The News-Herald

Melinda Ann Burkhart Tate was recognized with the Women in Aerospace International Affairs Achievement Award at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 26. Full Story »

TAYLOR — Some people have opinions about how police should do their jobs and now there is an opportunity to tell them directly. Full Story »

MELVINDALE –– For the past 15 years, teenagers in the city have been breaking the law everyday. Full Story »

TRENTON — It’s not the traditional 12 Days of Christmas sung in “A Christmas Carol,” but it will be 12 days of fun leading to Christmas. Full Story »

TRENTON — A 22-year-old woman is lucky to be alive, police said. Full Story »

LINCOLN PARK — Former Councilwoman Valerie Brady has filed a complaint against Mayor Frank Vaslo, saying he illegally used a city logo in campaign materials leading up to the Nov. 3 election. Full Story »

WOODHAVEN — The next time young children go through Safety Town an electrical utility tower will help deliver a powerful message to them. Full Story »

TRENTON — Strange noises were heard Saturday night in the woods at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. Full Story »

TAYLOR — Members of the Michigan Masons Golden Ark Lodge 595 are stepping up their efforts to help area children. Full Story »

ALLEN PARK –– Along with fresh pavement and improved sewers, Southfield Road also will see new lighting along its medians. Full Story »

ALLEN PARK –– Pam Stenzel cannot stand to hear the phrase “boys will be boys,” especially when it refers to teen sex. Full Story »

ALLEN PARK — King Machain, 6, likes “doing projects.” Full Story »

Many area seniors do not have families or friends to help cheer them or share a meal during the holidays and the Senior Alliance wants to change that. Full Story »

ECORSE — Free hats and gloves will be given away to needy children and adults during the public library’s annual Gifts of Warmth party. Full Story »

MELVINDALE –– Tucked away in a cramped fluorescent-lighted copy room in one of the city’s churches, two hearts are filled with the satisfaction of helping area seniors. Full Story »

WYANDOTTE — The Wyandotte Exchange Club will dedicate its “Freedom Shrine” at noon Saturday in the city’s 27th District Court and Police Department building, 2015 Biddle Ave. Full Story »

TAYLOR — A “blizzard” is coming to town. Full Story »

BROWNSTOWN TWP. — Although official recount numbers are not in yet from the Wayne County Board of Canvassers, the township’s clerk says it appears that voters passed a millage for fire services. Full Story »

BROWNSTOWN TWP. — Police are searching for a man who fired shots at a woman in a church parking lot. Full Story »

LINCOLN PARK — A controversial strip club that has been debated off and on for years could finally open this week. Full Story »

ALLEN PARK –– Just like at other wedding ceremonies, a loving couple held hands, gazed into each others’ eyes and said, “I do.” Full Story »

TAYLOR — Changes in the American Warriors Museum will debut Pearl Harbor Day. Full Story »

DETROIT — A Lincoln Park businessman was sentenced Tuesday to 16 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $325,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to tax evasion. Full Story »

LINCOLN PARK — City officials say a historic building will be demolished despite an order from the state saying their plan must first be reviewed. Full Story »

ECORSE — A 9-year-old boy was pronounced dead after being found hanging from the basement ceiling at his home late Tuesday. Full Story »