 25

December 2009 | Top

03: Production brings classic characters to life
03: Residents urge slow action on school plan
03: Legislator pushes for affordable insurance
03: Romulus resident wins dream ride
03: Inkster events, Dec. 5
10: Architect of Canton Public Safety to retire
10: District amends school closing plan
10: Hard work pays off for Inkster student
10: Inkster residents spread warmth
17: Concert is effort to retain school music program
17: School board approves amended closure plan
17: Spreading warmth
17: Legislators push for consumer protection
23: Restaurant, bar owners expect no downside
23: Officials, leaders gather to ‘ACT NOW’
23: Wayne student seeks help for overseas dream
23: Starfish receives grant to help families
31: Challenges, triumphs mark the year that was
31: Legislators approve insurance reform bills
31: Salvation Army celebrates generosity of community
31: Church, health center partner to help community

January 2010 | Top

04: What are your Resolutions for the New Year?
07: Painter's work goes from auto plants to art galleries
07: ‘Taxing’ volunteers sought
07: Western Wayne County legislators proud of perfect voting records
14: Martin Luther King Day celebrated Monday
14: Ford to add electric vehicles to Wayne plant
14: Westland honored for 2 projects
14: Inkster chamber hosts mixer
21: Re-sculpted Ice Festival returns to Plymouth
21: Concert will aid earthquake victims
21: Romulus economic chief honored for ‘image’ efforts
21: St. Mary prepares for open house
25: Thought for Jan. 25
26: Letter of the day
27: Letter of the day, Jan. 27
28: Quote of the day
28: Schools face $ millions in cuts to staff, programs
28: Church hosts Haiti benefit
28: Day Care bill wins committee approval
28: Fire tax help starts next week
29: 21st Century Unemployment Watering Holes

February 2010 | Top

01: First February letter
02: Quote of the day
04: Recall of 4 township officials enters final weeks
04: House votes to end lifetime benefits
04: Hopgood announces bid for Senate seat
04: “Pay-As-You-Go” Resolution to stop government overspending
05: Quote of the Day
07: Letter of the Day
09: Letter of the day, Feb. 9
11: Census answers could bring federal funds, jobs to area
11: Inkster to celebrate another successful season
11: Airport traffic dips in 2009
11: Letter of the day, Feb. 11
12: Quote of the Day, Feb. 12
15: Letter of the day, Feb. 15
16: Letter of the day, Feb, 16
17: Letter of the day, Feb. 17
18: Northville, Plymouth plan major downtown work
18: Exercise program offers healthy alternative
18: Gebhardt to seek second term
18: Grant could bring college closer
19: Quote of the Day, Feb. 19
22: Fitting tribute
24: Letter of the day, Feb, 24
25: Friends, supporters line Ford Road in tribute to fallen Marine
25: Inkster honored as friendly city
25: Free tax return preparation offered
25: Letter to Paul White and supporters
25: Layoffs hit police in City of Wayne
26: Quote of the day, Feb. 26

March 2010 | Top

04: New firm brings jobs, investment to Northville
04: Donations sought in wake of fatal fire
04: Post office to maintain presence
04: Senate joins House to end legislative ‘perks’
04: Quote of the Day, March 5
05: Letter of the day, March 5
11: Med-flight drops in for feel-good afternoon
11: Survey shows most Michigan School districts are in trouble
11: District, parents prepare for school closings
11: Looking up
18: Rotary group hopes to break world record for fundraiser
18: Zebras win!
18: Patterson honored as 'Free Market Champion'
25: 'Katie’s Law' is in the books
25: Legislation to protect patients is signed by governor
25: Doing their part
31: Community mourns loss of advocate, friend

April 2010 | Top

01: Community mourns loss of advocate, dear friend
01: Legislation could help state save money
01: Inkster library hosts youngsters’ programs
08: Cities grapple with budget woes
08: Baseball legend to speak
15: Communities push Census returns
15: Competition improves, but Raiders still win
15: Inkster sees development spurt
15: Community Calendar, April 15
22: Growing Green Street Fair returns to Plymouth next week
22: Inkster sets goals
22: District pushes millage renewal
22: Candidate seeks to reduce costs, hostility
22: Cut from the top, school candidate says
22: Inkster events, April 22
29: Wayne Rotary 'deals' in world record attempt
29: Tragedies strike on busy roadway in Canton Township
29: Inkster prepares for ‘Clean Sweep’
29: District honored for programs

