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Metro Detroit nonprofit gives first responders ‘911Ready Bags’ to help people with autism in an emergency
Read full article: Metro Detroit nonprofit gives first responders ‘911Ready Bags’ to help people with autism in an emergencyWhat originally started as a project to raise awareness about autism has blossomed into something that’s making a real difference in Downriver communities and beyond.
Romulus school board faces backlash for removing superintendent
Read full article: Romulus school board faces backlash for removing superintendentSupporters of Romulus superintendent Benjamin Edmonson packed Monday night’s school board meeting, two weeks after Edmonson was placed on paid administrative leave.
Olympic softball medalist Amanda Chidester honored at former high school in Allen Park
Read full article: Olympic softball medalist Amanda Chidester honored at former high school in Allen ParkAmanda Chidester came back to her alma mater, St. Frances Cabrini High School in Allen Park, with an Olympic medal around her neck
Romulus superintendent placed on leave amid financial investigation
Read full article: Romulus superintendent placed on leave amid financial investigationAt the Romulus Community School District school board meeting Monday night, board members raised an issue of questionable credit card spending by the superintendent’s office.
Testing confirms Zone 2 in Flat Rock cleared, residents who evacuated due to gas leak can return home
Read full article: Testing confirms Zone 2 in Flat Rock cleared, residents who evacuated due to gas leak can return homeMichigan and Wayne County officials announced Zone 2 in Flat Rock is now clear of any impact from the gas leak at the Ford Flat Rock Assembly Plant.
Officials say sanitary systems in Flat Rock cleared of gasoline after leak triggers evacuations
Read full article: Officials say sanitary systems in Flat Rock cleared of gasoline after leak triggers evacuationsOfficials said screenings of sanitary sewers in Flat Rock show that gasoline has been cleared and the sewer system is considered back to normal operating conditions.
Lawsuit filed against city of Taylor alleges excessive force used in arrest
Read full article: Lawsuit filed against city of Taylor alleges excessive force used in arrestThe lawsuit alleged assault happened because of a paperwork snafu -- the man had a temporary Illinois paper license and his temporary Michigan license plate came off at a car wash.
Ford addresses Flat Rock chemical leak in virtual town hall
Read full article: Ford addresses Flat Rock chemical leak in virtual town hallFor the second night in a row, Flat rock Residents were invited to a town hall meeting to discuss how the city is moving forward since a dangerous benzene chemical leak was discovered days ago.
Ford Motor Company speaks with Flat Rock residents after chemical leak prompts evacuations, school closure
Read full article: Ford Motor Company speaks with Flat Rock residents after chemical leak prompts evacuations, school closureFord Motor Company has launched a million dollar reimbursement fund for evacuated and displaced families in Flat Rock.
Recommended evacuation area expands after gasoline leak at Flat Rock assembly plant
Read full article: Recommended evacuation area expands after gasoline leak at Flat Rock assembly plantAnyone in need of assistance with evacuation and/or relocation is asked to call Flat Rock’s hotline at 734-782-2455, ext. 6.
More homes evacuated as officials continue investigating hazardous chemicals found in Flat Rock
Read full article: More homes evacuated as officials continue investigating hazardous chemicals found in Flat RockOfficials with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) said three additional homes were evacuated as part of an emergency response to hazardous chemicals found in Flat Rock this week.
Taylor North honored with parade after winning Little League World Series
Read full article: Taylor North honored with parade after winning Little League World SeriesAfter beating out 7,400 other little league teams to win it all, the players of the Taylor North Little League saw the city turn out to celebrate them.
Police: Man smashes car window with bat outside of Wyandotte restaurant in road rage incident
Read full article: Police: Man smashes car window with bat outside of Wyandotte restaurant in road rage incidentPolice in Wyandotte are searching for a man who struck a vehicle with a bat in a road rage incident.
Taylor police officer charged with assault, misconduct in office
Read full article: Taylor police officer charged with assault, misconduct in officeOn Wednesday, 23-year old Taylor police officer Tyler Peake told a judge he was not guilty. Peake is charged with misconduct in office and assault and battery on April 1, 2020.