Downriver Archive
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Catholic churches to close, merge after consolidation plan announced
Posted on February 25, 2012 | No CommentsSeveral Downriver-area churches face closure after the Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit announced its final plans for its Together in Faith consolidation program Monday. -
Ordinance to prevent secret payouts for county appointees approved
Posted on February 18, 2012 | No CommentsAn ordinance to prevent county employees from getting secret, big-money deals was approved Thursday by the Wayne County Commission. -
Homegrown hits: Festival showcases local films
Posted on February 4, 2012 | No CommentsWith the death of Michigan film incentives and once-promising ventures like Unity Studios pulling out of the area, Downriver’s dream of becoming a movie-making mecca seems to have dwindled. -
Road projects due in ’12 Downriver
Posted on January 7, 2012 | No CommentsMichigan Department of Transportation road crews may be taking a hiatus during the cold winter months, but Downriver drivers will see more road construction in the new year. -
Court dates set for alleged robber
Posted on January 7, 2012 | No CommentsA Melvindale man awaits preliminary examinations of the evidence against him Jan. 9 and 10 for charges stemming from robberies in Allen Park and Lincoln Park. -
A look back at Downriver 2011: July through December
Posted on December 30, 2011 | No CommentsTaylor firefighters and supporters marched outside city hall to protest layoffs that went into effect July 1. -
A look back at 2011: January through June
Posted on December 24, 2011 | No CommentsAllen Park issued layoff notices to its entire fire department as a way to address its nearly $7 million budget deficit. -
Goodfellows paper sales net Christmas funds
Posted on December 10, 2011 | No CommentsDownriver Goodfellows organizations hit the streets recently to collect money to help ensure that no child in their respective cities goes without a Christmas. -
Rains cause road closures
Posted on December 3, 2011 | No CommentsHeavy rains Nov. 27 through Tuesday soaked areas Downriver and resulted in some road closures, but city officials reported only minimal issues. -
‘Tis the season … for shopping
Posted on November 26, 2011 | No CommentsShoppers at Southland Mall Friday morning faced fewer crowds than many in metropolitan Detroit.