May 2010 | Top

06: Group hopes to bring ‘miracle’ to Plymouth
06: Inkster honored for fitness classes
06: Legislator launches site to help businesses
13: Farmers markets promote local shopping, agriculture
13: Congress honors late broadcaster
13: Wayne dealership reinstated by GM
13: Inkster speller wins national honors
14: Community Calendar, May 13
20: Communities host Relay for Life events
20: Republicans gear up for ‘interesting’ election season
20: Field set for state offices
20: Census Fun Day planned in Inkster
20: Community Calendar, May 20
27: Communities honor veterans throughout weekend
27: Ahead by a century
27: Airport hosts live auction on discarded items
27: Court honors longtime employees
27: Community Calendar, May 27

June 2010 | Top

03: Volunteers come out in force to help clean up Rouge River
03: Vote could jump start transportation projects
03: Welcome back
03: Inkster census responses still lag
09: Battery firm brings jobs, investment to Northville
10: Gardeners show ‘concern’
10: Storm leaves floods, questions
10: Cruisin’ season kicks off
10: Inkster students receive scholarships
10: Community Calendar, June 10
17: Festivals kick off summer season
17: Wayne police prepare for major transition
17: Wayne resident helps tornado victims
17: Inkster groups put best foot forward
24: School closures, retirements make for a busy summer
24: Community Calendar, June 24
24: Romulus sends out more layoff notices
24: Inkster schools provide meals
24: Wayne officials sign off on Michigan cruise

July 2010 | Top

01: Holiday activities abound this weekend
01: Westwood appoints new superintendent
01: Grant will help fund Starfish organization
01: Senator introduces legislation to expand smoking ban in Michigan
01: Community Calendar, July 1
05: City of Wayne to celebrate golden anniversary
08: Group seeks to train entrepreneurs in Inkster
08: Romulus gears up for another hazardous well fight
08: Community Calendar, July 8
08: Art in the Park returns this weekend
13: Canton to host 'historic' baseball game
14: Westland mourns loss of staunch defender
15: Sorority plans health fair
15: Earning their stripes
22: A ‘reel’ Scream
22: Canton Foundation funds purchase of walk-in cooler for food pantry
22: Inkster joins national crime prevention program
22: City of Inkster begins sidewalk repair effort
23: Calendar, July 29
29: Municipalities ban medical marijuana clinics
29: Local teen competes for title
29: Inkster Night Out is set for Tuesday
29: Senior picnic planned
29: Wayne Rotarian ‘scoots’ to Seattle

August 2010 | Top

05: Students produce musical vampire parody
05: Primary pares candidates for November vote
05: Thunder Over Michigan brings history to area
05: Westland wins challenge
05: Seniors warned of scam
12: Annual air show delights crowds, makes history
12: Inkster Night Out is ‘overwhelming’ success
12: Grant funding used for ‘green’ upgrades in Westland
12: Library lures teen readers
12: Armed robbery suspects nabbed
18: Retired Westland fire chiefs survive plane crash
18: ‘Walk stars’ travel through Plymouth
18: Time Travel at Village Theater
18: Mayor is chosen for Starfish board
18: Wheelfest to include duck boat races
18: City promotes 3 police officers, buys 9 vehicles
27: Pet performers ‘put on the dog’ in Canton show
27: Romulus continues to battle waste wells
27: Weekend Wheelfest will roll through Goudy Park in Wayne
27: Westland names new city attorney and budget director
27: Literacy Day rally planned Sept. 18

September 2010 | Top

02: State construction projects to begin
02: New Miss Wayne County sought
02: Drugs, sexting rules changed in Plymouth-Canton schools
02: Inkster literacy drive gains momentum
02: Wayne Post Office remains open despite rumors
09: 3-day festival leads to 55th annual barbeque
09: Local woman vies for state beauty title
09: Choir performs on Disney stage

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