The News-Herald

SOUTHGATE — Gov. Jennifer Granholm met with local officials and community leaders Monday at the Southgate Veterans Memorial Library to discuss the impact budget cuts will have on public safety. Full Story »

SOUTHGATE — While many people help others during this season of giving, there are some that do it all year long. Lisa Kaiser is one of those people. Full Story »

WYANDOTTE — The house that once belonged to Downriver pioneer Antoine Labadie will have a date with the wrecking ball. Full Story »

LINCOLN PARK — The Police Department has instituted a new program to quickly alert people of a missing child or vulnerable adult. Full Story »

BROWNSTOWN TWP. — It’s official. The Wayne County Board of Canvassers informed township officials Monday morning that the final recount numbers of the 2-mill fire millage in the Nov. 3 election confirmed that it passed. Full Story »

Two Downriver men suspected in numerous house robberies and vehicle break-ins were arrested by Pittsfield Township police. Full Story »

WYANDOTTE — The Christmas season is well under way as merchants compete for limited dollars in a down economy. Full Story »

LINCOLN PARK — The public library is in the giving mood this holiday season and is offering free DVD and video rentals throughout December. Full Story »

ROCKWOOD — The Police Department got a unanimous green light from the City Council last Wednesday to go out for bids for bulletproof vests. Full Story »

MELVINDALE –– The school district will now collect nonhomestead property taxes once a year, rather than twice a year. Full Story »

WYANDOTTE — Are you in the holiday spirit yet? Full Story »

LINCOLN PARK — Nathan Carone can’t bear the idea of women baring their breasts inside the Larry Flynt Hustler Club. Full Story »

SOUTHGATE — The first possible list of school cutbacks was discussed Monday night. Full Story »

TRENTON –– Busing changes will take effect Jan. 4 when schools open after winter break as a part of the district’s budget cuts. Full Story »

SOUTHGATE — Michael Franzese, dubbed “The Born Again Don,” said some of those who attended the 22nd annual Downriver Prayer Breakfast might have come to see him because “‘The Sopranos’ (TV program) is no longer on the air,” but he hopes that it is his message of faith and hope that they will carry with them. Full Story »

ALLEN PARK –– Fellow elected city officials are showing their support for Councilman Kyle Tertzag’s appointment as Woodhaven’s city administrator. Full Story »

SOUTHGATE — There are more than 500 school districts in the state, but only one assistant principal of the year — and she’s from Downriver. Full Story »

TRENTON — Anthony Brinson had a chance Wednesday to see how his class work applies to the real world. Full Story »

TAYLOR — State officials are stepping into a municipal dispute they hope to resolve by getting an outside opinion on the city’s charter. Full Story »

WYANDOTTE — When people think of renewable energy, solar and wind power usually are the first to come to mind. Full Story »

WYANDOTTE — Hospitals are major employers in the communities they serve and are not entirely immune to downturns in the economy. Full Story »

LINCOLN PARK — A controversial strip club that’s been at the heart of much debate over the past couple of years cleared its final hurdle last week and is set to open Tuesday evening. Full Story »

LINCOLN PARK — The winners — and losers — of the Nov. 3 city and school district elections stayed the same, despite a recount of the votes. Full Story »

We at The News-Herald Newspapers are collecting nonperishable food items and new toys in our annual holiday effort to “Fill the Truck” for the families served by the Downriver Salvation Army. Full Story »

ROMULUS — An intense police investigation continues after a woman reported a sexual assault on westbound I-94 near Vining Road. Full Story »